The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 48, Milford, Kosciusko County, 21 December 1977 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., December 21,1977

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JM ' jp* j READY FOR HOLIDAY — Three women from San Salvador. El Salvador, South America, top. Lillian Metter, bottom, left. Martita Bacheco and Mrs. Anna Custer, are preparing for Christmas in Milford. The two women are visiting Mrs. Custer for a while.

Christmas — (Continued from page 1) children open their presents. Under the tree is a nativity scene The people construct the

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scenery used and a contest is conducted for the best. Some will even take up half the room At midnight, after the baby Jesus has been born, the family members dress him in clothes The decorations remain until January 6. the day of the Three Kings Also at midnight, the firecrackers begin and will last until about 4 a m They vary in. size and noise. By the next morning, the three women explained. the streets are filled with the paper from these noisemakers Christmas dinner is eaten about 12:30 or 1:30 am Those who can afford it have turkeys for dinner Others will have tamales made of chicken or turkey Poinsettia Legend There is a legend in San Salvador concerning why there are white and red poinsettias There was a battle between the Indians and the Spanish people, which was quite bloody, in the valley And from then on the flowers came up white and red. and pink Later, on Christmas morning, the people bead for the lakes or the black-sanded beaches to spend the day. There they swim or sleep The word sleuth come* from the old None "sloth" meaning "the track of an animal."

Syracuse sales are 'good 1 to 'terrific'

With Christmas just around the comer, many Syracuse merchants report that Christmas sales in their stores have been “good” to “terrific.” Sherry Keim of the Little People Shoppe, says “I’m very pleased.” She said that last week was probably her best week, but overall, sales have been steady in her store. She believes she has had an increase in sales over last year and attributes this to her adding on of different sizes to her selection. She said she has noticed a few more local shoppers in her store this year, also, than last. She said, “I think they're a few more staying in town.” Mrs. Keim also is expecting a few last minute Christmas shoppers this Thursday and Friday, but is not expecting any big rush. She also said she is not planning on any last minute sales campaigns to draw Christmas shoppers into her store. Good Christmas Season Gerry Bauer and Mim Speicher of My Store say they have had a very good Christmas in their store. Mrs. Bauer says, “We feel we had a very gpqd Christmas season.” ( The reason forXhis says Mrs Bauer is that more people are sewing because than buying clothes She says, “I think people are sewing for economic reasons.” Mrs. Speicher agrees with Mrs. Bauer in that she says they have sold more fabric this year than expected. She said she isn't

Merchants * feel people doing Christmas shopping in Milford

Most merchants in Milford feel people are Christmas shopping in their town, with the extent varying John Perry of Walter’s Drug Store, said. "1 think we’ve had a very good response ” One item, Polaroid cameras, he has completely sold out. “I think stuff is moving real well,” Perry said. "Ours is always pretty much last week,” Perry said of his Christmas shopping traffic. But shoppers at Sharp’s Hardware have been buying merchandise for the past several weeks. Gadgets, coffeepots, popcorn poppers and pizzaria appliances are top selling items. "We could use a spurt at the last minute,” said Dennis Sharp. Being primarily a paint and wallpaper store. Doll’s

realty sure My Store had an increase in Christmas sales this year over last, but she .says business has been good. “We had our fair share. Sales were up compared to our regular business," she says. Mrs. Speicher also feels the bad weather might have had to do something with their business this year. She said when the weather got better, business at the store got better. Big selling items at My Store this year are fabrics, linens and gloves. Mrs. she really doesn't think there have been more local shoppers this year. She said, “most of our customers are not local.” She is hoping for a big last minute rush. She said the last few days before Christmas are when they sell some of their bigger items. The Stout Boutique also reports good Christmas sales says Bonnie Workman. She said the past few weeks have been "just great. We have no complaints.” She said as far as last year is concerned, sales have held about the same. She says, “the whole month of December is pretty steady.” Mrs. Workman does feel with the bad weather that their local business has picked up some. She says this is unusual because most of their business comes from outside of Syracuse. She said, “Our local business has picked up somewhat. I would say the weather has kept them here .” She also said that their new addition has helped business.

Decorating, has a seasonal business Owner Mrs Arnold (Becky) Doll said, "And this has got to be the slowest time of the year.” She expects business to be better these next few days. “Children especially will do their shopping these last three days,” Mrs. Doll explained. Picture framing and whiteware are holiday items being purchased at the center. People “from all over" have been shopping at the Milford Gothing Store. “You’d be surprised at how many are coming from out of town,” said Eldred Mabie. Catherine Fackler of the* store has also observed this. Shoppers have been frequenting the store during the past weeks. "But the last week is

Stout Boutique isn't expecting any last minute rush, she said, “we usually don't have any last minute rush.” Love Furniture, on the other hand, is expecting a big last minute rush this Saturday reports Diamale Hubartt. She said, “we always have a last minute rush. Saturday afternoon is our busiest.” Overall, Mrs. Hubartt feels they have had an increase in sales from last year. She said, “I’d say we had a lot more in layaway than last year.” She feels they have gotten a few more local shoppers, but said their out of town business has really increased. > The reasons for more out of town shoppers coming in, said Mrs. Hubartt, is that she feels shoppers are finding that prices and sen ice are better in small towns. Mrs. Hubartt said, “we re pleased with our Christmas. From all indications it looks like we are going to have a good year next year.” Good Sweater Year Teri Caskey of Tom Socks Sportswear reports “its been a very good sweater year. We’ve sold a lot of gift certificates.” Mrs. Caskey also says that sales in Tom Socks have been better than last year. She said, "we’ve been real happy with it, it’s better than last year." One reason she says why sales have increased is due to a special sales event held recently in the store —a special men’s night only when men could come and

the best," said Mrs. Fackler. Mr. and Mrs Max Evans of Evans Variety Store, have noticed many school children buying exchange gifts. And shoppers have been buying items there for the past three weeks. “I’d say it’s been pretty good,” said Max Evans. "We’re getting some people from out of town."

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shop for their loved ones. She said it was so successful, they are already making plans for next year. Mrs. Caskey said, “I’ve noticed more local shoppers.” She said she is also hoping for a big last minute rush this Thursday and Friday, commenting “we usually get a lot the last three days.” Linda Crow, Star Store, also reports an increase in sales over last year. She said sales have been very steady and hopes it will continue the rest of the week. Mrs. Crow says she has noticed more local shoppers coming into her store and feels the weather has had a lot to do with it. She said, “the worse the weather, the better the business.” She said the day right before Christmas is usually their best day. Mrs. Crow said she has also noticed that people are buying more basics this year, than fancy fashions. She said, “people are buying basics-boots, warmer clothes, corduroys.” She said this is kind of unusual in that people usually buy more of the fancier fashions. Overall, Mrs. Crow said she is pleased with Christmas sales in her store. She said, “it’s just been real steady.” Services — Continued from page 1) Lakeland Community Church at Oswego. There will be a special program for children and no Sunday evening services will be held. The choir of the United

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