All Lewiston and Auburn dealers who keep their places of business open for unnecessary business on or after next Sunday are likely to be prosecuted by the Federation of Churches. The federation for sometime has been active in working up a sentiment toward Sunday closing, and 30 business firms have signed an agreement not to engage in any unnecessary business on or after next Sunday. Those who persist in doing business will be prosecuted, it is understood. It is thought that all of the dealers will not close their place of business and interesting developments are likely to take place.

50 years ago, 1957

An act tightening the nine-hour work day law for women was signed by Gov. Edmund S. Muskie. Now, employers are forbidden to work women more than nine hours. As amended by the new legislative act, the law would forbid women to accept employment under such conditions.

• A two-year open season on moose – it would be the first in many years in Maine – was proposed in a bill by Sen. Briggs (R-Caribou). The Fish & Game Department would be authorized to issue up to 880 licenses at $10.25 for residents and 120 at $50.25 for nonresidents each year.

25 years ago, 1982

Hawkeye Pierce, who’s been complaining about the Korean War on the CBS series “M-A-S-H” for 10 years now, finally is going to go home. Pierce – played by Alan Alda – along with B.J., Hot Lips, Klinger and all the other denizens of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital will take off for the States in the early part of the year. The Korean War is finally over on CBS, and so is one of the most beloved and most honored television series of all time. “M-A-S-H” will call it quits during its 11th season.