Rotarians hear talk on grocery business
C M Cox spoke to the Hope Rotary Club on The World's Largest Business the Grocery Business at its November 11 luncheon in the Sheraton Inn. Cox, purchasing head for Stephens Grocery since 1950, outlined growth from 1935 and the 60-employee, half a million dollar payroll operation with a 24 hour system and four product catalogs. He projected 810 million in gross sales for the year, noting four needs: warehouse expansion, wider area coverage, more produce items and extended food service.
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C.M. Cox
Hope Rotary Club
Sheraton Inn
Cox
Stephens Grocery Company
Herbert Stephens
Blevins
Stephens Grocery
James H. Jones
John R. Graves
Paul Oller
Mike Tolleson
Guy Basye
America
Mary Anita Laseter
Farm leaders warn of unease over Carter shift in farm policy
Arkansas Farm Bureau president Morris Bowman and Mississippi County official Chauncey Denton voiced concern on KAIT TV that Carter may face labor union pressure despite opposing embargoes. They stressed no radical farm policy changes, noted 1977 farm bill, and discussed cotton yields and irrigation as key issues. A separate note from New York reports a 1977 cellist competition with a $2,500 prize and two subsidized recitals.
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Ark
Arkansas
Carter
Arkansas Farm Bureau
Morris Bowman
Newport
Ford Administration
Bowman
Kaittv
Chauncey Denton
Mississippi County
National Cotton Council
Denton
New York
United States
Walter W. Naumberg
24 Hour Grocery Chains Expand Across Nation
The AP reports more supermarkets stay open around the clock to boost sales. Pathmark and A P lead growth with 24 hour stores, while Safeway has few. Stores favor areas with three shift workers and rising Sunday hours amid rising 1975 grocery spending.
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Dick Bragaw
Super Market Institute
Chicago
Supermarket General
New Jersey
Safeway
A&p
Pathmark
Progressive Grocer
Guernsey Headstart And Hope School Menu November 15 19
November meals list for Guernsey Headstart and Hope School features weekly lunches and snacks. Menus include Beef Ravioli with Popeye Salad Corn and Prune Spice Cake on Monday, Beef Pattie on Bun and Lima Beans on Tuesday, Pepper Steak and Green Beans Wednesday, Turkey with Dressing and Peas Thursday, and varied items including Sloppy Joe and Fish On Bun on Friday with sides and desserts.
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Henderson State University
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Prescott
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Camden
Rick Rice
Sherwood
Sharon Parker
Arkansas City
Pam Smith
Hot Springs
Barbara Scoggins
Hope
Randy Cox
Lonoke
Yiore Supermarkets
Associated Press
Supermarketing Magazine
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Sigma 500
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Cash & Carry
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