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Show THE GREEN SHEET Thursday, April 9, 1987 MoDesfloiraes y mmxsswssmv ,4 ' Out My Window Ethel Bradford When the 0 people told where they had purchased it, and what they had paid, the jewelers incredulously said that was lower than their was shown the exact wholesale cost. And items on the jewelers shelves with tremendously higher prices. 20-2- 20-2- 0 I Who knows what the outcome will be. Experts however, say it is changing people's buying habits as drastically as the shopping malls did when they first drew buyers to the outlying districts. don't know if youve stumbled upon it, but TV is Big Business. And in case you haven't found it yet, let me tell you. I mean warn you. purchasing by The most show , Home Purchasin Club, begun as a small time endeavor, is now nation-widand the man who masterminded it all is, according to Time Magazine, a well-know- n You will find an attractive, casual, talkative man or woman on screen telling you the virtues of whatever item they are offering for sale. Jew elry is a big item, followed closely by clothing and such items as brief cases, typewriters, home computers, etc. bric-a-bra- c, I bought a few things and returned two of them for IIPC will accept any return with no questions asked. I soon became bored with the show, however, as I heard those interviewed (by telephone), tell of buying dozens of items and how hy pnotizing the show becomes. The item for sale is on screen, along with someone's hand or a pencil so you can judge the size of the piece. The retail price is shown and then the price they are asking. And the sale price is alw ays 13 or off. Often more. . It's extremely well planned and very effective. new way of marketing and jewelers are quaking because they will be the ones hardest hit. HPC buys in such quantities that they command a terrific discount price. The merchandise is guaranteed . . . you see items youd never find on your own . . . it's delivered to your door, and 20-2- 0 . A staff purchased pieces of jewelry and then had reputable jewelers make appraisals, a Fortieth Birthday each other forever. I first found out about the sale show as Hugh Downs marathon through the and Barbara Walters discussed the programs. Hugh jokingly said it is a coming alternate way ol shopping and that he has put in his application for a job. The Happy Its very sharp merchandising. The MCs are folksy when talking to those on the phone, buying credits are given to all interviewed and credits given on birthdays, etc. They ask about family, tell of theirs, speak of the w eather, etc., etc., and youd think they were old friends and had known And don't think its a bunch of junk, either. Bings, chains, earrings, etc. with the retail prices ranging from $100 to as high as $7,000 are sold. Yeah. man. April 15 is an infamous day One we ALL dread in an odd sort of way But Kathy . . . dear Kathy . should dread it most, Cuz at 40 its over, and theres no room to boast. 20-2- 0 Paid wilh sadist delight by the Birthday Announcement Committee to Provide Mental Abuse To Kathy: Ted and Dot Kimball Craig and Holly Hiller Don and Lorraine Anderton returns are unquestioned. suspecting it would be fake or seconds'. But surprisingly, they found the jew eler's appraisals to be higher than the retail prices shown on TV. Don and Judy Anderson Mike and Paula Faber Dave and Maureen Robison Earnie and Annette Wessman Phil and Jean Gowans John and Lynene Walkenhorst LeGrand and Carolyn Jones Kurt and Marcia Higgins Steve and Shauna Frazier O'Brien and Mickey Garrett Gary and Betty Huntsman Bill it's soft sell, folksy and addicting. tender trap, and don't forget I warned you. andPattie Gould So beware: .4 Andrew And Grace Adams Note Golden Anniversary Grace Robbins and Andrew C. Adams, of West Valley City, will be honored at an open house by their children on the occasion of the parents' Golden Wedding. She worked at the American Potato Chip Co. on 900 So. and Main Street and lived with her aunt and uncle, Mable and Roy Shepherd, where she and Andy met in 193 6. Chris A.) Miller of Orem; Alvin C. (Joyce) Adams, Billings; Donnal R. (Linda) Adams, Roy, Utah; Judy A. Larsen. West Valley City; and Kim L. (Debbie) Adams of Idaho Falls, - . , ,Uuitoc .5; crna.'tr' Grace has helped all three sons through Cub Scouting, received her Scouter's Pin; belongs to the S.L. Council of Women, helped organize the DUP Hillsdale Camp, serving as first Captain for 15 years and will begin serving as Chaplain this June. ' The two of them have been active in the LDS church as Stake and Ward dance directors. She has served in all the womens organizations, serving as work director, counselor and president of the Relief Society. They have been members of three square dancing clubs. was born in S.L. and graduated from Granite high in 193 2. He attended the UofU and the two of them were owners of Consolidated Appliance Repair Service for over 25 years. He has sold real estate and been cannery supervisor at Welfare Square for ten years. Andy leader, Scout commissioner, chairman of the South S.L. District, Cub Master with the largest Pack in the valley, which also was the first group sponsored by the LDS church, and was round table director for the dan Valley Camera club. Andy is now working at the S.L. International Airport and the two of them have a ceramic shop in West Valley. They are members of the Sam Sundowner club and travel with them throughout the west. They are welcoming friends and relatives and requesting no gifts. Good S.L. Council. Andy has received many awards. Some are: Eagle Scout. Scout Master Key, Scouters Key, Explorer Ranger Award. Silver Big Horn and the prestigious Silver Beaver award. Sptrng a Sutytiae ou IKimt With a He was instrumental in taking the first group of Explorers down a section of the Colorado River that is now covered by Lake Powell. Sewing Basket Bouquet or Scented Candle Wanting his wife to see the beautiful Colorado River country he had seen, the two of them and three other couples toured the river and climbed to the top of Rainbow Bridge, adding their names to others which are written on the register there which is contained in a tin can held solid in a rocky cairn there. He served as president of the Jor Bouquet. Dftelkea'& Ffoa 780 E. Center Midvale 955-681- CketkjKK'6 Ffowot LJ JS-A- We may be hard to find, but we're worth it. 5300 So. State fUmtorCer! Murray 269-336- 1 8 He worked 45 years in various Boy Scout programs and was the youngest Scout Master in the S.L. Council. He has been Explorer Missionary Friends and realtives are being invited to call at the Granger East istake center. 3 273 Hillsdale Drive on Friday. April 17th from 7:00 to 10:3 0 in the evening. Grace and Andy were married on April 17th. 193 7 in Salt Lake and the marriage was solemnized one year later in the S.L. LDS Temple. C They are the parents of five children. They are: Carolynn (Mrs. - Idaho. The two have children and twenty-fou- r grand- fourteen Grace was born in Duchesne, Utah, attended school there and then came to Salt Lake to find work in 193 5. At this time she also spent two weeks in San Francisco with her parents, a time which remains a highlight of her youthful years. . THE FINEST FACILITIES FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN Lisa Rosalie Vigil Lisa Rosalie Vigil has been called an LDS mission to the Spanish speaking area of Tempe, Arizona and will enter the training center on April 22nd for preparation. Her farewell meeting will be held in the Murray 10th ward, 5750 Nena Way, at 1:3 0 p.m. on Sunday April to serve 12th. The future missionary is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Vigil and they are inviting friends and family to call at their home, 13 0 W. 5750 South, from 3 :00 to 6:00 p.m. that same day. 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