The Post-Standard from Syracuse, New York • Page 14

14 THE POST-STANDARD, Syracuse, N. Wednesday, March 3, 1954 Modem Facilities Are Incorporated In Acme Market The hugs Acme Market in Shop, pingtown has incorporated the most modern designs of food retailing, planned for the customer's comfort ind convenience. The store, completely air conditioned, is characterized with spaciousness and visibility, offering ample glareless light throughout I and wide leading to all de-i partrnents. Acme's specialized departments include large frozen food displays, a complete dairy department fea turing cheeses from throughou the world, a spacious health and beauty aid section, a pet foods' and supplies shop, a magazine department, a service coffee department, a housewares section, a candy department, and a party foods bar featuring fancy foods for entertaining. The self-service meat department, which covers the entire back wall, features Acme's own Lancaster beef, cooked ham and bacon and a complete selection of fresh and smoked meats, cold cuts and seafood.

The store boasts the largest fresh fruit and vegetable department in Central New York, taking up two sides of a 22-foot aisle on the right side of the store. Acme's well-known stock oJ daily fresh bread, rolls, pastries and cakes are available at the bakery department. A unique feature of the Shop- pingtown store is a parcel pickup service, enaoling customer to check their purchases while they complete their tour of Shopping- town. Shoppingtown is a new industry. That's the way Eagan Rea' Estate explains the vast new shopping center, while pointing out the phenomenal growth of this community--industrially, residentially and commercially.

"We are proud that we have been instrumental in aiding this growth, in bringing many industries to Syracuse, providing employment for many thousands oJ people," an Eagan spokesman said. "In Shoppingrown more than iOO pepole will have permanent employment, a greater number nan half the industrial concerns employ he said. He spoke of the teamwork in- olved within the organization in realizing this growth, giving full credit to the co-operative efforts of Eagan's leasing, mortgaging, management, research, engineering and publicity departments ir. their studies of community development. "According to our findings million charge accounts have been established ir.

Syracuse in the past .10 years. by William H. (Bill) Kearney, a "Syracuse is the Fifth ave of veteran of 25 years in the tire ps a New York. There are ON THE EVE OF at DeWitt bustled with activity yesterday as final preparations were made for its grand opening today. Here is a section of the 52 acre shopping center pictured yesterday afternoon.

Dozens of cars and trucks were parked at the center, which has facilities for 2,000 vehicles. Parking lots are situated so that patrons will not have to walk more than 300 feet to stores. Employing 500, Shoppingtown Acts As New Industry in Growing Center Automatic Service Features Modern Grand Union Store The Grand Union Super Market in Shoppingtown is a typical example of the modernistic mood 'used in the planning of the lead- 1 ing local and national stores opening today in the DeWitt shop jpmg center. Modern services offered to, Grand Union's new customers in' the vast 52-acre center include' DeWm Candlelight Shop Expands Rapidly With "New Store Boys Admit Trying sAenate Approves ui I Appointments 10 WreCK Trains 4 City, Area Men The Shoppingtown location is the first move in an expansion program launched by the Candlelight Shop, which had its start had confessed three i on the Associated Press New York Central Railroad po- Four TM en rom Syracuse and Central New York yesterday Uce reported yesteiday that nine named on varjous state commis Kearney Center 4th Store Here The fourth in a local network of Kearney-Goodyear stores will be opened today in Shoppingtown DeWitt. The firm was estabbsned three years ago by Gerald (Jerry) Lovas at the Stop 'n Shop center, 4469 E.

Genesee St. Witn over 1,500 square feet of space, the rrew store oilers all types cards, gifts and tos, plus a new hobby section. end the first to wreck trains on the Watertown ported from Albany, Their ap- branch of the railroad. I pointments by Gov. E.

raih'o'aT 6 been apprOVed by thc Sct were seeking another boy be- heved to have made a derailment! are: Clar Resell and the attempt on the same line at Cen- Kt. Rev Ms Sr- Joseph Toomey of tral Square Monday Lt. James Corbc.lt told recordings department in story: On Jan 2 a Syracuse, members of the Board this! of Visitors of Syracuse 1 School. William J. Dwyer of Cortland, Food-O-Mat Bake-O-Mal self-service coffee bar and store's Fix-It Shop.

I Installed by the North Anieri-' can Equipment a subsidiary of Grand Union the Food-O Mat -s a grav.ty feed system of imatic stock rotation for all items. and Lovas ij a graduate of Centi al car freight was jolted to an abrupt 'High School and attended Tech, a business school. Ulica halt when the engineer spotted a For example, goods are srtanged on slanted racks and Roses to Buyers business in Syracuse. Completely stocked with the familiar products found in the two other Kearney-Goodyear stores in Syracuse and the Cortland store, Kearney has also made provisions for tire changing and battery installations at Shoppingtown. 6,500 persons in Watertown and 1,200 from Elrnira who have established charge accounts in Syracuse stores.

