100 years ago, 1918

It was a sort of jubilee held by the Salvation Army at their hall on Middle Street Tuesday evening with Captain Norris G. Wood as the bright particular star. The idea was to celebrate the recent great success of the Salvation Army drive for $3000 to be used in caring for the soldiers in the present war. As a matter of fact they went over the top to the tune of almost $800, and for this all the warriors are happy.

50 years ago, 1968

Auburn Fire Chief J. Coleman Millet said today that his department has not been faced with the task of refusing fire protection aid to several surrounding communities “because they haven’t been calling us.” Chief Miller reported that contracts between Auburn and communities that do not have rated fire equipment have not been approved as yet by the office of City Manager Woodbury E. Brackett, and so have not been sent out of the towns for the approval of town officers.

25 years ago, 1993

After a three-week break, the Auburn City Council faces a long agenda Monday with attention expected to focus on the recommendations of the Stickered Bag Task Force calling for residents to pay for their trash bags to keep down disposal costs. The council will take no action on that report, but will consider proposals to increase the notification of residents abutting properties that may be rezoned and charge developers the cost of the mailings. The members will also vote on formally establishing covenants governing landscaping, screening and regulations on the size of signs and buildings in the new Kittyhawk Industrial Park.

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