From her many sample gowns, Mary Jane chooses her favorite-a Morllee satin gown with sequins and pearls. fj - J (Continued from Page B 16) DriGGl Ol reports that sales doubled in her second year of business. UiIUHK FEED BINS - M IfCfAVJ ICLtHf He Hill Assemble And Miser Bins To Year Fermi We Stock Truckloads Of Chore-Time Bins & Miles Of Chore-Time FLEX-AUGER® Authorized NORTHEAST AGRI SYSTEMS, INC. FLYWAY BUSINESS PARK 139 A West Airport Rd. \\Lpj J'j Lititz, PA 17543 (717) 569-2702 nm agn [Wort. CHORE-TIME The feed bin is the very heart of any feeding system, if the bin lets you down, the system quits. That’s why we put so many quality features into our complete line of feed bins - which includes 6-foot diameter steel or poly ethylene (great for H.M. corn), 6-foot, 7-foot, and 9-foot models. All are avail able in several capacities - so you have a wide selection of bins to fit your needs. Here are just a few of the quality features that make our bins such an outstanding buy: • Sturdy Ladder System • All Bin Seams Are Double Caulked Choice of 16 or 25 Inch Hopper Opening • All Galvanized Steel Parts Master Distributor Mary Jane sells nationally advertised gowns for several com panies. Today, she seldom sews custom-made gowns, but those years of experience when she did, now help her with the alterations needed for the perfect fit. “It’s a plus for clients to have the same person make the alterations that does the fitting,” Mary Jane said. “In many shops, the person who does the alterations, never sees the gown on the girl and makes the alterations by a few pins that the saleswoman sticks in. I feel really comfortable making the alterations,” she said. In addition to bridal party gowns, the shop offers invitations, veils, and numerous accessories needed to make the wedding day special. The business does fluctuate with the seasons and that means at times, Mary Jane’s schedule is hectic. But she doesn’t plan to expand much. She said, “I enjoy every aspect of it, and besides,” she confided, “I don’t think I would be the best person to work for. I’d want them to do everything just like I do.” Twice annually, Mary Jane goes to New York where she chooses gowns for her shop. “I regret that prices continue to climb,” Mary Jane said. The trend is for heavily beaded STORE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 7:30-4:30 OPEN SATURDAY BY APPOINTMENT jne shows the back view of a bridesmaid gown. She said dark, vibrant shades have replaced the traditional pastel colors for bridesmaids. and sequined gowns that average $3OO to $6OO. The shop has a wide selection of styles to satisfy both the flamboyant and more tradition al preferences of clients. Most prospective brides prefer white over the ivory color. Darker colors such as teale and royal blue are more popular than pastels for bridesmaids’ attire. Tapestry and velvet bodices on bridesmaids’ dresses are gaining in popularity. Customers’ shopping habits vary, but Mary Jane said, “I can almost always tell those who have shopped around from those who come here first. If they’ve shopped around, customers often buy on their first visit because they have already seen the gown in another shop and know the savings my shop offers them. “The best part of my job is meet ing the people. It gives me a lot of satisfaction when customers are appreciative and happy with my service,” Mary Jane said. WE'ARE DISTRIBUTORS FOR NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD & NO. VA. Lancaster Farming, Saturdi Two of the Stoltzfus’ sons have married within the last several years. Mary Jane sewed the bridal party gowns for each one. “But I don’t sew them for too many peo ple,” Mary Jane said. “It’s too time consuming.” Bookkeeping for both farm and shop are done by Mary Jane, who worked as a bookkeeper befor her marriage. One day a month, Mary Janes continues to help out at the New Holland Sales Stable. She said, “My husband asks why I don’t give that up, but I enjoy getting out and doing some thing different. It keeps me in touch with all the people I’ve got ten to know over the years.” All bridal shop business is done by appointment only. To discour age drop-in customers, no sign hangs at the farm lane. For service with a personal touch at prices your budget will like, call for an appointment (215) 286-9844. 27, 1990-817 Janu.
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