Webb celebrates diamond anniversary

— Hugh Webb opened Webb’s Electric Hatchery and Feed in 1936.

Four years later, his son-in-law Fred McKinney began working there.

And there he has been ever since.

Celebrating 75 years in business (and 70 years on the job), Fred McKinney and the employees of the feed store will be celebrated with a reception from 2-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30.

The public is invited to drop in to congratulate them.

HISTORY OF WEBB FEED & SEED INC.

1936 - Webb’s Electric Hatchery and Feed opens

1940 - Fred McKinney goes to work at feed store

1942 - Ralston Purina franchise obtained

1944 - McKinney and Mabel Webb marry

1946 - Partnership formed with Hugh Webb Sr., Wilson Webb (a brother), Fred McKinney and Russell Walker (sons in law)

1950 - business incorporated

1950 - McKinney attended Purina feeding advisory school

1952 - Walker sold to partners

1961 - Hatchery operation sold

1971 - McKinneys buy remaining stock of Webb Feed and Seed Inc.

Community, Pages 7 on 09/21/2011