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Show - I Jeweler catered to Elvis Tenn. (AP) Elvis Presley sometimes bought $200,000 worth of gems at once and loved to sit in the middle of his bed with jewelry spread all over, says the rock roll singers jeweler MEMPHIS, j I j y Lowell Hays, recalling his four-yea- r business-- with the entertainer, said Presley bought between $500,000 and $700,000 m gems from Lowell Hays Jewelry before his death Aug 16 DESERET NEWS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER , engagenr Alden at 1 a m. a Thurd nervous But I got used to it and more or less accepted the fact that I was vulnerable. But usually I got a call from Elvis or one of his close bodyguards and I knew that no one else knew 1 was going to make the move. I felt I "I told "Vah-mahn- lum what he wanted was impossible and he told me, Look, I do all my business with you and when I need something special 1 need it special. I want this diamond and I want it tonight and 1 w ant you to gel it for me. "So I made arrangements to get the diamond he wanted out of my vault m the middle of the night, called my jeweler and he met me at my store and we put the ring together for him and got it to him about --- in the morning." The price tag- $56,000, To express his gratitude, Presley gave the jeweler a navy blue luxury automobile , 'll- - ,lv t - Lowell Hays works on $7,500 diamond and black sapphire ring designed by Presley. 1 it longest. Thurd Party founder Fletcher that honors for the oldest living native apparently Manley said belong to Jessica Swift of Mid dlebury, who turned 106 last month The next oldest native hes come across so far is Mrs Watie Buck of Newport. who will be 1(M : Those finally chosen as tho oldest Bus, that and the other thing will be honored in ceremonies on Thanksgiving Manley said lus committee is dedicated to preserving Vermont's culture and attitudes, its small farms :"d job opportunities on Nov 26 . Scleral other longtime natives have been found, but they are relatively young at 101, Manley said. And, Manley can tell you the Edward Lewis family of Pokltney has lived in the same home since 1771. Other families and their homes date to 1776 and 1775 The committee launched it., search by sending out cards to town clerks and asking for help from the public lie said the group is setting up a legislative committee to push fr (ax incentives and other inducements for young people to remain in Vermont. Vermont without Vermonters would be like Chinatown without Chinese, Disneyland without Mickey Mouse, or Sweden without Swedes," Manley said WMif CSt "f? S i wi d of Vermont's Its the ones who are population natives of the state and say t. And the Commit tee to Save n Thurd w ants to keep it that way. The committee also known as the "Thurd Party, was formed m July to preserve the states Yankee culture and traditions. The committee is now searching for the oldest living native Vermonter and the family which has lived in tne same house the one-thir- friendship Hays said he often flew to the touring singer to satisfy his impulse buying, carrying $200,000 or more in jewelry in a specially-designe- d briefcase At first, the jeweler was - What's CHESTER. Vt (CPU like to be told when he ordered an ring for fiance Ginger 'V did not carat A 15 Vermont saving its TTiurds' had a certain amount of security that way," he said Hays said "no, especial 26, 1977 tt iiii JML FULL GALLON TASTE A TREAT APPLE CIDER JOLLY TIME WHITE & YELLOW 2 LB. PACKAGE POPCORN 100S KEEBLERS 20 0Z. 3 VAR. COOKIES -- .ALBERTSONS 10 LB. BAG FL0UR ZEE ASSORTED 140 COUNT NAPKINS Star wei i u i uz Bonn . Nalleys Chili vc 1.75 59c 1.44 Ken L 55c 43c Tim Ration sir Preserves 1.29 rWm SPECIAU r JEHOS PIZZAS I 13.5 0Z. PACKAGE 4 VAR. J' ' rjy f S'V, , , l A K- JANET LEE COTTAGE CHEESE Sd Hash Browns; Banquet Dinners Orange Juice"" Niblets Corn 3-- 16 0Z. CARTON M 159 Sa.sbury Steak 32 Oz Package 80c TABLE MAID E0c 3j V! " SPREAD 39 sticks 1 LB. AVAILABILITY CHEESE PIZZAS JUMBO FRANKS OLD FASHIONED DELICIOUS V LB. AW 99' PRICES EFFECTIVE ONLY IN STORES HAVING EA. i ARTHRITIS AFFAIR PAIN FORMULA 40 COUNT BOTTLE a SERVICE DELI DEPTS LOVE LIQUID DOUCHE We really care. 12 SIZE FRESH Each of these advertised itpms is requited to be readily available for sale at or below the advertised price in each Albertson s stdre except as specifically no'ed in this ad RAIN CHECK strive to have on hand stock of advertised merchandse If tor any reason we are out of stock a RAIN CHECK will be issued We sufficient PRICES EFFECTIVE OCT. 26TH THRU 29TII IN UTAH STORES ONLY enabling you to buy the item a' the ad.orhsed price as soon as it becomes available A KRAFT DRESSINGS KELLOGGS RAISIN BRAN , Cucumber Kr.tl Kraft Coleslaw Pot... 0z SBcCreamy Italian Dressing!..? Herb Si Garlic; ; Kraft Catalina.. Russian W Honey IE Kraft French.. . 62c 63c 63c SBc W Kraft Roka IHeinz Catsup Sotit. Heinz 57 Sauce 58c 69c 1.37 ,03c 1.00 U ,, ? .X |