100 Years Ago: 1925

An article for January 25, 1925 was unavailable, therefore an article from January 25, 1924 is being offered instead.

Chuli Camp Fire Girls of Calvary M. E. Church spent a delightful evening at the Methodist parsonage on Wednesday as guests of Mrs. J. G. Rogers.

The President, Dorothy Bell, presided over the short business session. This was followed by games, songs, and stunts under the direction of Margaret Ramsey. Punch and fancy crackers were served by the hostess.

Members present were the guardian, Miss Weymouth, the two assistants, Mary Prentiss and Bessie Moore, Madelyn Allen, Bessie Footman, Elsie Bell, Gladys Lawrence, Elizabeth Ramsey, Mary Stiles, Nellie Lawrence, Florence Gould, Wilhelmina Coffin. Nettie Lawrence, Margaret Ramsey, Dorothy Bell, Beatrice Young, Nora Pooler and Evelyn Booth.

The girls were glad that Dorothy and Jean Rogers, the charming little daughters of their hostess were permitted to remain to enjoy the party.

50 Years Ago: 1975

A break in at Edward Little High School early this morning resulted in much malicious mischief and the theft of a small amount of cash.

According to police, entrance to the school was gained by breaking a window in a classroom on the easterly side of the building. The intruders made their way to the Automotive Machine Shop, where they took hack saws and one hammer.

They then proceeded to the kitchen area, where the majority of the damage was caused. Police said that from six to 10 dozen eggs had been thrown against the walls, serving trays knocked to the floor, and freezer and refrigerator doors left open. Juke boxes and a Pepsi machine in the cafeteria had been broken into, and a small amount of change believed taken, police said.

Upstairs, the principal’s office had been broken into and drawers, file cabinets and a safe were ransacked. The athletic director’s office, the gym teacher’s office, a teacher’s room and a few classrooms were also broken into.

According to police, the break took place between 11 p.m., when the custodian left, and 7 a.m., when it was discovered. Two sets of footprints were found outside the building, police said.
Investigating the break were Lt. Steven Mehalcik, Sgt. Laurier Lalonde, Detective William Fournier, and Patrolmen Donald Hamel and Patrick Valentino.

25 Years Ago: 2000

Approximately 800 people attended the grand opening of the new $17.6 million Leavitt Area High School in Turner Monday night. Tours and special presentations were given throughout the evening in the auditorium, science labs, art and music departments and Student Services.

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