What's Up! Wells County

Monday, November 24, 2008

AUTHOR TALK: SHOPPING DOWNTOWN FORT WAYNE


Author Jim Barron returns to share his latest book, Shopping for
Memories, a Nostalgic Look at Downtown Ft. Wayne, 1900 to 1970 on
Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library. This
new book reminisces about the good old days at G.C. Murphy’s,Hutner’s Paris, Nobson’s, and Stillman’s with stories, photos and memorabilia. Jim’s previous books include Wolf and Dessauer
, an Album of Memories, volumes one and two. Autographed books will be
available for purchase and would make great Christmas gifts. The
program is free. For more information, contact the library at
260-824-1612. Pictured: the G.C. Murphy’s store in downtown Fort Wayne.

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