THIRD ANNUAL SHOW REPORT OF ACRES OF ANTIQUES-CHERAW, S. C.
January/February 1973
ROBERT ROGERS
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Courtesy of Robert Rogers, Acres of Antiques, Cheraw, S. C. 29520.
Robert Rogers
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Exhibitors, helpers and honored show officials from thirty
states and Canada were more than generous with their exhibits,
advice, know-how, can-do and unitive effort.
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Nearly three hundred exhibiting families literally moved into or
near Cheraw; some for a few days, some for a week, and some for
several weeks.
They came to enhance and utilize a SPRING VACATION PLAYGROUND, a
playground, hobby oriented, to antique agricultural equipment
powered by steam, gas, water, wind, mule, dog, and Grandma.
Ninety-seven families brought temporary homes onto the grounds;
some campers, some tents and some of those big 'Motorized
Apartment Houses.'
Sixty-five families filled Cheraw's Motels. Motels in
Chesterfield, Bennettsville and Rockingham was 'home' for
others from afar.
Never before in the History of South Carolina has so much
Volunteer Talent assembled to play while building a playground.
The Spink's, Dick, Irene, Gregg and Rick returned to Cheraw,
S. C. for Easter VACATION. Dick is President and MC of the popular
Western NY show. He also MC's here and at Canadagia. This year
he 'kinda' wanted a taller speaker stand, and he
'kinda' wanted sewage to a certain camper spot, SPINK'S
SPOT. After procuring 4' pipe from our JY he introduced sons
Gregg and Rick together with Royce Roberts (NY) to some shovels.
Within an hour they extended lines to 'Spink's Spot'
and 'Robert's Rotunda.' Another visit by Dick to our JY
produced appropriate steel from which a two story speaker stand
(above) was so neatly assembled and in keeping with the gardens
that Margaret keeps it all year to fly the flag. No wonder the WNY
Association made him President. He 'does things' faster
than this learner dares 'think things.'
Bus and Norma Longrod, NY, unload the first Models ever to
arrive in Cheraw (1970). His favorite is steam trains and steam
boats. To us. Bus is DEAN OF MODELS. He is Model Mgr. of Shows at
Alexander, NY, Canandagia, NY, Mead-ville. Pa. and Cheraw, S. C.
Our Model bldg. is Named LONGROD'S LOOKOUT. They are
VACATIONING Longer and are bringing son, Dana, and Norma's
Mother to Cheraw's Fourth Annual Apr. 27-28-29-'73. Picture
by S. C. Department of Parks, Recreation of Tourism, 1970.
Prior to Steam-up dates, always, FRI-SAT-SUN FOLLOWING EASTER,
TV Stations in both Carolinas televised our two, 30 Minute
Videotaped Color Programs. The Press arrived two weeks prior to
receive press material and a free dinner. We extend everlasting
gratitude for their splendid cooperation. From the High Peaks of
the Blue Ridge to the Sand Dunes of Kitty Hawk and the oyster beds
of Bulls Bay, spectators by the thousands came to see Buffs work
and play with Vintage equipment and to observe unequalled
fellowship.
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