100 years ago, 1909

In the window of a Court Street, Auburn, drugstore, a collection of fruit is exhibited which was grown on Auburn Heights. Three genuine mammoth squash form the background, the exhibit of J. C. Woodrow; in front are several Beauty of Kent apples raised by S. J. Elwell; four Wolf River apples, all on one stem, the product of J. C. Wilson’s garden, and several apples and peaches raised by Geo. A. Barton of 46 Western Ave. Mr. Barton will have a display at the Boston Food Fair.

50 years ago, 1959

The first fall program of the Philharmonic Club held last evening at the Lisbon Street studio was well attended.

The successful program featured two-piano selections by Mrs. Hazel Penley grant and Mrs. Vesta Orr, and vocal solos by Mrs. Hazel McAllister, accompanied by Mrs. Grant. The entertainment was enthusiastically received by the appreciative audience.

25 years ago, 1984

A citizen petition opposing early school adjournment on Wednesday afternoons is among the agenda items for Wednesday’s meeting of the Auburn School Committee.

Some parents are complaining that the early release poses child-care problems, Superintendent of Schools Roy D. Loux explained. Students have been released early from school on Wednesdays since 1971, Loux said, to allow time for parent-teacher conferences, staff development and teacher planning.

When the schedule was implemented 13 years ago, the remaining four days of the week were lengthened so that students would be in class the required amount of hours.