Compiled by Betty Jane Wilson, society president
Part II
The stroll down Broadway in 1929 listing shops and merchants serving the community, their location and address from street number 216 through 404 continues from last week:
405: Wettig Hotel, barber shop, Joe Hill, prop.; Russel Merlin, barber, and Rylan Jackson, shiner.
406: 1-story frame, vacant
407: Valley Falls Confectionery, Leonard A. Waite, prop.
408: VF shoe shop, Franklin McKenna, prop.
409: Hatfield Penslar Store, L.A. Hatfield, prop.
409: Star Grocery, C.V. Coalson, prop.
410: 1-story brick, vacant
411: Pat’s Cafe, A.P. Davies, prop.
412-416: Summerfelt Hardware, E. Summerfelt Jr., Prop.
413: Leland and Leland (J.B. & R.M.) tailors and cleaners.
415: Valley Falls Jewelry Store, Mrs. O.F. Falls, prop.
417: Shaffer’s Cigar Store, F.C. Shaffer, prop.
418: McDaniels Pool Hall and Lunch Room, W.A. McDaniels, prop.
419: Lott’s Variety Store
420: Good Eats Market, Roy H. Reichart, prop.
420: H.H. Davies, Dentist (2-story building)
421: D.B. Grocery, Mrs. Inez Boyer, prop. (Chamber of Commerce meeting first and third Friday at 421 Broadway)
422: Post office, O.F. Falls, postmaster.
423: Kenyon Dry Goods, W.H. Kenton, prop.
425: Dr. F.P. Mann, physician.
500: Marland Oil Refining Co. Service Station, R.E. Cook, station agent
501-503: Thompson Clothing Co., W.I. Thompson, prop.
505: 1-story brick, vacant
507: Kirshbraum Cream Station, John Stafford, agent
508-510: Armstong, J.F., Oil Station. J.F. Armstrong, prop.
511: Conerus Shoe Shop, A.H. Conerus, prop.
512-516: Blake’s Garage, Frank Blake, prop.
513: Newman’s Blacksmith Shop, V.P. Newman, prop.
Stores and shops stayed open late to accommodate customers.
The Valley Falls Historical Society Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 3. Hosts will be Maxine Hefty and Betty Jane Wilson. Admission is free.
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