Kathryn Asher was well known in Havre de Grace as a woman managing a beer and wine distributorship in a time when women managers were still unusual – in the wine and beer industry, probably even more rare. But as the following paragraph states, she also was very active in the community.
She was born in Havre de Grace, MD to the late Arthur P.G. Asher and Ada May Keen on December 28, 1918. She graduated from Havre de Grace High School in 1935 and attended the Baltimore Business College and University of Baltimore. She was a devoted member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church where she taught Sunday school. She was a Charter member and Charter President of the Harford County/Havre de Grace Soroptimist Club. She managed the family owned business, Havre de Grace Distributing Company, a wholesale beer and wine distributor from 1944-1993. Kathryn J. Asher died on Sept. 11, 2005 at the age of 86. …from the Cecil Whig Newspaper Obituaries
Listen to George share a bit of knowledge and some items he acquired following her death and, more recently, the family’s efforts to sell the building.
The above picture is NOT for sale. It is a part of the collection in the Bahoukas Beer MuZeum as part of the city’s history.
But this great chalkboard (on the left) is available. It was a promotional piece used to write the days specials in a bar.
Two other great pieces are shown below.
One is a huge metal advertising sign – probably 4′ x 8′.
The other is a banner about 4′ x 5′. We’ve been trying to figure out if the black woman is possibly a famous singer. Does anyone out there in cyber space know? If so, be sure to tell us.
Here’s the mural that was originally painted on the building. It has since been painted over.
Pabst Brewing Company is an American company that dates its origins to a brewing company founded in 1844 by Jacob Best and by 1889 named after Frederick Pabst. ...from Wikipedia
In 1882 winning many awards, they started hand-tying silk ‘blue ribbons’ around each bottle. By 1992 they purchased 1 million feet of blue silk ribbon to be hand-tied around each Best Select beer! In 1916, WWI created a shortage of silk and the hand-tied ribbons were no longer used! But Pabst “BLUE RIBBON” became part of its label.
Did you know that in 1979 Patrick Swayze was in a commercial for Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer!!! Enjoy!
The company still has amazing art contests. CLICK HERE for their 2015 winners. Then make plans to stop in at Bahoukas Antique Mall and Beer MuZeum. We promise, you won’t be disapointed!
Day 14 of our Gift Giving Ideas offers two unique bottles – one is from the German Brewing Co. of Cumberland, MD; the other is the Chesapeake Brewing Co, Baltimore City with a terrapin turtle on it. These are great additions to a collector’s shelf.
Our Beer MuZeum at Bahoukas Antique Mall offers a huge selection of BREWMANIA as well as advertising and memorabilia from other liquors as well – lights, neon signs, beer taps, and so much more. You won’t believe it unless you stop in and browse.
Rare, Original Anhheuser-Busch’s Malt-Nutrine St. Louis, Mo. Patented 1905 Tin Tray with a Lovely Partially Nude Portrait of a Lady. She has red, wavy hair. This collectible advertising piece was for Malt-Nutrine,
Anheuser-Busch Malt-Nutrine
A Tonic with Food Value
You will find in Malt-Nutrine valuable tonic properties of Saazer hops. You will also find the food value of more than 14 per cent of pure malt extract. The ingredients of Malt-Nutrine are carefully and properly chosen to constitute a real food-tonic and are combined through scientific processes under the direction of competent chemists.
Anheuser-Busch’s Malt-Nutrine is the recognized standard of medicinal malt preparations.
It is extensively prescribed by physicians as a food-tonic for nursing mothers, protracted convalescence from acute diseases, insomnia and many other conditions. Do not confuse it with cheap dark beers.
Pronounced by the U.S. Internal Revenue Department PURE MALT PRODUCT and not an alcoholic beverage.
At Meal Time —
To assist the gastric juices of the stomach in the necessary process of fermentation, which we call digestion, take a wine glass of Anheuser-Busch’s Malt-Nutrine
Your physician will tell you, and you will find by test in your own case, that malts with meals, in moderate quantity, not only increase appetite, or the desire to eat, but will aid materially in the digestion and assimilation of the food eaten.
Dyseptics, invalids and convalescents especailly are benefited.
Malt-Nutrine is a non-intoxicant; a scientific preparation of malt and hops that will give permanent benefit to both old and young. Physicians and nurses endorse it. Druggists and grocers sell it.
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass’n, St. Louis, U.S.A.
from: Bonkers Institute
Stop in and see this beautiful piece – a perfect addition to anyone’s brewmania collection.
This 1956 Wrestling program was sponsored by Mr Bo himself! Check it out!
Our Beer MuZeum is constantly “in flux”, as we acquire more inventory. George just set up some of the neon lights on display so they are illuminated for you viewing pleasure!
The above photo is only a sampling, sobe sure to visit us to enjoy the full collection!
How do you light up your home bar? I’ll be we have the perfect piece waiting for you.
In the meantime, check out this guy’s collection!
Impressive! He proves that you can never have too many neons!
For the most part, it is constructed of thin plastic, and is, therefore, very fragile.
Our sign is in remarkably good condition despite its fragility! It is quite a work of art, and it is in full working order. The lantern lights to a dull orange glow as does the firebox underneath the engineer’s cab. All of the wheels turn, and the sign is lit from lights in the overhanging depot shed above. The train rocks back and forth as well as side to side, providing and even more interesting aspect. (15.5″ x 16.75″)
Bahoukas Beer MuZeum truly carries a wonderful collection of BrewMania. The following Pabst items are included.
We also have the Pabst car made at approximately the same time as the train!
Another Pabst item that just arrived at BAHOUKAS is a statue of the Pabst bartender with outstretched arm. The arm should be holding a single goblet of Pabst, but the goblet is missing on this piece!