100 Years Ago: 1922
The Home Economics department of the Waterville Woman’s club had a jolly Valentines and Washington’s birthday party in the Women’s Association rooms Tuesday afternoon. The rooms were decorated appropriately with hearts and the American flag. A lecture in Fanny Farmer’s Correspondence cooking course was read and some of the members demonstrated some of the dishes appropriate to Saint Valentine’s day and Washington’s birthday, which were served as refreshments.
50 Years Ago: 1972
A reception is being planned by postal patrons, friends, family of Mrs. Doris Murray on Friday, at 8 pm at the West Minot Grange Hall when Mrs. Murray, who will be honored on her retirement from the West Minot Post Office. She has served as postmaster there for the past 33 years. Mrs. Murray, who retired Friday, started as the postmaster when the post office was located in the former Slattery Store, now known as the Village Trading Post. In later years the post office was moved to her home in which a section was made over to accommodate the office. A government official from the postal department will be on hand for the reception.
25 Years Ago: 1997
The local Shop n Save in Farmington put 34 Academy Hill fourth-graders to work Thursday. The Wilton students got a taste of what it’s like to have a “real job,” by working at the check-out, bakery, deli and even the meat department. The students seemed to be everywhere in the store, looking like miniature versions of real employees. All were wearing their best clothes for their workday, with a store-labeled apron, hat and a name tag. “Most often, the students were actually doing the work, while the employees watched over the kids’ shoulders. All of the students remarked, ‘It’s fun when asked how they liked the job and all were very serious in their work. Through the morning, fourth-grade teacher Debbie Lerette walked around the store, keeping her eye on her students and smiling. “It’s the best day of the year. It’s fun to watch the students transform into little business people,” she said.
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