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Temple Food Mart, Manchester, NH (2026)

07/05/2026

INDEPENDENCE DAY... "YES, THAT FLAG IS JUST A PIECE OF CLOTH UNTIL WE BREATHE LIFE INTO IT. UNTIL WE MAKE IT STAND FOR EVERYTHING WE BELIEVE IN AND REFUSE TO LIVE WITHOUT." These are the words in the second to last paragraph from the decades old comments below.

The following photo depicts an insert from a 1940's military train schedule for troops traveling during WWII. The idea of this presentation was to help raise money for U.S. military equipment through citizen purchases of military war bonds.

This train schedule was the property of Arthur Skiathitis, Sr., from WWII. The item was part of the newly created OSS (Office of Strategic Services) Burma Indo-China service campaign. The OSS is known today as the CIA.

This is just a small piece of why we are all here today... Soldiers past and present fighting for our Independence, and fighting for something that is not free... Freedom. Please remember their sacrifices when celebrating AMERICA 250, July 4th.

Arthur Skiathitis, Sr. (Founder of Temple Food Mart in Manchester), along with a team of enlisted citizens, went off to serve this great country, by engaging in a fight for America, and the world during WWII in 1942.

Temple Food Mart recently recognized the 88th Anniversary since the store's Original Opening in 1938, and the 10th since reopening in 2017. Please Instagram, and follow & share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart.

06/22/2026

Temple Food Mart's former owner, Arthur Skiathitis, Sr., in 1938, at 20 years of age, founded "Arthur's Temple Grocery" store. After returning from service in WWII, the store later moved across the street, and opened in 1948. The name changed sometime thereafter to "Temple Food Mart."

The 88-Year original store opening was acknowledged this past March 25th. Also recognized was the 10th year when the store re-opened in 2017.

The photograph below features Arthur Sr. (how he is most remembered), sometime in the late 1980's, while at a reunion with his WWII O.S.S. Detachment friends. Arthur Sr. passed away in 1997.

Happy Father's Day. Please Instagram, and Follow & Share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart.

05/25/2026

MEMORIAL DAY... Please remember the Spirit of this great day... The servicemen and servicewomen no longer with us who served for the freedoms of America. Thank every surviving former or current service person if you have the chance, even beyond the holiday.

Representing the US Army during WWII, and the founder of Temple Food Mart, is the late Arthur Skiathitis, Sr. Arthur Sr. (SKI) eventually went from Aviation training in San Angelo, Texas, then trained as a paratrooper to ultimately land behind enemy Japanese lines overseas for the O.S.S. (Office of Strategic Services). Today, this entity is known as the CIA.

He was dispatched to what is known as the Burma Campaign, Indo-China. Through an interpreter, with the aid of Chinese Guerilla fighters, known as the "Kachin" Rangers, Arthur Sr. and his platoon would gather Japanese intelligence. The "Kachin" were necessary, as they knew the foreign terrain to be navigated, the dangerous jungles.

Pictured below is Arthur Sr., who at one point conducted fighter plane Aviation training of 43-C, 308th ARMY AIR FORCES FLYING TRAINING DETACHMENT. On display is his personal desk and name placard. Grandma and Grandpa Skiathitis were fortunate that their son (both sons) returned from service, whereas so many families never saw loved ones again.

If given the chance, please stop by and view a private Memorial displayed at Temple Food Mart depicting a small sample of Arthur Sr.s' military memorabilia. Among many items to see, are his marching gloves and hat and his burial flag presented at his funeral to his loving wife, Julienne.

Of note to view, a book written in 1963, "BEHIND THE BURMA ROAD," and tells "The heroic, bloody, true story of the tiny OSS Guerilla force that out-fought the Japanese army..." The book talks about the "fierce excitement of 'The Bridge Over The River Kwai.'" This was Arthur Sr.s campaign.

Also of note to view, an American Legion Resolution presented after Arthur Sr.s death, and partially reads as follows; "...WHILE EVER CHERISHING IN OUR HEARTS THE MEMORY OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY..."

This is Temple Food Mart's 10th Memorial Day since re-opening in 2017, in reverence to all of the fallen soldiers. Earlier this year, Temple Food Mart acknowledged 88 years since the store originally opened in 1938. Please Instagram and Follow & Share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart.

05/10/2026

MOTHER'S DAY - Temple Food Mart, located at 121 Baker Street in Manchester, recently entered 88 years since opening in 1938.

Julienne, the store Matriarch, greeted all and graced Temple Food Mart for decades. She was known as Mrs. Maple at a local Dunkin Donuts she used to frequently visit.

Here she is, always elegant and graceful, in the late 1950's/early 1960's, as she was starting to build on what would eventually be her 7 children.

Please recognize this 88th year since the store's original opening, and 10th year since re-opening in 2017. Please Instagram, and Follow & Share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart. Happy Mother's Day.

04/12/2026

GREEK EASTER is upon us. On March 25th, Greek Independence Day, Temple Food Mart acknowledged its 88-Year original store opening Anniversary. This Grocery business and local landmark originally opened in 1938 by Arthur Skiathits, Sr., the first son of the Skiathits Grandparents. He was 20 years old.

Shortly after arriving in America in 1907, the Skiathits grandparents operated a Pig and Chicken farm in the local Manchester area. Two other siblings were also born, (Aunt) Hazel and (Uncle) Charlie around the same time as Arthur, Sr. All three worked the store.

