Ever since Jerry Whitworth left Arkansas in 1970 to open a clothing and gift shop, holidays have been his busiest time of the year.
“There’s no doubt about it,” said the four-decade owner of downtown Iola’s McGinty-Whitworth.
Of course, when more customers come into the store, more dollars come in as well. But it’s not the money Whitworth is after. Walking into the store he and wife Sharon bought in 1969 — then called Trout’s — patrons find merchandise not typically found in small-town shops.
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Small town shop offers big city merchandise
