The Muscatine Journal from Muscatine, Iowa • 5

Muscatine, Iowa, Journal Saturday, July 7, 1979 5 Old things VVJ I i I TV IP JLf'W LU? everything seemed to neat and orderlv In a aaaA Vlrtnrlnn hnmr (Journal photos by John Hellman) Treasures A storehouses! treasures is at Granny's Goldmine. Above are some of the classic iron toys, most typical of the Victorian period in the 19th century. The non-expert can't really tell the difference between the new toys, re prod uc- an old truck characteristic of the early part of this century, and a-. circus wagon should, have as much appeal for a modern youngster as they did when they "were the last thing in toys. On the side are some other, treasures sold-by the (Continued from page 1) the South; they come from a wide variety of regions throughout the United States and other Most are handmade, though using i-some modern techniques and materials, as carefully and to be as.

durable as those finely crafted heavy pieces that graced many a Victorian mansion. The Robertsonshave, confined their trade mainly to the Victorian era partly because of the demand for it and partly because of the influence of their own furniture and home. A "Mrs. Robertson says there is growing demand for Victorian things. It was certainly a different when things were more defined, mere rigid, more prim and proper and more in their place, just as tions of the originals, and those Goldmine, a Victorian washstand, that are antiques, though William grandfather clock, and marble-Robertson says reproductions are topped table with a China doll on it.

actually made better than the All are carefully antiques. Streetcars, fire engines, detailed to lpok like the iprigfnar In a day of bureaucracy, massive organizations, and loss of identity, it may well be there is a longing for that other time. On the other hand, it may lust be somejona. memories, me nostalgia that those old homes and sturdy furniture bring. Whalpvpr lilvplvn Rnhortcnn cava Victorian is popular today.

Looking through ner wares of everything from glass to heavy cabinets and furniture, toys, and other repoductions seem to put those times into focus aeain. For those who do like Victorian, 1 here is a paradise. Whether it'sf furnishing a house or just finding that candy dish that reminds one of I how grandma's used tolook, Robertsons do have a goldmine, a goldmine of the past. (38) 6lV' mm, winners are The affordable alternative 1-2-3 Bedroom condominiums starting under $30,000 Built-in Breakfast Bar Range Hood Central TV Antenna Plug-ins Individual Forced Air Furnaces Self-cleaning Range Built-in Fireplace (some models only) Wall-to-Wall Floor Covering Credit Smoke detector Energy efficient landscaping. Thermopane Windows -j 'Many other options also available at ad-- ditional cost -r With the soaring price of real estate con-.

tinuing to price many prospective home buyers out of the market, Lincolnshire provides you with the answer Home ownership witnput the inconvenience. The Melrose Corporation, is now.offer-ing to the Muscatine 'area an exciting alternative to needs Lincolnshire Village! priced family housing units designed with7 minimum maintenance and a investment potentialn mind. models will be available soon. Each 7 offering gracious, low maintenance jiving for a truly modest invest-ment. Xook'into Lincolnshire for that special time of House tX- I McDonalds in- V1 cl Lincolnshire Lincoinsnires sianaara, reaiures elude: Name brand appliances and fixtures FrosMree refrigerator- Central Air Conditioning garbage Disposal view GRANDVIEW Winners have been announced for the parade and game competition at the Grandview Fourth of celebration, The winners include: CHILDREN'S PARADE Bicycles- TJawn Musgrove, firstr Jewel Vogt, second; Marci Lange, third.

Tricycles -r-, Kelly St ineman, first; H. Kenned second; (Kenda Kistenmacher, third. Group storybook characters Christine and Scott Travis nn.1 Pkio4nnlin'Dii4n1nh iwnt Cycles Charley Harper and Ron Goodrick, first. Tlmm rHrnnnt Rlltfh WaltofiolH 7 Ron Dunker, -Billy Whitlow, first. Nursery rhymes Christy Messer, first.

Pets Lisa Blake, first; Jeff Straud, second; Jason Beeding and Rickey." Chad, third. floats Gary Crumly, firsts Dean Estabrook, second. LargeTFIoats Sherry "Whitmanj firef- Porlrinc i Strlllinn sprnnH Clayton, third. Single storybook characters Rusty Lamp, first; Shannon Anthony, Cheree Anthony, third. Ads (TV commercials) Mmdi and Jamie Phillips, first; Travis Christy, second.

