Tuesday, June 30, 2015

FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT, MORE VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN OFFERINGS & FAB LINKS

Click on the photos below to see more mid-century modern lighting, vanity and clock options from the 1959 Morgan Whitemore wholesale catalog. We know some people who will be dancing for joy when they see these.

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY THESE ADDITIONAL LINKS:
--FAB 50'S MOTEL CHAIRS http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/06/fab-50s-motel-chairs.html
--FAB 50'S SOFA, COCKTAIL AND END TABLES http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/06/fab-50s-sofas-cocktail-and-end-tables.html
--RETRO RENOVATION! http://retrorenovation.com/
--IN PURSUIT OF THE ORANGE COUCH http://ouradventuresamongsttheducks.blogspot.com/2015/06/in-pursuit-of-orange-couch.html

Monday, June 29, 2015

1968 CROTON HARMON HIGH SCHOOL'S "MOST PHYSICALLY FIT" COYNE & MOSCARIELLO

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

So who was the most physically fit in May 1968? Click on the photos--courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of The Croton Historical Society.

You may also have an interest in more from 1968 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/06/may-1968-lady-bird-johnson-visits.html

THE CROTON VILLAGE GARDEN CLUB STRIKES AGAIN, ANOTHER NEGLECTED PROPERTY MADE BEAUTIFUL!

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.  

Neither rain nor snow--or in this case a soaking rain all weekend--stops the volunteers of The Croton Village Garden Club.

Click on the photo to see their latest efforts--the clean-up and new garden at the long neglected strip at the village municipal building.

For more info about the Croton Village Garden Club, contact Rich Zumbach at rdzumbach@yahoo.com

And once again thanks to the club's volunteers...without them, there'd be a lot more weed infested village property to look at.

Sunday, June 28, 2015

1955, ATOMIC BOMB TESTS @ YUCCA FLATS, THE CROTON CONNECTION, ROBERT NORTHSHIELD

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON. 

We hardly knew what to say when an Elve sent us this article from 1955 on Robert Northshield, the Croton Players, and the atomic bomb tests at Yucca Flats. Click on the photo.

You may also have an interest in: A LOOK BACK AT THE CROTON PLAYERS http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-croton-players-blast-from-croton.html

Saturday, June 27, 2015

MORE CROTON MUSIC SCENE 1965, 1967, 1968 AND 1969

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

COURTESY OF THE OUTSTANDING ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY,  and the EVERYTHING CROTON ELVES--MORE CROTON MUSIC SCENE 1965, 1967, 1968 AND 1969--and also includes articles on two interfaith dances held in the village. Click on the images below.  

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN: 1967, CROTON BATTLE OF THE BANDS http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/04/croton-on-hudson-battle-of-bands-1967.html 

and since the CROTON STEAK HOUSE is mentioned  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/09/more-croton-memories-croton-steak-house.html

THE 1940 VERSION OF THE THIEF OF BAGDAD, COURTESY OF EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS

Our friends at European Film Star Postcards--one of the BEST cinema blogs around--are back in Italy for the 29th Il Cinema Ritrovato in Bologna.

And among other great tidbits in today's post, they've got a great review and inside info on the 1940 version of THE THIEF OF BAGDAD, starring Sabu--click on the photo--John Justin, up and coming starlet June Deprez, and Rex Ingram as the giant genie.

Click on the link for all that and more--including the movie trailer: http://filmstarpostcards.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-thief-of-bagdad-1940.html 

1968, RICHARD FERRIS, CROTON TROUT FISHING OPENS

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.  

COURTESY OF THE OUTSTANDING ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, an April 1968 article featuring the late Richard Ferris of CROTON BAIT & TACKLE (http://bit.ly/1JpjYwS). 

Click on the images below.

 

Friday, June 26, 2015

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

Just had to share this amazing 1915 ad for the Salvation Army and their free Christmas dinners--we found it in one of our recent vintage magazine acquisitions..."Donations are to be sent to Commander Miss Booth"; you can read more about the history of the Salvation Army here http://bit.ly/1QUZArA 

Check out all these American Flyer AC Gilbert train catalogs online! http://bit.ly/1LLMypQ 

Friends of ours inherited a magnificent service for 12 of Noritake China called Japanese Plum; we thought you’d find the very brief history of the company, etc. of interest http://www.chinafinders.com.au/histnoritake.asp 


Want more vintage, including Christmas tins, putz houses and more? Go here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/01/fabulous-vintage-websites-finds-more-at.html 

MORE ACTRESS LENORE ULRIC, THE CROTON CONNECTION

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.  

