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The Homely Spud How It Becomes A Potato Chip
A photo essay narrates how potatoes become chips at the Troyer plant on the Union City Waterford Road. Clifford and Cletus Troyer built the region’s first chip plant producing 3 600 pounds daily with Frank Stutzman and Melvin Rose overseeing a small staff. The article notes harvest, processing line steps from peeling to slicing washing frying and bagging, plus market reach and upcoming open house.
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Cletus Troyer
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Union City
Frank Stutzman
Melvin Rose
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