In 1975, Parman Brothers Sold the Sheridan Thrif-Tee

The Hopkins Journal sometimes strayed into Sheridan. In their November 13th, 1975 issue, they reported on the sale of the Sheridan Thrif-Tee to Kendall Roberts and Roger Brantley. The sale became final on November 3rd.

Clyde and John Parman had run the Sheridan Thrif-Tee for the last 30 years, starting on January 20th, 1945, when they purchased the store from Fred Tate. They made a windfall off supplying food to the Sheridan School over the years.

John and Clyde served the community for many years. John Parman was a World War II veteran and later served on the Water Board for 25 years. Clyde Parman served on the Sheridan Cemetery Board and kept the cemetery mowed. They were charter members of the Sheridan Lions Club, and Clyde was once a District Governor of Lions District 26F.

Kendall Roberts would go on to run the Thrif-Tee until his death in the 1980’s. His wife, Maxine, was a fixture in the community for many years afterwards; she had survived the Pearl Harbor attacks and was constantly seen walking around town to keep her health up. The store was later run by Gary & Marcia Rush and then Juan Alarcon and Marybeth Taute.