Produce Firm To Show Modern Storage Plant
Abilene and major West Texas branches of Ben E. Keith will unveil a new storage facility in Lubbock. Frank Taylor serves as vice chairman as Erwin recalls managing the former plant and Wel fare Pride in growth. the Keith organization marks its 50th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbeck,Tex
Avelenche-Journal
Sun
Wichita Falls
Longview
Dal-las
Ben E. Keith
Frank Taylor
Erwin
Lubbock
Ave. H
West Texas
Keith
Kieth Company Open House Highlights New Lubbock Warehouse
Ben E Keith Co hosts open house for retailers shippers and growers at its new Lubbock warehouse from 2 to 6 pm. J W Beauchamp manager leads Fort Worth office officials including R D Erwin president and B B Grizzard assistant to the president. The facility features 30,000 square feet of floor space with brick tile steel construction and modern refrigeration and air conditioning to preserve fruits and vegetables. Dock high concrete floors support 37,000 pound trucks and Santa Fe Railway siding handles refrigerat ed cars arriving daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Produce Company
Ben E. Keith. Co
Ave. H. WE Wastow
Keith Company Warehouses Modern Refrigeration System
The Keith Company operates a fruit and vegetable warehouse with three electrically operated dock doors and two loading areas. Fourteen vaults hold 50 tons with separate temperatures for peaches citrus and cantaloupes. A 24 hour shift and a conveyor system move goods from receiving to refrigerated vaults then to shipping to ensure fresh delivery by morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon
Keith's
Keith Company
Church Addition Bids On July 26
Bids to build an educational building and fellowship hall for St. Luke's Methodist at 44th Street and Louisville Avenue will be opened July 26. The brick and concrete structure features vinyl tile floors, acoustic ceilings, laminated wood for the hall, cove lighting, and suspended fixtures. The educational wing includes 10 classrooms, parlor, kitchen, restrooms, mechanical room and two offices. Separate bids requested for forced warm air heating and alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s Methodist
Louisville Ave
Voluntary Home Mortgage Program aids small towns
Washington July 14 The Voluntary Home Mortgage Credit Program has channeled 157.5 million dollars into money tight areas, mainly in smaller communities. George Goodyear of the National Association of Home Builders said in 15 months the program financed over 18,000 loans, many to groups unable to obtain FHA or VA loans. Forty percent funded new construction in remote areas or minority groups. The program connects private lenders and government with negligible taxpayer cost, aiding eligible minorities and builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
George Goodyear
National Association of Home Builders
Goodyear
VHMCP
Ioeus
Insurance Firm Group Will Attend Havana Convention
Ten members of the Larbbocis branch office of the Great American Reserve Insurance Co. will attend a five day sales convention in Havana Cuba July 16 to 20 headed by Marshall D. Farrell manager and Henry Hazen assistant manager The group includes Howard Walker Gene Akin Ted Ailey Ernest Carter Floydada Noble Glenn Big Spring William S Tolleson Snyder Judd Walker Littlefield and Riley Parr Midland They will be joined by their wives and 150 other sales personnel at Dallas for a chartered flight to Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larbbocis
Great American Reserve Insurance Co
Havana
Cuba
Marshall D. Farrell
Henry Hazen
Howard Walker
Gene Akin
Ted Ailey
Lubbock
Ernest Carter
Floydada
Noble Glenn
Big Spring
William S. Tolleson
Snyder
Judd Walker
Littlefield
Riley Parr
Midland
Dallas
Rudy's Trailer Rentals Office Construction Begins
E Gibbs, building contractor, has started work on a new office building for Rudy's Trailer Rentals at 1112 34th St. The 12 by 23 foot structure will have a red tile and stucco exterior and a concrete floor with an estimated cost of $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy
34Th St
E. ¥. Gibbs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Abilene
Bauch
Amone
34Th Street
Jarett Sales & Service
13Th Street
Paul Graham
Builders Supply
Dial Porter
Seen Housing Aid
Witend Convention
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!