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Oscar G. Mayer Dies At 95 - Not Spelled Oscar 'Meyer'
« on: July 08, 2009, 02:04:34 PM »


Oscar G. Mayer, retired chairman of Oscar Meyer foods has died at the age of 95. According to reports, he died of old age on Monday in Fitchburg at a Hospice Care.

According to the AP, "He was the third Oscar Mayer in the family that founded Oscar Mayer Foods, which was once the largest private employer in Madison.  ...

http://www.postchronicle.com/news/original/article_212242730.shtml
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Re: Oscar G. Mayer Dies At 95 - Not Spelled Oscar 'Meyer'
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2009, 02:06:16 PM »
Wow.  Another giant, this one in the food industry, passes on.

This is bigger than Michael Jackson, I think.

After all, the pop singer didn't feed the multitudes.
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Re: Oscar G. Mayer Dies At 95 - Not Spelled Oscar 'Meyer'
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2009, 04:17:41 PM »
Quote from: franksolich on July 08, 2009, 02:06:16 PM
Wow.  Another giant, this one in the food industry, passes on.

This is bigger than Michael Jackson, I think.

After all, the pop singer didn't feed the multitudes.


Sure he did......

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Re: Oscar G. Mayer Dies At 95 - Not Spelled Oscar 'Meyer'
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2009, 05:55:45 PM »
RIP.

I remember having one of the whistles that used to come with the hot dogs.
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Re: Oscar G. Mayer Dies At 95 - Not Spelled Oscar 'Meyer'
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2009, 11:23:42 AM »
Quote from: Duke Nukum on July 08, 2009, 05:55:45 PM
RIP.

I remember having one of the whistles that used to come with the hot dogs.

Ahh, yes, the famous "wiener whistle". Weren't those meant for girls ???


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Re: Oscar G. Mayer Dies At 95 - Not Spelled Oscar 'Meyer'
« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2009, 11:30:38 AM »
RIP, Weiner King.  Don't go near the Rainbow Bridge.  They're waiting for you.
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