Historical May 1985 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Ahhh . .. spring is finally here, flowers blooming, birds chirping, and Rosedale residents beginning their annual tradition of searching their homes for those tantalizing temptations which will delight the bargain hunter.
This parade of potpourri will take place on June 8 and again is sponsored by the Rosedale Neighborhood Association.
Another feature of the day will be the Men’s Liberation Bake Sale—named during the Dark Ages when men needed liberating, now they only need libating.
Speaking of libations, there will also be barbeque, beer, and other assorted goodies available for a nominal price, the proceeds going to bolster the neighborhood association.
The bake sale and food will be located on the Kingsbury Animal Hospital’s parking lot.
The main event, however, will be the numerous yard sales that bring all those buyers of junque.
As in years past, Rosedale will provide a detailed map of the neighborhood with the households participating highlighted.
The reputation of these sales has spread city wide; thus, the potential for profit continues to increase.
I was a skeptic until last year, when a disorganized attempt at cleaning my closets netted a tidy sum.
The incredible part of this is the fact that you can register your sale and assure your place on the map for a paltry $5.00 which, believe it or not, is tax deductible. Don’t delay, register today—contact Rick Akers for further information at 726-0451 or send your check to “Rags to Riches,” c/o SDCC, 6195 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63112.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, May 1985.
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