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Self Service Shoe Store Leader Charles Queen Builds Local Chain
Charles Queen, born in Deepwater Missouri, built a footwear chain starting with the Davis Paint Store purchase in Ottawa in 1952 and later adding Self-Service Shoes in Ottawa and Lawrence in 1958. He operated a Garnett store briefly, now serves as Ottawa Finance Commissioner, and emphasizes a full self-service, open display buying experience for families.
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Deepwater
Charles Queen
Ottawa
Davis Paint Store
Henry Nordeen
Kansas City
Davis Paint Co
Ested
Queen
Lawrence
Dorsey Riddle
Garnett
Gertrude Blum
Mr. Queen
Bonnie Brooks
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