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WHO REMEMBERS THIS LANDMARK?

October 4, 2012 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

The Gulf station (Midway Gulf) was located at 2912 Lower Huntington Road. Ivan D. Bailey operated the station between 1959-1962. Jerry Bailey was between 9-12 years old at the time. His father was also the owner/operator of Ivan D. Bailey Trucking, located on Indianapolis Road, where Jerry W. Bailey Trucking, Inc. is still operating today.

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