Roderick's Ford Garage
Sumner Garage 1940s Rodrick's Ford Garage pictured above in the early 1940's was located on W South Avenue Sumner. It was operated by Everett and Harold Rodrick. The building having been remodeled was used by the Christy Fire Protection District Headquarters in 1995. Note the air pump located on the left and the 1935 or 1936 Ford far right.
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Officer, Can I Go Home for Breakfast?
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Hurled Into Eternity
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Put That in Your Pipe and Smoke It
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"You Git!" she said. . .
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"10 Laziest Men"
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Dog gone. . .
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Dirty Cups and Saucers
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News of Sumner 1906
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