With a blending of skills, a creative brain, entrepreneurial mindset and a disciplined work ethic, Dalton Dailey rolled up his sleeves and started his own business … Dailey’s Office Furniture Co … everything for the office; office supplies, office furniture, design accessories and CUSTOM FURNITURE.
I found these and more photos in a box in our attic. It brought back so many wonderful memories of my years in the family business.
Dailey’s became a “go to”shopping center for people from all over Arkansas … those were fun days.
The photos show a peak into the other parts of our retail offerings … lamps, desk accessory, art and ash trays. We sold thousands of ash trays in hundreds of shapes and colors. During the 60’s and 70’s an ashtray was a necessary decorator item on every end table, conference table and desk. Thank God, that item is a part of the past.
As my life path detoured into the world of Politics, while Little Rock Mayor, I worked to make our city a SMOKE FREE CITY, ultimately working successfully with Governor Mike Huckabee to pass restrictive smoking legislation statewide. Aah … fresh air!
In closing this blog entry, I make special note of my mom, Ellen Dailey. She was the rock for my dad in each and every step of his life and career.
I miss them both.
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