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, select
items from the June 16, 1965 issue of THE TIGER RAG. Click on the
images below--with special thanks to a very motivated Everything Croton
Elve for scanning!
SEE MORE EDITIONS OF THE TIGER RAG -- assorted years - here: http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/03/vintage-croton-1961-tiger-rag-christmas.html
With thanks to Elizabeth C., for forwarding: June 17, 1966 - March 12, 2015: Lauren Sue Feldman, age 48,
of Venice, died on March 12, 2015. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 17,
1966. Lauren worked as a care companion and will be remembered as a gentle,
caring person who would never hurt a fly. Lauren is survived by her mother,
Thelma Feldman of Croton on Hudson, NY; sister Roberta Brown-Wheat of North
Port; nieces Jessica Brown of North Port, and Elizabeth and Krystal Brown, both
of Venice; nephew Anthony Brown of North Port; great nieces Lilly and Leah
Harding, both of Venice, and Miley London of North Port; great nephew Chase
Brown of North Port; and long-time friend Dave Talkovic of Venice. http://www.farleyfuneralhome.com/obituaries#obituary/lauren-sue-feldman/
As promised, more from Matthew's utterly charming Easter putz and more displays...we love all this pastel goodness!
They're followed by one of our favorite scenes from Lady J's antique doll collection--very early, and in superb condition. Click on the photos and enjoy.
And in case you missed it, the amazing 2014 Christmas putz display and more from Linda's aunt http://bit.ly/19BP7hm
Yes Virginia, we found the putz church pattern you've been looking for, inspired by the 2003 "House of the Month"; it comes from Howard Lamey of littleglitterhouses.com You'll find it at the CARDBOARD CHRISTMAS forums: http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=618
And remember if you're feeling adventurous enough to make your own putz houses from the simple to the sublime...
The motherlode of all patterns and templates can be found here http://bit.ly/LeAUdF
5 facts about Yogi Berra http://bit.ly/194UBjx
Want more putz houses, coconut, windows and more? Go here for an oldie but goodie http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/01/fabulous-vintage-websites-finds-more-at.html
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of
all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our
schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
With baseball season on its way, you might enjoy this post from Croton's own Tom Faranda's Folly: 5 FACTS ABOUT YOGI BERRA; click on the link http://tomfaranda.typepad.com/folly/2015/03/5-facts-about-yogi-berra.html
Click on the photo to see a 1960 baseball card featuring Yogi--and courtesy of our friend Frank.
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, select items from the Christmas Issue of THE TIGER RAG, 1961. Click on the images below--with special thanks to a very motivated Everything Croton Elve for scanning!
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN THESE OTHER EDITIONS OF THE TIGER RAG:
--DECEMBER 1941 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/09/december-1941-tiger-rag-published.html
--JUNE 1939 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/09/part-1-tiger-rag-june-1939.html AND
--THE TIGER'S CUB, DECEMBER 1944 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/09/december-1944-tigers-cub-prepared.html
Now here's a Christmas album you don't come across very often--by Bobby Sherman. Isn't that a name that will date some of us for sure. To those who don't know, Sherman was quite the teen idol in the 60's and 70's. Read more about him here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Sherman
Courtesy of Rob and Monica--and their adventures amongst the ducks.
Check out their blog--which details all their estate sale adventures--here http://www.ouradventuresamongsttheducks.blogspot.com/
One of our favorite vintage made in Japan putz houses--coconut, a great fence and of course that little clay/bisque dog that has seen some recent discussion.
This one is from author Antoinette Stockenberg's 2012 Christmas mantle. And check out all those amazing vintage tin flats--a.k.a. zinnfiguren
See it all again here http://bit.ly/1Crjl3d
Click on the photos and enjoy.
For more about Stockenberg's novels, visit her website at http://www.antoinettestockenberg.com/
Tom H has sent us this fabulous video--a German craftsman making those wild wooden trees we all love--click on the link, then press the button https://www.youtube.com/embed/1yWmqbltB-c
Want more vintage? Go here for a 2013 blast from the past http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/12/more-fabulous-vintage-websites-finds_3238.html
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, click on the photos to read a weekly column called
REMEMBER WHEN from the April 12th, 19th and 26th, 1945 editions of the CROTON
ON HUDSON NEWS.
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/03/remember-when-weekly-columns-from-march.html
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, click on the photos to read a weekly column called REMEMBER WHEN from the March 22nd and 29th, 1945 editions of the CROTON ON HUDSON NEWS. The Depot Square fire is mentioned here, along with many "old Croton" names.
