Our Past Is Present January 19, 2018

January 19, 2018

            This is “Our Past Is Present” from the Geary County Historical Society.

            Today’s program provides a time to reflect on some 1953 businesses in Junction City, some of their products sold, costs of items and even phone numbers.  We do not recommend you try to call them, however.   See if there are some you remember or have heard others talk about from the past.

            The “Daily Union” newspaper sold subscriptions for 25 cents a week.

            Crocker Motor Company was located at 117-119 West 8^th Street.  Their phone number was 1364 and they sold Dodge and Plymouth cars.

            Waters Appliance Store was located at 111 West 8^th Street.  The phone number was 32.  They sold 7.2 cubic foot Frigidaire refrigerators with a 5 year protection plan.  Colors came with a blue and gold interior and they were built by General Motors.  They could be purchased for $209.95 with $21.00 down. 

            The Bramlage Service Station, located at 9^th and Washington Streets sold B.F. Goodrich tires.

            The New Sweden Hot Dining Room was located at 1509 Washington Street.  They took reservations only.  Their phone number was 826, They served pan fried chicken, country gravy, creamed corn, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, cottage cheese and desserts in family style.   

            That sounds a lot like the menu at the Brookville Hotel in Abilene.

            Well, perhaps that was a trip down memory lane for some of you.  Enjoy the rest of your day from the Geary County Historical Society.