Staff Writer
The Aroostook Pioneer
Meeting of the men — The member of Houlton’s excellent fire company held a meeting in their rooms Tuesday evening at which they enjoyed a luncheon and smoke talk. The board of selectmen were guests of the firemen.
After the lunch, the boys enjoyed a good smoke from cigars thoughtfully provided by Col. B.H. Putnam. They spent a pleasant evening together and the occasion was a fitting close to their year of duty. Ed. Russell furnished the banquet.
Submitted photo
RICKER — Albert Akeley of Caribou sent in this photo of the old Northern Maine Summer School of Religious Education at the Ricker Institute in Houlton in 1924. Akeley’s mother, Della Merritt, is the third from the rear on the right. Her head lines up with the trim board between the door and the open window.
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Budget — A town budget of $628,513 has been proposed for 1958 which could translate into a tax rate of 47 mills for Houlton. This is a decrease from last year when taxpayers appropriated the sum of $643,796.
Putting his hat in the ring — Joe Robinson, 37, took out nomination papers Tuesday seeking a seat on the town council when elections are held March 17. Robinson, former president of the Lions Club, has, since 1946, been partners with his father Emmons in Robinson Musical Instrument Store on North Street.
Newly equipped — X-ray equipment was installed last week at Madigan hospital by the Aroostook Anti-TB Association. All incoming patients will now be x-rayed during their stay.
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State champs — East Grand High School girls won their second consecutive state Class D championship this past Thursday at the Bangor Auditorium. The Vikings, under Coach Brett Moores, defeated Vinalhaven 72-43. This gold basketball is the fourth Danforth has won since state tournaments were begun in 1975.
Houlton girls were state Class B runners-up after a game Saturday against Greely. The final score, 57-49.
Monticello museum — The Board of Directors of SAD 29 were advised during their monthly meeting Monday that the town of Monticello hopes to convert the old Monticello School into a museum with rooms for community use if turned back to the town.
SAD 29 is currently constructing an addition to Wellington School in Monticello to house all students, kindergarten through Grade 6. Plans are to vacate the older school; the conversion is expected to be complete in time for the 1983-84 school year.
