B AND D ENTERPRISES

Larry Bostron came to Mullen, Nebraska, from Colorado, in 1964. He worked for his father-in-law, Bill Macke, in the Macke Hardware, and later worked in the Macke Grocery Store for Ed Macke.

The business building now known as the B and D Enterprises was in earlier years the Mullen Theater operated by the Macke Brothers, Bill and Butch. Later the theater was closed, remodeled and Bill and Betty Macke opened an appliance and service store. Larry helped in the store and when Bill and Betty were ready to retire, in 1978, Larry purchased the business.

Larry carries major brands of household appliances and offers installation and repair service. He makes many long trips to the country to put an ailing appliance back in working condition.

A store such as Larry operates is a credit to the town of Mullen. It saves many long, expensive trips, both in money and time, to another town for a purchase or service of an appliance.

Peg and their two daughters, Lynn and Brenda assist at the store when Larry has service calls. Bill and Betty step in and help out when an emergency arises.

Interview by Berniece Wadlow