An inside view of the popular Ben Franklin Store in the 1950's.
It had anything that one would want or need. A wonderful place to shop.
An interesting article from The Crittenden Press in 1956 about the old Ben Franklin Store that was on Main Street. One of everyone's favorite places to shop.
Joe H. Jones, owner of the Ben Franklin Store in Marion, this week announced that his completely remodeled store will re-open Friday, June 29.
The store is being completely remodeled for self-service, featuring all the most modern fixtures and equipment designed for the ease, convenience and pleasure of everybody's shopping.
In keeping with a rapidly growing trend, many home-owned Ben Franklin Stores all over America are going 'self-service' - because folks have proved that they prefer to shop this way. They would rather look around, take their time, just the way they do in a library, or in a cafeteria, or in a super market, until they find what they want.
According to Mr. Jones this new self-service system is also the answer to all those exasperated shoppers who left their shopping lists at home on the kitchen table. Actually, he says, shopping lists may just as well be left there, because each self-service counter is a shopping list in itself.
A wide assortment of new, popular priced merchandise will be displayed everywhere, and every article will be within easy reach, with prices clearly marked.
Customers will find self-service shopping very simple. When Mrs. Shopper finds what she wants, she places it in one of the handy light-weight baskets which are provided for her convenience. The friendly Ben Franklin sales staff will be ready as always to give information and assistance when needed.
Every Marion resident is cordially invited to the grand re-opening of the new Ben Franklin Self-Service Store.
The store as it was announcing it's closing in June 1978.
The store as it was announcing it's closing in June 1978.
* This store was last used by Paula's China Shop. It has now sit empty for several years. A sad, lonesome reminder of Marion's once busy Main Street. As are several other empty stores on Main Street.
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