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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1982

Page

5

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.

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.

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.

Nancy Reagan

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