Charles Tatman’s Store, Two Views

First photo: This is Tatman’s Self Service Market after a snow storm in the early fifties. I remember the store and the Tatman family very well. The store was located on the corner of Bohemia Avenue and Second Street, directly across from the American Store (now our town hall). This was also the site of Marins gift shop and, before that, the location of our post office, as well as many other establishments over the years. Note the initials, R.G.E, printed on the store front. Can anyone tell me what they stand for? Just to the right of the store was Dr. Smithers’ home and office. He was our town dentist.

Second photo: Here is the inside of Tatman’s market, with Charles behind the counter. I don’t know who the girl is. If anyone does, please let me know.