Read more about Feb. 17, 1973, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 After a month’s vacation, swimming classes at the YMCA began this week with Miss Gladys Norris as instructor. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Mrs. Merriam Irish will be the hostess for the serving of refreshments at the meeting of the Androscoggin Historical […]
175th anniversary
News and information about the 17th anniversary of the Sun Journal.
Looking Back on Feb. 16: ‘Small turnout for Lewiston city election’
Read more about Feb. 16, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 March 9th is the date set for the “Hello Girls Ball” of Norway and committees are busy. They promise “Plenty of fox trots, many surprises and lots of fun.” The floor manager is Charles S. Weed and the aides will be […]
Looking Back on Feb. 15: ‘Big batch of rum material seized by Lewiston cops’
Read more about Feb. 15, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The Lewiston-Auburn Hebrew Relief Association will hold their ninth annual ball at the Mystic April 4. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Edward Little, Lewiston, and St. Dom’s Regional High Schools will be competing in the University of Maine High School Debate Tournament […]
Looking Back on Feb. 14: ‘Auburn’s short ones get shot’
Read more about Feb. 14, 1968, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The Valentine Social which was to have been given by the Cumjoyn class of the High St. M. E. Church this evening has been indefinitely postponed. 50 Years Ago: 1973 The youngsters who attend the Jewish Community Center Nursery School found […]
Looking Back on Feb. 13: ‘Fire destroys two blocks at Rumford with $23,000 loss’
Read more about Feb. 13, 1933, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Many local automobile drivers are trying their luck with the new winter automobile equipment which consists of a tractor drive and sled runners. It is said that one well-known local doctor has an order in for one of these winter cars. 50 […]
Looking Back on Feb. 11: ‘Some relief from cold wave promised tonight’
Read more about Feb. 11, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The regular meeting of the Y.W.H.A. was held Sunday evening, with good attendance. Plans were made for a minstrel show which is to be held March 20. The committee in charge are Sarah Roggles, May Ward, Fannie Stackovitz, Mollie Gurevitz, and […]
Looking Back on Feb. 10: ‘Mrs. Bean victim of plot says sister’
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 […]
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 […]