The Hereford Brand (Hereford, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 18, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 6, 1937 Page: 3 of 38
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THE HEREFORD BRAND, HEREFORD, TEXAS. THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1937.
Christian Faith
First To Serve
This Community
F. T. DENSON PREACHED
SERMONS IN HOMES
IN EARLY DAYS
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
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F. T. 1 >en«*on preset)***! In Ihei
home of G. It Jowell in Hu* valley
oast of town, uUo in other homos;
then In early aprlng of 1800 a
group under the leadership of l\
T. Denson met In u building erect-
ed by the Western Union Land
Go. near the present post office,
to organise the first elmrch eon
gregation in this vicinity. Titus
came the foundation for the First
Christian Church of Hereford.
The following wore charter motn-
ls*rs: F. T. Henson and wife, L.
Gough and wife, It. II. Norton
and wife, C. It. DavU and wfe,
O. H. Jowell, Ford Gough, Troy
Womble and poHshly one or more
others. G. It. Jowell, L. Gough
and It. II. Norton were elected of-
ficers. Of the charter members,
Troy Womble, It. II. Norton and
L. Gough are still here, to whom
the writer is Indebted for much1
of this Information. j
In the summer and fall of 1M>U,
tho church group tlnatmcd, and tin* |
community at large tailored, in tlioj
erection of an attractive frame I
building on the corner of Third
and Miles. This building was
used by" tlie congregation until it
overflowed in 1007. This building
was used also by other church
groujM until they were aide to
provide other ni*eotnmodalions.
June I, 1007, found the congre-,
gntbui meeting in the auditorium
of the College building, because of i
Allis-Chalmers
Dealers Started
Firm in 19‘>0
Early Dry Coods Store
Growing out of its humble liegimiing when Hereford was first (treated,
tin* First Christian Church is another of the complete buildings which
notv server* this rity.
crowed conditions of tho first build-!
lug, nud n committee was up-I
jxdute*! to draft plans for a larger
building. So the present building
site was purchased in 1007. The
first dirt was moved in 1JMW, and
in 1000 a superstructure was erect
ed and basement finished and oc I
capital soon after.
Mention should Is* made here
regarding the many art windows
contributed by Sutiduy school class
os ami church organisations. Tin
most noted of these is the splcn
did piece of art on tin* east side
of tho main auditorium, the funds
for which were contributed by
Christian congregations and in-
dividuals of tin* entire Panhandle
in tumor of the great work of Pro
T. G. Nance, the pioneer preacher
of tin* Panhandle, who spread the
Gospel in tills territory through
tin* years.
Luring the ministry of lire. Far-
ris, itM'J to 101.1, the community
at large oontrihutod to a fund i
which was used to finish the audi-
torium and the first Sunday school
and church services were held
there May 1.1, 1017, though, Dr.
Farris had conducted the funeral
service for Mrs. A. W. Gregg there
on Faster Sunday preceding.
Soon after the erection of tho
first building, a Union community
Sunday school was started, under
leadership of Judge C. G. Wither-1
spoon.
Ill 1000 the Ladies’ Aid went to
work with Mrs. Henson leader.
In 11)01! Miss Zulu Vundcrburg,!
now Mrs. C. It. Smith, organised
a Christian Endeavor Society. In
I JUKI tho Missionary Society got
to work, Mrs. L. A. Iticketts, lead-
er.
The following Is a list of ivas-
fors; F. T. Heusnn, II. M. Handy, j
J. It. Hastings, j. N. Wooten, S.
T. Shore G A Farris, J. \f. Ash
Ih-II, 'nmrinan Morgan, J W.
Itoiiltinghouse, It. M. Johnson, E.
It. McWilliams, H. M. ltedford.
l’evley & Seed, local dealers for
Allis Chalmers machinery, and
Fnirbnnks-Morse appliances, have
opera t«*d tlielr present imslness
liere since 10.10, and during that
time have sold numerous tractors,
farm implements and machinery.
lioth men are experienced farm-
ers and Luther Pevley, an old
timer, still o|M>rates ills farm in!
tins territory. He Is a former j
ranch hand, and came liere from
Tennessee.
