Straight And Narrow
The store’s founder and the father of the family, Richard Harrison, was born in 1941. He had come from a poor background and soon found himself involved in a life of petty crime. This life of crime pushed Richard to a breaking point when he was caught attempting to steal a car. In order to avoid a prison sentence, Richard decided to enlist in the Navy instead. He served for 20 years and was eventually promoted to the rank of Petty Officer, First Class. But when Richard returned from the Navy, he needed cash.