•Of interest to many Maine people is the fact that a pulp wood laboratory has been established in Boston by the Federal government to find new material for the paper industry, largely in order to protect the spruce forests of New England. Significant experiments have been made with 50 kinds of wood. It is believed that such material now wasted is available for paper-making. Waste, stalks of corn and cotton have already come into requisition.

•On and after January 1, 1907, the Auburn and Turner R.R. will run its cars on a new schedule to hold good for the midwinter months of January, February and March.

50 Years Ago, 1956

•Androscoggin County jail inmates will dine in style on Christmas Day, as a tasty full course meal is planned for them. Jail Chef Edgar St. Hilaire announced his Christmas Day menu last night. It includes roast pork, browned potatoes, creamed peas, cole slaw, raisin squares, cookies and coffee. The present jail population is 28.

•For those final purchases, there are just two more shopping days until Christmas. Shoppers are expected to throng the streets today. Stores will remain open until 9 p.m. Twin City stores will also open at 9 a.m. Monday and stay open until 5:30 p.m.

25 Years Ago, 1981

FARMINGTON – A sunshiny crisp day greeted the hundreds who crowded Downtown Farmington streets Monday for the fifth annual Chester Greenwood Day activities.

The Mt. Blue Brass Ensemble, directed by instructor-player Dennis Hayes, set the tempo for the events, playing Christmas carols on the four corners of the traffic light, the only central traffic light in Franklin County.

Sgt. Nolan Wilcox in a Farmington police cruiser escorted the long and colorful parade. Town Officer Carroll Sinski directed traffic at the intersection of Maine and Broadway.

Mr. and Mrs. Chester Greenwood (Larry Bisbee and Beverly Farmer) walked the route, drawing cheers from the spectators.