PEA RIDGE — 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