Veterans from all over New England gathered at the Maine State Fair grounds yesterday for what may be the last reunion for many of them. Every branch of the service was represented, and many comrades met for the first time since the war. Well known members of the G. A. R. made addresses at the large campfire right after the parade.

Over 2000 veterans were at the Fair grounds yesterday and with the Sons of Veterans and the Relief Corps made one of the largest gatherings of the kind in the State.

The early morning trains and electrics were filled with them and by 10 o’clock most of them arrived and were attending their reunions.

50 Years Ago, 1956

To everyone’s surprise, the city of Lewiston finds more children wishing to enter its elementary schools this fall than there are available classrooms and teachers.

On the second day of the school year, which was Wednesday, 140 pupils too many showed up, and the school department will be forced to improvise during this school year.

A Superintendent Russell explained, he counted on a natural influx of 60 to 100 pupils, but the actual figure ran over 200 beyond that. He can accommodate about 80 with available space and teachers. But the city must now engage another instructor, and all though the school system classes must be increased to take care of the others. In addition, he can open a third-floor room at Frye Grammar, but that is not a good solution because of the fire hazard.

25 Years Ago, 1981

Within a year the Lewiston-Auburn area will have available new radiation cancer therapy at the Central Maine Medical Center. The decision of the Maine Department of Human Services to approve the construction of a $1.7 M treatment center settles the question of which local hospital should have the new facilities.