100 Years Ago-Feb. 18, 1914
Aroostook Times
David Moore, benefactor of orphans — Mr. David Moore of Amity, who passed away on Feb. 2, was well known in Houlton as well as the southern part of the county. Mr. Moore never married, but in the 85 years of his life, brought up a number of children all of whom reflect much credit upon their benefactor, among the most prominent, the
Hon. David Smith now a Supreme Judge of Montana. Mr. Moore never married and made his home with his sister until her death a few years ago. He liked children and his action in bringing up so many never seemed to him to be remarkable.
Stay in school — It is claimed that at least half the boys of the country leave school as soon as the law allows, which is usually at 14 years of age. Probably the boy’s determination to quit school and go to work is due to nothing more than a lack of responsibility. To a boy, 10 hours a day in a shop spells more liberty than five hours in the schoolroom. What a pity these boys cannot be made to realize the effect on their futures.
75 Years Ago-Feb. 16, 1939
Houlton Pioneer Times
Instant potatoes — In this week’s newspaper, the editor notes: “Mashed potatoes in packages is the newest food note on the market. It sounds a bit screwy to us but the company putting out the product is serious enough about it to plan a rather considerable production and advertising campaign… According to the advertising, the potatoes come in shreds. All the housewife has to do is add butter and water or milk if it is preferred. Season, heat, whip and serve. Sounds simple and a package costs only 15 cents.”
Of local interest — Stephen Albert who has been employed for many years with Armour and Company in Houlton and Bangor, has resigned and accepted work as salesman for Callnan Bros. in Houlton. Herbert Robinson, who has a large pulp operation near Greenville, spent the week end at his home here (Island Falls). Mrs. Clarence Berry was substitute teacher in the Belvidere school for Miss Geneva Thorne.
50 Years Ago-Feb. 13, 1964
Houlton Pioneer Times
Motor sleds to race at airport — The first county sled races for the motor driven snow goers will be held this Sunday starting at 2 p.m. at the Houlton airport, according to chairman Roger McBreairty of the local Jaycees. The event is being sponsored by the Houlton Jaycees and better than 35 sled racers are expected from northern Maine and New Brunswick. The event this year will feature Bombardier Ski-doos, but will remain open to anyone who owns any type of sled racer.
File photo 1964
READY FOR CLASS S TOURNEY — Four senior class members on the Island Falls High School Elks, from left, Terry Wallace, Keith MacKenzie, Dick Armstrong and Pat Hunt, were ready to defend their Katahdin Valley League title and 16-4 regular season record at the Eastern Maine Small Schools basketball tournament at Brewer High School.
Ricker seventh in national ranking — For the fourth consecutive week, Ricker College has held the number seven spot in team offense in the nation. In official basketball statistics released by the NCAA, Ricker had an average of 96.2 points a game among the small colleges of the nation. The only other Maine college to make the ratings was Gorham State Teachers in eleventh position with an average of 94.9 points per game.
25 Years Ago-Feb. 15, 1989
Houlton Pioneer Times
Dairy farmers win recognition — The Maine Dairy Industry Association, at its annual meeting Jan. 26, recognized Maine’s dairy farmers for superior quality production with their top quality honor. The following dairy farms who sell their milk to Grant’s Dairy received this outstanding award: Orrin Bates of Stacyville, Don Slauenwhite of Patten, Cummings Farm of Sherman Station and Roger Gantnier of Benedicta.
LaVerdiere’s to the rescue — From “Pet Talk” column by Cathy Surran: Several months ago, the Houlton Humane Society was approached by LaVerdiere’s Drug Store with a proposal they had put together to erect a display case in the entryway, asking if we would be interested in displaying photos of pets available for adoption and other items of interest. The first set of photos resulted in wrestling match with one of the doggie-type subjects, and down went the camera breaking into several pieces. As soon as LaVerdiere’s heard what had happened they called the shelter and donated a camera. What a welcomed surprise!
