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Time Travel: One of Bridgeport's Well-Known Stores and Looking at Lyrics to a Harry Powers Song

By Dick Duez on July 05, 2015 from History Blog via Connect-Bridgeport.com

This photo from 1967 is of the old Helmick's Market that was a frequent stop for many in the community. Can anyone recall fond memories of this place? If so, add your comments below.
 
 
This photo is of the cover of lyrics for a song written about the Harry Power Murders that took place in Quiet Dell. Although the exact date of this publication isn't known, it's price can be seen and it was printed by Leighton D. Davies and A.H. Grown of Parkersburg. The photo was submitted by Tony Toquinto.
 
 
Editor's Note: This ongoing photo feature of pictures from Bridgeport and throughout the Mountain State is part of local historian Richard "Dick" Duez's collection. Duez, the unofficial historian of Bridgeport, would appreciate any scanned photos emailed to him for use here or to include in his ongoing efforts to preserve local history. You can email photos, or let him know how to acquire copies of photos you may have in your possession, to Duez at dick.do@frontier.com.
 


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