On December 31, 1975, Bill Fitzpatrick locked the door to Fitzpatrick Pharmacy for the last time.
Category: Local Business
It has recently come to The Paper's attention that a dispute has arisen between Fitzpatrick Pharmacy and the owner of the building in which the pharmacy is located.
New residents, Tom and Mary Jo Consiglio, of the 6100 block of Westminister, brought to The Paper's attention the story of two young women who have opened their own art glass studio, they display their own original works. [The temptation to say they are breaking into the business was very strong, but we resisted it, at least initially.] The two artists, Lea Koesterer and Diane Gray, were commissioned by the Consiglios to create a window for their rehabilitated and remodeled home in our neighborhood.
Since the demise of theParkview Food Basket, Barry Leader Drugs has been carrying milk, bread, and cookies for the convenience of the neighborhood.
The Paper wishes to thank our loyal advertisers.
Joe Schmidt, longtime employee at the Parkview Food Basket, and more recently crossing guard at Kingsbury and Waterman, is in Veteran’s Hospital following the amputation of his legs.
Bookmasters, Inc. at Skinker and Pershing is closing.
The Apollo Theatre at 327 DeBaliviere was reopened by the National Cinema Corporation and was almost immediately closed by 7th District police on Friday, January 12.
Blueberry Hill, a lounge and meeting place designed for young adults has opened up at 6504 Delmar.
Sen-No-Sen Dojo of Self Development (Karate Club) 321 DeBaliviere PA7-0294 Weekdays 5 P.M. — 9 P.M.
According to a report in the Globe-Democrat, February 28, small business men in high crime • risk areas can obtain federal crime insurance coverage more easily since January 1st, 1972.
NEEDED: PART TIME JOBS AFTER SCHOOL If you need part-time help, or know anyone who does, please call Cal Stuart, VO 2-5122.
