100 years ago, 1912
The Nealey and Miller store, comprising two-thirds of the block at the southwest corner of Main and Bates streets, was sold yesterday to Ernest Bauer, the baker. The other third is occupied by the George A. Whitney hardware store. The sale also includes a stable on Bates Street, directly in the rear of the store. The sale was made by the trustees of the Nealey and Miller property, William B. Skelton and Wallace H. White Jr. The location is good and the property of considerable value. Mr. Bauer bought for investment.

50 years ago, 1962
The Mt. Gile Ski Area at East Auburn will offer free use of its facilities to residents of the East Auburn area for its second season of operation when the ski season gets under way. In addition to the 600-foot top and open slopes, three new trails were prepared during the summer and the access road was rebuilt. The East Auburn Community Unit, which prepared the ski area last year, said that it was primarily developed for East Auburn residents, but the general public is invited to use the facilities at a nominal fee. Officials said the area will operate on the same basis as its opening season, with the tow running on weekends and during school vacations.

25 years ago, 1987
If cooking Thanksgiving dinner at home sounds like an arduous task, consider the work of Rose Dulac and her staff of 12 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Dulac, the production manager at Campus Cuisine, has overseen the preparation of a feast for 2,000. Twenty gallons of turkey rice soup; 600 pounds of boneless turkey; 30 gallons of mashed potatoes; 90 pounds of squash; 80 pounds of peas; 10 gallons of giblet gravy; 90 pounds of stuffing; six gallons of cranberry sauce; 45 dozen rolls; 80 pumpkin, 45 meat and 20 apple pies; five gallons of Waldorf salad; and 100 pumpkin tarts.

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