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Thursday. Apr. 26. 1962 (Sec 1) The Sandy (Ore.) Post By ELIZABETH HARTMAN Listening to the commercials of car dealers has made me look at our family jalopy with a new sense of appreciation Their daily messages plead with me to bring my car In and sell it to them. There is such a clamor for used cars (and believe me this one is used!) that they cannot keep up with the demand. They want my car. They need my car. They will prac tically give me a new car in exchange for it. I can’t under stand this. I personally would much prefer to have a new car, and I've been tempted to let them have my old one. But perhaps if I hold off for a tew more years my good old used car will be worth even more. In the meantime I do have a house full of used furniture I’d be willing to trade on any terms. Signs Dotted Line Ever since I’ve been legally old enough to write my name on a . . . line I've been a fav orite target of book and mag azine salesmen. Through the years I have developed sever al moderately successful meth ods of dodging the arrows of these super salesmen. Always remember that if they get in the house you are doomed, so the main objective is to keep them outside. Even here conversation is danger- ous and many is the two-year subscription Ive signed al though the salesman never got past the welcome mat. A friend of mine used to keep a hat handy on the hall table and put the hat on whenever she answered the door—giving the impression that she was just leaving on urgent busi- ness. One of my methods is to pre tend that I'm the maid and that the lady of the house is out for the d a y. Feigning deafness by saying "Eh?” to everything he says, drives some salesmen away while there are a few who will be- lieve you if you say you can't read. A desperate measure is to say that as soon as your hus band comes home from his job at the Better Business Bu reau you’ll ask him to look over the contract. Mistakes For Minister Since they rarely come di rectly to the point and an nounce themselves as sales men, there will be times when you actually let one in. You think he might be the new minister coming to call, and it's only after the second cup of tea that he launches into his sales pitch. Some book salesmen look exactly like ministers. On the other hand, I had an unfortunate experience with a minister who looked exactly like a book salesman — to this day he shouts at me convinc- ed I am deaf. Once I opened the door to a sweet looking, little o 1 d lady who said she wanted to talk to me about my children. Believing her to be a neigh- bor who had come to com- plain that my two darlings had either ruined her flower bed or broken her picture window, I invited her in and plied her with lemonade. By having a cozy and intim ate little chat with her I hoped to charm her out of any intention she might have of suing for damages. When at long last, from the copious depths of her handbag she produced colorful brochures and revealed herself as a sel- 1er of children's books, it was too late for good old Herpecide. Has Many Books Refresh with the sparkling flavor and full-bodied character of Olympia Beer. Favorite of millions of Westerners because: ‘7ts the Water O lympic OLYMPIA 8KWING CO . Olimpi» Wish *01» •' 9 62 I protested that I had all the books my children could use and had only recently pur- chased, in a seemingly end- less succession of monthly in- stallments, the 12 volume "Bookhouse for Children,” "Fairy Tales and Fables for Small Fry" complete in 10 volumes, and the "Kiddies Kipling' 'in six illustrated vol umes with washable covers. I said that I never wanted to buy another set of chil dren's books and (thinking it long since out of print) fool ishly added, that with the pos sible exception of "Journeys Through Bookland’' which I had had as a child, I thought them a waste of time and money. "Exactly, my dear.” smiled the old gal. "Journeys Through Bookland" is what I am sell ing!” At least I know when I am DANDY PICNIC WEATHER ALL GOOD FOODS HERE . .. BRIDGMON’S FARM MARKET Steaks 59c Sliced Bacon 21 Fresh Eggs 2 ? ft ftC Pork Chops lOsgaTy Ground Beef 3 ; Beef Liver 3 ; - Fryer Wings - - ‘¿iP?1* French Fries - Skinless Wieners - Sliced Lge. Bologna Jumbo Fryers - 2’/2a\b:r.89e 5 5 2 2 lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. 89e 89e 89c 89e PRICES GOOD THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY BRIDGMONS FARM MARKET LOCATION OF GOOD BUYS GRESHAM Turn North from Division on to Eastman Ave. Follow the Arrow! MO 5-8163 2020 N.W. EASTMAN Herz Enjoy Family Visit; Former Neighbors Call SANDY GRADE SCHOOL NEWS SANDY PARTY-LINE By Patsy Colson MU 7-3597 licked. "I’ll take the De Luxe Edition" I told her. bravely going down with the flag fly- ing. Fire Finishes Books A year later, the day after I had mailed off the last pay ment on the books, my house caught fire and the total loss of our personal belongings kept me from dwelling too mournfully on the charred rem nants of "Journeys Through Bookland.'’ The next day I struggled through the sad financial facts of our loss and discovered that, as we had no personal property insurance (where had THOSE salesmen been?), after paying for necessary replace ments and cutting living to the bare essentials we would have two dollars a month left. I am sure you will agree when I say that the potential book buyer must unconscious ly emit some telepathic or radar-like beam that helps the salesman to zero in on his prospective victim for, like a bee to the blossom, there en tered through the blackened frame of my erstwhile front door a man I knew at once for a book salesman. He came right out and said that he was selling the Encyclopedia Brit- annlca Jr. Poverty Posed I came right out and said he was wasting his time on me for I had no money. He said that was okay but, as he got credit from his com pany for just talking about the books, he'd like to talk about them. Since I had time to spare and no money to buy I had the mistaken idea it would be both amusing and safe to listen to what he had to say. It went like this. These books were meant to be sold for $250, but by cut ting out the expense of adver tising they could place them in a few homes (like mine) for only $125. With the set I would receive a World Atlas worth $25 and a 2 volume New Century Dictionary worth an- other $25. This meant the En- cyclopaedia actually would cost but’ $75. My children would also be given 50 valuable coupons each entitling them to ask the Britannica research staff one question. This research was certified to cost an average of S3 per question, therefore these coupons were worth $150. This means that I would be $75 to the good. Also for good measure they wanted me to have a $30 study guide on South American Indians. Weakens Once More Just because I am too proud to accept such a gift would I deny my children the obvious advantage of having such a set of books in their home? Who me? No, of course not! I weakly reminded him that I had but two dollars a month that wasn't spoken for. It so happened two dollars a month was all that was necessary Though they were lost during a later move the books did come in handy. They were good and heavy and much used by the children as weights for pressing butterflies and four leaf clovers. I was beginning to feel pret- ty proud of myself as it's been over two years since I've bought a set of books, but then Jim reminded me that they probably haven't been able to find me way out here in the country. There was an interesting letter though in to day's mail about a set of books called "Nature for Young Naturalists." Hmm, I wonder? Norman Fox, Sandy high correspondent for the Sandy Post, was awarded an honorable mention certificate in the news feature section of the Northwest high school journal ism contest recently. Announcement of winners was made at a banquet in Pacific University cafeteria. Sandy high journalism instructor, Mrs. Carroll Hermanson, accompa nied Fox and student sports writer John Jancan. who also entered competition (Sandy Post photo) Farewell Party Fetes Wamboldt Shower Honors Donna Wallace A pink and blue shower was given in honor of Mrs. Donna Marvin Wamboldt was feted Blocker, the former Donna at a Sunday evening fare Wallace, at the home of her mother, Mrs. Leslie Wallace, well party at the home of Rev. on Sunday, April 15, by her and Mrs. Fred S. King. A U.S. Navy Volunteer, Marvin has aunt Mrs. Alvina Koenig. Those attending were: the recently been an active mem Mesdames Gear Schwartz, ber of First Baptist church and Lawrence Terrill, Emil Reich, a student at Sandy high school. He left Monday night Jim Cook, Rosie Neuman, Ern est Fischer. Elsie Spalier. Ken by airplane for the Naval neth Burdick, Viola Wallace, Training Station at San Diego, Gerald Wallace, Zaretha Gil Calif. The Young People of First bert, Dennis Bogle, Verdon Baptist church and their fam Fritsche, Les Wallace, Gary Lane, Rosa Holloway, Bill ilies honored Marvin and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Sandstrom, Leo Blocker, Paul Morrill, Orville Bessant, Wal- Wamboldt with fun, food and dick Wunische, Bee Wallace. farewell. The refreshments were Marie Wunische, Walter Koen punch and coffee served by ig, Joyce Williams, Caroline Fritsche and Janet Spalier. Saundra Wolfe and Melissa King. Cakes representing Eas- S Those sending gifts