Published In:
Ann Arbor News, March 29, 1960
Caption:
Setting Up: Workmen set up this garden pool which is part of a landscaping display at the Ann Arbor Junior Chamber of Commerce's 17th Annual Builders, Merchants and Automobile Show. It opens at 2 p.m. tomorrow.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, April 5, 1961
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Builders Show Starts Today: This was the general scene at Yost Fieldhouse yesterday as Ann Arbor Junior Chamber of Commerce members and exhibitors set up booths and displays for the annual Builders, Merchants and Automotive Show. It started a five-day run at 2 p.m. today. Mayor Cecil O. Creal cut the ribbon opening the show. Hours are 2 to 10 p.m. today through Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Besides exhibits, highlights include nightly talent shows through Saturday and a nail-guessing contest. Winners will receive a total of $1,200 in merchandise.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, April 9, 1963
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Builders Show Opens Tonight: The Ann Arbor Junior Chamber of Commerce's 20th annual Builders, Merchants and Automotive Show opens at 6 p.m. today at Yost Fieldhouse. Some of 75 exhibitors were putting finishing touches on their booths this morning. A total of 170 booths will be occupied. The show runs through Saturday. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. tomorrow through Friday and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday. Visitors may park cars at the Ann Arbor High School parking lot and receive free bus transportation to and from the show. An admission will be charged.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 9, 1955
Caption:
An Active Trio: Three Jaycees, steeped in work preparing the Merchants' Building booths for the 12th annual Merchants, Builders and Automobile Show, are (from left) Stuart Thayer, Walter Jarvis and Frank Weir. The show opens Wednesday at the Veterans Memorial Park (formerly the Fairgrounds) and runs through Sunday.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 13, 1955
Caption:
An Old Story: The sign on this literature stand says "take one." But, there is more than one stand and it's apparent that these youngsters have made the rounds. With pockets bulging, they will eventually wend their way home. And soon the wastebaskets will be full.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 20, 1954
Caption:
Test Your Reflexes, Lady? Not all booths at the Merchant's and Builder's Show display merchandise. Here's one where you can have your reactions as an automobile driver tested free. Mrs. John Craig of Ypsilanti is trying to prove that women drivers are better. The operator is William Ghesquiere of Detroit.