100 years ago, 1911

A pretty affair was the autumn reception and dancing party given in Odd Fellows Hal  on Pleasant street, Auburn, last evening by the girls of the Eta Theta Sorority. The affair was attended by nearly 75 couples and dancing was enjoyed until a late hour. The hall was prettily decorated with autumn leaves and banners. The music for the dancing was furnished by Coburn’s orchestra of five pieces.

50 years ago, 1961

New looms are being installed at the Hill Division of Bates Manufacturing Co. as part of the textile firm’s $800,000 modernization program.

Workmen have moved out old equipment being replaced by many new looms which will enable the firm to improve its production capacity and competitive position. Bates, which employs about 4,000 people in Maine, re-invested nearly $20 million in the last 15 years on modern equipment.

25 years ago, 1986

The Auburn winner of the Lewiston-Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce’s Adopt – A – Spot program, part of its annual beautification program, has challenged area business firms and individuals to help the Chamber make the 1987 event “even bigger and better.”

The Auburn winner — Six Corners Nursery — returned its $100 cash prize to the chamber for next year’s award and even donated another $100 toward the 1987 project.

Rachel Baillargeon and her husband, Harvey Desgrosseilliers, said they felt “by returning the award money and also contributing another $100, it would be an incentive for other area firms and individuals, including landscapers and florist shops, to help make the 1987 event even bigger and better.”