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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D/A
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(AMENDMENT NO. 6)(*)
United Foods, Inc.
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(NAME OF ISSUER)
Class A and Class B Common Stock
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(TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES)
910365 30 3
910365 10 5
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(CUSIP NUMBER)
James I. Tankersley
Ten Pictsweet Drive
Bells, Tennessee 38006-0119
(901) 422-7600
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(NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PERSON
AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS)
July 23, 1998
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(DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G
to report the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is
filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following
box [ ].
NOTE: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original
and five copies of the Schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 13d-7(b) for
other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
(*) The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a
reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class
of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which
would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not
be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of
the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see
the Notes).
(Continued on following page(s))
Page 1 of 13 Pages
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 910365 303 Page 2 of 13 Pages
910365 10 5
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Daniel B. Tankersley
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(a) / /
(b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS
00
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
/ /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
USA
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
712,176 Class A Common Stock. 312,783 of these shares represent Class B Common Stock of the
Company which is convertible into Class A Common Stock on a one for one basis.
NUMBER OF -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH 712,176 Class A Common Stock. 312,783 of these shares represent Class B Common Stock of the
Company which is convertible into Class A Common Stock on a one for one basis.
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
712,176 Class A Common Stock. 312,783 of these shares represent Class B Common Stock of the Company which is
convertible into Class A Common Stock on a one for one basis.
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
24.3% Class A Common Stock
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
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SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 910365 303 Page 3 of 13 Pages
910365 10 5
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Daniel B. Tankersley
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(a) / /
(b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS
00
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
USA
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
312,783 Class B Common Stock
NUMBER OF -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH
312,783 Class B Common Stock
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
312,783 Class B Common Stock
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
7.5% Class B Common Stock
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
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SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 910365 303 Page 4 of 13 Pages
910365 10 5
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
James I. Tankersley
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) / /
(b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS
00
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
USA
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
1,221,328 Class A Common Stock
NUMBER OF -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
WITH -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,221,328 Class A Common Stock
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,221,328 Class A Common Stock. These shares represent Class B Common Stock of the Company which is convertible into
Class A Common Stock on a one for one basis.
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
31.8% Class A Common Stock
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
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SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 910365 303 Page 5 of 13 Pages
910365 10 5
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
James I. Tankersley
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) / /
(b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS
00
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
USA
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
1,221,328 Class B Common Stock
NUMBER OF -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
WITH -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,221,328 Class B Common Stock
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,221,328 Class B Common Stock
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
29.1% Class B Common Stock
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
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SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 910365 303 Page 6 of 13 Pages
910365 10 5
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Darla T. Darnall
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) / /
(b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS
00
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
USA
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
440,871 Class A Common Stock
NUMBER OF -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
WITH -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
440,871 Class A Common Stock
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
440,871 Class A Common Stock. These shares represent Class B Common Stock of the Company which is convertible into
Class A Common Stock on a one for one basis.
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
14.4% Class A Common Stock
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
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SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 910365 303 Page 7 of 13 Pages
910365 10 5
<TABLE>
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Darla T. Darnall
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) / /
(b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS
00
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
USA
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
440,871 Class B Common Stock
NUMBER OF -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
WITH -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
440,871 Class B Common Stock
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
440,871 Class B Common Stock.
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
10.5% Class B Common Stock
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
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SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 910365 303 Page 8 of 13 Pages
910365 10 5
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Kelle T. Northern
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) / /
(b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS
00
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
USA
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
440,871 Class A Common Stock
NUMBER OF -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
WITH -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
440,871 Class A Common Stock
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
440,871 Class A Common Stock. These shares represent Class B Common Stock of the Company which is convertible into
Class A Common Stock on a one for one basis.
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
14.4% Class A Common Stock
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
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SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 910365 303 Page 9 of 13 Pages
910365 10 5
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<S> <C> <C>
1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Kelle T. Northern
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) / /
(b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS
00
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
USA
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
440,871 Class B Common Stock
NUMBER OF -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
WITH -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
440,871 Class B Common Stock
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
440,871 Class B Common Stock.
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
10.5% Class B Common Stock
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
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SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 910365 303 Page 10 of 13 Pages
910365 10 5
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
James W. Tankersley
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) / /
(b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS
00
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
USA
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
440,871 Class A Common Stock
NUMBER OF -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
WITH -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
440,871 Class A Common Stock
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
440,871 Class A Common Stock. These shares represent Class B Common Stock of the Company which is convertible into
Class A Common Stock on a one for one basis.
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
14.4% Class A Common Stock
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
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SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 910365 303 Page 11 of 13 Pages
910365 10 5
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
James W. Tankersley
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) / /
(b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS
00
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
USA
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
440,871 Class B Common Stock
NUMBER OF -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
WITH -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
440,871 Class B Common Stock
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
440,871 Class B Common Stock.
