Greene – A perfect fall day, and crowds of people is what fell to the lot of this place today, it being the occasion of the 8th annual town fair, held at the grange hall here.

It is something unusual to have good weather for this fair, and it would seem that the people not only of this place, but of the surrounding towns endeavored to make the most of this opportunity.

It is estimated that 800 people were in attendance, some put it at 1,000, but probably 800 would be nearer to the truth, anyway there was a crowd both in the hall and on the grounds all day.

50 Years Ago, 1955

The government reported today that earnings by workers reached a record high in September while employment topped all other marks for the month.

A joint report of the Commerce and Labor Departments said average weekly earnings in manufacturing rose by $1.57 from August to a record of $77.90 in September.

The report said weekly pay was up about $6 from a year ago, reflecting longer working hours as well as pay increases. The gain in durable goods industries was $7 over the year; the increase was about $3.30 in nondurable goods industries.

25 Years Ago, 1980

• For the first time in Lewiston’s known history, the number of registered voters has exceeded 25,000. The record number of registered voters was announced by the Lewiston city clerk’s office and was attributed to the popularity of the Sept. 23 nuclear power referendum and the upcoming presidential election.

• Maine’s troubled lottery continued its disappointing performance in September, Finance Commissioner Rodney L. Scribner said Friday.

The September state revenue statement showed the Lottery Commission generated $54,450 for the General Fund, less than one-quarter of the $217,370 the lottery was projected to produce.