Lawson's has been a favorite topic on this blog. It was the first of the convenience stores in our area (opening in Lorain in 1959), and the former stores – easy to recognize thanks to the chain's distinctive architecture – will continue to haunt the streetscape of Lorain County for years to come.
But sixty years ago, Lawson's was still in its early days here, and it advertised plenty in the Journal. Above is a full-page ad that ran in the paper on July 2, 1962.
I like the serene scene of the young nuclear family on a pic-a-nic. There are the two children – one boy, one girl per government specifications – and Junior has on the striped shirt that was so popular back then. Even Charlie Brown's pal Linus wore one.
Mom looks like a young Grace Kelly.
And we get yet another Cleveland Indians ticket outlet. You could pick up your Tribe tickets and some Budget-Pak Ice Cream at the same time.
What, no Dutch Loaf on sale?
Lawsons chip dip is so good they didn't have to put it on sale!
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ReplyDeleteGet that juice out to Lawson’s in 40 hours.
Now, one man sleeps while the other man drive
On that Big O Lawson run…
And that cold, cold juice
In the tank-car caboose
Stays as fresh as the Florida sun!
The don’t right ‘em like THAT anymore, boys!!!
Wrong right, dammit!
ReplyDeleteLawson's on Oberlin Ave across from Lorain Creamery was our store. I can't imagine the pounds of Chip Chopped ham, Balogna and Dutch loaf we purchased there over the years. Mike, you're right the chip dip was killer!
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ReplyDeleteLawsons still exists in Japan and they recently opened locations in Hawaii.
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