Know your locals: Billy Hodge (6) Nov 8, 2009
Perhaps his most treasured weapon is a 20-gauge double-barreled shotgun with a stock hand-whittled by his grandfather the first gun he fired. If it s got something to do with shooting I enjoy it, Hodge said. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Tour home features antiques Oct 29, 2009
John Amory's great-grandfather was Maj ... But there is one antique she bought: an 8-foot-tall John Purden London grandfather clock that matches the scale of the great room. (AZCentral -- Home)
Palmquists Combine Farming, Vacationing Guests (41) Oct 15, 2009
What started as a 40-acre subsistence farm by Jim s great-grandfather, Jacob Gustafson, grew first into a working dairy operation and now a sprawling 800-plus-acre vacation farm. Jim has taken to heart what his grandfather, Anton Palmquist, used to say that times change and businesses must change with the times ... Jim says his enterprising grandfather couldn t sit still. (Agri-View, WI)
Haunted by spirits - and memories Oct 11, 2009
Jo s grandfather Jock had worked at Sissinghurst at the time of Woolf s death. Just before Jo was due to leave for England Jock hanged himself in his garage. (Boston Globe)
‘Meant to be’: Torah that survived Holocaust finds new home in Miami in time for new year Oct 9, 2009
The 54-year-old rabbi shows a black-and-white picture of 11 relatives, his great aunts and uncles, grandfather and great-grandparents ... But when it was your own father, your own uncle, when your grandfather was killed. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Peeking behind Stonington's doors Oct 3, 2009
Originally the home of Palmer s grandfather, it later served as a rooming house for itinerant seamen as they waited for their ships to be outfitted. This home has had an extensive exterior facelift in the 1980s but it has retained many original interior features without losing the architectural history and detail. (Westerly Sun, RI)
One-room schoolhouse showcases antiques (9) Sep 22, 2009
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• Events Calendar Sep 18, 2009
Let's Talk About It," book discussion of "The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven" by Sherman Alexie, 6 p.m. at Twin Falls Public Library, 201 Fourth Ave. E. Free; 733-2964.Music, produce/Twin FallsOpen-air produce market, with live entertainment and free ice cream, 5:30 p.m. until dusk Wednesdays at Mary Alice Park, 436 Main Ave. N.Music/Twin FallsOpen Mic Night with Josh Summers, 9 p.m. in the Blue Room at Woody's, 213 Fifth Ave. S. No cover.Broadway/KetchumNew York writer and musician... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
A treasure trove in Newington Sep 18, 2009
"We see such interesting things that come through this door." In addition to the sword, the Wolfs brought in a violin, which had belonged to Mrs. Wolf's grandfather, and an early Edison gramophone known as an Edi-Phone. One of the wax cylinders that went with the Edi-Phone is a recording of her grandfather playing his violin. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
New on DVD: A 'Master' Western, 'Trumbo,' 'X-Men Origins' Sep 18, 2009
Engaged in the material, Newman sounds like the coolest grandfather in the world. Origins: Wolverine* *, 2009, Fox, PG-13, $30; Blu-ray, $40. (USA Today -- Life)
Torah that survived Holocaust finds home in Miami Sep 17, 2009
The 54-year-old rabbi shows a black-and-white picture of 11 relatives, his great aunts and uncles, grandfather and great-grandparents ... "It's easy for us to sit and talk about it. But when it was your own father, your own uncle, when your grandfather was killed. That's why.". (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Flea market finds. Scrap lumber. Rusty castoffs. Retailers and restaurant owners are going rustic, creating quirky, homey spaces that just feel right. Sep 17, 2009
A Maytag refrigerator (a gift from a friend s grandfather) that Sturm guesses is from the 50s will house condiments; above it is a collection of vintage drink trays: Monarch Beer, Schaefer, Miller High Life. The partners are decorating DIY, so much of the culling of d. (Boston Globe)
List of upcoming church bazaars Sep 14, 2009
A raffle drawing for a handcrafted black walnut triple chime grandfather clock takes place at 1:15 p.m. Cost for the breakfast is $7 for adults, $4 for children ages 5 to 12, and free for children 4 and under ... A raffle drawing for a handcrafted black walnut triple chime grandfather clock takes place at 1:15 p.m. Cost for the breakfast is $7 for adults, $4 for children ages 5 to 12, and free for children 4 and younger. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
4-year-old boy found dead in septic tank Sep 6, 2009
John Smitsky Sr., the boys' grandfather, said Wyatt was almost always the last one to come home when he was called, so it made sense that he did not show up as soon as his sister did Friday evening ... Despite all that, "You wouldn't have known there was anything wrong with him," his grandfather said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Overseas Chinese influence on trade Sep 5, 2009
My grandfather came from China and started businesses in different parts of South East Asia. My father operated the Singapore business for decades. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Warner Bros. Entertainment to Stage Spectacular Events in New York City to Culminate Worldwide 70th Anniversary Celebration of The Wizard of Oz Aug 12, 2009
