Barbie Is Back in New Ellenton Collector’s Fulltime Hobby
New Ellenton resident Paula Johnson has amassed about 100 Barbie dolls and related Mattel items over 15 to 20 years. She notes early Barbies now fetch 10 to 20 times original value and highlights dolls with transforming features, sun changing skin tones, and a lasting appeal amid fashion shifts.
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New Ellenton
Paula Johnson
Paula
Aiken
Barbie
Ken
Tammy
Donnie and
Marie
Cher
Charlie’s Angels
Farrah Fawcett
Little Buffy
Mrs. Beasley
Larry Wood
Herman Walker Lovable South Gentleman and Horseman
Herman Walker a 84 year old night watchman at Villa Blanca Stables describes his beloved horses owned by Bruce Johnstone and his life in Aiken South Carolina. Born 1898 he recalls a tough youth a mule accident and a long career from New York builders to the horse world. He smiles at family honors and speaks of his 60 year marriage and expansive clan as admired by Dr. Robert O. Lipe and others.
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Herman Walker
Florida
New York
England
Walker
William Post
Post
Johnstone
Mr. Bostwick
Tompkin Brothers Wholesale Building Company
Aiken
Mr. Post
Cramer
Nathaniel
Greentree
Robert O. Lipe
Dr. Lipe
Aiken County
Old South
Villa Blanca Stables
Ginny Southworth
Sue Jones
Reagan’s New China Sparks Dishes by the Bushel Debate
The piece notes Nancy Reagan’s new 4,372 piece china set costing 209,508 dollars. It contrasts large collections with personal mishaps and suggests Mrs. Reagan use the china for formal events, while hinting at prudent shopping and political symbolism.
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Nancy Reagan
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Ellenton
By Larry Wood
Montezuma
Cortez
Eugene Field
Wynken
Blyken
Nod
Mrs. Beasely
Sue Markland Jones
Lynne
Nancy
China
Mrs. Reagan
Williamsburg
Washington
Lynne Katonak
Mise
Reagan
White House