Nov 2 2021
The Bullard
family have operated a business in the Maysel area for
decades. At one point the operation included Gravely
Tractor repair and new tires. Times, faces, operations,
changed over time. Still they maintained their seven day a
week operation. But, this past Summer, something was wrong.
During many weeks, there was no gasoline available. A couple
months back, the Exxon brand name and product line was changed
over to Marathon. Even with that big change, during much of
late Summer, no gasoline was at the pumps.
On Nov 12 the old Bullard's Exxon changes over to ParMar. The way we understand it, Mildred Bullard will remain owner of the building and property with the business handed over to a new owner. Inside, a big section of the structure will handle food items from the IGA company.
Ever hear of ParMar? From their website, here's a bit of their history.
Par Mar Stores can trace its roots to Par Mar Oil Company which was established in 1967 as a full line petroleum jobber by Joseph G. Grow of Parkersburg, WV and James L. Hollister of Marietta, Ohio. In search of a name, Mr. Grow and Mr. Hollister decided on Par Mar, Par for Parkersburg, WV and Mar for Marietta, OH.
At the onset Par Mar Oil Company began business with 3 full time employees serving commercial, industrial and consumer accounts with oils, greases, gasoline, diesel fuels, heating oils, and various other petroleum products. Par Mar’s initial petroleum affiliation was Amoco Oil Co. which led to the dealer sector of the business. This division grew to service 55 independent dealers with the Amoco Brand.
In 1979, Par Mar opened its first convenience store on Ohio State Rt. 7 South, now Par Mar #7. Mr. James L. Hollister (J.L.) then the president of Par Mar had left town for a few days on a business trip. His oldest son, William C. (Bill) had long tried to convince his father to enter the convenience store/gasoline business. J.L. wanted no part of it and steadfastly refused each and every attempt by Bill to proceed. Bill felt with J.L. out of town the opportunity and timing was right. With a loan of $11,500.00 Bill secured from a local bank, Par Mar Stores was actually born overnight, initially doing business as Par Mar Shop N Save. To J.L.’s shock and surprise upon his return it was too late to turn back, thus the convenience store division began.
With illness at hand, Mildred said she just doesn't have the energy for a seven day a week operation. She felt it was time for younger people to handle the day to day hustle.
Another institution that served Clayberry well for what seems like forever, it's gone.
AW
On Nov 12 the old Bullard's Exxon changes over to ParMar. The way we understand it, Mildred Bullard will remain owner of the building and property with the business handed over to a new owner. Inside, a big section of the structure will handle food items from the IGA company.
Ever hear of ParMar? From their website, here's a bit of their history.
Par Mar Stores can trace its roots to Par Mar Oil Company which was established in 1967 as a full line petroleum jobber by Joseph G. Grow of Parkersburg, WV and James L. Hollister of Marietta, Ohio. In search of a name, Mr. Grow and Mr. Hollister decided on Par Mar, Par for Parkersburg, WV and Mar for Marietta, OH.
At the onset Par Mar Oil Company began business with 3 full time employees serving commercial, industrial and consumer accounts with oils, greases, gasoline, diesel fuels, heating oils, and various other petroleum products. Par Mar’s initial petroleum affiliation was Amoco Oil Co. which led to the dealer sector of the business. This division grew to service 55 independent dealers with the Amoco Brand.
In 1979, Par Mar opened its first convenience store on Ohio State Rt. 7 South, now Par Mar #7. Mr. James L. Hollister (J.L.) then the president of Par Mar had left town for a few days on a business trip. His oldest son, William C. (Bill) had long tried to convince his father to enter the convenience store/gasoline business. J.L. wanted no part of it and steadfastly refused each and every attempt by Bill to proceed. Bill felt with J.L. out of town the opportunity and timing was right. With a loan of $11,500.00 Bill secured from a local bank, Par Mar Stores was actually born overnight, initially doing business as Par Mar Shop N Save. To J.L.’s shock and surprise upon his return it was too late to turn back, thus the convenience store division began.
With illness at hand, Mildred said she just doesn't have the energy for a seven day a week operation. She felt it was time for younger people to handle the day to day hustle.
Another institution that served Clayberry well for what seems like forever, it's gone.
AW