Clown (Kids) Eric and Michelle Schlutz, first; Diane Sara Blackledgerthmfc Miscellaneous John Pender and Dannv Miller, first: Shannon Jordon. second. FLOATS floats Northwest, "First U.S. first; Southeast, "Grandview Corners," second soutnwest, Ma ana ra Renie Moves to- Town, third "Mouseketeer Reunion," fourth. Town floats Grandview, "Who's Playing at the Drive In," first; Island, "Peppermint Lounge," second; Cranston, "When Wrestling "was a Real sport, tnira.

k. f1nnH mm' 1 nni I1IHI IjIL HIT IjZO tL UL Country Boys, first; Pollyanna-and Letts Go 4-H Clubs, secondrMayTJrug R-anrtitc thrrf Family floats Bonnichsen Family, "Mickev Mouse first. Grand named Girls balloon stomp Mindy Murry, first; Lori Steele, second; Wendy Murry, third. Boys balloon stomp Scott Swensort, first; Jeff McCleary, second; Tony Humiston, triird. Shoe pile Vicki Ingersoll.

first; Mindy Murry, second; Lori Steele, third. -Three-legged sack race Tony Humiston, first; Dan Millerf seconds-Jeff Blake, third. Ages 12-14: Girls sack race Kathy McBride, first; Lisa McCleary, second; Jimmy Buhlunbeck, third. Boys sack race Tim and Dusy Heater, first; Mark Wehrle, third. Girls balloon stomp Michelle Cramer, first; Tammy Water, second; -KathycBrideBWrd: Boys balloon stomp Dusty Heater, firsts Tim Heater, second; Mark Wehrle, third.

Water balloon Tom and Chris McCleary, first; Michelle Chrome and Pam Ingersoll, second; Vicki and Klttvi Fry, third. Adults: "a- Water balloons Mr. and Mrs.Pom Blake, first; Bill Stickrod and Lisa, second; Tom Carter and Neil Bartelt, third. Pictures, cartoons are speech topics for Toastrnasters Muscatine Toastrnasters met. "recently at the Muscatine Hotel with" Doug Wallace, presiding.

The toastmaster was Mik(r Metcalf while Dave Johnson gave the invocation and was topicmaster Don. Kiser was the Jackson, grammarian; and Jack Marlowe, Topic speakers all gave comments on recent pictures and cartoons in the news, including: Ralph Jackson, (President unfolding napkin); Jack Marlowe, (President sitting between Pat Mullin, Amish buggy Ja-midst- of -cars in- line Majt-Churchill, (Farmer commenting on Skylab falling). Prepared Speeches were Jby Max Churchill, "Muscatine in the Year. and ike Macaulay, "A Response to -Request-) for-Engineering." Critics were Doug Wallace and Hung Awards went to Churchill asspeaker; Lam as evaluatofr- Marlowe for best topic- Jackson and -Lam gave the jokes of the week. 71- Norma Christy, Phyllis Christy, Wanda Baird, Alice Schader, Hazel Shew, second.

PIE BAKING CONTEST Apple Helen Thompson, first; Lucille Gipple, second; Janice Sywassink, third. Berry Teresa Wilson, first; Janet Wilson, Cherry Jill Hoben, first; Marilyn Schlutz, second; Lois Jordon, third. Rubarb Joan Sywdssiiik, first." Peach and apricot Helen Thompson, Kemp, se cond; Nancy Morrison, third. Miscellaneous -1 Sherry Keifer, first. Best over all pie Helen Thompson.

HORSESHOE CONTEST Class A Jim Spearsfjrstraseyj Bonnichsen, second; Glenn Spears; third; Bill Meek, fourth. Class Bob Andersen, first; Delno Stineman, second; Bruce Edkin, third; Jack Blake, fourth. GAMES Frog jumping contest Travis Buster, first; Traci Fry, second; Tina Ballenger, third; Monique Derksen, fourth; Gina Reimers, fifth; Craig Bedford, shortest distance. Preschool ages 3-5 Run forward Barb Chick, first; Erin Wentworth, second, Jeff Wilson, third. Run backward Jeff Wilson, first; Erin Wentworth, second Stacy Estabrook, third; i Hop Erin Wentworth, first; Barb Chick, second; John Blake, third.

Ages 6-8: GirlsLsackrace- Chris Griffin first; Sariine Buster, secondr Tracy Fry, third. Boys sack race Rusty Lamp, first; Jason Blake, second; Chad Snyder, third. Girls run backward Tracy Wilson, first; Janine Buster, Chris Griffin, third. Boys run backward- Jason -Wentworth, first; Rusty Lamp, se- cond; R. Murry, third." noe Due June uonnar.

first! Jennifer Estabrook, second; Kissel, third. Girls sack race Amy Stineman first; Vickie Ingersoll, second; Rachel Cramer, third. Boys sack race Jeff Blake, first: Jeff Stinemanrnecond; Rod Helms, third. VlSlt OUR DISPLAY -OFFJCE IN THE 1 DISPLAY OFFICE OPEN: TUESSUNT 1 lR.lvi.-6 P.M. 'THUR S.

EVEN ING Novelties Ken nyMcGJ lieges 9-llt. MARKETED BY- SCHEUERMANRICHARDSON MUSCATINE MALL 4 OR PHONE LEN ROGGEVEEN AT (319) 264-8800 -OR FAVORITE REALTOR Wagon," first; John Axtell, "Antique Buzz Saw," second. Special adults Bells and Beaus Square Dance Club, first; Pat Weber. Aduh clowns Carroll family, first; IOWA tow a.