FINAL: THE 1916 SEARS CATALOG

Well folks, this is it. We've salvaged all we could from the 1916 Sears Winter/Christmas catalog for your viewing pleasure. The rest is crumbling past all saving so there's no point in going any further. But we did manage to salvage over 700 images/pages and that's something given the state the catalog was in when we got it. So click on the link and enjoy--it's been a labor of love. The vintage toy and Christmas deceoration pages alone are worth the trip:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/sets/72157625908978489/with/5238970385/

PART 2, A CROTON-HARMON HIGH SCHOOL REUNION, ASSORTED YEARS

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PRESENTING A CROTON-HARMON HIGH SCHOOL REUNION, assorted years, in no particular order, courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of The Croton Historical Society. Click on the photos below. Stay tuned for more. SEE PART 1 HERE http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/a-croton-harmon-high-school-reunion.html

KEYWORDS: CLASS OF 1926 REUNION, CLASS OF 1937 REUNION, MORE CLASS OF 1946 REUNION

A 2013 CET THANK YOU TO BAKED BY SUSAN

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As many of you know, CET First Graders are studying 'Communities' as part of their Social Studies unit.  Each First Grade class went to a different local business. Baked by Susan, Feed the Birds, Mexigo a.k.a. Mex-to-Go, ShopRite, Bagels-on-Hudson and Groovy on Grand all welcomed the students with open arms.

We thought this thank you note to Baked by Susan from Ms. Glynn’s class was too adorable not to post. Click on the photo. For more about BBS, visit www.bakedbysusan.com

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN CET VISITS FEED THE BIRDS  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/cet-visits-feed-birds-other-local.html

A CROTON-HARMON HIGH SCHOOL REUNION, ASSORTED YEARS

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PRESENTING A CROTON-HARMON HIGH SCHOOL REUNION, assorted years, in no particular order, courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of The Croton Historical Society. Click on the photos. Stay tuned for more.

Keywords: Class of '46 50th Reunion, Class of 1941/1942 Class Reunion, Class of 1934 reunion, Class of 1933

SEE PART 2 HERE http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/part-2-croton-harmon-high-school.html
 

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

Very exciting finds at the Peekskill Attic Treasures flea market on Sunday--TWO LIONEL TRAIN CATALOGs--one from 1975, the other from 1976; click on the photo. Lots of "putzing inspiration" for our crafters. Hope to have the catalogs scanned for the next FOR TRAIN LOVERS ONLY here at Everything Croton.

Updated: see more of the catalog here  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/for-train-lovers-only-2013-10.html

Another great H&H Sales tinplate house at http://www.toyconnect.blogspot.com/2013/04/h-h-sales-model-40-hilltop-house-yellow.html

A reader who inherited a number of putz houses from her aunt asks: How do you know what size window and door replacements to get? Answer--get a sampler pack--click on the link--and scroll down the page at CardboardPutzHouseDotCom http://www.cardboardputzhouses.com/marketplace/cellophane/cellowindows.htm

Hi Sara--sorry you lost out on the vintage toy wind-up train at Ebay--but doesn't this repro look quite similar http://www.misternostalgia.zoovy.com/product/EXPR1/EXPRESS-TIN-TRAIN-3-Car-wind-up-Tin-Toy-NEW-Schylling.html

CHECK OUT THIS GREAT PAPER MODELING SITE  http://www.model-shipyard.com/html/46uk.html

THE CROTON ROTARY, 1940-1975, PART TWO

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The Croton Rotary Club has a long and outstanding history of service in the village. Click on the photos to see a retrospective of the club from the 1940's through 1975, Part Two, courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the Croton Historical Society.  

See Part One here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-croton-rotary-1940-1975-part-one.html

DAFFODIL DAYS AT THE DUCK POND, 2013

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Jan Johnsen of the CCAC recently reminded us that the daffodils--planted last fall--were just beautiful this year....so...click on the photos....we agree!

You may also have an interest in http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/back-at-duck-pond.html and http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-ruins-above-duck-pond.html and http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/07/summer-reflections-at-duck-pond-july.html

PHOTOS, 2013 EARTH DAY

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Well another Croton Earth Day has come and gone. Click on the photos below--stay tuned for more. All photos, all rights reserved.

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--Chris Letts for The Croton Yacht Club http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/10/chris-letts-for-croton-yacht-club.html

1973: BIG BIRD VISITS CROTON COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL

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Click on the photo to see a blast from Croton Community Nursery School past...

Bird Gives Word: Big Bird visits CCNS, May 1973.