As many of you know, The Croton Historical Society recently hosted a Croton postcard exhibit. Also included in that exhibit were photos and rare memorabilia of Lenore Ulric, a successful Broadway and film star who lived in the village from 1927 until 1951. (Her name is sometimes seen spelled with an "H" at the end, but she opted for the shortened version around 1918 or so).

Miss Ulric, discovered by Broadway playwright and producer David Belasco, starred in such popular vehicles as "Tiger Rose", "Kiki", "The Harem" and "LuLu Belle" and was particularly noted for her portrayals of the "fem fatale" hot-tempered fiery woman.  

We thought you'd enjoy seeing some additional Ulric material we've discovered in our vintage magazine collection, particularly from editions of the long ago-defunct Motion Picture Magazine in the 1920's and earlier. This article is from 1917. Click on the images and enjoy. There will be more at some point down the road.

Want more Lenore Ulric? Go here  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/08/actress-lenore-ulric-croton-connection.html

THANK YOU CROTON LIONS, A LETTER FROM JENNIFER & PAUL KOONEY

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THANK YOU CROTON LIONS!

A letter to our Croton community,

A very big, heartfelt thank you goes out to our Croton Lions Club for once again sponsoring our son’s Little League team.  That team once again won the Croton Little League Majors Division Championship on Saturday, June 20!  (See Photo)  We would also like to thank Miracle Home Improvement for sponsoring our other son’s team, as well as all of the Croton businesses and clubs that sponsor all of the Croton Little League teams.  Without your support, the program wouldn’t be as vibrant as it is and certain players might not have the opportunity to play.  Thank you for sponsoring our teams!

We would also like to thank the Board of the Croton Little League for making this year fun and exciting for players and parents alike.  Special thanks to all of the Division VPs, the coaches, managers, and official scorekeepers, especially Dan Osborne, Billy Ambose, Max Ambose, Peter Tomasi, Connor Ginman, Glenn Simpson and Kristy and Adam Cohen.  Without all of you, we wouldn’t have Little League!

And, while we are at it, a special thank you goes out to the Board of our Croton AYSO, the coaches and referees, especially Joe Otero and Richard Szkodzinski.  We watched our child have fun, grow, and develop his skills this year, all thanks to you!

We are so blessed to live in a community of such caring and giving people, businesses and not-for-profit groups.  Not only do all of you enable our children to have fun, develop new skills and learn sportsmanship, but you are also fabulous role models, teaching them to one day, give back to community themselves.  Thank you for a great year!

Warmly, Paul and Jennifer Kooney

YET ANOTHER HOUSING/MIXED USE DEVELOPER SEEKS VARIANCE IN HARMON; 7/8 PUBLIC HEARING

As was the case with the Deli and 6 apartments on Benedict--which has been granted multiple variances from the Harmon re-zoning law by Croton officials so that it will be built--the new owner of the former "Nappy property" on Benedict Blvd. is also seeking a variance. (379 S. Riverside Ave; Lawrence Doyle; Edward Gemmola)

See the notice published on page 8 of the June 28, 2015 edition of THE GAZETTE under PUBLIC NOTICES. Click on the image.

Under the Harmon re-zoning assurances by the board and its supporters, residents were told that this site, if developed, would contain only 6 apartments; the current proposal calls for 11 instead; the commercial spaces that will be created are extremely small versus the site's use for housing. As to those who have asked if this would be good for the village's "HUD" demographics, we do not know whether or not it will be low income, market rate, or some mix of the two at the present time--or what the impacts of continued development will be on the school district. Please direct your questions to the appropriate officials or attend the public hearing on 7/8/15.

As soon as the ZBA agenda is up for 7/8, the link will be posted here.

Thursday, June 25, 2015

& MORE FAY BAINTER, THE CROTON CONNECTION

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON. 

For those who don't know, actress Fay Bainter lived here in the village during the 1930’s.  She will be part of an upcoming exhibit currently in the works by members of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Stay tuned for more info.

In the meantime, check out the very young and pretty Bainter in the 1917 production of  The Willow Tree. Click on the photo. 

