Historical June 1984 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
“The question is not, ‘What are you looking for,’ but ‘Where do you start?’ ” said Mary Immer and Betty Moyer, co-chairpersons of the 27th annual Flea Market, sponsored by Stix, Baer and Fuller for the benefit of the Missouri Historical Society.
The giant sale of new and used goods will be held June 13 through 15 on the parking lot of the Westroads shopping center at Brentwood Blvd. and Clayton Road.
The opening night crowd will be allowed to enter promptly at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13 and there is a $3 admission fee.
The following days, Thursday and Friday, the Flea Market will be open free of charge from 9:30 a.m to 9:30 p.m.
A wide range of items will be for sale: furniture of all sorts and sizes; office equipment; kitchen utensils; linens and laces; lamps and clothes. “We have some things you absolutely cannot live without—sterling silver corn holders, more than 400 silver bells, and collector’s choice cognac bottles,” said Mrs. Immer. “The art department is big this year with paintings, posters, watercolors, and extraordinary frames—some really good buys,” said Mrs. Moyer. “We’re overwhelmed with bicycles, and we also have some good junk—odds and ends such as wheels and wood. That’s where all the men head first,” she added. Other good buys include hundreds of new books donated by Walden Books; stacks of records; an unusually large selection of pottery, platters and glassware; new stock donated by a local bathroom boutique; live plants from local greenhouses; trunks of all sizes; old porcelain dolls; tons of baskets; garden and patio furniture; some unusually fine jewelry; and cribs, playpens and toys. Donations of used goods, all tax-deductible, will be accepted by the Missouri Historical Society until mid-June, when the volunteers unpack the merchandise in the tents. Free Pick-ups may be arranged by calling 361-1424. Proceeds from the Flea Market help support the Missouri Historical Society, which operates a museum, library and archives in the Jefferson Memorial Building in Forest Park.
The Society receives no tax support for its programs of public education and service and is funded primarily by memberships, gifts and grants.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, June 1984.
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