Aug. 1938 Independent Meat & Grocery Stores. Irv Harden, owner.
Window signage: "Our Grand Opening;" "free gifts for all," "Bartlett pears, 20 lb. box for 79 cents,: "Elberta Peaches, 18 lb. box for 79 cents;" "Fresh bologna, 10 cents per lb.;" and "Del Monte Peaches, 2 large cans for 29 cents." Prices in their ad match those in the photo. Waverly Democrat; 26 August 1938p2
In 1942 their name was changed to Independent Food Stores.
Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No. 89C0283
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Aug. 1938 Independent Meat & Grocery Stores. Irv Harden, owner. Window signage: "Our Grand Opening;" "free gifts for all," "Bartlett pears, 20 lb. box for 79 cents,: "Elberta Peaches, 18 lb. box for 79 cents;" "Fresh bologna, 10 cents per lb.;" and "Del Monte Peaches, 2 large cans for 29 cents." Prices in their ad match those in the photo. Waverly Democrat; 26 August 1938p2 In 1942 their name was changed to Independent Food Stores. Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No. 89C0283