Store's Demise Mourned at Garfinckel's Closing
Washington’s Garfinckel's, a landmark for 85 years, announced bankruptcy and closing seven of nine stores after pressure from Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom style rivals. Loyal shoppers recall a bygone era as liquidation clears $22 million in merchandise within 60 days, with $9 to $10 million to secured creditors. Timothy and Carole Melham watched the sale as shoppers packed the downtown store.
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Myer
Garfinckel’s
Garffnckel
Bowl Transcends Lifestyle at Marigold Bowl
At Marigold Bowl near Wrigley Field Chicago a diverse mix of leagues represents many races religions and occupations. Owner Bob Fagenholz notes the league as a melting pot with a gay league and a unique Marigold Straits league while manager Fred Schmidt highlights growing acceptance and an ABC official cites rising bowlers from 68 million in 1987 to 74 million last year.
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Fred Flintstone
Chicago Cubs
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League of Nations
Bob Fagenholz
Marigold Straits
Fred Schmidt
Fagenholz
Fred
Marigold
Mark Miller
American Bowling Congress
Milwaukee
U.S
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Christopher Neu
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