Before Temple Food Mart was built, the original store, "Arthur's Temple Grocery," was in operation in the little building that still stands across the street from the store we all know today. It was about 10 years later in 1948 when the new location opened.

Pictured below in this undated photo, is Apostolos and Helen Skiathitis - Probably around the 1950's era. How cozy is life it seems at that moment. They were married on January 13th, 1907. They left their native Greece 9 months later, and on September 13th, 1907, arrived at Ellis Island - AMERICA!

Because of these amazing people, Temple Food Mart stands, on this 10th Greek Easter since the re-opening of the store in 2017. Please recognize this 88th overall year. Please Instagram, and Follow & Share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart.

04/05/2026

A DAY OF REST. Easter & Wine go very well together. Perfect for Easter, our classic MIMOSAS and UPTOWN COCKTAILS are here, as well as our Fruit BELLINIS. Get that Happy Sunday Buzz with our BUZZBALLZ!

Also, our NH MADE favorites... for every occasion, 7-20-4 CI**RS! Plus, WICK-IT COOL Soy Massage Candles, LAUREL HILL Wine Jellies, S.O.S. Barbecue Sauces, and THISTLES Zucchini Salsa.

These goods can be found at Temple Food Mart on 121 Baker Street in Manchester, after recently celebrating its 88-Year original store opening this March 25th (opened in 1938) and 9-Year re-opening.

Let's recognize this 10th year re-opening and a great 88th year. Happy Easter. Please Instagram, and follow & share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart.

03/25/2026

CELEBRATE again! 88 years ago, in 1938, Arthur Skiathitis, Sr. entered into the Grocery Business, naming his original store ARTHUR'S TEMPLE GROCERY. The name changed sometime thereafter to what it is known to be presently. This March 25th will commemorate the long ago anniversary year, and the beginning of its 10th year since re-opening in 2017.

9 years ago today, at 7:30pm on Greek Independence Day, the boards on the windows and doors were removed and sunlight once again shined inside of TEMPLE FOOD MART, re-opening after a long time-out. I want to thank everyone that has stopped in to this venerable store over all of the decades.

There have been substantial growing pains in re-establishing such an endeavor. In this 9th year, Temple Food Mart continued to bring you our foundational traditions of an indoor Pumpkin Patch, Trick Or Treat, Christmas Trees, Valentine Roses and more.

Please acknowledge this store's 88th overall year, and 10th year since re-opening, which is located on 121 Baker Street in Manchester (corner of Calef Road & Baker Street). My sincerest thanks, Mark Skiathitis.

Pictured is the founder, and my father, Arthur Skiathitis, Sr., looking business-like, from an original artist sketch 70 years ago in 1956. The stunning likeness caricature appears to have been drawn in good fun at a Grocer's Convention. Please Instagram, and follow & share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart.

03/17/2026

EVERYONE'S A BIT IRISH TODAY! MISPLACED ME LEPRECHAUN, SO REPRESENTING IS McYODA, TO BE SITTING IN TODAY TO PROMOTE THIS DAY O' DRINKING.

TEMPLE FOOD MART, located at 121 Baker Street in Manchester, left behind its 9-year re-opening anniversary last March 25th, and on this March 25th, will commemorate the 88 year milestone since its true inception in 1938. Hope many of you will stop by.

Turn your beer can into a fluthering mug with our snap on "Grab Your Can" can grabbers, which fits all size cans. Several NH Brews and Wine are on hand. If you haven't already discovered our fascinating MIMOSAS, then you must try them...many flavors. BUZZBALLZ and CHOCOLATINIS are here!!

NH's own MICKEY SPAIN music collection is still for sale to round out the perfect Irish celebration. KENO IS HERE. Lottery ticket winners are still waiting to be purchased. We are just down the street from the local Disc Golf Park. So, to all Disc Golfers, your road sodas are right here.

As an old Irish quip goes, "Always remember, the longer you live, the sooner you bloody will die." So drink & be merry, friends. Help make this a great 88th year. Please Instagram, and Follow & Share on Facebook at Temple Food Mart.

02/26/2026

45 years ago on February 26, 1981... This is a follow-up story from just over a week ago that was posted by Temple Food Mart. The following is a reprint from that post...

""St. Valentine's Day robbery... 45 Valentine Day's ago, in 1981, Temple Food Mart was hit by armed robbers for cash from the register, as reported by the Manchester Union Leader in this brief write-up and photo. The story shows the detectives that first appeared on the case.

The store was also targeted for cash at gunpoint just two months prior in December 1980, with the clerk, John Ryan, at the receiving end of the gun barrel in both robberies. No shots were fired in either incident. This previous news article is also posted on Temple Food Mart's page.""

02/18/2026

St. Valentine's Day robbery... 45 Valentine Day's ago, in 1981, Temple Food Mart was hit by armed robbers for cash from the register, as reported by the Manchester Union Leader in this brief write-up and photo. The story shows the detectives that first appeared on the case.

The store was also targeted for cash at gunpoint just two months prior in December 1980, with the clerk, John Ryan, at the receiving end of the gun barrel in both robberies. No shots were fired in either incident. This previous news article is also posted on Temple Food Mart's page.

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