Page 9 - MidWeek - Dec 7, 2022

DECEMBER 7, 2022 MIDWEEK 9
When Mid-Town Radio/ Disco Mart opened in 1947, Harry Truman was in the second year of his pres- idency, Jackie Robinson made his- tory as the first African-American to play Major League Baseball and Miracle on 34th Street premiered in movie theaters.
MARGE FUNASAKI general manager of Mid-Town Radio/Disco Mart
The ‘Disco’ Era Is Still Going Strong
ar Mill, and later opened what was then a small radio repair and elec- tronics shop on Depot Road, just a few blocks away from the mill. They were the mom and pop of our family’s “mom and pop” shop.
continue our parents’ legacy and provide the friendly, local cus- tomer service that is so special in Hawai‘i. As small-business own- ers, we understand the important role we play in supporting our community and have had the good fortune of caring for and providing quality furniture and appliances to multiple generations of island fam- ilies at the best prices in town (or country).
In 2022, Mid-Town Radio/Disco Mart celebrated its 75th anniver- sary, and we extend our profound gratitude to the people of Hawai‘i for allowing us to serve you for three-quarters of a century. Our story is a familiar one in the is- lands. My parents, Toshio and Yo- shiko Yamamoto, emigrated from Japan to work at the Waipahu Sug-
In 1976, my father added a second location, Disco Mart, and began selling furniture as well as appliances and electronics. “Dis- co” is an abbreviation of the word “discount” but humorously caused some confusion during the 1970s for young folks thinking our big warehouse, just off of Farrington Highway in Waipahu, was some- thing else altogether.
Mid-Town Radio/Disco Mart celebrates its 75th anniversary. Pictured are (from left) Francis Siu, Jonie Kaya, owner Eunice Soeda, Kelsey Yamanaka, Ehukai Wong and owner/general manager Marge Funasaki. PHOTOS COURTESY MID-TOWN RADIO/DISCO MART
Mahalo nui loa to our genera- tions of loyal customers. The Ya- mamoto family is proud to have been a part of your lives for the past 75 years and honored to con- tinue serving you and our incredi- ble island home.
Together with my sister, Eu- nice, we have worked each day to
Happy Holidays!
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