D. Kathleen Griffin
Description
This family version of a historic novel, is woven together using Ruth's personal papers, archive research and a healthy dose of family lore. The story
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follows Ruth from little Sandia, Texas to Arizona in 1924. Follow her through school in the 1920's, child rearing during the depression, a world war and the adventure that was Blakely Oil. Born in 1912, she navigated life through the vast changes of the 20th century.
Monroe and Ruth risked everything to start Blakely Oil in 1949 shifting the industry, and changing the way service stations did business. Growing to almost 90 stations, Blakely Oil became a cultural fixture in Arizona during the 1950's and early 1960's. It spawned an industry of collectables that thrives even today.
This is family story; a story of history. A story of grounding, strength and courage.
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