For more about CCNS school, visit www.crotoncommunity.org

AND ON FB

https://www.facebook.com/CrotonCommunity?ref=ts&fref=ts

CROTON'S RESPONSE TO HUD'S/JOHNSON'S 3/21/13 LETTER

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As many of you know, the federal monitor for the Spano-brokered HUD housing settlement sent a letter to the 31 municipalities named in that settlement. Croton is one of these municipalities. In that letter, obtained from the village pursuant to a freedom of information request, the monitor provides examples of “restrictive zoning”, including height, lot size, limitations/prohibition on acceptance of source of income, i.e. Section 8 vouchers, limitations on the number of bedrooms, and more. The monitor also provides an analysis of the village’s zoning etc. and asks in so many words, for any corrections and such by April 18, 2013. You can see the HUD letter here: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/hud-letter-to-croton-now-online.html 

Provided below is a copy of the village’s response to HUD--once again obtained from the village pursuant to a freedom of information request. Click on the image.

THE CROTON ROTARY 1940-1975, PART ONE

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The Croton Rotary Club has a long and outstanding history of service in the village. Click on the photos to see a retrospective of the club from the 1940's through 1975, Part One, courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the Croton Historical Society.  There's even a photo of Sam Vassallo in here as well.  You may also have an interest in http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/12/2012-look-back-at-croton-rotary-club.html

SEE PART TWO HERE  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-croton-rotary-1940-1975-part-two.html

A BLAST FROM CROTON BOOSTER CLUB PAST 1973

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A BLAST FROM CROTON BOOSTER CLUB PAST, JUNE 1973: Recipients of The "Most Valuable Player" awards.  CLICK ON THE PHOTOS. Once again, courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers at The Croton Historical Society.

 

THE VINTAGE KNITTER 2013, #4, A 1915 BABY JACKET

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, THE VINTAGE KNITTER (AND CROCHET TOO) 2013; we have a real treat today, instructions for a 1915 baby jacket; click on the photos. For more--and an index to past Vintage Knitter articles,  click on the link http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-vintage-knitter-is-back-at.html

And don't forget: the Croton Library has a monthly knitting circle; contact them directly for times and dates: www.crotonfreelibrary.org 

P.S. You can see entries for THE VINTAGE KNITTER 2013 HERE: 1890'S BABY BOOTY PATTERN  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-vintage-knitter-2013-2-baby-bootie.html AND A 1940'S SWEATER BLOUSE HERE  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-vintage-knitter-is-back-at.html
VINTAGE POTHOLDERS, SCOTTIE & KITTEN, 1950'S http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-vintage-knitter-2013-3-scotty-dog.html

CET VISITS FEED THE BIRDS 2013 & OTHER LOCAL BUSINESSES

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As if we all didn't have enough reasons already to support our local business community, comes this note--and photos too--courtesy of CET teacher Patricia Lynch, whose class recently visited Feed the Birds (862-4700, 326 S. RIVERSIDE AVE.) Click on  the photos below--all rights reserved Patricia Lynch--and don't forget to patronize our local business community:

"The First Graders are studying 'Communities' as part of our Social Studies unit.  Each First Grade class went to a different local business. Baked by Susan, Feed the Birds, Mexigo a.k.a. Mex-to-Go, ShopRite, Bagels-on-Hudson and Groovy on Grand all welcomed the students with open arms!  After interviewing the owners about how they help the community and how they ran their shop, each student got to have a hands-on experience. In Feed the Birds, students explored various birdhouses and types of seed. The feeders with devices to trick squirrels into staying away from the seed kept the First Graders busy. Bob taught them about the different preferences birds have and how his hobby turned into a business. He presented each child with a ruler decorated with birds and books on eagles and owls. Fun was had by all!"

For more info about: BAKED BY SUSAN, visit www.bakedbysusan.com; FOR GROOVY ON GRAND DESIGN STUDIOS, visit www.groovyongrand.com; see a recent article on Shoprite here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/10/shoprite-scrunchy-bear-raise-funds-for.html; Bagels-on-Hudson http://bagelsonhudson.net/index.htm; Mexigo http://www.mextogo-croton.com/

DECEMBER 1944, ASBURY METHODIST CHURCH

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Like many communities during World War II, Croton's churches and fraternal organizations were in the forefront of humanitarian efforts both here and abroad. Asbury Methodist Church was no exception. Click on the photo from December of 1944.

You may also have an interest in http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/01/most-read-2012-asbury-methodist-church.html

AND A CROTON CHRISTMAS IN TIME OF WAR  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/12/a-croton-christmas-world-war-ii.html

MEMORIES OF CAMP RAINBOW! PART THREE, PVC

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BY SPECIAL REQUEST: MEMORIES OF CAMP RAINBOW! PART THREE, COURTESY AS ALWAYS OF THE FABULOUS ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS AT THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Click on the photos below. And remember, if you're not yet a member of The Croton Historical Society, joining is easy. Click on the link for a printable copy of the membership form: http://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/Public_Documents/CrotonHudsonNY_WebDocs/HistoricalSociety/HSMembership.pdf

SEE PART ONE HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/camp-rainbow-part-one.html
SEE PART TWO HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/memories-of-camp-rainbow-part-two-pvc.html