The Lusk Herald, August 17, 1964

Harold Reeds Purchase York's Bakery Monday

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Reed of Gillette have purchased York's Bakery and assumed its operation Monday.

Mr. Reed is an experienced bakery operator having operated bakeries in Moorcroft and Sundance.

The late Oscar and Mrs. York purchased the business from Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Knight 7 1/2 years ago. Mr. York died October 24, 1963 and since then Mrs. York has continued to operated the business.

Reeds announced that at least for the present they will continue to operate the business under the same name. They also stated that they soon plan to offer a wider variety of baked goods.

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The Lusk Herald, August 26, 1965

Reed Bakery to Close Sat.

Reed's Bakery in Lusk will cease operation after business Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold (Speed and Ruth) Reed came to Lusk August 25, 1964 and have since operated the bakery. Mr. Reed said that it was becoming increasingly difficult to compete against larger bakeries, although they had  enjoyed good local support and  their support from cafes was especially good. Mr. Reed says he knows of seven other small bakeries in the region which have closed recently.

The equipment is still owned by Mrs. Zoe York, widow of the late Oscar York. Mrs. York now lives in Anchorage, Alaska and is employed at the air terminal there. The building is owned by E.L. Knight of Loveland, Colo.

The closing leaves two persons unemployed. Mike Cork, who has worked at the bakery for 27 years, under five different owners, presently without a position as is Mrs. Jennings (Bess) Ruffing who has been clerk at the bakery for a number of years.

Mr. and Mrs. Reed are planning to be here for a short time, and then will visit Mrs. Reed's parents in Riggins, Idaho.

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The Lusk Herald, January 19, 1967

Reed's Bakery Sold to New Residents

Mr. and Mrs. John Allen have purchased Reed's Bakery from Mr. and Mrs. Harold Reed and resumed operation of the Lusk business Tuesday.

Both Mr. and Mrs. (Juanita) Allen will be actively engaged in the operation. Mr. Allen started in the bakery business in Harrison in 1939 with the backing if the late John Coffee. Allens operated a bakery in Newcastle for seven years and one in Upton for seven years. 

They come to Lusk from Plattsmouth, Nebr. They are parents pf three grown children. 

Mr. and Mrs Reed's plans are indefinite, but they plan to remain in Lusk.