MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

Time to take a break from Easter dinner preparations. Just have to say thank you all for your wonderful emails, links, and fab pointers to vintage finds. We have so much to share with you and never enough time to post it all!

--First, for the putz house builders and restorers, more cello sheets added: http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=346

--Next up, a really fab posting at one of our local sites and a great ETSY link you'll enjoy too http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/03/fun-find-at-one-of-our-favorite-sites.html

--Below are two pages from an 1879, 1880 Selchow toy and game catalog (Selchow of Parcheesi fame) featuring two very neat and who knows perhaps inspirational, playsets; perfect for putzers! Click on the photos.

--Love the model railroad accessories section over at Meyer Imports http://www.meyer-imports.com/index.php?cPath=69

--An absolute beaut--1930's Wyandotte tinplate Buck Rogers space ship  http://www.toyconnect.blogspot.com/2013/03/wyandotte-1930s-buck-rogers-space-ship.html

& STILL MORE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, CHILDREN'S THEATRE, CIRCA 1972

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As promised, EVEN MORE VINTAGE CROTON CHILDREN'S THEATRE/ SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, COURTESY OF A RESIDENT, CIRCA 1972, possibly 1973. Click on the photos. Thank you to everyone who so generously shares these memories with the readers at Everything Croton. SEE MORE HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/03/even-more-vintage-croton-childrens.html

AND HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/03/more-vintage-croton-childrens-theatre.html

MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

An outstanding collection of vintage Easter postcards, courtesy of the late Suzee Que, and generously shared with all of us. We miss her! Click on the photos below.

Meyer Imports has done something rather clever; they've organized their glitter, textures, etc. by color; very effective http://www.meyer-imports.com/index.php?cPath=212&osCsid=2fe5e3bccd2b258ab93ee26e5f560be5

Vintage Christmas Seals, 1965 http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheshirecat666/8226727401/in/photostream/

Christmas light reflector article  http://www.flickr.com/photos/markdpodmore/sets/72157632863640675/

THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF ACTRESS FLORENCE DESHON, SCOTT'S CHRONICLES OF CROTON'S BOHEMIA CONTINUES

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Croton's own Robert Scott continues his series "Chronicles of Croton's Bohemia" with a fascinating three part entry: The Mysterious Death of Actress Florence Deshon. This one has all the bells and whistles, including Max Eastman and Charlie Chapman--and some great old photos. Click on the links:

PART 1 http://www.notorc.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-mysterious-death-of-actress.html

PART 2 http://www.notorc.blogspot.com/2013/03/florence-deshon-2-charlie-chaplin-or-max_23.html

PART 3 http://www.notorc.blogspot.com/2013/03/florence-deshon-3-suicide-or-accident_17.html

CROTON'S BRAVEST IN NIGHT-TIME DRILL ON GRAND STREET

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For those who were wondering what all the excitement was on Grand Street last night--click on the photo--your all Volunteer Croton Fire Department was holding an important night-time drill at the Van Wyck Apartment Building. Said one of the volunteers: Any structure over two stories presents challenges but especially apartment buildings. We need to know everything, how the building is built, the exits, how many people live there, that the ladder works, etc."

Kudos to the volunteers!

P.S.  That's Croton resident and business owner, Danny Vlad on the far right; click on the photo.

A BLAST FROM LITTLE LEAGUE PAST--1973 OPENING DAY

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With the 2013 Croton Little League season on the horizon, stay tuned for more, we thought you'd enjoy these memories from 1973--and a blast from 1966 too at the end.  Click on the photos. Courtesy of The Croton Historical Society newspaper archives of course. You may also have an interest in the 1932/1933 Croton baseball team http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/01/more-croton-memories-2012-1932-1933.html
 

The 1966 CLL All Stars; Back Row: Ed Gautheier, Carl Brehm Coach, Rich Gillespie, Tim Oldis, Kevin Ogburn(?), Mike Mamone, Jim Harless, Ray Clifford Coach, Bill Coleman; First Row Michael Hussey, Bruce Tatnell, Bobby Antifeatro, Joseph Masopust, John Levis, Scott Diamond

CROTON'S BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS, 1976, PART 3

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We had a very special request for a post on Croton's Bicentennial Celebration; of course, the Croton Historical Society had everything we needed! And so, here's Part 3. Click on the photos. To see Parts 1 and 2, click on  the link: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/03/crotons-bicentennial-celebrations-1976_26.html

SALARY & FRINGE BENEFIT ANALYSIS FOR CROTON BUDGET NOW ONLINE THANKS TO L.O.G.I.C.

