Wayne County Life

A SPECIAL RAFFLE AT N-AHS

A very special raffle is being conducted for an 88-piece set of Nobility Plate, Royal Rose pattern, in original chest. A set of soup spoons has recently been added to this very beautiful set by the donor, Phillip Durham. The current exhibit, "Make a Date With Nobility Plate": The Empire Crafts Corp. - A Newark Success Story" is from the collection of Mr. Durham, a member from Texas.

Proceeds from the ticket sales will be used to help pay for shipping and other expenses. Tickets are $5.00 each, or 5/$20.00. The drawing is coming up soon -- Thurs. Dec. 9th, during the meeting, which begins at 7:30 p.m. We hope you will be a ticket(s). Tickets will be available Sat. 12/04, 1-3 p.m.; Sun. 12/05 Open House, 1-4 p.m., and Thurs. 12/09, 7-7:45 p.m.

Those who may wish to buy a ticket from afar may do so by calling 315-331-6409 or send an email. Winner need not be present and we will ship. Good luck!!!

GIFT SHOP NEWS

The Museum Gift Shop is open at the above times, or by giving us a call.

Books for sale include "Emmons Fashion Magic Jewelry", "Windsongs & Spindrifts" by Pearl Newton Rook, "Newark & Lyons Trivia" by Laughing Cat Books, "Potter's Field at Newark Cemetery" by Barbara Meeks, "WW II Prisoner of War Camps in Wayne County" by Annette Harris, "Hometown History" by Bob Hoeltzel, "The Erie Canal" illustrated by Peter Spier, etc.

Also: Puzzles (Wayne County 1789-1989), 2011 Calendars (Veterans of Wayne County), Arcadia/Newark Coverlets (Williamsburg blue), "Newark in 1942" DVDs (110 min.), and many other items.

Mail orders glady accepted.