Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 165, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 November 1930 — Page 13
NOV. 19, 1930_
TOY SECTION IS BUSIEST PLACE IN AYRES STORE Santa's Workshop on Sixth Floor Is Complete in Every Detail. Santa Claus gnomes are busily florking on the sixth floor at L. S Ayres & Cos., a part of which has ■ been turned over to the jolly saint: so be used as a workshop during the Christmas season. In this shop the little men can; be seen toiling over the last-minute rush orders, making toys, painting j drums and sleds, and preparing for ] the great journey, so that Santa’s j friends will not be disappointed on Christmas morning. And while i they work a gnome orchestra plays for them. What is more, Santa Claus himself is directing his workers from his great throne, guarded by two elephants. Children Invited He has invited all children in Ind anapolis to board the chimney express in the new building, and come to visit him. so that there will be no misunderstanding in the matter of Christmas gifts. Ayres have given over the entire sixth floor of the new building to the toy department. The walls are decorated with greenery and Christmas symbols and the lights are covered with red and tinsel shades. An elevator in the new building has been made to ; resemble an entrance to a chimney 1 and carries the children direct to the toy floor. Great Variety Here All manner of toys are displayed. T'or tiie younger speed-minded set, i here are marvelous automobiles operated with pedals, with pneumatic tires and sirens—neat runabouts and sporty streamline models. Little sister will find her heart’s desire in the doll section—mama dolls, baby dolls, dolls that cry, dolls that smile, dolls that sleep, dolls that talk. And Santa is right on hand, to answer any questions, and show j everyone how he operates his toy shop. MANY TO GET HOLIDAY Postoffice Workers Will Be Off to Eat Christmas Dinner. All postoffice employes, with exception of a skeleton force, are assured of eating Christmas dinner at home this year, under a departmental ruling. Only a few men j will be kept at the postoffice Christmas day.
308 East Washington St. 215 West Washington St. East of Courthouse Ooposite Statehousc Another Great OPPORTUNITY Even the unexpectedly large crowds that came to our store today thronging about the tables, buying and buying—did not buy all of the great Indianapolis Day specials. And so for all people who were unable to come to our store today and for those who came, but did not have time to shop in all departments, all remaining “Indianapolis Day” Goods Will Be Kept at Sale Prides Tomorrow, (But Tomorrow Only) We appreciate the wonderful patronage we had today —and the best way we can show our appreciation is to give you one more golden opportunity to save as these great values last tomorrow Please don’t expect to find every one of the great feature bargains or wide assortments, because in many cases the sale merchandise is nearly or completely sold out. But you will find tomorrow, a good selection of wanted goods at the same sale prices. With Christmas just a few weeks away what a golden opportunity to start your Christmas shopping. Use our liberal Lay-a-way Plan.
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The William H. Block Company has planned a surprising treat for childran and parents who visit its fine Toy Town Saturday, Nov. 22. Joe Mendi 11, famous son of a world’s famous father, who has played on the stages of the largest theaters and taken important roles In the movies, much to the delight of his audiences, will make his initial appearance at Block’s in Toy Town Saturday, Nov. 22. Those who remember the interest accorded Old Joe a few years ago when he made a public ap-
IDEAL OFFERS GIFTS Bargains in Profusion at Removal Sale. The Ideal Furniture Company, 141 West Washington street, is holding its great removal sale. This timely event comes just when ev-
pearance at Block's—or who saw him only a few months ago, when he appeared on the stage at the Lyric—know in advance the treat held in store for the children who visit his famous son in Block’s Toy Town Saturday. Young and old alike are cordially invited to see Joe Mendi II through his paces—and a real show it will be, to see the world’s greatest living chimpanzee wear his clothes with a swagger, glance over the evening paper, and do his many tricks!
i eryone is looking for truly practical | gifts for the home, and represents ! a wonderful array of useful gifts and suggestions for every member of the family at big savings and on the easiest of terms. Occasional chairs, gateleg tables, overstuffed living room suites, dining and bedroom suites, one piece or the complete oufit, will make an appreciated gift. Here is a chance to beautify the | home this Christmas, declare the I proprietors.
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GIFTS AT KIRK’S WILL ADD NEW HOME BEAUTY Variety Is Emphasized in Furniture on Display in Big Store. Christmas presents that will become part of the family heritage are being featured this season by the Kirk Furniture Company. Five floors of fine furniture 'are shown at their store at 22 East Washington street. There are dozens of new designs in furniture for every room in the house, which make especial appeal to the holiday spirit. Durability and usefulness, comfort and luxury are woven into the new patterns. For instance, there are several selections of inviting lounge chairs, which will make a distinct appeal to those seeking something for father’s welfare. Thqse are heavily cushioned and down-filled, with curved backs that make for easy rest. Many Gifts for Mother A myriad of men orable gifts are on display for pleasing mother, ranging from the modern labor-saving kitchen devices to the things which make the living room livable. Bedroom suites may be had to meet the most exacting taste of sister or brother and there are dozens of small pieces and furnishings which add greatly to the general tone without exorbitant expense. Sewing machines, which make real addition in attractiveness to the furnishing of a room, are to be had here. Beauty and usefulness are combined throughout, and this year such combination particularly appropriate, Manager" George Frank of the store pointed out. Toys for AH Ages On the fifth floor is an array of toys which will delight children of all ages. Here the chairs and tables, beds and kitchen equipment can be found duplicated in miniature. Modern motor designs are found incorporated in pedal-propelled models for the children. There are talking dolls, walking dolls, blondes and brunets, all dressed for Christmas morning. There are wicker baby carriages and tiny roll-top desks for ,the junior executive. Since children enjoy imitating their elders, here is the chance to please them with presents. Experiments have proved that wireless waves can be heard in a mine 3,000 feet below the surface of the ground, and to considerable depths in water.
