Missouri Sewing Machine Co

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Our story begins during the 1920’s when Walter Catenhauser began his career repairing and selling sewing machines for White Sewing Machine Company, who rented space in The Jones Store. It was during this time that his wife, Ann Catenhauser, went door to door for the same company, selling what was known as the “Darnet”. This was a circular tool used to aid in the darning of socks. During the depression year of 1932, they ventured out on their own and opened Missouri Saewing Machine Company at 927 Truman Road. Times were difficult and not very many sewing machines were available due to the metal shortage from the War. They found themselves having to knock the paint off of old treadle machines and put motors on them in order to make a sale. The Garment District in Kansas City was busy making gun belts and uniforms, and used Missouri Sewing Machine Company to setup and service their machines. You had to be willing to work long, strenuous hours for little in return. Walter always believed that their efforts would someday be rewarded.

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