James Palmer writes: This store…was owned and operated by Mr. H.M. Powell. He closed it in the 1970’s after being robbed and beaten. Mr. Powell was an old bachelor who died in 1999 at the age of 95. Knew him personally.
H. M. Powell Store, Omaha
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This store near Omaha GA was owned and operated by Mr. H.M. Powell. He closed it in the 1970’s after being robbed and beaten. Mr. Powell was an old bachelor who died in 1999 at the age of 95. Knew him personally.