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As you may know, the village's 2013-2014 budget is available online.

What was NOT available online, however, was the "Payroll/Salary & Fringe Benefit Analysis".

This is what the League of Open Government in Croton had to say on the subject:

LOGIC - League for Open Government In Croton "The village decided not to include the Payroll and Fringe Benefit Analysis in the budget documents that it posted online, explaining that they could instead be found in the library, or in the village office, or that they could be obtained via FOIL request. Making the public FOIL the documents strikes us as a ridiculous waste of time and resources."

Editor's Note: We couldn't agree more. Fortunately for those of us who can't take time off from work or our busy schedules to view these documents at the municipal building or the library, L.O.G.I.C. has done what the village would not--without a FOIL request that is. Allowed you to see the documents online; the public can review them at http://tinyurl.com/d2f5kbl

You can use the tiny magnifying glass icons at the top left hand side of the screen (once you get there) to enlarge the text.

Thank you L.O.G.I.C.!

CROTON'S BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS, 1976, PART 2

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We had a very special request for a post on Croton's Bicentennial Celebration; of course, the Croton Historical Society had everything we needed! See below for select scans from the 1976 Croton Bicentennial Souvenier Book (with mention of, among others, the Croton Shakespeare Festival) and more. Click on the scans. Stay tuned for Part 3. (See Part 1 of the celebration scans here: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/03/crotons-bicentennial-celebrations-1976.html)

Conducted by Ann McBride, Elizabeth Milano

CROTON'S BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS, 1976, PART 1

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We had a very special request for a post on Croton's Bicentennial Celebration; of course, the Croton Historical Society had everything we needed! Stay tuned for more! Many thanks to Ted for scanning.

UPDATED - SEE PART 2 HERE  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/03/crotons-bicentennial-celebrations-1976_26.html

MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

--More fun as we scan, shoot and sort through our vintage magazines stash--to the right, the 1915 edition of Photoplay, filled with silent film offerings. Now this cover could bring back fur hats and muffs for sure. We hope to have more soon!

--We just updated the 1920's Ephemera set at Flickr. Some great things--click on the link  http://bit.ly/16cW8Ok

--More putz house re-habbing from Tom H--an early hacienda made in Japan church in fiesta colors.  Keep scrolling down the screen for tips on how he did it, tips on how to reproduce raffia fences, more window replacement options, etc. http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=342

--Another fantastic tinplate piece--T. Cohn Pony Express Stable--very detailed graphics: http://www.toyconnect.blogspot.com/2013/03/t-cohn-pony-express-stable.html

--You have to spend some time over at Terry's Village; now admittedly there's quite bit you won't have an interest in--but every now and then you find something quite wonderful and at an excellent price http://www.terrysvillage.com/holidays-a1-90000+71-4-0.fltr

THE VINTAGE CROTON HISTORIAN: SPRING 2009, DUTCH DAYS TO DOCTORS

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If you're not yet a member of the Croton Historical Society, you're missing out on their quarterly publication: THE CROTON HISTORIAN. This informative publication always entertains--it also deepens your appreciation of why we live in Croton in the first place and is a perk that comes with membership. 

As promised, EverythingCroton is now featuring selected pages from vintage editions of The Croton Historian for your reading pleasure: this week's proverbial blast from the past comes from the SPRING OF 2009–DUTCH DAYS TO DOCTORS--we're featuring only  a small portion of the section dedicated to the 1912 Dutch Days Pageant in Croton. CLICK ON THE PHOTOS BELOW.

