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Charles Henry Rue, c. 1917
Charles H. Rue and his father moved to Stuart in 1924 and purchased Rue's Sweet Shop. He worked as manager or salesman for several businesses through the years including Texaco, Pontiac, Firestone, Luckhardt Construction, and the Stuart News. He was also an experienced carpenter, and designed and constructed a watchtower at Hobe Sound beach during WWII. He also served on the Martin County School Board in the 1930s. -
Charles Rue at Camp Murphy, 1943
Charles H. Rue receiving award at Camp Murphy. -
Closing of the Rue's Sweet Shop, 1944
Flyer: "Announcing the sale of Mrs. Rue's Sweet Shop to Mrs. Frank Jourdan and thanking my friends and patrons whose loyal support during the past 22 years is deeply appreciated. Mrs. Hattie E. Rue" Published in the Stuart News (27 July 1944). -
Crane at the Stuart Welcome Arch, 1954
Crane labeled "Roy E. Luckhardt," hoists a block while other men steady the cross section of the welcome arch, on which a sign states: "Welcome to Jensen Beach." The original 1926 cross section was blown down in the 1949 hurricane and in 1954 this replacement was installed. -
Firestone Home & Auto Supply, 1953
Long white garage. Sign for "May Tire Sale" -
Hattie Rue birthday party, 1952
The Rue and Luckhardt families celebrate Hattie Rue's 90th birthday at the Lighthouse Restaurant. Left to right: Viola Olsen Rue, Fred Rue, Greg Luckhardt (child), Leona Rue Luckhardt (standing), Hattie Rue (seated in front of cake), Roy Luckhardt (standing), Grant Luckhardt (child), Charles H. Rue, and Lois Root Rue. -
Hattie Rue, 1926
Harriet McVey Rue (1861-1957) holding a tomato or piece of fruit in a pineapple field. -
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Henry Clay Rue, c. 1909
Henry and Harriet Rue and their adult sons Charles and Fred relocated from Michigan to Stuart in 1924. They purchased the Butter Kist Shoppe on Flagler Avenue, next door to the Feroe Building, and renamed it Rue's Sweet Shop, which continued operating until 1944. The building was demolished in the 1980s and in 2024 it is a gated courtyard garden.