"The Wizard of Oz is known worldwide as a beloved, classic and timeless film. To me, it is that and so much more. My grandfather declared I would be forever tied to it by giving me Oz as my middle name and the movie has been integrated into family celebrations all my life. For Tavern on the Green to play a role in its 70th anniversary is an exciting honor. And the partnership between Warner Bros. and Tavern for this salute seems almost fated - my great grandfather, Harry Warner, was one of the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A household name Aug 10, 2009
Bill's maternal grandfather ran Hughes Furniture across the street from 1915 to 1935 ... Greg said his grandfather would buy a houseload of items and sell it. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Subdivision of the week: Waverly Aug 9, 2009
One of his prized pieces is a grandfather clock made in 1736 ... Stashed in the family Bible is an Oct. 16, 1949, article from The Augusta Chronicle about Mr. Marks' great-great-great-grandfather, John Milford Clark. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Buffett Loses to Desmarais as Power Beats Berkshire With a 15-Year Return Jul 31, 2009
He was 24 years old and a bored law student when he begged his parents to let him revive a small bus company once owned by his late grandfather, according to a Desmarais interview in The Canadian Establishment, a 1975 business history by journalist. The buses carried workers to of Canadas nearby Copper Cliff mine. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
What's old is new Jul 26, 2009
"It's not just women; we've got lots of men looking for collectibles -- old tools like their dad or grandfather had, knives and automobile memorabilia."And it's not just older folks. "Antique shop owners have always been concerned about the effect on their businesses from increasing sales on the Internet, she said, and they have had an impact."I believe there will always be a population that just loves the fun of the hunt," Rowley said. "They want to discover it and pick up an item and feel it... (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
One poor stroke transforms Old Tom's fairy tale to tragedy Jul 21, 2009
You could imagine grandfather figures waving pompoms, guys like Old Tom Morris, Young Tom Morris, Harry Vardon, all of the bearded antiques in tweed suits, wearing knickers, with gutta-percha balls in their pockets, with bags nearby carrying the oddly named weapons of war, niblicks, mashies and cleeks, with wooden shafts. Old Tom Watson was about to prove what makes the game of golf so special. (Nola.com -- Sports)
ABC's Lost Approaches Final Season ... Jul 13, 2009
The creepy thing about all this is that, if it is true, Widmore may be his own grandfather. More Lost Information Coming Soon. (Suite101.com)
Collectibles can be more than a hobby Jul 12, 2009
Did it belong to your great-great grandfather. Did he serve in the Civil War on the Union or Confederate side. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Even Odds: One for the scrap books Jul 8, 2009
He received the medal from his grandfather a few years back in a box containing various items. His late grandfather was married to the sister of Eso Naranche's widow. (Montana Standard, MT)
Feed, seed and so much more (3) Jul 7, 2009
"At that point I started decorating the old store up like it was when my grandfather had it in the '20s and '30s, with all the old things."I wanted to have not just antiques and collectibles, but I wanted to have a museum of going back in time, everything that I could think of conceivably from history. "As you explore the Time Travel Museum, General Store Museum, skeleton village and croquet course, you never know what surprises might be around the corner, or what sounds and animatronics might... (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Air Force Announces Men's Soccer Class of 2013 Jun 26, 2009
his grandfather graduated from Army in 1946 ... person in history he would most like to meet is his grandfather. (Airforcesports.com)
Happy birthday songs Jun 21, 2009
"My grandfather played accordion. My mom played mandolin. My Uncle Pete sang like Sinatra. I started singing when I was 4. It was like growing up in Europe. It kind of embarrassed me as a kid, but now I really love it. The family was always there, and we had 12 people for dinner, you know.". In Norris' California childhood, music equaled comfort, security, fellowship. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Oh, goodness. Politicians are about to ‘fix’ health care. Jun 18, 2009
But my grandfather is a non-U.S. born citizen who to this day cannot speak English or read and write in any language, and two generations later, after going through solely the public school system, I am about to finish a PhD at a major national research institution. The opportunity is there for those who want to take advantage of it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
A winery that's far from stuffy Jun 16, 2009
The team: Owner and winemaker Ben Papapietro says he learned from his grandfather, an Italian who made red blends in his basement. After crafting his own first batch in his garage 25 years ago, Papapietro worked for 37 years with the San Francisco Newspaper Agency, where he met co-owner Bruce Perry. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Herb feud spiced up by death threats Jun 16, 2009
Bolin says some of the items Fasseas offers are the same trademarked as ones handed down to him by his Welsh great grandfather. "How can a Greek guy know what my grandfather made?" Bolin said ... In 2005, after a disgruntled employee of Bolin gave Fasseas catalogs and recipes on herbs, Fasseas started selling products only Bolin had, he said, because they were passed down to him by his great grandfather from Wales. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Fulton tradition continues with June 19 mule auction Jun 5, 2009
