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, […]
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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 […]
Looking Back on Jan. 30: ‘King to workers: It’s not over’
Read more about Jan. 30, 1998, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The Monday Club has arranged for another lecture in Merrill Hall to be on Friday evening. The speaker will be Arthur G. Staples, of Auburn. Mr. Staples will have as his subject, “The New Woman.” 50 Years Ago: 1973 A splash […]
Looking Back on Jan. 28: ‘Challenger explodes’
Read more about Jan. 28, 1986, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The Campfire Girls of the Park Street ME Church will hold a candy at their club at 7:15 Wednesday. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Auburn Mayor John R. Linnell, issued a statement Friday in which he supports planned public expressions related to […]
Looking Back on Jan. 26: ‘Farmington pastor fears young folks in village surely going to the dogs’
Read more about Jan. 26, 1948, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Many Lewiston people were tied up on the Waterville Hine for three hours Thursday evening because of a big drift in the car line. The car could not be moved until a snowplow from Lewiston made the trip to the snowbound […]
Looking Back on Jan. 25: ‘Extra cost of snow to Lewiston $15,000’
Read more about Jan. 25, 1923, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The Bowdoin College Glee Club Singers will appear this winter at the High Street Congregational Church, Auburn. In a concert to be handled by the Men’s Club for the benefit of the movie’s fund. 50 Years Ago: 1973 The coffin of […]