Memories of Woolworth's and Chicken in a Van
08-30-2011, 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by mummadee
I remember the balloons for the banana splits. You picked a balloon, popped it and the price was inside. Sometimes you got a real bargain. I also remember the ice cream sandwiches - a block of neopolitan ice cream between 2 crisp waffles, I think it was 9 cents. I also remember the doll items. Our treat was getting new shoes and socks or hats for our dolls to go with the outfits that my mom would make, or a new coloring book or paper dolls.
08-30-2011, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by mummadee
I remember the balloons for the banana splits. You picked a balloon, popped it and the price was inside. Sometimes you got a real bargain. I also remember the ice cream sandwiches - a block of neopolitan ice cream between 2 crisp waffles, I think it was 9 cents. I also remember the doll items. Our treat was getting new shoes and socks or hats for our dolls to go with the outfits that my mom would make, or a new coloring book or paper dolls.
08-30-2011, 05:11 AM
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I remember Woolworths. I used to go shopping downtown with my mom and there was a Woolworths there. There was a department store on each of 4 corners. We'd leave early in the morning and come home in time for dinner. We usually ate lunch at Reads Drug store. They had a balcony and I always ordered spaghetti and limeade. Before we waited for the bus to come home we'd stop in the Lexington Market and get peanut brittle to eat on the way. Wonderful memories. Malls are just not the same. The store windows were so beautiful at Christmas.
08-30-2011, 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Scakes
You're making me hungry. :lol: Thanks for sharing your story and the recipe. I remember sitting at those Woolworth counters and eating too. :lol: :lol:
08-30-2011, 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Quilt-Till-U-Wilt
I remember Woolworths. I used to go shopping downtown with my mom and there was a Woolworths there. There was a department store on each of 4 corners. We'd leave early in the morning and come home in time for dinner. We usually ate lunch at Reads Drug store. They had a balcony and I always ordered spaghetti and limeade. Before we waited for the bus to come home we'd stop in the Lexington Market and get peanut brittle to eat on the way. Wonderful memories. Malls are just not the same. The store windows were so beautiful at Christmas.
Spagetti and Lime aid..:)
We could eat anything in those days.:)
08-30-2011, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Mary T.
I teach a "writing Your Story" class for Seniors and this gives me a great idea for a topic. Thanks much
Thanks to all of you..
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08-30-2011, 05:45 AM
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My first job was the "pet and plant girl" at Woolworth's when I was 16! I loved the fabric department, even way back then! I also remember the huge candy display, all behind glass in bulk, to be weighed out to each customer's choice...I miss having customer service really mean something...and of course..main street..when shopping was a family event, to be savored and enjoyed, not rushed.
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