Harry Seed came here from Il-
linois and was a successful irriga-
tion farmer before lie went into
tlie implement business. lioth men
have a thorough understanding of
farming problems which assists
them in the present business.
..........o--
Judge and Mrs. Henry Wilson
exjieet to sisuid Sunday in Ama-
rillo with their daughter, Mrs. Si
Looser and family.
Panhandle Was
Established
Here In 1918
T. G. Nance, E. J. Harnett and
J. H. Stevenson each supplied the
pulpit for short periods of time.
Most anything from a gingham dress pattern to a derby liat could
he bought in the J. G. Cullens Dry Goods Store here in 1!)I2. It
was locate! wImto the Gass Store stands today. On the left may
be seen J. O. Newell, present sheriff, while on the right in the shoe
depart met r. Pollens.
Illness in our family and the
deatli of our baby. May the Ix>rd
. Wo wish to thank our friends them all.
and good neighbors for tlie kind- Mr. and Mrs. F. J. lthody
ness and help give nus during the and Children.
The Panhandle Lumlier Co., Inc.,
was established liere in 11)18. They
bought the old Palmer Lumber
yard houses, located Just north
of their present location, and mov-
ed ihem to the site whore they
are now located, purchasing the
pro|M*rty from tho Alfalfa Lumber
I Jo.
Alvin C. Thompson was tho first
manager of the yard, serving un-
til lP2b, when the management
was taken over by D. II. Alexan-
der. Mr. Alexander came hero
from Miami with his fumlly In
June of tHe same year, having
served six yours with the Pan-
handle Lumber Co., previous to
coming hero.
lies ldcs a modern lumber con-
cern, the company has a modern
planing mill In connection with
the yard, which is now being op-
cruted by Scotty Huckner. That
they can make Just about anything
in iln> lumber line that you might
need, is their lsnistt.
PIONEERS
See The New 1937
FRIGIDAIRE
M,
m
8#. i-MM- v*$
w'-i;
s:
M Elf R MISER
____v * v-
mwoowtm
NEW BEAUTY!
AMAZING NEW
ABILITY TO SAVE
AND SEBVE!
Come in. See whal a thrilling
advance Frigldeire with «ha
Meter-Miter brings for 19)7:
Superb new beauty pint iUPIl-
DOTY at tha price of an ordinary refrigerator I
You get proof of complete nett never known before
in ALL J SASIC RIPRIGIRATION SI* VICES. You don’t
buy on mere say-to. Now you tee PROOF, right in our
store, tbet Prigidaire it die most cmpUu ice-provider,
food-storer end food-preserver ever known. PROOF
that it saves enough on food and current to pay for
itself and earn you a profit besides!
Make sure of getting the most for your
monev. See our PRiGIDAIRR PROOF*
DEMONSTRATION first I
ISNNSIM
BRINGS COMPLETENESS NEVER KNOWN BEFORE
in ALL 5 BASIC SERVICES
FOR HOME REFRIGERATION
CwutH.^ee
1. GREATER iCE-ABILiTY
FmU “Cube-Struaele” and “Ice-Famine”! SF.E
THU PROOF 1
3. GREATER STORAGE-ABILITY
New V-vvuy Au)u>iai.it Interior! Sll. THE
PROOF!
3. GREATER PROTECT-ABILITY
Keeps food Sdtcr, fresher, longer! S1:E '1 HF.
PROOF!
4. GREATER DEPEND-ABILITY
3-Year Protection Plan, backed by General
Motors. SEE THE PROOF!
5. GREATER SAVE-ABILITY
ONLY FMOIDMRZ tlM th.
TtteZefcJfUiet.
CUTS CtMMNT COST TO THE SOWS
Sum pit it refngerali»K mtJmm- \
im tvor built / Only 3 moving ^
parts, lutludimg the motor... ^
permanently oiled, sealed against
moisture end dirt. Gives SUPER-
DUTY at amaxiog saving. SEE THE
PROOF with aa actual electric meter test!
