“This was a promotional stunt put on by Kay’s Jewelry Store, to find a parakeet that would say, “Kay’s Jewelry Store”. After listening to hundreds of birds, one said it and won a prize. Young Dick Stratton is in white at the mike. 1953” LS
Dick Stratton was a sports broadcaster and television personality in Jacksonville for over 40 years. From the look of the participants they were taking this competition very seriously.
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It is great to see my old classmate Dick Stratton after all of these years. I graduated in 1946 and never made it to a class reunion. I wish I had been able to attend. I am not sure if they still have them.