The following year saw the construction of a new feed warehouse anr doubling of the association's business volume. Three years later, in 1945, after discussions, recommendations were made with regard to entering the grocery business. The front part of the feed ware- house underwent renovations to accommodate this new department which operated until the present store was built in 1952. Construction of the potato warehouse was started and completed in 1947.

Calamity struck in 1955 when a fire destroyed the contents of the store. Restoration work began immediately, and soon the store wa: again in full operation.

Four years later (1959), fire struck again, this time the feed ware- house. Tenders were called and reconstruction was soon started. Sime a concrete block building was estimated at approximately $13,000, it was decided to build a wooden structure. At this time, a ser7ice station was built and later an extension for hardware was adced to the east side of the store — the latter costing $13,500.

Early Service Station.

The potato warehouse was sold in 1968 to purchase H.B. Willis’ poato warehouse. Two years later, a self-service meat counter became a reality in the store and a building suppy outlet was built at

a cost of $16,681.21. Plans for a new store were being considered for a number of years ant work on the new structure was started on October 30, 1978. The

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