SEE APRIL 1945 REMEMBER WHEN COLUMNS HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/03/remember-when-weekly-columns-from-april.html
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 village residents, the name Edward (Ed) Rondthaler will be forever
synonymous with Croton-on-Hudson. You can read more about him here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Rondthaler
As many of you know, Rondthaler donated his scrapbooks to The Croton Historical
Society some years ago. Filled with newspaper clippings, some notes and photos, they
are a time capsule of village life...and as promised, Everything Croton
and the trusty elves will be sharing some of these pages with you
throughout 2015. Click on the photos.
You can see more from the scrapbooks here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/02/even-more-from-ed-rondthaler-scrapbooks.html
We love everything about this 1950's RED ARROW train made by Usagiya, Japan--and featured in a previous auction at Croton's own SeriousToyz.com--the box too!
A great piece of tin litho. Stay tuned for upcoming auction info from SeriousToyz.com
It's followed by a fabulous Easter candy box putz repro by Karl Fey. The colors on this are just so right.
And finally a 1953 publicity still for actress Susan Hayward, who died this date in 1975 from brain cancer. A very talented--and beautiful--lady; read more about her here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Hayward
Click on the photos.
Just got the March, 2015 issue of The Christmas Times(tm); click on the link
http://familychristmasonline.com/fco_newsletter/15_03_c_times.htm
This issue has lots of great articles--including Easter themed articles--and of course, St. Patrick--and much more. Check it out!
Panoramic Sugar Eggs have arrived at Blumchen http://www.blumchen.com/easter_shop_panorama_sugar_eggs.html
Want more vintage? Go here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/03/more-fabulous-vintage-websites-finds_13.html
And check out the vintage toy offerings @ http://artoftoys.com/product-category/vintage/
Do you like Marx Trains? Howard found this very interesting link http://www.toyandtrainguides.com/marxtin.htm
A collection of vintage made in Japan putz houses with mercury glass beaded roofs and embellishments. You see these quite often but seldom without lots of broken beads and missing sections--the mercury glass was just so fragile. To the reader who asked if anyone was reproducing these today--with faux mercury plastic or resin beads instead--we haven't seen them being made--but this would make a great project! Hint...hint....Click on the link to see the vintage originals http://bit.ly/1BgKgHE
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all
things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our
schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
Wow, what a winter. Let's re-cap!
EAGLES!
Frankly, we just can't remember a better Eagle Season; it started early in November and really took off in January and February with the best spots being Georges Island and the Verplank waterfront--where they just floated on by. As you can see from the photo, we eagle photographers get a little nuts in our quest for that perfect shot! And let's not forget the eagles that took up residence in the trees adjacent to Ralph & Dave's throughout the month of February. (Updated R&D has closed.)
ICE SKATING @ THE DUCK POND
Despite a prolonged never ending stretch of bitter cold, the
Duck Pond was sadly not prepared by the village for skaters as often as it
should have been--and with less than timely notice to the public the few times it was. This was a problem last year as well.
Kudos however to the Washington Engine Co. (and Recreation Department/DPW) for their efforts--see your all volunteer fire department in sub zero temps at the pond here http://on.fb.me/1F43WVm
You can read more about the 2015 skating season at http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/02/photo-duck-pond-skating-22115.html
ROUTE 129, THE ICE WALL
Right up there with the Croton Dam, a natural wonder without fail.
Click on the photos!
Spring begins March 20th and for many of us,
not a moment too soon!
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all
things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our
schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
A resident has asked that Everything Croton post the following: Ronald "Luke" Lyons (Ron), Croton Harmon High School graduate, Class of 1956, John Jay Hall of Famer, Coach of the Year, etc. has died. His obituary is here http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newstimes/obituary.aspx?n=luke-lyons&pid=174373487&fhid=21946
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the L. Ronald
Lyons Scholarship fund c/o Katonah Lewisboro Schools, Katonah, NY 10536 or
Danbury Animal Welfare Society, 174 Grassy Plain St. Bethel, CT 06801.
Click on the photo to see Lyons from the 1956 CHHS Year Book, courtesy of THE CROTON ON HUDSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY's archives.
SELECT SCANS FROM THE 1956 YEAR BOOK WERE POSTED HERE IN 2013 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/part-5-croton-harmon-hs-class-of-1956.html
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 CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S OUTSTANDING NEWSPAPER ARCHIVES, an episode from a very different time: February 1, 1962 - SMOKE BOMB AT STARLIGHT LANES. Click on the photos below.
For more about STARLIGHT LANES: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/11/december-1961-starlight-lanes-in-croton.html
