TWELVE - Wednesday, March 28, 1979
Hallmark Ouiitlet Opens At Plaza
"I'm just trying to specialize in
what people are asking for,"
observed Marion Ford, manager
of the Persimmon Tree in the
Hermiston Plaza.
"What we are trying to do with
this store is buy what the com
munity wants."
The Persimmon Tree is one of
70 outlets for Hallmark's Cards
in Oregon. Besides a variety of
cards, Hallmark's also puts out a
line of party assessories such as
invitations, wrapping paper, plates sometime in the next
plates, napkins, etc. couple weeks.
Gift items like crystal, pen and According to Mrs. Ford, the
pencil sets, Fenton glassware, Persimmon Tree will be the only
Limoge miniature china, and
said. To do so, Hallmark's has a Besides the aforementioned
questionnaire program (dealing items, the Persimmon Tree also
with their products) in which features a wedding boutique with
they send a free gift to anyone albums, invitations and other
Dakin toys can also be found
here. Hallmark's now offers a
new line of jewelry.
Mrs. Ford, a long-time Hermis
ton resident, expects to have on
hand such collectors' items as
limited edition Norman Rockwell
figurines and plates and Humel
items available.
Both Hallmark's and Mrs.
Ford, who has worked in retail
stores 17 years, take a lot of
interest in what people who come
into the store are looking for.
Hallmark's does a lot of research
on their products to make sure
they please the public, Mrs. Ford
that is willing to fill it out and
return it to the company.
The Persimmon Tree is owned
by three pharmacists Walt
Powell and Floyd Triplet of
Milton-Freewater and Winton
DeFord of Walla Walla. Those
three also own a sister store
The Persimmon Tree in Walla
Walla.
wedding needs.
Assisting Mrs. Ford at the
store are employees Mary Arter
burn, Patricia Rich and Elaine
Cabral.
The Persimmon Tree is open
from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday
through Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
on Saturday; and noon to five on
Sunday.
Clothiers Specialize In 'Large' Clientele
Hal's Gals is one of the newest Whitaker are excited with the woman. they are not new to the retailing plaza. Business has been brisk
stores in the Hermiston Plaza potential in Hermiston for a store The Whitakers have had shops game and they believe that their and they seem to have satisfied
and owners Hal and Virginia that is exclusively for the larger in Boardman and Heppner, so shop will fill a very needed void customers . Some of their
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Hal and Virginia Whitaker 'Catering to larger women.
(Herald photo)
in the community.
Carrying Ample Togs, Martha
Manning dresses, these are both
exclusive at Hals Gals.
Sizes 16 through 20 for the
missy and for the larger woman
they have sizes that range from
36 to 54. These are custom
designs that are designed to help
and compliment the larger wo
man. With a special childrens corner
with games, table and chairs, the
mother is able to shop leisurely.
The customer will be amazed
at the wide array of garments. A
full line of lingerie, sportswear,
dresses, long and short, pant
suits, swimwear and sweaters
are all available at Hal's Gals.
The owners have been pleased
with their shop being in the
customers have brought friends
along to shop for the more ample
garments.
During the grand opening
Hal's Gals will also be having
their own Grand Opening. There
will be fresh flowers for the
ladies, a drawing for a blouse
each day of the opening March
22-23-24. And the grand prize
will be a complete Ample Tog
wardrobe.
"We feel we are filling a very
great need here in the Hermiston
area, Virginia stated. We feel
that we are helping here by
catering to the larger woman.
We can give them garments that
make them look and feel slimmer
and that is very important," the
owners stated.
Marion Ford and Mary Arterburn
outique Caters To Youthful Market
level where the very dressy and
formal gowns are located. White
wicker and white lattice com
plete the attractive decor.
At the present time the shop
carries Junior and Missy clothes
The Attic Boutique, owned by Originally located at Roe
Walter and Judy Reid, moved Mark's II on the mezzanine, the
into the Hermiston Plaza last move to the Plaza has resulted in
November. The boutique, a wo- twice the amount of floor space
men's wear shop that caters to and even more than double the
the student, the young adult and
the young at heart, is operated clothes rack space. Decorated in ranging from the very sporty to
by Judy Reid with the assistance soft greens and golds, the shop the formal evening gown or the
of her new partner and manager, has green carpet in the main area disco latest. The Juniors range in
Doylene Dye. and gold carpet on the step-up sizes 3 to 15 and the Missys come
in sizes 6 to 18. "In time we
would like to carry garments for
all ages, 12 to 112," Judy says
with a smile.
Accessories of every kind can
be found in the shop, jewelry,
scarves, handbags, belts, every-
thing that can compliment an
outfit or make a perfect gift.
Lingerie, swimwear, coverups
plus Lanz sportswear and dress
es, Roberta dresses, Byer sports
togs and a line that is specifically
designed for the Petite and the
Missy. The Bear Bottoms jeans
are one of the Attic Boutique's
most popular items, along with
the Catalina and DeWeese swim
wear. Walter Reid, president of
Sabre Farms and involved in
several agriculture activities
throughout the area, leaves the
operation of the shop to his wife
area
were
Judy. Walter and Judy met while
Judy was working at The Herm
iston Herald. Judy had come
from Southern California and
Walter has been in the
about five years. They
married last fall.
Frank Dye also leaves the shop
to his wife Doylene, he too is
involved in agriculture as the
president of Miracle Potato.
Judy and Doylene both ex
pressed pleasure with the new
shop and enjoy having the space
that allows them to carry a wider
variety of clothes and accessor
ies.
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