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Memories of Rooper’s Dry Goods

By Gregory Hayes, North Chesterfield, VA

I was pleased to read the article entitled, “Opening of the Creamery Makes for a Happy Day in Hurricane,” published in the February 1 issue. The new business in the Grant Building looks enticing, and I plan to visit it soon. I was surprised when the article mentioned that it is located in the former home of Rooper’s Dry Goods, a business conducted from 1950-1967 by my grandparents. Since…