Medford Man Turns Gift Fruit Idea Into Million Dollar Boost
Gordon R. Green of Medford Oregon pursued a simple idea to let friends receive unusual gifts. He mailed fine fruit Du Combe pears, wrote persuasive letters for seven years, endured doubt, then built a national market and over a million dollars in sales. Faith and perseverance proved decisive.
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Gordon R. Green
Medford
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Green
Mr. Green
American Fruit Growers, Inc
California
New York
New England
Louisiana
Grim December traffic toll forecast by California patrol
California Highway Patrol Commissioner Clifford E. Peterson warns that December could see ten fatalities and 200 injuries daily if recent trends continue. He advocates the Dont Let Death Take Your Holiday campaign and cites speed, drunk driving, improper passing, and right-of-way violations as main causes.
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Clifford E. Peterson
California Highway Patrol
Peterson
Cookies from Joe's Topper Bakery Ad Treat
An advertising notice promotes Cookies from Joe's Topper Bakery as a versatile treat for any occasion.
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Joe's Topper Bakery
Two Big Turkeys Prize Bowling Contest At Neuman Alleys
The Neuman Bowling Alleys in Shafter announce a Christmas Turkey contest for the highest overall scores between December 1 and December 21. Men and women may compete in open events, with scores posted on the alley boards and final decisions by management.
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Neuman
Shafter
Justesen
Lies Reeves
Reeves
Turkey
Quail Hunting Popular in Riverside and San Diego County
The best quail hunting in San Diego County is reported in the Ramona area and along the southern edge near the Mexican border.
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San Diego County
Ramona
Salmon and steelhead fishing praised in Del Norte waters
Salmon fishing has been first rate in the Smith and Klamath Rivers in Del Norte County with steelhead also fairly plentiful in the Klamath River.
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Smith and Klamath Rivers
del Norte County
Klamath
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