Authorities Halt Ritual Sacrifice of Cult's Animals
In the Bronx, police and the ASPCA rescued 62 animals including ducks hens chickens goats and sheep from a home garage where seven cult members prepared for a blood ritual. Neighbors alerted authorities after sightings of the animals and cult members were cited for harboring animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bronx
American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Santern
ASPCA
Tom Langdon
Emila Plasencia
LFPINC and LFPIVA: Food Town pricing story explained
Elizabeth Wilson recounts how Food Town used the LFPINC system to slash prices. Ralph W. Ketner details how volume sales and extensive price reductions began in 1957, growing from 125 investors to a 416 million dollar sales figure by 1979.
Food Town to Open New Tazewell Location June 11 1980
Food Town announces a new store at 612 Market Street Tazewell Virginia opening at 8:00 AM Wednesday June 11 1980. Ralph W Ketner touts LFPIVA lowest food prices and no middleman ownership of warehouse tractors and trailers. Store hours are 8 AM to 9 PM Monday through Saturday closed Sundays for rest.
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Tazewell
Market Street
Ralph W. Ketner
Virginia
Ketner
Food Town
Food Town Implements Energy Management Panels
Food Town adopts EMC energy management control panels across stores to optimize hot and cold air reclaim, reduce electrical costs, and improve shopper comfort. Ralph W. Ketner notes savings are passed to customers. The program earned recognition from North Carolina Department of Commerce Energy Conservation Section.
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Ralph W. Ketner
Food Town
Energy Conservation Section
North Carolina Department of Commerce
Food Town touts lowest food prices in three states
Ralph W. Ketner cites tests showing savings from two cents to one dollar per item versus major rivals in the Tezewell area. A price sampling lists items like Del Monte Catsup and Pampers, with Food Town claiming prices rise only with cost increases and urging customers to verify for themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Town
Lfpiva
Virginia
Ketner
Tezewell
Food Town Big Warehouse Cuts Groceries Cost Under Roof
Food Town operates a 16.4 acre warehouse with 23 railcar unloads and 43 trucks unloading at opposite ends. Daily deliveries reach 93 stores with 59 tractors and 163 trailers, down to Myrtle Beach and Buena Vista. A four‑section meat warehouse and Holly Farms chicken reduce middleman costs.
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Food Town
Buena Vista
Myrtle Beach
S.C
Holly Farms Chicken
Middleman eliminated boosts Food Town savings on health items
Ralph W. Ketner explains that Food Town bypasses the middleman, stocking items in its own warehouse to slash prices. Since 1968 the chain has added health and beauty aids, now stored at its warehouse for direct distribution to 93 stores in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, offering significant savings and multiple package sizes.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Ralph W. Ketner
Food Town
Turer
Ketner
Food Town trains managers with mobile classroom unit
A mobile training unit brings expert instruction to new Food Town stores. Store managers and employees receive a complete training program to ensure high standards of customer service. The classroom on wheels travels to each location, building knowledgeable friendly staff.
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Food Town
Food Town Prices Lower Than Other Supermarkets
Elizabeth Wilson reports Food Town stores claim prices run about seven percent below competitors. President Ralph W. Ketner attributes savings to high sales volume, large-scale purchasing, and tight cost control. Since 1968 the chain grew to 93 stores with over 6,800 items offered, emphasizing "Lowest Food Prices" in NC SC and VA and promising continual price reductions when costs drop. Residents of Tazewell County are invited to verify the savings themselves.
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Ketner
Ralph W. Ketner
Food Town
Young Food Town Company
Lfpinc
Carolina
Lfpisc
Virginia
Tazewell
Tazewell County
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Langdon
Elizabeth Wilson
Food Town Stores
Ralph W
President
del Monte
Campbell’s
Nestle
Betty Crocker
Arm & Hammer
CARER
Ors
Tampax Super
Iss
Cas Deans
Farm Acme Deskins Bureau
Tom Smith
Food Town Distribution Center
Salisbury
N.C
Middleman
LFINC
South
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