Read more about Jan. 12, 1998, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 With the mercury hovering around the zero mark all day Friday, snow falling and the wind blowing at a high velocity, it was remarkable that transportation is not completely tied up.The  worst storm of the year was predicted, traveling east Friday. […]

Read more about Jan. 11, 1998, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 It has been reported that Roy Mower, former chief of Auburn Police has been offered a position on the Liquor Squad of Sheriff Murray. 50 Years Ago: 1973 The building committee for the Lewiston Comprehensive High School viewed furniture Wednesday night […]

Read more about Jan. 10, 1998, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 At the all-day meeting of Wales grange next Saturday, the officers for 1923 will be installed by E.E. Additon of Auburn. A harvest dinner will be served in the evening and a public whist dinner will be held. After a whist […]

Read more about Jan. 9, 1998, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years ago: 1923 At the Shoe and Leather bank in Auburn, the board and officers were re-elected. At the Manufacturer’s bank, Charles Roy was added to the directorate. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Miss Charlotte Michaud will be a guest of the Richelieu Club at […]

Read more about Jan. 7, 1933, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 John Allen, 25, of Oxford was rushed to Ste Marie’s hospital last evening via an electric car. His immediate operation made an imperative and the A. and K. Railway was pressed into service to get the man to Lewiston. He was […]

Read more about Jan. 6, 1964, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The Shrine Club committee No 2 met at the Kora Temple last night to make further arrangements for the party Friday night. Chairman Cook reports everything is progressing finely and predicts there will be a “merry evening  at Hollywood.” 50 Years Ago: […]

Read more about Jan. 6, 1943, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The Be-Square and Daggett clubs are to plan a sleigh ride for Thursday, Jan, 18th, at their next meeting on Thursday, Jan. 11th. Several suggestions for raising money were also talked over and further plans will be made. The Blue Triangle […]

Read more about Jan. 4, 1983, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The Ladies Auxiliary met with Mrs. James Rand Tuesday with fourteen members present. Plans are being made for a farce to be given soon. Refreshments will be served by the hostess. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Toni Ramsey will show slides on […]

Read more about Jan. 3, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The Ladies Society of Grace Lutheran church will have a sale at the Schiller Hall Saturday evening beginning at 7 o’clock. A musical entertainment will be given at 8 o’clock. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Babies born in Androscoggin County in the […]

Read more about Jan. 2, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 A sleigh loaded with about eight bushels of potatoes got stalled on the snowless ground at Main and Lisbon Street Tuesday morning. The effort of one white horse plus the efforts of one policeman and three passersby got the sleigh out […]