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100 Years Ago: 1923

Mrs. George W. C. Studley of South Portland entertained the Modern History Club this week. The program was in charge of Miss Belle R. Tilton. It included a list of words and phrases often misused and mispronounced. Each member was required to make corrections. Lunch was served with the table decorations of cut flowers. Miss Belle Tilton of Pine Street will entertain the next meeting.

50 Years Ago: 1973

A class in the making of bread flowers will get underway Feb. 23 and continue through Feb. 28. Mrs. Harold Shackleton will serve as instructor and sessions will be held at the Kate J. Anthony House. Anyone interested may register by calling the YWCA.

25 Years Ago: 1998

Margaret Nichols of Lewiston has been named recipient of the Volunteer of the Year 1997 Award as announced by the staff and board of trustees of Maine Public Broadcasting Corp.

“Margaret has been a volunteer for public television for over 20 years,” said Pam Smart, MPBC’s volunteer coordinator. “Margaret generously donated more than 625 hours of her time to us during the past 12 months. While most of her time was spent working on the Great TV Auction, she also answered telephones, helped with bulk mailings and filled in anywhere else she was needed. We are very fortunate and grateful to be the beneficiary of her energy and enthusiasm.”

The Volunteer of the Year Award, beginning with the 1997 honor, will be determined at the end of each calendar year and will be presented to a volunteer whose efforts are extraordinary in assisting MPBC to carry out its mission. Criteria for selection includes leadership, hours donated, reliability, enthusiasm and commitment.

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