Thursday, May 31, 2001
uy your dad a tie or power saw for Father's Day.
Then take him to the National Packard Museum in Warren to really reinforce his manhood.
The museum, at 1899 Mahoning Ave., is staging a show called "Tractors, Trucks and Big Boy Toys," from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 16.
Anyone owning a tractor, truck or toy, such as a dump truck, is invited to display them.
Set-up begins at 9 a.m. Those displaying items will be admitted free to the museum.
Food and beverages will be available on site.
The show is running in conjunction with the museum's latest exhibit, by the same name. It runs through June 30.
The exhibit includes a 1920 steam engine, Bantam trucks, a 1921 Pierce Arrow Tow Truck, a 1936 dump truck, a 1940 John Deere, a 1938 Farmall, a 1920 Novo engine and a Coast Guard Crosley, pulling a historical Idora Park Coast Guard boat.
Special museum admission that day will be $3 for adults and $2 for those 65 and older and children 7 to 12.
For more information, call (330) 394-1899.