100 years ago, 1912
There will be a grand celebration of the Democratic victory next Saturday night in Auburn. It will consist of a parade led by a full brass band, fireworks and illuminations followed by a great mass meeting in Auburn Hall at eight o’clock. Governor Plaisted and Congressman McGillicuddy will speak and there will be short addresses by prominent county Democrats. It is proposed to make this event one of the greatest in the history of the county. Men and women of all political opinions are invited to attend the meeting in Auburn Hall.

50 years ago, 1962
(PHOTO CAPTION) The students took over at Edward Little High School today, as part of the observance of National Education Week, not only the teachers’ jobs, but administration as well. Pictured are John White, who was acting assistant principal for the day, and Bruce Bishop, who assumed the duties of Principal Arnold G. Westerberg.

25 years ago, 1987
A Medieval Fest was held Friday night at Greene Elementary School, put on by the Gateway class of gifted and talented students under the direction of teacher Phyllis Rains. The students prepared written reports on the different roles in the medieval kingdom, from jester to knight, and made models of castles, armor and battle weapons. The purpose of the project was to familiarize the children with research and organization and study tools like the dictionary. In a photo, King Adam Roy prepares to knight a serf, as Queen Jamie Roy watches.

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