The Lusk Herald, July 7, 1938

Operated by Georgia Johnson

V. and G. Dress Shop and Merit Cleaners, located 3 doors south of the Wyoming Theatre suffered heavy damage from fire and smoke. The fire was mainly in the north portion of the building, housing the dress shop.

The Lusk Herald, July 14, 1938

Merit Cleaners plan to reopen for business in the near future as damage from the fire is being repaired. the Dress Shop operated by Georgia Johnson was a complete loss and will not be reopened. The blaze was thought to have started by spontaneous combustion.