Fire damages roof at Florin feed mill
Sparks from a welding torch ignited the Wolgemuth Brothers Feed Mill roof in Florin Thursday. A utility truck with a ladder allowed firefighters to reach the blaze quickly and confine most damage to the roof.
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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1961
Page
9
Sparks from a welding torch ignited the Wolgemuth Brothers Feed Mill roof in Florin Thursday. A utility truck with a ladder allowed firefighters to reach the blaze quickly and confine most damage to the roof.
Compared to last week, Vintage Livestock opened higher and closed weak. Slaughter steers rose about 25 while cows and bulls gained. receipts 558 cattle with ranges across grading categories. Calves, hogs, and sheep showed varied activity with several price bands noted.
Dan Wolgemuth said Friday that repairs have already begun and patrons will receive continued service while operations return to full production soon.
Market steady to 50 lower for slaughter steers at New Holland on April 20. Cows and bulls steady. Receipts 1123 head. Grade slaughter steers 25.00-26.60, few 26.85. Good to low-Choice 23.00-25.25, Standard 20.00-22.50.
Local cattle receipts increased about 15 percent with prices mostly lower for prime steers and higher for cows and bulls. The report notes varied feeds and weights, mixed trading, and turnover across prime, choice, and utility categories with overall steady dairy cattle and steadier calves amid market activity.
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