but un ter bonnets and eggs were ■( able to attend were Mrs. Fred Darrel Salverson, served by Blanche Gault and Sealander, Betty Wallace, Earl Wallace. Mrs. Fred King, with Pastor Norman Isackson and Wesley King handling the ice-cream Kent. chores. A hilarious on-the-spot drama presentation was offered by Melissa King, Ruben Williams and David Wamboldt. Fun time also included a preview of Mar vin Wamboldt’s life in the Navy. Marvin was presented with a Red-letter New Testament upon which his name was im printed. Marvin’s entire Sun day school class was in attend- ance including his teacher, Ruben Williams, forester from Ripple Brook Ranger Station. Tuesday April 17. some of the acts put on at the Talent Show at the Masquerade Par ty were shown at PTA. This program consisted of Cathy St. Clair, Debbie Reich, Sharon Homsley, Darel Seibert, Rod Hames. Patsy Colson and De nise Isenburg. Our master of ceremony was Gordon Deck er the Mayor of our Student Council. The following students from Sandy Grade School particip ated in the Clackamas County Art Fair held at Bolton School in West Linn: Mrs. Brooke’s room sent a mural Jim Mar- tin, Gwenna Shaw. Co n n i e Hutson. Cathy St । Clair and Pamela Benshoof sent pic- tures. Lois Popelka, Tom Katt, Robert Ludi and Nicki Nass- hahn sent ceramic pieces. All won green ribbons. Tom Katt won a first place blue ribbon on his ceramic tile turtle he had made free hand. The following student sent their Science Fair Projects to the Science Fair at Colton: Konrad Noble and Wayne Splawn, Lois Popelka, Cynthia Sandercock, Mike Hunter, Car ol Houston Dick Steiner, and Loraine Townsend. Mr. Edens’ 6th grade class received four new students. There names are Kitty Ben nett from Idaho, Betty O'Hara from Orient, Marla Plante from Welches and Travis Stan ley who came from Washing ton. Mrs. Brooke’s 6th grade re ceived as new students: Ron ald Williams from Winner, S.D. and Lehnerd McKinnis from Phoenix, Ariz. Mrs. Brooke is very proud of Carol Clement who won a silver award in our Science Fair. The name of her project is "Some Foods From Latin America." Mrs. Johnson's 5th grade re ceived a new student within the last six weeks. His name is Bruce Lewis. Mrs. Johnson's room officers for April are president, Mar sha Levan; vice president, Al ta Price; secretary, Judy Culp; sergeant • at ■ arms, Stephen Farmer; and reporter, Michel le Steffi. Mrs. Moore’s 4th grade re ceived three new students. There names are Michael O- ’Hara from Orient, Shirley Gan non from Portland, and Patsy Phillips from Arizona. We have 21 members in Pep Club at the present time. The officers are president, Vicki Opperman; vice presi dent, Tom Ermatinger; secre tary, La Donna Waibel; treas- urer. Janet Childers; and re porter Saundra Wolfe. They have $24.50 in their treasury. Trying out for our softball team are Denise Isenburg, Patsy Colson. Theresa Weath erford. Linda Ruedi, Nancy Nichols. Roberta Dutton. Carol Roper, Linda Long Janice Hemmers. Daisy Connell Also Kathy Searls, Carol Houston, Sandra Leathers, Don na Gillespie. Martha Drew, Lor aine Townsend, Cathy Cook. Darlene Wolf. Jeane Plante. Holly Green, Julie Nichols and Diana Lindsey. Pam Parker and Sharon Neilson are our managers. Mrs. Will's 2nd grade receiv- ed as new students Linda Rol- lins, Amber Howse, Rosie Rose and Janet Stanley. I would like to thank the students and teachers that have given me news and I hope they keep up the good work. TRY A CLASSIFIED AD • 20 Inch • 3 H.P. * 20 Inch Cut • 3 H.P. includes grass catcher includes grass catcher 70” 79 SAVE ’20 Craftsman • Self-Propelled • Reel-Type MOWER $ÇÇ95 • 18 Inch Cut • 2} H.P. "WALK-N-START" Has grass catcher available COME IN, PHONE OR MAIL ORDERS SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO 231 N. 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Also spending the day were the Ag ar Bloders and sons of Can ada. SAVE *8 ALSO Craftsman Sandy Cub Scout Den No. 5 visited the patients at Orchard Crest Nursing Home recently, bringing vases of flowers and a large Easter lily. Boys at tending were Bryce Bignall. Ronnie Lundbom, David Wein- ecke, Bob Bignall, Mike Coop er, Larry Parker, Steven Chris tensen, Virgil Dahrens and Den mother Joyce Bignall. Order Berry Tickets At The Sandy Post Now Guests at the Ed Herz home the i>ast week were their daughter and family. Mr and Mrs Frederick Kubler and son, Roger of Sacramento, Calif. Sunday, after all had enjoyed the Rainbow Girls’ breakfast,' the Herz. Kublers and son, Roger and Mr. and Mrs. Ken neth Tuttle motored to Hood River for the Blossom Festival and smorgasbord given by Pine Grove Grange. TERRIFIC BUYS • Craftsman MO 5-9151 I 3 Gresham MO 5-3106
