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StoryWomen of Murphysburg

WOMEN ON JOPLIN’S ROUTE 66

WOMEN ON JOPLIN’S ROUTE 66 TIMELINE Historic Route 66: 1926 to 1985 Dorothy Peck at Mac’s Pie Shop-Bakery-Donuts: 1957 to 1984 Emma Sue Hills…

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StoryWomen of Murphysburg

Dorothy Peck and Mac’s Bakery

Dorothy Peck, who along with her husband, co-owned and operated Mac’s Bakery and Donuts from 1957 to 1984. The store was located at 701…

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