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ZELL BROTHERS JEWELERS ....THE REAL STORY

When the family owned Zell's it was a great store that was founded in 1912 by Julius, Dan, Harry and Milton Zell. The store was regarded as a "guild" operation in the jewelry industry. The brothers and their sons did a marvelous job branding their name. Many years ago Zell Brothers was sold to Zales Jewelers. Due to Marty, Leonard and Alan Zell staying in the company it did not lose its strength as the high end store to buy jewelry- silverware and optical. When they left Zell's it was the beginning of the end. Zales gave staff members I.D numbers and the great sales staff and goldsmithing employees vacated. Then Zales sold Zell's and the many other guild brands around the country to a low end, promotional jewelry company from New York. That lasted less than two years. They went broke fast not knowing that end of the business. Old man Zell was smart when he sold the brand by keeping the real estate on Morrison & Park. Movie theater & land baron Tom Moyer bought the block and tore Zells down. The family reaped the benefits of that sale before the economic disaster. Today the land sits empty. There are few takers for space in another office tower. Zell Brothers was a special store when it was in the family. Today Zales Jewelers have only one location left in Portland. 

STUPID QUOTE OF THE ELECTION!

Chris Dudley hosted the Governor of New Jersey on Saturday. The Oregonian and TV channels hardly touched on the story. Gov. Christie is a lighting rod politician and could be a contender for the White House. Here is John Kitzhaber's stupid comment:

"DUDLEY IS "HOBNOBBING" WITH A COUPLE OF OUT OF STATE GOVERNORS...WE ARE ON THE PHONE AND ON THE DOORSTEPS TALKING WITH OREGONIANS AND GETTING OUT THE VOTE"

DR JOHN MUST HAVE A SHORT MEMORY. HE HOSTED THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES A WEEK AGO

LUKE IS DEAD AT 58

Bladder cancer took Maurice out of the game. Great guy...He suffered and will be missed.

THE PROTECTORS COACHED BY ERNIE ZWAHLEN

TOP ROW FROM LEFT: LEN ROHDE, BOB HOSKINS, CAS BANASZEK, ELMER COLLETT, WOODY PEOPLES

BOTTOM ROW FROM LEFT: FORREST BLUE, OFFENSIVE LINE COACH ERNIE ZWAHLEN AND RANDY BEISLER  (1970 SAN FRANCISCO 49ers)

They were one of the greatest Offensive Lines in NFL history.They allowed just eight quarterback sacks in the entire season. The 49ers were coached by my good friend Ernie Zwahlen who had one incredible career in the NFL. Ernie coached the New York Jets when Namath was throwing the ball and many other famous teams. Ernie and his Oregon State team went to the Rose Bowl in the 1950's. Ernie Zwahlen a NFL legend.

THE 49ERS RECENTLY HONORED ERNIE ON THE FIELD. ERNIE MAKES HIS HOME IN PORTLAND.

KISN TRICK OR TREATERS

A great promotion for the times.... Kids would ring door bells  and ask "Is this the Kisn Trick or treat House?"   A priceless RCA Transistor radio would be awarded!  

REMEMBERING THE BHAGWAN SHREE AND HIS SIDEKICK SHEELA

These two were a hoot making headlines when the mountain was still sputtering. The followers arrived in droves and the big guy flew in on his jet and drove around in one of nintey Rolls- Royces! The Bhagwan wore a rare Rolex crusted in diamonds  (the only other that existed was worn by boxing promoter Don King) and Sheela was making trips to Beaverton  shopping at Helens Of Course where she would become the best client in the store buying $500 Escada sweaters by the Rolls/load!  The compound was on a 100 square mile ranch east of Madras where they incorporated a city to get around Oregon's strict land use laws. Their city was called "Rajineeshpuram" complete with hotel, airport and yes a casino! In 1983 Attorney General Dave Frohnmayer sued to dissolve the city. It was a court battle and they finally split Oregon. 

WE WILL NEVER SEE ENTERTAINERS LIKE THIS AGAIN!

 

ALWAYS LOVE THIS ONE DURING POLITICAL TIME!

HOWDY DOODY THEN & NOW

FAMOUS HOME RUN BASEBALLS

Just because it's the most recent and biggest record in sports history, doesn't mean it'll sell for more than all the rest. These are the most expensive baseballs ever sold:

 

	Mark McGwire 70th Home Run Ball (1998) - $3,005,000
	Babe Ruth All-Star Game Home Run Ball (1933) - $805,000
	Barry Bonds' record-breaking 756th home run ball (2007) - $752,467
	Henry Aaron's 755th Home Run Ball (1976) - $650,000
	Bonds' 73rd - $517,500
	Murray's 500th - $500,000
	Mantle's 500th - $250,000
	McGwire's 500th - $250,000
	Barry Bonds' Home run No. 755, the ball that tied the record (2007) - $186,750
	Sosa's 66th - $175,000
	Sammy Sosa's 66th homer (1999) - $172,500
	Ruth's first at Stadium - $130,000
	Fisk's Series shot - $120,000
	Steve Bartman's foul ball that Chicago fans believe cost the Cubs a trip to the 2003 World Series was bought by someone who plans to destroy it (2003) - $106,600

 

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