Today we are used to seeing gas stations combined with convenience stores.

Such was not he case in 1934 when Gene Hardy opened his Put and Take, offering customers both gas and groceries. A novel idea at the time. The unusual name was a reminder that credit was not extended -- you put down your money and then could take what you wanted.

The business was located at 201 NE 1st Street. Put and Take was demolished in 1978 to make way for a parking lot for the Baptist Church.