Maine Digger
Well-Known Member
I thought I would share this experience with you..Some may remember the Beacon Beverages soda bottle I posted a few months back. It is unique, emerald green with panels and ribs similar to the cathederal pickles. Back to the story, I was contacted by a visiter to the forum regarding the bottle. He explained that his grandfather was the owner of Beacon Beverages, which was in business here in my community from 1947 -60. He sent a copy of my earlier post to his mother, who also contacted me. She shared some family history; how she and her brothers worked in the bottling shop during the 50s, they produced about 20 flavors of sodas, all in clear acl labels with the exception of the ginger ale, which was the only one produced in the emerald green. In response to her email I offered her the bottle, and within 5 minutes I received a phone call. Here's the kicker, she still lives here in Westbrook less than a mile away, and has been looking for a bottle from her father's company for years. Her son, who lives elsewhere, has been checking bottle sites and shops for one. I told her I would be pleased to return the bottle to an heir of its maker
] So this morning I'm personally delivering the bottle, it's finally 'Going Home'[].
] So this morning I'm personally delivering the bottle, it's finally 'Going Home'[].