One weekend last summer Canadians returning home declared $100,000 worth of merchandise purchased here. Our leading merchants have stated The store handles tires tubes, that olie-third of their business batteries, appliances, from radio, Revereware. Westinghpuse, County outside Onondaga R.C.A., Admiral, Philco The "spokesman said the Eagan General Electric appliances and a study convinced the organization complete selection of. small appli-'that a high-class shopping center ar.ces. least of the citj where the great- An easy payment plan also- has est growth was recorded, would been established, according to Don'be extremely profitable, provided McClure.

manager. Group to Note 38th Birthday Women's Missionary Society observe its 38th birthday at 8 p. m. tomorrow in St. Paul's Lutheran Church parish house.

Mrs. Oscar Johnson has arranged a social evening with their husbands, and Samuel Mentie as their guests. Mr. Mentie is a student at Syracuse University studying and preparing himself for work with Miss Norma Bloomquist. a Lutheran Missionary in Liberia, Africa.

At the present time, Miss Bloomquist heads the American Literacy Group working in Li- iieria. Members are asked to make this evening a thank service. jthe country's ir aster merchandisers could be brought to this area, coupled with the added facilities of huge paved parking areas and convenient evening store hours. Stores open in Shoppingtown today will be: Woolworth's. Wal- Sreen's.

Acme Market, Grand Union Store, Wilbur-Rogers. J. C. year, Alexander Grant's, Harry Cook Dry Cleaning, D. Launderette, Woodrow Garden and Sport Distributors.

Mayfair, and Associates Loan Co. Noon Ceremony Today Marks Official Opening inear Liverpool. On Feb. 3, a speeding train just 'missed sinking an old automobile axle suspended by a cable from a footbridge in thc same area. A lew days later, a northbound train struck an old railroad lie when a can is removed, anotner, m- 'slides into place, keeping shelves' Follow.ng todays giand open- al Tin well-filled 'ing eciemonies at Shoppmgtowr.

I went "5 ln the air. fell in the Bakc-0-Mat, baked be offering in Grand Union's and roses to .11 its same manner i Shoppingtown outlet between 10 and 14, were can select any brand two other Woolworth stores ed Monday, signed slate- of cXdJired a.ea. atuated at 301-311 admilting the th.ec at- member of the Siste Veterans Affairs Commission. tile'lying on 1 David F. Lee of Norwich, member of the Centra! New Yorlt State Parks Commission.

Work is now piogressirg on thc Co. stores and Wilsor Leading Jewelers, two local merchandising leaders who premises' 1 bakciv, are rotated signed long-term leases for stoics in Shoppingtown. Brief messages from civic i leaders County, a radio broadc; ceremonies and the awarding coffee bar and operate grind- lina and 2419-2429 James it The Woolworth chain ilartec' rom a counter of five-cent ar- tempts to wreck tiains and had been released pending appearance Children's Court with their and Shopping hours have been from noon to 9 p. m. Mondays nc 'rom 1C a to 6 ing machines themselves lo their Thp comnleteTv air-conditioned' Watertown in 1873 anri'P arents si-DC-narket a'so features a expanded lo alrrost 2,000, At Central Square, railroad and, ecUon oi houseware to'lc s'orcs in (he United Stales, Can-'state police sought a boy they said Arm amm soft "ood meat ancUce'd educe' ada and Ci ba was seen fleeing Monday after ,,0 s.da em 9 film Grind U-rton second olcl' RD Chambcis, manager ot thc 'ailroad spikes were found driven' Wlpe owoy fi i mi Clean and Sweeten your refrigerator of OnondagJl no adcast est retail Icountrj, fooa chain in the There arc parking facilities for HARRIS AS MC Dean Harris of bioadcast his Dean's Diner Shoppingtown, starting at 1215J p.

m. He will act as master of ceremonies at the opening A new 1954 four-door Chevrolet sedan will be awarded free to some shoppers who registers at cr.e of the Shoppingtown stores during the four-day grand opening festivities. Stores, open in Shoppingtown today will be: Woolworth's. Wai- green's. Acme Market.

Grand Union Store, Wilbur-Rogers, J. Penney, Kinney Shoes, Fanny Farmer's, Endicott-Johnson Shoe.v Candlelight Shop, Kearney-Goodyear. Alexander Grant's, L. Cook Dry Cleaning. Launderette.

arder. and Mavfair, Co. SEARCHLIGHTS During the four Harry B.D Woodrow Sport Distributors and Associates Loan SET UP nights the stores will open this week, Penney, Kinney Shoes, Fanny four searchlights will scan the sky, Farmer's, Endicott-Johnson Shoes, lending a Hollywood atmosphere Candlelight Shop, Kearney-Good- to the occasion. Red Cross Volunteers Hear Report Tomorrow Cross fund campaign chair-jgram points up our increased re- ol. C.