BARGAINS EVERYWHERE IS VICTOR’S SLOGAN Christmas Line Shows Great Variety of Good Values. Bargains in dishes, bargains in chairs, bargains in radios, bargains in—well, visit the Victor Furniture Company, 231-237 West Washington, street, and discover for yourself the line of unusual Yuletide offerings they have this year, the store's officials advise. For instance, there’s a gorgeous 32-piece set of ‘‘La Rosa” dishes which will bring dimples to the I cheeks of any housewife, dimpled or not, they say. And there’s that type of uphol- j stered chair which makes dad heave | a great sigh of relief as he sinks into it in the evening. Then there's the three Commanders—the Commander Jr., the Commander Screen Grid and the Commander Superheterodyne, three! super-radio, and other gifts galore, i WREATHS ARE FAGAN FEATURE Good Variety Is Shown at Seed Store. ‘‘lf you appreciate something fine • in wreaths, which will wear throughout the holiday season without accumulating that bedraggled look, | come and inspect our stock,” is the | advice of Tom Fagan, owner and manager of the Fagan seed store, 133 North Delaware street. Fagan is contributing his bit to- j ward solving the unemployment ' problem by keeping several persons j busy making the hand-made wreaths I for which his place has been noted j ■ during many a Christmas season. I ‘‘Our wreaths are made from alll ; natural materials and the dyeing land preparing Is done right here,” Fagan explained. “Each season we receive huge shipments of holly and boxwood from which we fabricate these wreaths.” Besides the wreaths there are suitable presents featured at the feed store, bulbs and bulb bowls which can be used to bring a bit of beauty into the home during the winter season, and canary birds and cages of new designs and materials.
BUY YOUR Xmas Jewelry NOW ON THE LAYAWAI PLAN DIAMONDS WATCHES AT REDUCED PRICES “EXPERT WATCH AND JEWELRY- REPAIRING” Work Called for and Delivered DAVID KIOR I CALL TAlbot 6442 or I ****** HArrUon 1127 f
Bicycl es For Christmas Speedway Special Aop nr Motor bike .... <p&o.7) Mohawk (full s*)'7 Crt size) Motor bike /DU Tubular Sidewalk Bike with Coaster Brake. -* £ n. Regular $22.50 fortjllO.jO Hoffman’s 247 Mass. 943 E. Wash.
ACRE AT ONE-DAY OFFER! Everyone Will Want a Beautiful “La Rosa’ 5 32-Pc. Set of Art Dishes JZT Strikingly colored . . . mellow A Gorgeous Service for Six People. golden brown . . . Lopez green consisting of cups and saucers. and canary yellow, dinner plates, etc. You must see it Mb flHnllrak \ se t 0 f beauty and distinction to appreciate its marvelous beauty, ' s fjgPPßl offered for the first time at a s'JrThe complete 32-piece set for only JSSjgßr prisingly low price. Get your set early. \ 45c DOWN DELIVERS! ■ “The Home of Guaranteed Furniture” is conveniently located _______ on Washington street, just lVs blocks west of Illinois ~ street, directly opposite Statehouse. STBEEj Gift* * rt^ ,n ———l tisr Us dejt. wa Open Evenings by Appointment C a H Lincoln 7555 or Lincoln 7556
V l | Children!Santa Wants to See You in it 4 M&sp-t ' He Has Little Gifts for Children Who Visit Him in Toy Town Accompanied by Their Parents l This year Block's Toy Town will occupy the entire main floor of the old Capi- , tol Clothes building, with street entrance and window display at 117-119-121 ' / West Market street, in addition to a separate entrance from Block’s main l floor rear. Htindreds of square feet of floor space devoted to toys and thor- i 1 oughly departmentized to facilitate shopping! Mothers will enjoy bringing the j 1 children to see Santa in Toy Town with no elevators to ride and no steps to ( { climb! * j
'T’P >! HP Child’s Table and Chair Sets Regular $4.50 Quality $2.95 . Finished in ivory enamel with green striping, a well built table with two sturdy chairs to match. Bow back chairs. Alphabet design on table top! BLOCK’S—Toy Town, Main floor.
Electric Irons, 79c A toy iron that works just like moth- ff ers. Complete with cord and ready to / plug into any ordinary m r£' light socket. BLOCK’S—Toy Town, Main floor. Footballs, 79c Genuine cow,l^c * ea *! ler [/ footballs with U >O2). jM :tnng blad ‘ ViteYA . , tier- Standard BLOCK’S—Toy Town, Main floor.
New Amos ’N* Andy Mechanical Men q These two famous radio and movie stars now make r-, , £ another hit! Wind them up and watch them shuffle. JoOtfl TOT 11 R# as only Amos ’n’ Andy could! Special!
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Loom Woven dows. Heavy rubber tires and finished in beautiful new colors that wiU appeal to little folk. BUY NOW and use our layaway plan! DoU Carriages priced from $2.95 up to $lO. BLOCK’S— Toy Town. Main Floor. A Special Sale of New Dolls Very Specially Priced Dolls dressed in a dozen different fashions crying dolls, dolls with unbreakable heads and even some with real hu- L_ man hair. Every shape, size and style in the lot. Other Dolls jA-J “n priced from $1.50 up to $29. "wir 90 BLOCK’S—Toy Town, Main Floor. Electric Train Sets Including locomotive and two passenger cars with eight pieces of curved track. Complete at this special low Anniversary Price! j BLOCK’S—Toy Town, Main Floor.
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