100 Years Ago: 1921 It is interesting to note the splendid growth of the Sunday school at the High St. Methodist ME, church, due to Increased interest and not to any membership drive. Last Sunday the attendance — was 176: a recent Sunday, 190; and at the last stormy Sunday, a good test day, it […]
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Looking Back on March 6
100 Years Ago: 1921 The $75,000 tapestry presented to Mrs. Woodrow Wilson during the Peace Conference will find a place in the new home of the Wilsons. Mrs. Wilson has removed it from the East room of the White House where it has been hanging since it was brought to the United States 50 Years […]
Looking Back on March 5
100 Years Ago: 1921 After eight eventful years in authority, the Democratic administration of Woodrow Wilson closed its books today and rested to await the termination of its tenure at noon tomorrow. While the final balance was being checked by the outgoing officials, Warren G. Harding, Republican President elect, came to Washington, gave his approval […]
Looking Back on March 4
100 Years Ago: 1921 A masquerade dancing party will be held Monday evening, March 7 at the Golden Rule Hall, Lisbon Street by the Girls Club of Euphrosyne Circle. 50 Years Ago: 1971 An expansion at Lost Valley, in Auburn, including a new double chair lift — the price tag running over $150,000 were unfolded […]
Looking Back on March 3
100 Years Ago: 1921 The annual luncheon of the Woman’s Literary Union was held yesterday afternoon at the DeWitt Hotel. The president, Mrs. Roy D. Hodgdon, presided for the program in which nearly everyone had a part. After coffee she announced that in place of the usual toasts program had been arranged in which many […]
Looking Back on March 2
100 Years Ago: 1921 Work is being rushed on the substantial building being created by the Wade & Dunton Co, on Park Street to accommodate their increasing business in Ford cars. Four stories high with a front of 100 feet or more and finished in buff brick. It is an attractive building and a credit […]
Looking Back on March 1
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Willing Workers “No, 4 met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Frances Carver, Webster Street, to help her celebrate her birthday. Sewing was enjoyed in the afternoon. The hostess was presented with a hand-painted vase by the club. When the birthday cake was cut, the dime went to Mrs. Julia […]
Looking Back on Feb. 27
100 Years Ago: 1921 Miss de Angelis, one of the Northeastern field secretaries in the Foreign Born department is at the Y.W.C.A. this week. She has been holding conferences this week with the different departments and Wednesday held an important one with the committees on immigration here. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Larry Gowell, former Edward […]
Looking Back on Feb. 26
100 Years Ago: 1921 The American Committees for the Devastated Franco is looking for women chauffeurs to carry on the work in the Department of the Aisne. An opportunity for the most interesting adventure of her life, as well as for service in a field where there is a desperate need, is offered to any girl […]
Looking Back on Feb. 25
100 Years Ago: 1921 Mrs. E.L. Tebbetts and Mrs. Emery Bailey will entertain the Auburn Art Club at the home of Mrs. Tebbetts on Shepley Street, Auburn this afternoon. This is to be a Colonial meeting and the members are asked to wear appropriate costumes. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The Lewiston High School gymnasium was […]