100 Years Ago-Nov. 26, 1913
Aroostook Times
Of local interest — Harold Chadwick left Monday for Caribou where he was engaged as decorator for the Spaulding-Powers wedding, and he also played for the wedding. McLeod Bros. will be open for business in their new location next to John Watson & Co. on Main Street, Saturday, moving from the Exchange Block on Court Street. Somebody tried to mail a letter Tuesday morning in the fire alarm box at Union Sq., and was much surprised when firemen arrived with apparatus to put out the supposed fire.
In the spirit of Christmas — A country-wide appeal for the abolition of the useless Christmas gift and a plea for intelligent and thoughtful giving instead were voiced by Mrs. August Belmont, president of the Spugs (Society for Prevention of Useless Giving), at the opening of their campaign waged against insincerity, compulsion and waste in giving. Mrs. Belmont said the original purpose of the society was to prevent compulsory giving by girls in stores and factories to their employers, the custom of which the girls felt they could not afford.
75 Years Ago-Dec, 1, 1938
Houlton Pioneer Times
Fire damages Union Square — Damage estimated at about $2,000 was done to the Aroostook Print Shop, Union Square, early Thanksgiving morning by fire. It consisted of fire, water and smoke damage to the stock and equipment. Osgood’s jewelry shop, located next door, was damaged to some extent, and smoke seeped into the Taggett and Gartley store and Smith Brothers store.
In the military — John Humphrey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Humphrey, Court St., is a graduate of Houlton High School, and Donald Sawyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sawyer, River St., a graduate of Portland High School, have enlisted in the United States Army for duty in Hawaii.
50 Years Ago-Nov. 28, 1963
Houlton Pioneer Times
Houlton farewell salute for President Kennedy — Residents of Southern Aroostook joined with those throughout the world in mourning the tragic assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Flags were flown at half mast, churches were jammed with mourners, places of business were closed, and a unit from the Houlton National Guard was sent to Augusta where they fired the state’s official 21-gun salute for Mr. Kennedy from the State Capital lawn.
Molunkus Club learns of caribou project — Sixty-six members and guests attended the first meeting of the season of the Molunkus Fish and Game Club, Nov. 21, at the Congregational Church vestry in Sherman Mills. Guest speaker was Game Biologist Francis Dunn of Patten who spoke on the caribou project, the exchange of ruffed grouse or partridge for 20 Newfoundland caribou, which should arrive at Baxter State Park by mid-December.
25 Years Ago-Nov. 30, 1988
Houlton Pioneer Times
Randy Judkins to perform — The Houlton High School Music Department will present its performance series with a concert featuring Randy Judkins, billed as a visual comedian. Judkins, a Maine native, began touring in 1975 bringing his special blend of visual comedy, classic mime characters and circus skills to thousands of Maine students.
File photo 1988
STEERING COMMITTEE — The Houlton High School faculty members who have comprised the steering committee directing the ongoing self-study process for the past 18 months are, from left, seated, Barbara Holden, Nancy Bridgham and Carol Jordan. Standing, Robert Smith, Fred Ludwig, Dean York and Robert Askren.
Season for venison — From an article written by Janet Bates, licensed dietician and nutrition consultant: There are just as many ideas on the cooking of venison as in how the deer should be cut up. Some cooks like to marinate it, others would not think of disguising the true flavor. We are all agreed that venison properly aged, prepared and cooked is an eating experience.
