Treasure Hunters Roadshow turns collectibles into cash Aug 21, 2008
Also in their first day in Fairfield, the buyers saw war memorabilia, Texaco signs and a mint Shirley Temple doll from 1930 still in its box. One of the more unusual items the representatives bought was an original gas globe that went on old gas pumps. (Fairfield Daily Ledger, IA)
Obituaries for Friday, July 18, 2008 Jul 18, 2008
Larry was a solid fixture in Hokah for many years, first as the operator of a Texaco service station, where he earned his nickname of the Chief, and later as the owner of Senn s Service. From oil changes to tires to any auto repair, Larry provided valuable and honest service to his community. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Reflecting its past Apr 9, 2008
info) is an oasis of hundreds of acres on the southern outskirts of town that was created in 1912 as the private estate of Lewis Lapham, a founder of Texaco. Today the town-owned park has paddle courts, swimming pools, a community center, and trails for walkers and joggers. (Boston Globe)
Calendar of Events Mar 22, 2008
Come to Steak Night every Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Conroe Elks Lodge, located at 13680 Old Texaco Rd. in Conroe, for good food, good atmosphere, good company, darts, and horseshoes. For just $15 you can indulge in a boneless ribeye steak, a baked potatoe with all the condoments, and a dinner salad. (Conroe Courier, TX)
more » Mar 21, 2008
A particular Texaco promotional toy released in 1984 is valued at 1,400 and Quattlebaum said there are others which have even higher values. The 4-H club puts in a lot of hard work helping get the show set up all the way through taking it down later in the day, Quattlebaum said. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Project 'en-Gulfs' Harrison couple Dec 12, 2007
Jim Barnum, who along with his wife, Debbie, made the gas station, said it originally was meant to be a Texaco station ... Barnum, who worked at a Standard station as a teenager, said the garage started out to be a Texaco gas station. (Newton County Times, AR)
San Francisco, Arkansas Sep 16, 2007
Jackson's Eye Water" had cured his crippling "red skin" disease. Almost overnight, Eureka Springs swelled to 10,000 people - affluent, ailing and desperate - who covered the hollow with sheds and tents, then cottages and spas, then manors and luxury hotels. The advent of modern medicine pulled the plug on the town's prosperity, and the Great Depression almost did it in. But Eureka Springs lingered as if preserved in amber, waiting to be rediscovered by a new generation of tourists. Virtually the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Zippos-Collecting an American Icon Jun 18, 2007
Makers of products like tractors, trucks and gasoline have commissioned Zippo to produce lighters with their company logos, including Texaco, Grumann, and John Deere. These examples, and those of companies that no longer exist are highly sought, and sell for $50-$300. (Suite101.com)
Love of baseball keeps this Rio Rancho family close Apr 10, 2007
" The "work" side of the garage has TVs and surround sound, so he can watch sports while he's working hard - or working out.Lawton and long-time Cibola Little League coach Shannon Winsor are running the Cardi-nals team in the majors division this spring; Lawton is the manager, Winsor is the coach. They take turns throwing BP in the cage at Lawton's home. Troy Lawton, a big fan of Derek Jeter, is on the roster. The elder Lawton is an eclectic collector: Loving baseball, he has an enviable... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Collection features old, metal signs Mar 19, 2007
"Texaco Filling Station," one reads. As I draw closer to the house, I see more. (Shoals TimesDaily)
