This Day in History October 4, 1989

By Ruth on October 4, 2013 in history
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Vintage Ad #914: Free Milk Mug from the Pillsbury Doughboy

If you’re like me, Pillsbury conjures up a lot of good, family memories.  This food retailer from the 1800’s was bought by the Grand Metropolitan on this date in 1989.  This led to Pillsbury, a subsidiary of GrandMet, becoming the eighth largest company for consumer goods in the entire world.  I don’t remember any of this, but I’m sure glad it’s still around.  I would be lost without this company and its good food!

For more info:

http://www.nytimes.com/1988/10/04/business/grand-met-bids-to-buy-pillsbury.html

http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/the-pillsbury-company-history/

http://famousdaily.com/history/pillsbury-purchased-by-grand-metropolitan.html

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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,

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  1. Amy Tolley October 15, 2013 Reply

    thanks for sharing interesting

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