Letters to the Editor 06-30-1998
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Kroger Store - Seat Belt Laws - Haircuts
Kroger Store
Editor, Times-Union:It is with sincere appreciation for the delightful experience of grocery shopping at the Warsaw Kroger Store these past 49 years without the feeling you were the "Combo Grocery-Liquor Store." I regret, though, this will no longer be the case.
If I recall correctly, our Kroger store was the last one to open its doors for Sunday shopping. I remember their campaign in 1962 to get all Ft. Wayne grocery stores to remain closed to Sunday shopping. Their "Stop Sunday Shopping" ad in the Dec. 16, 1962, Fort Wayne Journal contained this statement; "This is the time of year when we celebrate the birth of Christ. There is a special magic all around us and a dedication to Christian principles. We think it is a fitting time for everyone to dedicate themselves to Christian observance throughout the year." (I wonder how much less our groceries would cost today with 52 days less of labor costs a year.) For many years it was a delight to have Mr. Martin Bauer for manager, along with his wife and two daughters, who assisted him. It gave the feeling of a family store.
Many senior shoppers, I know, appreciated the smaller store because they were not up to a two-mile walk through the aisles to find their desired items. As one of them, we will soon be out of the grocery market and the next generation will never know the pleasure of shopping at out Warsaw Kroger store in its present location.
We now live in the Mega Age! Bigger appears to better! Only time will tell! I wish them success in their new venture.
Frank J. Poland
Winona Lake
Seat Belt Laws
Editor, Times -Union:I picked up the paper today and read the article on the new seat belt law that has been passed effective July 1st. I was outraged that the police have yet another reason to harass the average driver. As an automobile owner, I already pay outrageous gasoline prices, upkeep and repairs, insurance premiums, title registration fees and all that go with driving in America today without having to worry about whether I have my seat belt on or not. As an adult, I believe it is my choice whether or not I want to put on my seat belt when I drive my vehicle. The seat belt has not been proven to be a 100 percent life saving device in all circumstances. I myself have been in an accident that if we had been wearing our seat belts, we would have been crushed in the car and died a slow painful death. As I'm sure maybe some of you know of similar stories. I have no problem with children being buckled in the back seat. I am 100 percent behind that part of the new law. But, the fact remains that this is supposed to be the land of the free, and yet, we seem to lose more of our freedoms every day.
Sean Worsham
Warsaw
Haircuts
Editor, Times-Union:I have lived in the Warsaw area for almost 30 years and have read hundreds of letters to the editor but have never written one. So, here is a "true event story for today." Over 25 years ago, I lived on South Detroit Street, next to Earl's Barber Shop. My two sons, ages 6 and 7, had one of their first paying jobs helping Earl in the barber shop. Every day when he went to lunch, their job was to sweep up the hair around the barber chairs, and tidy up. Their pay for this work was 25 cents each and a bottle of soda.
One day, Earl left at his usual time for lunch and the boys went over to do their daily chores. They were over there longer than usual, and I was about to go investigate to see what they were up to, when these two boys with designs in their heads walked in. (Their haircuts would be in style today.) I didn't know whether to laugh or cry! The oldest boy had decided to shave his brother's one eyebrow off and his head (which had a butch haircut anyway) looked like a symbol for tic-tac-toe! The other one was just as bad, only a different head pattern. I was so mad I couldn't see straight, but I laughed so hard! I had to go over and make then apologize to Earl for "playing barber." Needless to say, they lost their cleaning job and free bottle of soda! I don't know to this day whose idea this was. Now one of the boys has four children of his own. I am going to cut this article out of the paper for my "precious memories" and pass it on to the grandchildren.
Yes, they did get punished, but sometimes, in this stressful life, you just have to see the humor in things. If you think this is a wives' tale, just ask Earl Evans. He'll tell ya!
Marilyn E. Workley
Warsaw
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Kroger Store
Editor, Times-Union:It is with sincere appreciation for the delightful experience of grocery shopping at the Warsaw Kroger Store these past 49 years without the feeling you were the "Combo Grocery-Liquor Store." I regret, though, this will no longer be the case.
If I recall correctly, our Kroger store was the last one to open its doors for Sunday shopping. I remember their campaign in 1962 to get all Ft. Wayne grocery stores to remain closed to Sunday shopping. Their "Stop Sunday Shopping" ad in the Dec. 16, 1962, Fort Wayne Journal contained this statement; "This is the time of year when we celebrate the birth of Christ. There is a special magic all around us and a dedication to Christian principles. We think it is a fitting time for everyone to dedicate themselves to Christian observance throughout the year." (I wonder how much less our groceries would cost today with 52 days less of labor costs a year.) For many years it was a delight to have Mr. Martin Bauer for manager, along with his wife and two daughters, who assisted him. It gave the feeling of a family store.
Many senior shoppers, I know, appreciated the smaller store because they were not up to a two-mile walk through the aisles to find their desired items. As one of them, we will soon be out of the grocery market and the next generation will never know the pleasure of shopping at out Warsaw Kroger store in its present location.
We now live in the Mega Age! Bigger appears to better! Only time will tell! I wish them success in their new venture.
Frank J. Poland
Winona Lake
Seat Belt Laws
Editor, Times -Union:I picked up the paper today and read the article on the new seat belt law that has been passed effective July 1st. I was outraged that the police have yet another reason to harass the average driver. As an automobile owner, I already pay outrageous gasoline prices, upkeep and repairs, insurance premiums, title registration fees and all that go with driving in America today without having to worry about whether I have my seat belt on or not. As an adult, I believe it is my choice whether or not I want to put on my seat belt when I drive my vehicle. The seat belt has not been proven to be a 100 percent life saving device in all circumstances. I myself have been in an accident that if we had been wearing our seat belts, we would have been crushed in the car and died a slow painful death. As I'm sure maybe some of you know of similar stories. I have no problem with children being buckled in the back seat. I am 100 percent behind that part of the new law. But, the fact remains that this is supposed to be the land of the free, and yet, we seem to lose more of our freedoms every day.
Sean Worsham
Warsaw
Haircuts
Editor, Times-Union:I have lived in the Warsaw area for almost 30 years and have read hundreds of letters to the editor but have never written one. So, here is a "true event story for today." Over 25 years ago, I lived on South Detroit Street, next to Earl's Barber Shop. My two sons, ages 6 and 7, had one of their first paying jobs helping Earl in the barber shop. Every day when he went to lunch, their job was to sweep up the hair around the barber chairs, and tidy up. Their pay for this work was 25 cents each and a bottle of soda.
One day, Earl left at his usual time for lunch and the boys went over to do their daily chores. They were over there longer than usual, and I was about to go investigate to see what they were up to, when these two boys with designs in their heads walked in. (Their haircuts would be in style today.) I didn't know whether to laugh or cry! The oldest boy had decided to shave his brother's one eyebrow off and his head (which had a butch haircut anyway) looked like a symbol for tic-tac-toe! The other one was just as bad, only a different head pattern. I was so mad I couldn't see straight, but I laughed so hard! I had to go over and make then apologize to Earl for "playing barber." Needless to say, they lost their cleaning job and free bottle of soda! I don't know to this day whose idea this was. Now one of the boys has four children of his own. I am going to cut this article out of the paper for my "precious memories" and pass it on to the grandchildren.
Yes, they did get punished, but sometimes, in this stressful life, you just have to see the humor in things. If you think this is a wives' tale, just ask Earl Evans. He'll tell ya!
Marilyn E. Workley
Warsaw
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