Bedford Antiques Show Attracts Buyers Despite Threatening Weather show. Glassware belonging to John Carpenter of the Red and White publication. Glassware belonging to John Carpenter of the Red and White publication. Lancaster FjM^mg ZfSltS4jf€€e&y LINDA WILLIAMS Bedford Co. Correspondent BEDFORD (Bedford Co.) Rain deterred 10 of the 32 an tique vendors expected for the Antiques on the Square Show conducted in Bedford during Me morial Day weekend, Those who took a chance on this year’s rainy weather were glad they did. Shoppers seemed to be plenti ful as the sun broke through the clouds and a blue grass band pro vided additional entertainment. Dave Clapper, a 34-year-veteran from East Free dom who has American antiques and folk art, was one of the deal ers enjoying the day. Clapper does not have an antique shop nor does he advertise on the In ternet. “I have steady customers and I know what they want. When I go to an auction, I usually know where I can sell something and for how much, before I start bid ding. I take what I have left to shows.” Paul Swanson, Lockhaven, bad an attractive display specializing in art pottery, Croats, &and an tiqutstocks,.; .. I * 4 . “l alj of jpy business with sh &W!^ e >? i£L ... . ii . jQjej^essiop,glass and i other types of attractive antique j gIaSS II >»i!B^>®3!wons; Hagens of Hagens enjoysspepdijrig hisjKes£i)ds at airtjaue shosvs., ' w ?ACteaSt I sbpwC* he re cently 1 nf Virginia WuctctlJ torna do tore through only a few miles away. Surprisingly his antique glassware and dishes were not harmed. Paul Thomas and his son, Joe, live near Patton. “I live in the same house where I was bom,” said Paul, a W.W. II veteran. The Thomas family en joys collecting antique furniture. They sell at shows and take a truckload of antiques to Laurel, Maryland every month. Larry and Beth Thomas live near Stahlstown and own Whis pering Pines Antiques. They have a wide array of antiques includ ing furniture, dishes, and pottery. Most of the dealers at the Bed ford show were a part of the Pennsylvania Antique Dealers Association, which is an organi zation with 194 members from Pennsylvania and surrounding states. Paul Swanson shows his antique clocks to some customers. (Desites* ill' ** nd - This display of old advertising signs caused many to stop and take a look. Paul and Joe Thomas from Patten display an tique furniture. Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 21, 2003-821 ''oiqgn atthe J -i.,£ .J'Llt
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