• Aug. 30, 1945

Adams Drug Store, Clayton’s Variety and the Gamble Store had all undergone paint jobs. They gave a real air to Main Street and added much to the up-to-date appearance of Hartley.

The Emma Lacher Dress Shop, which had been located across from the Hartley Creamery, was moving to its new location on Main Street in the former Council Oak building. Miss Lacher was better able to serve her many customers in the larger and modern location where the fixtures were the latest in design and the store was arranged to make shopping a pleasure.

The Peters Service Station at the south...