You may also have an interest in http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/06/more-actress-fay-bainter-croton.html

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

CONGRATULATIONS LEACH, KAPLAN, VLAD JR. & DOMINELLO

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From your all volunteer Croton Fire Department FB page:

Tonight, the Croton-Harmon High School will hold it's annual Graduation Ceremony for it's Senior Class. Among those are three invaluable, young and ambitious members of the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.

Graduating tonight are;
PAF Richard Leach #500 of TL44
PAF Tommy Kaplan #501 of TL44
FF Daniel Vlad Jr. #493 of E120


We would also like to give a "shout out" to fellow graduate Samantha Dominello, who is an active part of the Croton EMS Youth Program and has also volunteered with us in the CFD!

Congratulations to all four of you, and good luck in whatever you do in the future (we know whatever it is, you will be successful!)

And from Everything Croton, DITTO!

Keep on top of what's happening with your ALL VOLUNTEER CROTON FIRE DEPARTMENT @ https://www.facebook.com/CrotonFire

NEW FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS: SESSUE HAYAKAWA

The latest from one of our favorite blogs: European Film Star Postcards.

Today's installment is all about Sessue Hayakawa, rumored to have periodically visited Croton-on-Hudson's Nikko Inn in the early 1920's---but which we have never been able to confirm.

And now from European Film Star Postcards:

Sessue Hayakawa (1889–1973) was a Japanese actor who starred in more than 80 American, Japanese, French, German, and British films. He was the first Asian actor to find stardom first in Hollywood and later in Europe. His 'broodingly handsome' good looks and typecasting as a sinister villain with sexual dominance made him a heartthrob among female audiences in the 1910s and early 1920s. Nowadays he is best remembered for his Oscar-nominated turn as Japanese POW camp commander Saito in The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957).  READ MORE HERE: http://filmstarpostcards.blogspot.com/2015/06/imported-from-usa-sessue-hayakawa.html

Want to know more about Croton's Nikko Inn? Go here http://crotonhistory.org/2013/03/14/our-multi-talented-federal-prohibition-agents/  

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

CROTON LIONS DEFEAT CROTON ROTARY @ DOBBS 5-3

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

On Saturday June 20th, the Croton Lions defeated the Croton Rotary 5-3 at Dobbs behind the excellent pitching of Jonathan Casieri.  The Croton Lions team is managed by Dan Osborne. Click on the photos below, all rights reserved Croton Little League. (Thank you "Mary" for the excellent pix!)

CROTON SCHOOL DAYS 1950-1968

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton -- our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools -- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON. 

COURTESY OF THE OUTSTANDING ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY--and since school's about to end for the summer--and the Croton Harmon High School Mega-Reunion is around the corner  (for more info, go to http://bit.ly/1eFDN6c)....

The Everything Croton Elves have assembled a random collection of....CROTON SCHOOL DAYS 1950-1968. Click on the images below.

P.S. Don Daubney's in here too.

Monday, June 22, 2015

NOT TO WORRY: THE "DESIGN GUIDELINES" IN HARMON RE-ZONING WILL MAKE EVERYTHING LOOK BEAUTIFUL, TONIGHT'S BD. MEETING, GOUVEIA AND MORE DEBT

A resident says: "I'm not worried. The *design guidelines* in the Harmon re-zoning law will ensure that we have a beautiful dining and pedestrian friendly experience".  

We'll spare you the rest.

The fact is that although they were promised, there are NO design guidelines in Harmon re-zoning. And as is the case with the Benedict Blvd. project (the deli with six small apartments, none of them the promised 1,000 square feet in size as well), the village is more than willing to provide multiple variances from the law anyway--and has.

For more on tonight's village board meeting, which also includes $204,000 for the Gouveia/Something Good in the World "Park"--and almost eleven million in additional debt all in one night, ETC.--visit https://www.facebook.com/crotonunited

The meeting starts @ 8pm. For those who have asked about the status of the former Nappy property "mixed use" apartment project, stay tuned.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN THIS GOUVEIA ITEM: https://www.facebook.com/notes/croton-united/gouveia-something-predetermined-in-the-world/354963597994011

Sunday, June 21, 2015

1968, A LOOK BACK @ THE CROTON RED CROSS: RED CROSS ELECTS OFFICERS

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

COURTESY OF THE OUTSTANDING ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON HSITORICAL SOCIETY: 1968, A LOOK BACK @ THE CROTON RED CROSS. Click on the images below.