Read more about Feb. 18, 1963, in the SunJournal.com archives.

100 Years Ago: 1923

Alterations have begun this week preparatory to the installing of new switchboard and the light signals in the operating room of the Maine Telephone and Telegraph in the Rumford Falls Trust Co. block on Congress Street. This work which will be extensive will require a number of months’ time and when completed will place the Rumford exchange on a par with the best in the state.

50 Years Ago: 1973

Holy Cross CYO is sponsoring a card party and style show to be held at 7 pm on March 14 in the parish hall.

Bernie’s Fashions will be in charge of the fashion show and prizes will be offered. In charge of the event are Linda Thibodeau, Diane Martin and Pauline Belanger.

25 Years Ago: 1998

(from a letter to the editor) This letter goes out to all the people who live in the Leeds and Greene area. The Delmarva Power Co. line forces of the North East District worked in these two towns following the ice storm of Jan. 13-23 and would like to express their thanks to these people. The generosity and friendliness of the people in these areas were more than overwhelming. After being without power for up to two weeks for some, and longer for others, they were still friendly, helpful and generous. in particular a couple named Barbara and Allen on North Road who took us in and fed us a hot lunch, the Bates on the Line Road, the lady on Dan Jennings Road who had us in for coffee and homemade muffins, and many more who went out of their way to bring us coffee and snacks, or just to blow their horns, smile and wave. This shows the fortitude and friendly demeanor of the people who live in these two areas. Their response to our work was greatly appreciated. Once again, it was a pleasure working in your area. and thank you! Delmarva Power Co., North East District Line Forces, North East, Md.

The material used in Looking Back is produced exactly as it originally appeared although misspellings and errors may be corrected.

Copy the Story Link