Unusual U S Museums Honor Varied Histories
AP Newsfeatures recalls unique sites from boll weevil monuments in Enterprise Alabama to the Barton Museum of Whiskey History in Bardstown Kentucky and a sod house in Cleo Springs Oklahoma. It notes Florida sunken treasures and diverse exhibits expanding views of history across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Stilley
NEW York (Ap
Enterprise
Ala
Barton Museum of Whiskey
Bardstown
Cleo
Florida
Sylvia McNair
Rand McNally
New York State Historical Association City OF Museums
Farmers’ Museum
Cooperstown
N. Y
Carriage and Harness Museum
Fenimore House
James Fenimore Cooper
National Baseball Museum
Preservation drive grows for landmarks and artifacts
A speaker notes rising interest in preserving landmarks and artifacts as the Bicentennial nears. She cites progress across the country and highlights especially strong awareness in New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Abby Says Dear Abby Columns Mix Weddings and History
The column weaves reader questions on pregnancy and wedding plans with cautions about honesty and proper conduct, plus letters from readers including Debates on gas billing and marital issues. It also highlights mentions of Barbara O Connors engagement and travel notes by Mrs McNair reflecting on history and preservation across spots like St Augustine, Santa Fe, and Harriet Tubman’s home.
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St. Augustine
Fla
Santa Fe
N. M
Harriet Tubman
Auburn
N. Y
Frederick Douglas Institute of Negro Arts and History
Washington, D. C
Here ’n’ There: Bassines Tour East and Midwest
Mr and Mrs W J Bassine of Garden City California visit Mrs W F Clark in Rhode Island and stop at Pennsylvania Chicago and Wisconsin before returning home. The trip includes Mr and Mrs Ronald Gilmore at 91 Central Ave. and Mrs Clark at 52 W Carpenter Sr.
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W. J. Bassine
Garden City
Calif
W. F. Clark
W. Carpenter Sr
Ronald Gilmore
Central Ave
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Wisconsin
California
4 H Clubs Report Diverse Activities and Plans
4 H groups hold demonstrations and lessons on grooming outdoor cooking and bicycle projects. Terri Bennett Beth Pitts and Nancy Abbott lead sessions while officers like Lisa Sullivan Drema Galentin and Jane McCollum are named. Planting trees bake sales county fair plans and a campout are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Incredible Edibles
Nancy Abbott
Deann Ricketts
Carol Price
Tom Filbect
Lisa Sullivan
Drema Galentin
Aileen McGragor
Jane McCollum
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the Athens Messenger
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Abigail van Buren
Bob
Min
Sue
Dora
Lasky Dr
Beverly Hills
Cal
Thomas O’connors
Reynoldsburg
Barbara
Tony Stanley
Luther E. Stanley
Athens
Miss O’connors
Federal Hocking High School
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
Tex
Carver Museum
Tuskegee, Ala
Mrez
Material Things
East State Street
Bankamericard
Henry
Dean & Barry
Dean & Barry House
Poly-Lin
Middleport
Ohio
Latigo
Terri Bennett
Carter
Little Nature Kooks
Beth Pitts
Wendy
Robin Andrews
Putnam
Highland Park
Neil K. Barstad
Dava French
Chuck French
Connie Carsey
Karen Carsey
Siri Kuhre
Chris Carsey
Tara French
Mike Sneden
Coolville
Buzzy
Dave Mantle
Alexander Hustlers
Happy Hunters
Lake Hope
Hocking Technical College
Lucy’s Figurama
Ted
Richland Ave
Athens, Ohio
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