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2 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed., January 7, 1981 Merchants happy (From page 1) happy with the way things went in December," he stated. Mr. Pearse said that watches were one of the most popular items as gifts this Christmas, but the high price of gold seemed to be scaring off buyers for jewellery pieces with high content of the precious metal. Greg Heffering of Gre- gory's Mens Wear in the Port Perry Plaza told the Star that most mens clothing stores in Ontario experien- ced a loss of sales generally during 1980. He said that December, 1980, was not as brisk for him as the previous year, but "I'm not disappointed at the way things turned out." Mr. Heffering said that one trend he noticed this Christ- mas was that women were not buying the 'big ticket" items like suits and sport jackets and slacks for their husbands or boy-friends the way they have in years past. He also said that buyers were paying cash for their purchases rather than using their credit cards which could be a reflection of the high interest rates for credit. In fact, he said that credit card buying was off by about half of what it was the previous year. Chic Carnegie of Home- stead Furniture on Highway 7A called the month an "average December." He added that many people buying expensive Jor le Le Top Top Top Top Ton op Lop Lop Tap Tap Top To 52525252525252525252525¢ CICACICC 5¢5¢ 3 COCA 2C52525¢52525252525¢ 1252525252525252525¢25¢! 1) CICA t 0262506263525 536! "LF? 203 Queen Street - Port Perry OPEN: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Sat.-9t06. OPEN: Thursday & Friday -9to 9. - EAR PIERCING - BY APPOINTMENT WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS - WATCH & JEWELLERY REPAIRS - | LIMITED A A H ! > H } - BELTONE HEARING AID BATTERIES - 3 pL LT Lp Lr on op lon ep ap nan Lap a TT 3A E5e5¢525¢ CICCICICICAC 52525252525¢ 5¢5c525¢5¢ TaTaTaTaTaTs furniture and appliances as Christmas gifts usually to their shopping in November, and he said that month for him "'was exceptional." Micro-wave ovens were very popular as gifts this Christmas, he said, and for some brands, demand created short supplies. Howard Hall, of House of Howard on Queen Street, had similar comments. '""Generally speaking, December turned out to be a pleasant surprise as far as volume is concerned," he stated. "I'm satisfied with the way things went, considering the economic conditions and so on," said Mr. Hall who is president of the Scugog Chamber of Commerce. As an indication of some of the peculiarities of consumer buying patterns, Mr. Hall noticed that credit card purchases did not decline this December - despite the high interest rates. ° Despite the fact that most merchants expressed satis- faction with the sales volumes during the Christ- mas season, several pointed out that profit margins may _ bereduced this year because "of increasing costs. "Sure I'm happy with the volume, but I won't know what my profits are until all the bills are in," said one. COOPER-SMITH of OSHAWA LIMITED ~ YOUR WATER CONDITIONER SERVICE CENTRE "We Have A Grade of Water Softener Salt for Your Individual Needs." - SIFTO PREMIUM CRYSTALS - The cleanest, purest crystal salt available for your softener. 99.5% purity means up to 5 years between cleanings of your unit. . 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During this period he was employed in three separate divisions: G.M.A.C., , #5 o Fn 5 + 2 ~ A Storey and Bill Beare with new owner Mr. Russell Gray [centre]. Beare Motors sold after 60 yrs. family ownership Motors Holding of Canada Ltd. and General Motors of Canada Ltd. His last assignment was as National Dealer Busi- ness Management Manager which was located in the central offices at Oshawa. Storey Beare, who has been with the firm since 1951, has now retired, while brother Bill a forty three year veteran of the business will stay on to help with the changeover. ; Mr. Gray plans on moving to Port Perry as soon as possible. EX Hd oT SHOPPERS Mortgage and Loan Corporation 5 YEAR ANNUAL 1 Ya % "Subject to Change Without Notice | DONFORDER INSURANCE AGENCY LTD. z E 24 WATER STREET - PORT PERRY - 985-8471 Member of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation. 0000000000000 0 t I ---------- : 8 g = £ Eg = : g g H : : = =] : : E = s : ] HOSPITAL REPORT For Week ending Jan. 1, 1981 Admissions..................... 36 Births..........cocovevvveveenn 4 Deaths..............cceevneenn.n. 1 Emergencies.................. 242 Operations........................ 6 Discharged...................... 21 Remaining....................... 41 Week Ending December 24th Admissions ..................... 22 Births .........oovevveveeiennn 5 Deaths .......................... Nil. Emergencies ................. 167 Operations .............c....co.... 3 Discharged. ...................... 30 Remaining ..................... 25