This article can be found in the Hank Williams Museum 2024 calendar. 

In the early 1940's, I was the manager of a Montgomery clothing store. One afternoon a young man came in and introduced himself to me, stating that he was a maker of music. He said, "I play an instrument, write songs and sing them, and I have formed a small group of five and we have played for local night clubs, etc., but I feel like we lack class, and we could go a long way if we had some bright uniforms."

He mentioned a bright shirt, pants, wide-brim, light tan hats and a white silk scarf to be knotted around the neck. He said, "We got talent but no money and that is where you come in. I want you to sell me these things on credit. I will assume the responsibility of paying for the items." Then he talked about his dreams, the future, records, maybe Nashville and just maybe the Grand Ole Opry. 

 I could tell he was sincere. I knew about dreams. There was a time when I planned to be governor, maybe a senator. I was going to set the world a fire and only needed two matches. I told him I would let him have the pants and shirts on credit and that we did not carry men's hats and silk scarves. Would he sign a contract and pay weekly? He agreed, and before it was over I was helping him obtain hats and scarves.

He paid the bill in full in one month. Getting a receipt, he shook hands with me and said, "Mr. Jones, when I get to the big time, I am going to send you free tickets to my performances."

  "O.K., Hank Williams," I said, "Don't forget." He didn't.- Robert L. Jones

July 6 - Grandma Salutes Best Letters 1980, Montgomery Advertiser.

The Resistol hat belonged to Hank Williams and was purchased from Montgomery Serum Company and Western Store.  

The suit shown here is not one purchased from Mr. Jones, but it was  bought by Hank in Montgomery at a men’s clothing store called "The Hub".