Nina and James owned and operated a drug company, "Bruster Drug Co. Inc.", as listed in the "Roanoke, Virginia, City Directory 1913" (presumed a Pharmacy). James died young, at 53 years of age, and Nina continued the business, "1930 Federal Census". Which it seems, turned into a family business. According to the "1940 Federal Census", Nina was, "Owner/Manager" and both daughters worked there, Mary was the "Cosmetic Dept. Manager" and Edith was a "Pharmacist". The "West Virginia Death Index" lists Nina, as a "Corporate Executive", at the time of her death.
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Nina and James owned and operated a drug company, "Bruster Drug Co. Inc.", as listed in the "Roanoke, Virginia, City Directory 1913" (presumed a Pharmacy). James died young, at 53 years of age, and Nina continued the business, "1930 Federal Census". Which it seems, turned into a family business. According to the "1940 Federal Census", Nina was, "Owner/Manager" and both daughters worked there, Mary was the "Cosmetic Dept. Manager" and Edith was a "Pharmacist". The "West Virginia Death Index" lists Nina, as a "Corporate Executive", at the time of her death.
Sources and information taken from Ancestry.com
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Actual grave site & cemetery are unknown. This memorial is established here, at this cemetery, close to her husband & a daughter, in remembrance of her.
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