"My grandfather and his brother auctioned mules at the Callaway County Courthouse. My father and I have auctioned mules there and my son Jack also has auctioned mules at the courthouse. Jack will do the honors again this year. If he's not available, I'll be there," Harrison said. "My son Jack is the fourth generation in our family to auction mules at the Callaway County Courthouse and last year my grandson Baylor Webb bought a mule at the auction. So we now have five generations in our family... (Fulton Sun, MO)
'(Auto)Biography': The delicate art of identity May 22, 2009
Coming from a family of artists - her father and mother are ceramicist Richard Shaw and painter-printmaker Martha Shaw, her grandfather was a Disney cartoonist, and her brother is singer-songwriter Virgil Shaw - she's a maker who has "dabbled in a lot of different things.". Wordplay and teasing out the real from the unreal are factors she's toying with, as well as ideas revolving around doubled or mirrored selves - notions that popped up in her book, "People Who Look Like Me," and her 2007 solo... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Preserving the core of Anderson history May 6, 2009
The house also features a bed made by Becker's grandfather in Germany and an outdoor well next to a wrap-around porch that takes people back to the days when families enjoyed basking in the fresh air as they spent numerous hours outdoors visiting with each other and their neighbors. Though the house is in need of indoor renovations, it has a new roof, thanks to a generous donation by the late Georgia Becker Best. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Merv Griffin belongings to be auctioned May 1, 2009
He was very big on wooden elephants, alabaster urns and grandfather clocks ... "This sale is a lot of fun," said veteran auctioneer Redge Martin, searching for the right way to describe a collection of bric-a-brac that includes a stuffed chimpanzee, an antique bidet, a Indian peace pipe, three grandfather clocks and no fewer than six sets of andirons that still work as well as they did in the 16th century, as andirons have few moving parts ... Griffin, who had four houses to fill up, was a guy... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Retiring West Palm detective has 30 years of memories to enjoy Apr 18, 2009
His grandfather was sheriff of Levy County. His father worked in construction and his mother was a school crossing guard. (The Palm Beach Post)
Friends — A key ingredient Apr 17, 2009
The longer that I live I find that new friends are, to coin a term that my grandfather used, the vital component for life-force renewal. A new acquaintance can be the fodder for rebirth that a body can utilize for regeneration of heart, soul and mind. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
* Paper dentures a hit in Malaysia for festival M`Wq~G Apr 6, 2009
My grandfather has worn dentures for several years. (wgnX~FC). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Around the world in a single lifetime Mar 30, 2009
Brass angels from Istanbul wait to hold candles in the entryway, a German grandfather clock ticks away the time downstairs and a tea set purchased at the foot of the Acropolis sits delicately out of harm s way in another room. There is a clock that used to hang on a wall in a German castle, glass grapes made in Buenos Aires, and hundreds of scenic postcards spread out for visitors to see. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
New York art dealer charged with stealing $88 million Mar 27, 2009
In 2001 he told The Art Newspaper, a London monthly, that his father, his grandfather and two uncles had been antiques dealers. He also said that he "had to go to work" after his father died in 1969. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Not extinct yet Mar 22, 2009
His grandfather, Leo, encouraged him in his newfound interest. He shot photos for his high school yearbook and college paper, developing film under the red glow of darkroom lights. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Judy Daniel of Green Valley goes through the clothing at The Attic Thrift Shop at the Animal League of Green Valley. Proceeds go to care for the animals. Photo by Dan Shearer/Green Valley News Mar 14, 2009
He told of visiting a non-descript ranch house in Rhode Island where he saw what he believed was a valuable grandfather s clock. The homeowners told Soules it was nothing much, but he insisted on appraising it. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
'Dream home' filled with fun touches Mar 13, 2009
Completing the look are her grandfather s desk, the Lionel train she played with as a girl and abrass bell from Annapolis a nod to the naval service of Johnson s father and husband. We re very sentimental, she says, so she likes to incorporate pieces that mean something into each room. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Thrifty instincts run through her family Mar 1, 2009
"My grandfather ran a store called The Hodge Podge, and later sold things at the Jolly Jim Flea Market. My cousin John collected 'Occupied in Japan' figurines; my cousin Jerry loved military items such as uniforms and hats; and I did Steiff," says Michaud, who initially filled Sister Thrift with glassware and household items from her grandmother's basement. "We didn't think we'd have enough inventory at first," says Michaud, "but now we're cluttered and crammed.". (Boston Globe)
Antique show raises thousands, but some dealers feel economy's pinch Feb 24, 2009
Nagy, who sells 18th and early 19th century accessories, said his sales included a Pennsylvania grandfather clock, a Victorian mirror, an 18th century Sheraton server, a pair of tiger maple chairs and a crystal trinket box. "It's usually a good turnout," Nagy said. (Holliston Tab, MA)
