Joe Miller the hobo arrested in Auburn, was before the Auburn Municipal Court and made things lively. He was sentenced to 90 days and as he didn’t fancy the sentence began to make a speech but was cut short by the deputy. After the judge had left the room he began to make a rumpus but the twisters had a quieting effect on him. On the way to the jail, Miller attempted to scratch the deputy’s hand but another twist caused him to desist. Miller is the “hoboist” hobo who has struck Auburn for a long time.

50 Years Ago, 1954

West Paris – One of the oldest landmarks in the town was demolished, in a blaze of undetermined origin. Norman Mills, owner of the former grist mill in which dances had been held during the Civil War, reported he lost a new combine, 40 tons of pressed hay, 240 bushels of dry beans and much farming equipment. The building was a total loss. The fire was discovered by Clarence Reed, principal of the high school. West Paris Fire Department battled the flames two hours before they were under control.

25 Years Ago, 1979

On the eve of his team’s first game of the season, Lewiston High soccer Coach Paul Nadeau cleared the air concerning the popularity of the sport in this city compared to the rest of the state. Nadeau, entering his sixth season as the only soccer coach the Blue Devils have ever had, boasts a 44-17-6 overall record. But he feels the sport does not get the recognition it deserves in Lewiston, and places the bulk of the blame on the press. “Lewiston, as compared to Portland, Waterville and Bangor, hasn’t risen as much as those areas because of poor publicity,” Nadeau asserted. “Soccer is publicized as much if not more in those areas as football.” He added that there are 98 schools playing soccer in the state, compared to less than 50 playing football.

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