The Willow Glen Resident Letters Where's the old Holiday spirit? As a lifelong resident of Willow Glen I would like to express my disappointment over the past several years in the decoration (or non-decoration) of the business district on Lincoln Avenue. Most residents decorate their homes very colorfully--what is the problem with Downtown? Surely there are funds set aside for this. Every other community seems to have street decorations. Bette Francovich Willow Glen Some still find old tokens are valuable I am a lover of history and I have a somewhat unusual hobby. I collect old tokens used by stores, barber shops, pool halls, bakeries, saloons, forts, and other businesses years ago. The tokens were good for trade or merchandise or for a loaf of bread, one drink, one shave, one ride or whatever. They were usually made of metal, and while having the general appearance of a coin, they were made in all shapes and sizes. I know that this request is relatively unimportant, but as our elderly pass away, and the younger members of the family inherit their possessions, tokens and other items are considered junk and thrown out. I do get a great deal of enjoyment from my hobby, and I do believe that these concrete reminders of our great heritage are worth preserving. I believe that some of these tokens were used in your area and I would be interested in obtaining some for my collection. I would like to hear from anyone having one or more of these tokens or from anyone that might be able to help me. Any help that you can give me of any kind is greatly appreciated. My address is: Travis Roberts, Box 1168, Bellaire, Texas 77402. Travis Roberts Bellaire, Texas [ Back to Contents Page | Willow Glen Resident Home Page | Archives ] This article appeared in the Willow Glen Resident, January 13, 1999. ©1999 Metro Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.