Read more about Feb. 10, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The second performance of the fourth annual minstrel show by Alden Gayton Post, American Legion, of Auburn, members, was presented at Auburn Hall last night, to an equally large attendance as at the premier show the night before. The Harmony quartet […]
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Looking Back on Feb. 9: ‘Must build two schools in Lewiston’
Read more about Feb. 9, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The program for the Philharmonic Club this evening has been omitted because of so much illness among the members. 50 Years Ago: 1973 (from a Journal photo) Members of the Sophomore Class at Lewiston High School are making plans for a […]
Looking Back on Feb. 8: ‘Beatles arrive in U.S. for public appearances’
Read more about Feb. 8, 1964, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Lunn & Sweet employees are making big plans for their annual dance which is to be on Saturday night at Lewiston City Hall. This is their third annual barn dance and they are planning on a better time than ever. Maynard […]
Looking Back on Feb. 7: ‘Auburn ski jump is extended to 60 feet’
Read more about Feb. 7., 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The ski jump at Pettingill Park, Auburn, will be lengthened to allow for a 66 foot leap, stated Phillp LeBoutillier, Auburn Community Service Director Wednesday. The change is to be made for the three-day carnival, beginning on Washington’s birthday. The longest […]
Looking Back on Feb. 6: ‘Sabattus cottagers seek secession act’
Read more about Feb. 6, 1953, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 One of the big events of the season will be the Mid-winter Garden show at Lewiston City hall on Thursday evening by St. Patrick’s parish. The affair comprises excellent talent, together with elaborate settings and gowns. The cast. includes John Coffey, […]
Looking Back on Feb. 4: ‘Mercury down to ten below last midnight’
Read more about Feb. 4, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Congressman and Mrs. Wallace H. White arrived at their home, 20 Elm Street, Auburn last Friday. Congressman White plans to return Tuesday. Mrs. White is leaving for Washington later in the week. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Units of the High Street […]
Looking Back on Feb. 3: ‘Three nationally known rock ‘n’ roll singers and pilot die in plane crash’
Read more about Feb. 3, 1959, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Lumber is at the site on Libby Hill for a new stable to be built at Community Hall after which the socials will be resumed. 50 Years Ago: 1973 The Couples’ Club of Congregation Beth Abraham is having a party in […]
Looking Back on Feb. 2: ‘No more sissy weather says Punxsutawney hog; Molunkus Monax puzzled’
Read more about Feb. 2, 1937, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 About 80 foremen and executives of the Cushman-Hollis. Shoe Co. were present at the monthly meeting at the YMCA Thursday night. Under the direction of Herbert Coffin, a splendid chicken supper was served. Singing was enjoyed with Bill LaPointe leading. E. […]
Looking Back on Feb. 1: ‘New Gloucester young man ordered jailed when unable to pay $15 fine’
Read more about Feb. 1, 1963, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Miss Alice Grovo, whose picture appeared in a Portland paper recently in connection with her delightful dancing, lived in Auburn until about a year ago and her dancing was a feature of many social affairs in both cities. She is the […]
Looking Back on Jan. 31: ‘Viet Cong apparently control section of old capital city of Hue’
Read more about Jan. 31, 1968, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 A number of the main office force at the B. Peck Co., enjoyed a snowshoe hike to Stevens Mill Tuesday evening. An elaborate luncheon awaited the party upon their arrival at the home of Mrs. Evelyn Bilodeau. A further hike followed […]