A. Edson announced sponsibility to the earned forces 1 Hed man Births Recorded SONS TO: Mr. and Mrs. Jean P. Gamnier (Kath- L.

TheobUd), SU Alvord Feb Mr. Mrs. Alennder Vasilotf Sr Mitchell)" E. 2" Jr. Mrs John Bedell iNancy Brown).

54 Caton dr East Syracuse, and Mrs Lawrence A. Pox (Marian ynch), 1120 W. Onondaga Feb. ind Mrs. Jack A.

Murray (Char- Hayes). 221 W. Newell Feb and Mrs. Kenneth R. Eiaon (Mary Innon).

115 Bridzet Circle. Feb. 23. and. Mrs.

James C. Klein- Uanlce fcley). 226 McLennon ave Feb. 23 land Mrs. Albert Almonte (Helen a3t -night that only one more since the cease-fire in day remains before his volunteers A somewhat different recreation gather for their first report meet- program for isolated troops Euine in the 1954 drive.

an North Africa began on The gathering takes place at Feb. 14 with the opening of 1215 m. tomorrow in Hotel jf'fst American Hed Cross center Syracuse. Focus of attention Chateauroux. France.

The Eube on the Countv Division work-iropean program is aimed at m- ers. Under the direction of chair- creasing opportunities for friendly man Mrs. Rhea Eckel and co-ihee-Wme contacts between serv- chairman Mrs. Dorothy Townsend, icemen and the local population. they have been carrying on tensive solicitation throughout Onondaga County.

Red Cross officials are confident this year that a good report from this division will be the springboard for a successful general campaign. Meanwhile one more reason for Sf. jthe continued need of Hrf Cross Coccart (Arp-'services was stated by Col. Edson II. Welk'er).

ke. Feb. 24 Grover East Mrs. Seymour Volmssy (Ruth 1U Milej ave. Feb.

24 Mrs. Hugh T. Lundy (Rosa- lerskl). Clay. RD 1.

Feb. 24. Mrs. Michael T. Francis I J.

Hernei, 1152 South Feb. I and Mrs. Francis P. Burns (Fran- Otnnaroj, 4)37 Hamilton Feb. I and Mrs.

John B. Frazer (Janet ill. HT Wood are, Feb. 24 and Mrt. Leonard L.

Spraker V. Short). BaldwtnsvUle, ED 34 ind Terrance Mullen PptishJ. Brewerton. Box Ihtt R.

b. 24. ind Mis. Warren H. Monterville irion Abbott).

1 Artillery lane. olmvlUe. Feb. 24. and Mrs Jair.es H.

Morrisse? I. Walshe). 109 Asoen Llver- 1. Feb. 23.

Ir. and Mrs. LesMe S. Winters (Kathi 2. Watts 230 Gleawcod 35.

Mr. and Mrs. Zmmett E. Field (Nina Woodmancy) 4 Grove Homer. a.

Mr. and Matthew Eolcolowski (Ealtn P. Bul.ard). Fobes ave. Feb.

25. Mr. Mrs Jack Bension (Irene G. Kaufman). 64" Westmoreland ave.

Peb. 25. Mr. ind Mrs. Walter I.

Gazda (Natilie J. Hltchiner). 531 Seymour Feb. It. DAtr.HTIBS TO: Mr.

and Mrs. Josenh W. Weber iVera Sollma). 103 w. Brraeuse.

Feb. 20. Mr. and Mis. (Dorthea I.

Shoemaker). Zlbridie, Feb. 31. Mr. and Mrs.

Francis C. tilers (Mar- laret Adamsi. 117 Greenacre Liverpool. Feb. 22.

Mr. and Mrs. William B. Miner (Mar- Lmwrence st North Richard W. dart ion J.

Spjcer) Teb. 22. 304 Enslewood Mr. and Mrs. Roier H.

Dunn (Rosemary D. Tallman). Mexico. RD 2. Feb.

32 Mr. and Mr? Samuel Rinoso (Carnella A. Guido 203 Beecher 2:., Feb. 23 Mr. and Mrs Carl T.

Wood (Jean L. Hornlnj). I. Main Parish, Feb. 33 Mr.

and Mrs. Idwm F. Kink. Jr fLorraine Z. Frost).

314 Shuart Tsb. 23 Mr. and Mr-. Carl B. Clos (Hilda Smith).

506 Charles Chcttenango. Teb. 13. Mr. and Mrs.

(Joanna B. Morptth. KendsilT Mlnoa. RD 2. Feb.