To find out more about THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, visit CROTONHISTORICALSOCIETY.ORG

 

MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

--We're having so much fun going through all the vintage magazines we've picked up here and there--especially the ones from the 1940's--this ad to the right is from 1945 for "Night in Paradise" starring Merle Oberon and Turhan Bey--click on the photo. Turhan Bey was one of our favorite actors; you can read more about him here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turhan_Bey 

--A most remarkable putz house restoration by Howard Lamey; click on the link --it's a "hotel" restoration done with great care http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=338

--At Blumchen, white paper mache rabbits have just "hopped in" from Germany; these are gorgeous and are made in the tradition of the vintage ones you remember as a child--or find for a small fortune on EBAY: http://www.blumchen.com/easter_shop_rabbits_bunnies.html

--For the reader looking for really tiny plastic snowflakes, these are buttons and may work http://factorydirectcraft.com/catalog/products/2149_2043_2150-18861-itty_bitty_teeny_snowflake_buttons.html

--An Easter putz village http://www.flickr.com/photos/christiblue/8533366776/in/photostream

--A collection of Christmas textiles, some very recent, but others vintage from the 50's, 60's, and 70's especially the Christmas handkerchiefs --and some of the Christmas stockings  http://www.flickr.com/photos/17041736@N07/sets/72157632945736654/with/8542836465/

VINTAGE HOUSE DESIGNS FROM THE 1860'S

A local artist has been following our posts on cardboard Christmas putz houses with interest; he forwarded some plates from an old architectural book, circa 1860's---thinking this might provide some inspiration for those of us who craft our own houses. There are some beauties here.Thank you LC!

While most of these are probably out of the realm of possibility for some of us, there are individual elements that are surely worth adapting. Click on the photos and enjoy.

For windows, putz house patterns/templates, coconut, photos, etc. see 
http://www.cardboardputzhouses.com/ and http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/03/using-your-electronic-craftcutter-to.html

MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

--To the right, a fabulous page from one of the 1945 magazines we picked up at a tag sale--featuring Roy Rogers and Trigger...we love love love it...in the words of our cowboy collecting friend Lina. You can see the text that accompanied the pix at the end of this posting. 

You may also have an interest in http://bit.ly/YK4IxE

--Large German Christmas tree die-cut scraps http://bit.ly/ZRtvlX

--Interesting video and product for coloring glass http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J_8_fFaD9U

--We LOVE this site, regularly updated and lots of vintage Christmas flix fun http://www.youtube.com/XmasFLIX#p/c/71AFB28A921A362D/9/smGGfJ3KAC0

--Blowmold Santa Staircase Extravaganza http://www.flickr.com/photos/53699664@N00/476515331/in/set-72157600154135036/

CLICK ON THE PHOTO BELOW

JOAN HARTNEY, SAD NEWS

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Very very sad news:  SLEEPY HOLLOW — Joan Hartney of Croton-on-Hudson, an 81-year-old longtime volunteer at Phelps Memorial Hospital Center, died Wednesday morning after she was struck by a hospital pickup truck being driven by an employee on the facility’s grounds. http://www.lohud.com/article/20130321/NEWS02/303210029/Volunteer-81-struck-by-Phelps-hospital-pickup-truck-dies?nclick_check=1

As soon as we have the service information, it will be posted. 

UPDATED: Visitation/Wake for Joan Hartney will be at Carter's in Croton on Sunday, March 24 at 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Funeral mass will be at Holy Name of Mary Church in Croton on Monday, March 25 at 10 AM, 110 Grand St., Croton http://www.dignitymemorial.com/edward-f-carter-funeral-home/en-us/index.page 

MAJOR HEROIN BUST, DUNBAR HEIGHTS PUBLIC HOUSING

NEWS 12 is reporting that the FBI and county police arrested 15 men from two alleged drug gangs operating out of the Dunbar Heights public housing complex in Peekskill. Officials say the arrests came shortly after two brothers overdosed on heroin...see the video here, link good for only a few weeks http://westchester.news12.com/news/15-arrested-in-peekskill-heroin-bust-at-dunbar-heights-public-housing-complex-1.4861664

UPDATED: AN ARTICLE FROM THE EXAMINER NEWS http://www.theexaminernews.com/17-peekskill-residents-indicted-on-drugs-firearms-charges/

DEJA VU: SPECIAL REQUEST, THE 1952 BOY SCOUT HANDBOOK

Step back in time to 1952 when Boy Scout handbooks were chock full of ads for Red Ryder rifles, Coke, Winchesters, Baby Ruths and Plumb axes.

Yes..........Red Ryder rifles and marksmanship badges!  

Lionel trains and official Boy Scout shoes.

Wish more of this handbook could have been salvaged but them's the breaks. 

Enjoy...advertisements only.

CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT COULD BE SAVED.