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Show Eli's Fine Foods Sees Satisfying Growth During Six Years of Operation in Qrem, Says Manager j L 4J e a'' '"-:,"''r" " L f K, i HBHMMMrHriW I i imi iii J ,LJ IT'S IN THE BAG - A load of groceries is ready for Mrs. . Ralph Jolley, left, at Eli's Fine Foods, as Mrs. LaPrele Pulver, clerk, completes the total and Eli Clayson, owner and manager, bags the order. OREMGENEVA TIMES Thursday, Feb. 15, 1962 STRICTLY BUSINESS by McFeattert FIN3G "JEWELRY CHARM BRACELETS rir St. "Good-luck charms?' IT'S B onanza Days at Ashton's Little Joe Says - - Check The Bargains On the South "40" ! 1962 Chev. Impala Coupe, R&ll, AT, PS.&PB. ..... . ... $3195 ' 1961 Chev. Impala Coupe, R&H, Standard Transmission : $2595 1961 Chev. Impala Convertible, R&H., PS.&PB .......... ;. . $2595 1961 Corvair Monza, R.&H., 4-speed transmission .... $2295 1961 Chev. Impala hardtop Coupe, R&H., full power . .. . $2795 1961 Thunderbird 2-door hardtop, full power ................ $3595 1960 Chev. Impala 4-door hardtop, - $2095 1960 Ford Pickup ; : $1495 Over 60 Others to Choose From i , L Ashfon Co, nc" Open 8 a.m. Til 8 p. m. 2nd North 1st West Provo FR 3-9300 Despite the addition of five major supermarkets in the Provo-Orem area the past three years, we have seen a steady growth of our own business, declares Eli Clayson, owner-manager of Eli's Fine Foods at 111E 800 N. The grocery business has be come more competitive, with new items constantly being ad ded. Mr. Clayson noted that 75 per cent of the business done today is in items not on the grocery shelves a few years ago. "Never a week goes by," he said," that some manufacturer doesn't add a new item to his line." The modern grocer, Mr. Clayson said, must remain flexible and keep awaTe ol changes if he is to stay in business. Two new trends in the Eastern US he noted in clude the growth of automat vending of groceries operated much as self-service laundry establishments. Another is the discount store, which has been a growing problem faced by all standard type stores. Eli'9 neat, well-stocked shelves shel-ves and cases contain a complete com-plete line of grocery items, with fresh produce and attractive attrac-tive meat displays. Non-food President Kennedy Salutes Lane Bryant Annual Awards GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT - is a modest understatement under-statement when you view the produce at Eli's Fine Foods. Shown on the left is Leslie Longman arranging the counter. Mr. Longman has received an award for consistently outstanding display of produce among the Utah and Idaho IGA stores. The inviting aisles between the cookies and canned goods are shown in the center photo. Part of the meat counter is seen on the right, with butcher Orland Evans standing behind the cold cuts. It ;3 Nominations are now open for the 1961 Lans Bryant Annual ,. Awards for outstanding voluntary service to the community, it was recently re-cently announced by Raphael Mai-tin, Mai-tin, president, Lane Bryant, Inc. The 1960 Lane Bryant Annual Awards were presented on Novem ber 16, 1961 at a a luncheon in the Plaza Hotel. President John F.Kennedy said: "Since the early days of this re- .LI.'- . 1. - ereatly valued volunteer work and neighborly exoneration. ex-oneration. Thev were basic virtues of our pioneers and they are deeply ; imbedded in our national character and way of life. We need more than ever a vast expansion of this important impor-tant activity . . ." This statement was I part of a message from President Kennedy read at the luncheon. Established in 1948, the Awards seek to inspire participation in voluntary vol-untary community projects throughout through-out the country and to recognize volunteers who have made outstanding out-standing contributions to the well-being well-being of their areas. The Awards of $1000 each are presented each year, one to a group and one to an individual. The Awards are not limited to any specific spe-cific phase of volunteer work but are open to all individuals and groups whose non-remunerated efforts ef-forts have benefited their communities. com-munities. The deadline for nominations for the 1961 Awards is March 15, 1962. All nominations must be submitted on official nomination forms and be fecompanied by a 200 word sum-lary sum-lary of the candidates activities. Although a nominee may not win the Award one year, some have won it later. ' ": Nomination forms and further information on the Awards program may be obtained by writing to Lane Bryant Annual Awards. 465 Fifth Avenue, Dept. K, New York 17, New York, or at any Lane Byrant store. WINDSHIELD L-f5 WASNTTuox lrtzL The National Safety Council says: "Be sure your wiper blades are in good condition, and have arm pressure pres-sure of one ounce per inch of blade length to sweep snow and sleet off instead of sliding over it." Dead blades may make dead drivers. Check defroster too. You must see a hazard to avoid it accessory items usually found in grocery stores, such as notions, no-tions, drugs, hair fashion supplies sup-plies are on racks and shelves for ease of selection. Even with the stiff competition, compet-ition, Mr. Clayson believes it is possible to "make a go of a new grocery store." Part of the reason for this belief stems from the growth of his own business during the slightly more than six years since he opened. Given, a reasonable location and adequate financing, financ-ing, the grocer's hard work and long hours will pay off in an established, growing business. Eli's expanded two years ago to 6000 square feet, and now employs 11 full and part-time workers as well as Mr. and Mrs. Clayton. The store is affiliated af-filiated with Independent Gro cers Alliance (IGA) with 5500 others across the nation. During Dur-ing these two weeks IGA is celebrating its 35th anniversary anniver-sary as a special merchandising merchandis-ing event. After 19 years in the dry goods business, 11 of them as a J.C. Penney company manager, mana-ger, he and his wife decided to return to their "home count- i ry" to enter business of their own. Mrs. Clayson, the former Beulah Memmot, assists in the office. They have four children. child-ren. Their oldest son is currently cur-rently serving an LDS Mission in Germany where his father served 30 years ago. The 'family 'fam-ily lives at 64 W 400 N. Mr. Clayson is a member of the Boats of Directors of the Orem Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Civic Coordinating Co-ordinating Council. He is also on the board of directors of both the urem Kiwanis club and the Provo Knife and Fork Club, first counselor in the Orem Stake Presidency, and a member of the executive board of the" Alumni association of BYU. EBfS """""" "''"" - A. m v AMMUmi tm.. A.nuUKidi " , -, n ,, y ,,., i W.ii s mmamm lr3Qaisft .4 Tablerite Lb Dc Sunkist Indian River 4 nun fffltySS nr. in,. u r tfiUHJIJ.l U'l.l.l.M.TJ IGA- Orange Juice 5 7 Duncan Hines Devils Food, White, Yellow, Cherry Supreme, Lemon Supreme . - if CakeRioxes - 3-89 Miracle Whip Salad Dressing 5? Vet's ogfood. U Cans $1 Mandarin - 3 Diamond Oranges Cans Carnation - Tuna Cans 89 79 Heinz Tomato Soup Cans $1 are rnr r Uuv FDO 111 East 800 North Orem, Utah Phone AC 5-2010 7f -f r |