100 Years Ago: 1924
The Easter ball to be given under the auspices of the auxiliary of the Alden Gayton Post on Monday evening, April 21, has the assurance of being a very pleasant and successful undertaking. The money raised will go into a fund for the aiding of the World War veterans in the sanatorium, and the committee has decided not to spend money for the decorations of the hall, but to set aside this amount for the fund also.
50 Years Ago: 1974
Mrs. Maurice Labbe and Mrs. Norman Couture are co-chairmen of the May Ball being held at the Lewiston Armory on Saturday, May 4, under the auspices of the Patronesses of St. Mary’s Hospital.
Tables will be decorated with candles, flowers and greens and in keeping with the sophistication of the Woody Herman orchestra’s music, the walls will be hung with city scenes and some colorful abstract paintings.
Serving as co-chairmen of reservations are Mrs. Elton Reynolds, chairman of Auburn reservations and Mrs. Avard Dow, Lewiston reservation chairman.
Mrs. Bruce Reynolds and Mrs. Masselli are general chairmen of the Ball.
25 Years Ago: 1999
The Ames Department Store is holding a Beautiful Baby contest until May 19 to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Parents can enter their baby in the contest by bringing a 3 x 5 photo to the customer service desk. There is a $5 fee to enter the contest and it will be applied toward the baby’s votes.
Pictures will be displayed on the “Baby Board” and anyone can vote.a vote on who they think is the most beautiful baby. Parents who enter their baby will receive a ballot kit to recruit votes (money) by asking friends, family and co-workers to vote.
The baby receiving the most votes wins. All ballot kits must be received at the customer service desk by May 19. Winners will be announced on May 26.
All Beautiful Baby participants will receive a certificate of appreciation.
Any baby raising more than $100 will receive an MDA tote bag and a n MDA t-shirt.
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