Looking Back: Silver Loaf Baking Co. Delivery Trucks In 1932

Wed., Jan. 12, 2000

Daily bread. Silver Loaf Baking Co. driver salesmen pose with their fleet of delivery trucks in front of the bakery at 402 E. Third in 1932. Silver Loaf eventually became Snyder’s Bread, which is now located at 110 N. Fancher. Pictured fifth from the right was L.S. “Bill” Cox. Three of Cox’s grandsons and one great-grandson are still employed by Snyder’s. Photo submitted by Shirley Armitage (daughter of L.S. “Bill” Cox)

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