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Soda Pop of the Week: Pioneer Valley - September 8th, 2008 - Soda Pop of the Week
Some of the flavors that were available were Golden Ginger Ale, Cream, Fruity Lemon & Lime and Pale Dry Ginger Ale, Strawberry Crème.

This Week In History: September 8 – September 13 - September 7th, 2008 - This Week In History
On September 9, 1956, Elvis Presley made his first appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” 54,000,000 viewers tuned into CBS to see the 21 year-old phenomenon sing “Don’t Be Cruel” and “Ready Teddy.”

Character of the Week: Kellogg’s Toucan Sam - September 4th, 2008 - Character of the Week
“Follow my nose! It always knows!” is the famous line Toucan Sam shouts out as he searches for the fruit-filled cereal he loves, Kellogg’s Froot Loops.

This Week In History: August 31 – September 6 - September 1st, 2008 - This Week In History
1945 – Japan surrenders, officially ending World War II on September 2, V-Jay Day. (Victory-Over-Japan Day)

Character of the Week: The Pink Panther - August 28th, 2008 - Character of the Week
The Pink Panther’s very first animated film, “The Pink Phink,” won the Academy Award Oscar for Animated Short Film in 1964!

This Week In History: August 24 – August 30 - August 25th, 2008 - This Week In History
Mark Spitz won the first of 7 gold medals in swimming at the Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany.

Soda Pop of the Week: Dr. Wells - August 22nd, 2008 - Soda Pop of the Week
Dr. Wells was introduced in 1935 to compete against Dr. Pepper and its many imitators.

Coca-Cola Vendo 81, 44 & 39 Soda Machine Service Manuals - August 20th, 2008 - Vintage Vending Archives
Service manuals for three 1950’s Coca-Cola soda machines: the Vendo 81, Vendo 44 and the Vendo 39.

Character of the Week: Popeye - August 20th, 2008 - Character of the Week
Popeye has made a place for himself in every generation since the 1930s, and shows no signs of leaving. The Sailor Man has a permanent place in history and is firmly a part of American culture.

This Week In History: August 17 – August 23 - August 19th, 2008 - This Week In History
August 17, 1939 – The Wizard Of Oz premiered at Loew's Capitol Theater in New York.

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