Staff Writer
The Aroostook Pioneer
In the vault — The work of building a vault in the basement of the fire engine house for safe keeping of books containing the town records was completed today. The record books have been kept in different places and the selectmen deemed it advisable to build a vault where books could be in one place and protected from fire.
Can it — The selectmen have also recently purchased a lot of garbage cans which will be placed at convenient points in the business section of the town to receive refuse from the stores and shops. These cans will be cared for by the “dump” keeper every forenoon.
Contributed photos
CANNON — Situated near the Civil War monument in Monument Park, Houlton used have the cannon seen here. Mary Nason of Hodgdon said the piece was used for metal scrap during World War II. In this 1942 picture, two people stand near the cannon in Market Square, and in the other picture, the cannon base apparently after the metal had been removed. 
Plywood purchase — The executive board of the Houlton Regional Development Corp. (HRDC) announced that word has been received from the office of Atlas Plywood Corp. in Boston that the terms and sale of this property have been accepted.
There has been some interest shown by two firms, one local and one from out of town, in the use of the 2-level, 9-door concrete block garage and the so-called barrel manufacturing building.
Consideration is being given to tearing down the main plant building, making way for a parking area that would accommodate approximately 200 vehicles.
The Houlton Pioneer Times
Eagle Scout — David P. O’Leary, son of Richard and Patricia O’Leary of Houlton, was presented with the Eagle Scout Progress Award by Scout Master Dana Miller at an April 25 Court of Honor.
David started Scouting as a member of Cub Pack 166 in 1973. He has been active in Troop 156, is a Vigil Honor Member of Pamola Lodge, Order of the Arrow and recipient of the Ad Altare Dei Award. He is a member of the graduating class of Houlton High School.
