Jules and Lee Hutkin were among the Jewish Light’s most prolific advertisers—never shy about showing their names, their phone numbers, or their handsome faces. Whether behind a deli counter, running a food shop, or working as real estate partners, the Hutkins projected warmth, confidence and community connection in every ad.
Their first known business appeared in a 1962 classified ad promoting Hutkin’s Jiffy Food Shop and Delicatessen at 8436 Page Avenue. A year later, in May 1963, they advertised in the Jewish Light, now operating at 9226 Olive Boulevard as Jiffy Food Shop. The offerings included Lee’s homemade meat knishes, barbecue chickens, chicken salad, baked beans, hot dogs, hamburgers and 3.2 beer—fast foods to go, prepared with an “unmistakable local flavor.”
By 1968, the Hutkins had pivoted into real estate. Their first housing ad ran July 17, 1968, under Wilson Co., introducing both of them as agents.
In 1969, they opened their own office and by April 1975, they joined Ira E. Berry Realtors, where they continued to advertise regularly. Their ads never lost their direct, familiar tone: “Have buyers—need listings.” Their faces and phone numbers were always part of the pitch.
In one of their later ads, they shared that they were proud parents of Dora Tash and Dr. Ronald M. Hutkin, grandparents of two and members of Kol Am Congregation.
Their final ad ran on August 30, 1978, capping more than 15 years of print presence.
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