100 years ago, 1917
Atherton Furniture Co. employes banqueted in the new music room of the Lewiston store, Thursday night, following which a theater party was enjoyed. The room had been especially decorated in keeping with the Valentine season, the place cards being small valentines. Festoons of white and pink were prettily draped and the shading of lights added to the beauty of the effect. The banquet which was served at 6:15 p.m. was prepared by Atherton people on Glenwood ranges and it was served by the corps of men waiters from the working force in charge of John Thornton. Forty people were served to the following menu: clam chowder, dot crackers, celery, pickles, roast beef, mashed potato, squash, ice-cream, cake and candy.

50 years ago, 1967
The annual Valentine dance held at Webster Junior High School last night was highlighted by the crowning of Kelly Clark and John Connell as queen and king. “It’s Raining Hearts” was the theme of the dance at which Miss Margie Barrel, last year’s queen, crowned the new queen. Members of the court were Carolyn Anderson, Elaine Cote, Jane Leavitt, Paula Marcus, Lynn McPhee, Gail Wise, John Bourgault, Paul Greenleaf, Bruce Littlefield, Frank Petty, John Williams and Scott Worthing. Deborah Philbrook was crown bearer.

25 years ago, 1992
Fred Dennison and Theresa Bolduc were crowned king and queen of the Valentine’s Day observance held recently by the New Auburn Senior Citizens during their meeting at St. Louis Parish ball. The royal couple were presented with gifts of chocolates and a decorated Valentine cake was won by Rita Brodeur. Edith Luce won a free afternoon of bingo games. After a business session, lunch and refreshments prepared by Louise Cormier and a staff of helpers was served. Games were played and the pot-of-gold winners were Rejane Lavoie, Priscilla Pelletier, Kathy Blais, Laurier Bilodeau and Anita Porier.

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