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Turning Ozark Oaks to Church Pews: The Story of Turney Wood Products

J. Froelich
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Turney Wood Products, a manufacturing concern once based in Harrison, Arkansas proclaimed to be the "largest exclusive church furniture manufacturer in the western hemisphere." The firm went bankrupt in 1968. We meet a descendant of late entrepreneur, Claude H. Turney, who is working to polish the company's legacy. Anentry on Turney Wood Productsis listed in the Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture.

Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for Ozarks at Large.