BLM IN THE NEWS: A WARNING ABOUT ANY CAUSE

The adage “wherever there is power, greed and money, there is corruption,” seems to ring true for Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors.

As The Post reported last week, Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation tax documents filed (years late) with the IRS show Cullors used BLM funds to pay... read more here.

ODD LITTLE "CROTON" STORY FROM MOVING PICTURE WORLD, 1919

Welcome to The New Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

ODD LITTLE "CROTON" STORY FROM MOVING PICTURE WORLD, 1919

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Can't help wondering about this one.  Will keep you posted.

MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON

As always, some wonderful new finds, oldies but goodies, special requests and more. Click on the photos and links.

FIRST UP, A VERY SPECIAL TREAT FROM PETE OEHMEN---some rare, "extended chimney" made in Japan---and very early---putz houses.  This one with the grey extension is our favorite.  SEE AND READ MORE HERE.

NEXT UP, LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS OFFERING FROM PAPERMAU---The Old Ringer Market Paper Model; SEE MORE HERE

AND FINALLY, A REQUEST FOR AN OLDIE BUT GOODIE---HOW TO MAKE THE ITALIAN RIBBON FLOWER FAVORS WHICH WERE--AND STILL ARE---SO POPULAR AT WEDDINGS.  Bumchen still has the ribbon available and the tutorial online.  You can read and see more here.

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO REMEMBER "PLAYSETS":

FROM TOYS AND STUFF--Britains Knights of The Sword Lion Castle Playset No. 7792

SEE AND READ MORE HERE.

WORTH ANOTHER LOOK---CIRCA 1946, SUPER HIGH RESOLUTION, LIONEL LINES; some great little hosues too including what looks like a Pineville.

See it at Shorpy Historical Picture Archive :: Lionel Lines: 1946 high-resolution photo

TO THE READER WHO FOUND AN OUTSTANDING MNTY STRNG OF BUBBLE LIGHTS: CONGRATULATIONS!  You are now officially hooked.  Learn about and see more bubble light fun here.

NEW FROM EFSP: GENE KELLY; SEE MORE HERE

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THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON: MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON

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