Garrettsville – The James A. Garfield Historical Society looked ahead to: possible future programs, attendance at the Portage County Historical Society local history societies forum on March 26, a committee to make costume selections for the vintage pix opportunity to be offered at the SummerFest, a backdrop for said photos, checking out available Jaguar yearbooks at Garfield H.S., the purchase of a stereopticon slide on e-Bay, welcoming a new member, Debbie Smith, new donations…and the PROJECT–Antique Roadshow, Garfield style/Appraisal Fair set for August 20.
Julie Frederickson outlined the status of the paperwork and promotion entailed in the activity, gave names of local experts who will be assisting (More on that later), asked for discussion on pricing for participation–one item, $5, three items, $10–indicated that the Garfield Middle School facilities were available. This is sure to be an interesting and entertaining day, as folks far and wide trot out Aunt Elsie’s bone china or Uncle Dorrel’s coin collection, or that funny old picture that was in Grandma’s parlor. Everyone should start their spring cleaning with this event in mind.
One of their very own antiques, Helen Danku, had developed a crack when she fell and broke her arm. She is being missed but will, undoubtedly, be up and about sooner rather than later. Good material, good workmanship…priceless.
