Dawson's 5 and 10

Where could you pick up all your school supplies, a snack from the candy case, and a new set of school clothes all in one stop? Dawson's 5 & 10, of course! Richard and Martha Dawson opened Dawson’s 5 & 10 (pronounced “five and dime”) on April 25, 1949. The store was a popular destination for school supplies including pre-assembled packages for parents to pick up based on a student's year in school. But most remember the antique candy case that delighted children young and old with treats for forty years, sold piece by piece. Dawson’s 5 & 10 employed 50 young people over the years, most of which were school age young ladies. The couple operated the 5 & 10 until 1989. The location is now a residence.

Image 1: Dawson's 5 & 10 opened in 1947. This photo features the owners, Richard and Dorothy Dawson.

Image 2: Mr. Dawson standing in front of the now-closed store.

Image 3: Mrs. Dawson stands on the front steps of the 5 and 10. The photo features a glimpse of the colorful wares carried in their shop. From this angle, there are currently trees obstructing the view but, in this 1980s photo, one can see all the way to the old Mill (open garage door in background).

Image 4: This image is of the silver and red foil 25-year service award marked with the name of the store and labeled with "Hebron, Ohio."

Image 5: This photograph of Mrs. Martha Dawson was featured in an article written by Marilyn Thorbahn, "Fond Memories: Dawson's closing after 40 years," published in The Advocate on July 19, 1989.