Arthur E. Johnston came to Hannaford from Dakota, Minnesota, in 1912. He was a watch repairman. Later he added jewelry to his business and sold cut glass, Kodaks, watches, clocks and Edison phonographs. In 1922, he sold the business to Oscar Westley.
Mr. Johnston then opened the Hannaford Standard gas station and operated it until selling to Henry Harris, who was the early bulk dealer for Standard. In 1959, Hank built a new station. Cal Vincent was the contractor. David Eslinger tore down the old station. He leased the station to Martin Postle in 1967, and he operated it until 1968, when it was sold to Elgar Paulsen who presently operates it.
Bulk dealers during the years have been Kermit Olson, Marvin Ouren, Gerald Hook, and Gerald Schuler. The bulk station is now located in Dazey. James Hare is the present operator and serves the Hannaford and Dazey communities.
Source: Hannaford Area History North Dakota Centennial 1889 - 1989 Page 25