NEW INSTANT CUBE-RELEASE IN
EVENY ICE TRAY
§00 It lit Aetfool
ONLY FRIGID AIM HAS IT! Is-
•MMlrrvletMf Ice-cubes from Umy,
two or s deaeeacs time. Yield* 20%
more Ice hr emfina feecec meltea*
ntte, Oatetsst edveace la Ice Cos-
v*»'*tir* ever lrr*>*vr. Com* In. dee
U* suklt, ee*r actloa.
Chocolate Shop
COLD DBOTB
COFFEE and
SANDWICHES
SPAGHETTI Cbt
Libby's, tall can------------------ O
PEAS 4 4 £
Glen Valley, No. 2 can -------- I I
COHN 1
Golden Hod, No. 2 run --------- I W#
KAKO
MARSHMALLOWS 4
TOILET TISSUE 99t
('huriniu, I roll lx»x ____________ mnO
SALAD DRESSING OQC
He!lull Spread, Meslyett, qt Jar __ mm%3
TOILET SOAP
While King, bar ______________
KETCHUP 4 Q0
Heinz, large bottle ____________ | 5#^
TOILET SOAP OCt
Woodbury's, 1 ham ____________ mm%m
PORK and DEANS d aa
Van (‘amp's. 22-ox ran ... ___|
PINEAPPLE .11 ICE OOC
Libby's, 1 cans . md&F*
MILK. Borden’s 91 G
Ho**** brand, <1 small or 1 tall cans wm I
S()AP 4
1*. and G., .1 Giant liars ______ |
matches 911
d box carton ___________________ £ I ^
JELLO
All flavors, pkg ________________ afi ^
0 ELAT IN ” Mifa*
Marvin, all flavors. pkg ________ *9 ^
DART LETT PEARS lit
Hosedale, No. 2Vj can __________ | § **
FREE
SATURDAY
and MONDAY
OcJuUti
SPUDS
WHITE COBBLERS
10 lbs.
TOMATOES
Onion Plants
nmi dug
2 Inmelies
25c
.... 10*
5*
CARROTS
Extra Nine
3 bunOios _.
BANANAS
Extra Fanny
Per |MMind ____
dr eat West
FLOUR
48-Lbs
(Limit)
•1
69
10
Pounds
SUGAR
49*
(Limit)
Compound
Mrs. Tucker’s
8-Lb Q7£
('a rton ...... w I
(Limit)
MEAT SPECIALS
SALT PORK 12' .
Seasoning .... ■ ■■
Hot Barbecue
FREE SAUCE
u> 25c
HAMS
Sugar Cured Picnics
IK
m;
BACON
SUGAR CURED
SLICED
lb. 25C
ROLLED ROAST
Seuoned, Ready to Cook
Lb. 15c
STEW MEAT
Lb. 7c
STEAK
LOIN
T-BONE, lb
19*
Com Flakes
Miller’s
Large box ......
9*
SALMON
Pink
2 Tall Pans .....
23*
TOMATOES
No. 2 (.’an
3 for ............
23*
KRAUT
(’url is
No. 2 can, 2 for
15*
COCOANllT
Long Thread
i Lb |M.g .......
19*
MUSTARD
(^uart,
Jar .............
10*
BEANS
* 'lit Breen
;; No. 2 eans . . . .
25*
Tomato Juice
Libby’s
3 tall cans ......
19*
BABY FOOD
Libby's
3 elitis ..........
25*
SOUP
('ainpbell s
Tomato, 3 eans .
25*
COFFEE
Schilling’s
1 Lb eau .......
27*
COFFEE
OOLDEN LIGHT
1-Lb Pkf
21*
Lima Beans
PEACHES
APRICOTS
APRICOTS
Pound* ...........21*
Choice Evaporated 9C£
2 lb bag ........ €mQ
Choice Evaporated 90^
2 lb bag ..........C>9
FURR FC0D
Or Peachea
No. 10 can
White King
Granulated
Larga Pkf
30*
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Gillentine, Jimmie. The Hereford Brand (Hereford, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 18, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 6, 1937, newspaper, May 6, 1937; Hereford, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth825316/m1/3/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Deaf Smith County Library.