24. Andrew R. dr. M.icDonald). Camuliu.

Feb. 34. 28 "First st. "Mr. mid F.

Morrl (Pau- llns M. Ganerlskn. East Syracuse, RD J. Feb. 14.

Mr. and Mrs John. Bojle (Marr Mc- Glonel. 204 Clarence Feb. 25.

Mr. and Mrs John W. Each (Helen Jftsteri. H21 Montgomery Feb 25. Mr.

and MM. Arthur LeBleu (Evan- acUne R. 115 Grace Feb. Mr. and Mrs.

Wilbur Jl McCue (Constance E. Travrrs). Mechanic Cato. yesterday. He pointed out that not only has the local chanter been distributing more blood in the Past year, but servicemen from this are4 have required nearly 51,000 more in loans the Home Service Department than they did at an identical time a years ago.

FINANCIAL AID RISES Cot. Edson pointed out that Syracuse and Onondaga County is not the only sector where financial assistance has increased servicemen In Europe and the Far the American Red Cross' has increased its number of loans by 81 per cent and the monetary amount has gone up 125 per cent. additional centers are sched- to open in April at Lyautey and Marrakech, Nort.i Africa. Mr. Harriman declared that the Hed Cross field staff, in Europe has increased from 167 in August, 1953, to 184 in Feoruary, 1954.

STAFF OF 3,654 Altogether the Hed Cross has a staff of 2,654 persons serving; with the armed forces in the United States and every corner of the world. Their efforts were augmented by thousands of volunteers in military and Veterans Administration Hospitals. In Syracuse and Onondaga County there is a staff of more than a dozen persons to provide aid and counsel to veterans, servicemen and their families. Fifteen special centers are set np in the county to further meet needs. Chairmen Named For RC Division Four more appointments in the Red Cross women's division were E.

Roland Harriman, national announced last night by Mrs. chairman, has notified the local Sanford Engel, chairman, fund leader that within the past, Heading the local chapter'3 six months the Far Eastern field campaign in the Sixth Ward is staff of the Red Cross has been Mrs. Bernice M. St. Pierre of 137 increased by 20 per cent, emphasizing that the end of the Korean fighting has made the organization's work with the armed forces 'heavier rather than lighter "Security duty Under rugged'afler serving as a general solicito field conditions -presents morale and a captain.

Mrs. St. Pierre jproblems that often are dif-, a i so has taken an active role in ficult to handle than those arising the Community Chest and Marcn from actual combat." Mr. Ham- drives, 'man stated in a message to Col.i Co-chairman of Ward 6 is Mrs Edson yesterday. "As a result the Defense Department asked us to step up our welfare program in the Far East and to begin a program of supplemental recreation for isolated units.

An increased Robinson st. She is the wife of C. Edward St. Pierre and has been associated with the Red Cross for six years. The ward chairman' moves to her present position, Ida Mae Melfi, wife of Joseph Melfi of 129 Robinson st.

Mrs Melfi is in her first year as a ward co-chairman. Named chairman of Ward 7 is Mrs. Doris E. Walfath of 105 Her- staff was required to do the st. She has been WORKERS INCREASE Mr.

Harriman revealed that the inumber of field staff workers in the Tar East has jumped from 415 to 498 since last August In- 'cluded in these numbers were 85 clubmobile girls who are handling the recreation job in Korea. "These girls are already doing remarkable work under extremely difficult conditions," Mr. Harriman said. "A report of their activity lor th single month of December shows they traveled 20,500 miles to visit 1.70(\ isolated units In that time they put on J.340 gram events attended by serviccmen. The entire pro- of the local chapter for 10 'years and was a volunteer mem- ber of the production service during World War 2.

Her husband, Jess R. Walrath, has been a member the Hed Cross. In addition to her current duties, the Ward 7 leader.has also worked with the March of Dimes and the Community Chest Chairman of Ward 8 this year is Mrs. Michael Brezoski. Mr.

and Mrs. Brezoski live at 103- Tioga st. and she has been associated with the local Red Cross for Jour years. Mrs. Brezoski has also taken part in Community Chest and March of Dimes drives.

E- new car free will highlight cars at 'shoppingtown fcur-day grand opening of Shop- pingtown in DeWitt, starting at. noon today. I Officially opening the 52-acre project, largest regional shopping center between New York and Buffalo, will be John Brockway, supervisor of DeWitt. Francis L. McElroy.

president of Shopping- town, Inc, and L. T. Eagan of. Eagan Real Estate, leasing and rr a a i agents, will speak South Dakota mines produced 526,406 fine ounces of gold pcpulation warrants at 518,424,210 in 1953 Shoppingtown store, cxplainmg.into ties near that Osw ego County village. Railroad officials said thc spikes could have caused a derailment il they had not been found by an area farmer.

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