100 Years Ago: 1924

Spring “bunnets” to be worn by Edward Little High School girls will be “exclusive” handmade models in every sense of the word. Furthermore, of the dozens of hats made by the sophomores and Senior girls not a single one cost more than $4. The cheapest one — a stunning poke model — cost only 90 cents for materials.

50 Years Ago: 1974

Olympia J. Snowe, of Auburn, widow of legislator Peter Snowe, will seek nomination to a full term in the Maine House of  Representatives, in the Republican election this June.

Mrs. Snowe is a member of the 106th Legislature, having won a special election last year called to select someone to complete the term of her husband, who died in an auto accident during the regular session.

Mrs. Snowe served seven weeks of the regular session and returned to Augusta in January for the current special session. In making her announcement today, Mrs. Snowe had this to say:

“Serving as representative to the Maine Legislature has been the most fulfilling and rewarding experience, and therefore I have decided to seek reelection to the House of Representatives. I believe that having gained experience in the political process during my first term in the legislature will prove to be of value in providing for the City of Auburn strong and  active representation. I sincerely hope that my voting record reflects responsiveness to the wishes of my constituents, because their interests and concerns have been my major consideration.”

25 Years Ago: 1999

The Auburn Friendly Homemakers will sponsor a nutrition education program at 1 pm, Tuesday April 6 at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Office, 133 Western Ave,. Auburn. Nutrition aides will discuss the program and demonstrate how to make muffins from a master mix. The program is for families with limited resources in the area. To present the program will be Lucy Cowle, Bea Parker, Helen Boulay Cecile Bishop, Theda Fyfe, Kaye Hewison, Mike Carter Melissa Sparks and Kathy Parke, Extension Home makers.

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