Central Store Celebrates 27th Anniversary with Sale
Ben Bender announces the opening of The Central Store 27th Anniversary Sale on Friday June 7. The Middletown store highlights modernization since 1930, with air conditioning installed in 1937 and a long-running layaway plan. The 1951 expansion and budget 30 day charge program have grown, with cycle billing planned and offices in the downstairs store. Bob Bender assists in man aging the DOWNSTAIRS STORE and various departments across floors.
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Middletown
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Streamline Offices Established at Central Store
Consolidation of general business and credit offices enhances the streamlined Central Store operation. Located downstairs for easy access to charge account customers, with main floor elevator guiding customers to office entrances. A new DIY payment system speeds transactions for customers who previously waited in long lines.
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Eleven Story Garage To Park 200 Cars In Columbus
Frederick W. Le Veque unveiled plans for a 14 story garage downtown Columbus to hold 200 cars with automatic parking or delivery every 30 seconds. The facility will rise north of the LeVeque Lincoln Tower at Wall and Lynn streets, aiming for completion before Christmas.
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Arkwright Group Expands Buying Power for Central Store
The Arkwright Association links nearly 150 independent stores nationwide to boost value, fashion, and quality through centralized buying. With offices in New York Los Angeles and Chicago more than 120 buyers source the best merchandise. Member stores enjoy combined annual volume over 750 million dollars and exclusive products and price concessions.
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Middletown
Central Store Services celebrates 27 years in Middletown
The Central Store marks 27 years serving Middletown with a commitment to low prices and quality merchandise. Upgrades include air conditioning, elevator service, a National Cash Register floor audit system, and soon cycle billing to improve customer charge and budget account control. The home owned store emphasizes reliability and service.
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Middletown
Central Store Expands Afternoon and Evening Hours
In line with modern merchandising, the Central Store adds Wednesday afternoon and Friday evening shopping. The change requires more staff but does not increase total working hours for personnel.
624 Tornadoes Strike States In Five Months
Washington reports a record 624 tornadoes across the United States in the first five months, with over 100 lives lost. The Weather Bureau cites improved reporting rather than a true rise in storms, noting May set records with 324 tornadoes and April with 236. Texas reported 95 and Oklahoma 46 of the 300 storms from January to April.
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Oklahoma
Central Store boasts vast stock of unusual sizes
The Central Store management highlights a huge merchandise stock able to fit nearly any body type. It notes a size 20 shirt, size 52 suit, and even very large or unusual sizes for children. The piece estimates nearly one million men in the United States wear wigs or toupees.
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