ESSEX LOCALS | What Was Happening on March 25th In Years Past

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115 Years Ago – 1917

Work on the several vessels being constructed in the shipyards is progressing finely regardless of the severe weather.

90 Years Ago – 1932

The Unemployment Relief Committee, which met last week reported receipts of $847.22 and of this $347.26 had been expended for work about town.  Sixteen men were employed last week averaging three days a week.

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