July 1963

"So level with me, Doctor.   What is my prognosis?"
"I'll be honest with you, Mr. Station.  Your condition is terminal."
"Don't be a smart-aleck, Doctor -- I'm serious."
"You don't have much longer to live.   End of the decade, tops."
 

And he may also try to sell you a Lincoln or a Mercury.
Guess who wins our annual prize for being the first advertiser to push Christmas this year?

File under: Mmmmmmm!!!!

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NOTE: Woolworth's is not responsible for damage from dolls who wet themselves while waiting in layaway.

This construction project is what resulted in
the demolition of the old Strand, Newmar
and Galax Theaters.
You may recall that this movie later birthed The Waltons on TV.

"How often do the planes fly over?"
"So often you won't even notice."

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