From the Gazette-News - August 1951
Roger S. Mercer is holding a formal opening of his newly built confectionery on Saturday. The new business, located between the C.M. Miller Card Co., and "Tickles" Barber Shop, is a fine addition to the business section of town.
The confectionery is 18 x 50 feet in size and is of concrete block construction. It has a perma-stone front, done up in brown and white, and is pleasing to the eye. Another building, east of the confectionery, purchased by Mercer from C.M. Miller, has also been given a perma-stone front. Equally attractive is the interior of the new building, which has been finished entirely in natural color knotty pine. All new fixtures have been installed. These include a large fountain, counter and stools, booths with red and green plastic coverings and a showcase and coolers necessary for the operation of such a business.
Full kitchen facilities are provided behind a partition toward the rear of the building. In addition offering smokes, soda, candy and a fountain service, a complete line of sandwiches will also be offered patrons.
In a statement on his opening Mercer said that it isn't going to be as formal as you might expect in that he has already been pouring coffee and dishing up ice cream for about a week. Saturday will be the first day the full facilities of the store will be put into operation and he says it will be "just come as you are".
Mercer formally operated a similar business across the street from his present location on East Warren Street and without a doubt many of his friends are glad to see him back at his old work. This newspaper, as we are sure many other people have already cone [Sic], congratulate him for making such a fine addition to the business district.
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