100 years ago, 1915
The complimentary banquet tendered by the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce to the Maine State Board of Trade, Thursday evening, was a very elaborate affair. It was held in the Park street section of the Journal block and the big room saw the largest crowd in its history. More than three hundred diners were present. The room was finely decorated with flags, bunting and streamers. The delegates met in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce at 6 o’clock, and escorted by a committee from that body, marched to the banquet hall. Chandler’s orchestra of six pieces furnished the music.
50 years ago, 1965
The Auburn City Council, on Monday night, will receive its second application for permission to install cable television in the Shoe City — this one from a local firm. The Twin City Broadcasting Co. of Lewiston, headed by Faust Couture, seeks to provide radio, television and other communications via cable to Auburn residents. The City Council, however, has already granted permission to Cable Vision, Inc., to provide the same type of service and it is expected that no action will be taken on the latest application pending application to the Maine Public Utilities Commission.
25 years ago, 1990
Two Franklin County towns are world leaders when it comes to producing particular wood products, the president of Forster Manufacturing Co. said Friday. “Strong has always been the leading producer of wood toothpicks, and today it is clearly in that position as the world leader,” Richard Corbin told a group of local residents who attended a public breakfast forum. “Wilton leads the world in the manufacture of backyard croquet sets,” he added. Corbin described new strategies for marketing Forster’s toothpick and clothespin lines. Construction on a new plant at Forster’s facility in East Wilton will begin this spring, representing a $9 million investment in the expansion of the company’s plastic fork and spoon manufacture, he said.
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