25th anniversary Ketterman's Jewelers
Ketterman's All Ways

Dan and Tammi 20120623

 

March 2014

In the Beginning
  As we all await the newness of spring, let's take a look back to see how this whole thing started...

   Richard Ketterman and Neysa Saville met at Hopemont Sanitarium, a tuberculosis hospital in West Virginia.  Neysa's TB was in her lungs, but Richard's infected his spine, so he spent six years on and off in a body cast.  While he was bed ridden, he learned to repair watches and clocks.  As he laid in bed, he would work on the timepieces on his chest, he became an expert repairman.  He also had a greeting card business.  He would send out a pack of greeting cards with a return envelope.  If the recipient liked the cards, he or she kept them and sent back a dollar (people were much more honest back then).  The business was so successful that Richard employed other patients to help him.  
   After medical advances allowed for a spinal fusion,
Richard was able to leave the hospital and, along with his new wife, Neysa, open an office in Vienna to house the thriving greeting card business.  They had enough mail passing through Post Office Box 7 (yes, the seventh P.O. box in Vienna) to have the Vienna post office upgraded from level C to level A. 
   
   After a few more years, the retail space just below their office became available, they filled it with a variety of gifts and necessities and Vienna Variety was born.  Like a modern day Dollar General, they carried everything from panty-hose to snow sleds, children's toys and gifts.
   One afternoon in the store, Richard was sitting down with a salesman, Jack Katz.  A young man popped his head in the door and asked if they had any diamond rings, he was looking to get engaged.  Mr. Ketterman apologized that they didn't, but Jack quietly told Richard that he did happen to have a few diamond rings in his bag.  That day, Mr. Ketterman sold his first diamond, and Vienna Variety became Ketterman's Jewelery and Gifts.   vienna store
   The greeting card business did end after the retail store opened, but after Dan and Tammi Ketterman were married, they remember Neysa receiving an envelope with a one dollar bill and a note stating, "I will no longer be responsible for debts in regard to greeting cards."  A faithful customer had made her final payment, and since the store never changed their mailing address, the letter still made it to P.O. Box 7.
 
 
Kids Say the Darndest... 

   A few weeks ago Tammi was talking to Sam (the oldest grandchild).  He was telling her about his day and in his most serious six-year-old voice he says, "Grammy, we went to the 'F-word' for lunch."  Tammi, apropriately astonished and dangerously curious, inquired, "Where is the 'F-word'?"  Sam had her lean in closely and he said quietly, "The Philomont Store".  Needless to say, Grammy was relieved, and there will be a confusing lesson regarding the English language in the near future.  Funny that phonics is not spelled phonetically...

Feature Product
NEW! from JewelPop

Boudicca is sterling silver jewelry with authentic Celtic design.  It is made by the same company who provides Ketterman's with Kameleon Jewelry.  It is just as well made and adds a nice selection to our heritage theme jewelry.  Their designs feature Celtic knots, thistle, the Shamrock and Claddagh, making charming, modern pieces for today's woman.

Boudicca was the wife of King Prasutagus of the Icini people, a Celtic tribe in southern Britain.
 After her husband's death, their land was seized by the Romans.  She led her people and the surrounding tribes to fight, quite successfully, against the Romans.  After destroying the capital of Roman Britain, Colchester, and the city of London, the Icini were ultimately defeated.  Boudicca  is celebrated in Celtic culture as a freedom fighter and a symbol of passion and strength.
So, whether celebrating Celtic heritage or representing your inner warrior, Boudicca Jewelry is a great fit for anyone.
See it here, or at Ketterman's
Fun Fact...
 
When they met,
Richard Ketterman was
16 years old, and Neysa was 17. 
 
In 1951, the average price for gold was $34.72 per ounce.
In 2013 it was $1204.50.

Ketterman's
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March First Fruits
Bless an Orphan

Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the Lord your God." Exodus 23:19

 

On Saturday, March 1, Ketterman's will contribute 10% of every sale to Bless an Orphan.

  Thanks for your support of our business and the surrounding community. 


 

 
Upcoming Events

Today through Saturday, March 15

or while supplies last
Brighton "Clearly Ear-Resistable"  

Receive the Brighton Regina Post Earrings with your single, same day Brighton purchase of $75 at Ketterman's now through Saturday, March 15.  Limit one per customer, while supplies last.  Purchase total includes merchandise only, store credits, gift cards and sales tax not included.  Brighton Regina Earrings retail value $22.

 

Saturday, March 1

Ketterman's First Fruits : Bless and Orphan

10% of our day's receipts will be gifted to Bless an Orphan.  See what they do here.

 

Thursday, March 6 - Saturday, March 8

Spring Forward! 

We're all ready for spring in the Brighton Room and would like to give you a special gift for coming in.  Check your e-mail next week for more details. 
    

Friday, March 21 - Saturday, March 22

PANDORA Special Event

Details to come...I think you'll like it!

 
Saturday, March 29
Have a Heart - Give Hope
Some of you may not know that our very own Lynda Buck recently received a new heart from a registered organ donor.  Ketterman's is partnering with our customers to make sure many more people can have the same opportunity.  We will be hosting a donor drive in the store - you can check to see if you are a registered organ donor, and if you are not, you can register.  Either way, we have a special gift for you for having a heart, and giving hope to someone who may need it someday.  More details to come.   
 
Wednesday, April 2 - Friday, April 4
Play Ball in Pandora
Pandora is releasing their licensed Major League Baseball charms this spring and we're celebrating for the National's season opener - Wednesday, April 2 is their first game, and Friday April 4 is their home opener.  Join us for the festivities and a chance to win tickets.

 

Contact Information - We'd love to hear from you!

 

703-777-0033          [email protected]           www.kettermans.com  

 

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