MILFORD — As McBride was chipping layers of plaster from the south interior wall of the building, she started seeing letters painted on the original layer of bricks that composed the bulwark. She excitedly continued chipping away at the plaster until more of the lettering could be deciphered. Eventually, the entirety of the painted sign revealed itself to read “Milford Mail Fine Job Printing.”

(NOTE: The Milford Mail was the beginning of The Mail-Journal, one of the publications owned by The Papers Inc.) Most movies and books have main characters. Some of those have started with humble beginnings, going on to achieve something great. Seventy-five years ago Tuesday, the beginning of a chapter was started and continues today. Arch …read more.