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
10.5% Class B Common Stock.
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
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SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 910365 303 Page 12 of 13 Pages
910365 10 5
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Edna W. Tankersley
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) / /
(b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS
00
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
USA
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
9,474 Class A Common Stock
NUMBER OF -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
WITH -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
9,474 Class A Common Stock
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
9,474 Class A Common Stock. These shares represent Class B Common Stock of the Company which is convertible into
Class A Common Stock on a one for one basis.
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
*
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
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SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
</TABLE>
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 910365 303 Page 13 of 13 Pages
910365 10 5
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Edna W. Tankersley
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) / /
(b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS
00
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
USA
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
9,474 Class B Common Stock
NUMBER OF -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
WITH -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
9,474 Class B Common Stock
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
9,474 Class B Common Stock.
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
*
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
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SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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ITEM 1. SECURITY AND ISSUER.
This statement refers to Class A and Class B Common Stock (together,
the "Common Stock") of:
United Foods, Inc.
10 Pictsweet Drive
Bells, Tennessee 38006-0119
ITEM 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND.
The information is provided below with respect to the reporting
person.
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i. (a) Name: Daniel B. Tankersley
(b) Business Address: 10 Pictsweet Drive
Bells, Tennessee 38006-0119
(c) Principal Occupation: Director of United Foods, Inc.
(d) Daniel B. Tankersley has never been convicted of a crime.
(e) Daniel B. Tankersley has never been subject to a judgment, decree or final order in any civil
proceeding.
(f) Daniel B. Tankersley is a citizen of the United States.
ii. (a) Name: James I. Tankersley
(b) Business Address: 10 Pictsweet Drive
Bells, Tennessee 38006-0119
(c) Principal Occupation: Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of United
Foods, Inc.
(d) James I. Tankersley has never been convicted of a crime.
(e) James I. Tankersley has never been subject to a judgment, decree or final order in any civil
proceeding.
(f) James I. Tankersley is a citizen of the United States.
iii. (a) Name: Darla T. Darnall
(b) Business Address: 10 Pictsweet Drive
Bells, Tennessee 38006-0119
(c) Principal Occupation: Director of United Foods, Inc.
(d) Darla T. Darnell has never been convicted of a crime.
(e) Darla T. Darnell has never been subject to a judgment, decree or final order in any civil
proceeding.
(f) Darla T. Darnell is a citizen of the United States.
iv. (a) Name: Kelle T. Northern
(b) Business Address: 10 Pictsweet Drive
Bells, Tennessee 38006-0119
(c) Principal Occupation: Director of United Foods, Inc.
(d) Kelle T. Northern has never been convicted of a crime.
(e) Kelle T. Northern has never been subject to a judgment, decree or final order in any civil
proceeding.
(f) Kelle T. Northern is a citizen of the United States.
v. (a) Name: James W. Tankersley
(b) Business Address: 10 Pictsweet Drive
Bells, Tennessee 38006-0119
(c) Principal Occupation: Purchasing Manager and Director of United Foods, Inc.
(d) James W. Tankersley has never been convicted of a crime.
(e) James W. Tankersley has never been subject to a judgment, decree or final order in any civil
proceeding.
(f) James W. Tankersley is a citizen of the United States.
vi. (a) Name: Edna W. Tankersley
(b) Business Address: 10 Pictsweet Drive
Bells, Tennessee 38006-0119
(c) Principal Occupation: Housewife
(d) Edna W. Tankersley has never been convicted of a crime.
(e) Edna W. Tankersley has never been subject to a judgment, decree or final order in any civil
proceeding.
(f) Edna W. Tankersley is a citizen of the United States.
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ITEM 3. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS.
Not applicable.
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ITEM 4. PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION.
On July 23, 1998 James I. Tankersley, Daniel B. Tankersley, Darla T.
Darnall, Kelle T. Northern, James W. Tankersley and Edna W. Tankersley executed
a Joint Filing Agreement with respect to this Statement on Schedule 13D.
From time to time James I. Tankersley, Daniel B. Tankersley, Darla T.
Darnall, Kelle T. Northern, James W. Tankersley and Edna W. Tankersley,
individually and collectively, review the performance of their respective
investments in the Company and consider possible strategies for enhancing value.
As part of their review of their investment in the Common Stock, James I.
Tankersley, Daniel B. Tankersley, Darla T. Darnall, Kelle T. Northern, James W.
Tankersley and Edna W. Tankersley may explore from time to time in the future a
variety of alternatives, including, without limitation, one or more of the
following: (a) the acquisition of additional securities of the Company or the
disposition of securities of the Company; (b) an extraordinary corporate
transaction, such as a merger, reorganization or liquidation, involving the
Company; (c) a sale or transfer of a material amount of assets of the Company;
(d) a change in the present Board of Directors or management of the Company; (e)
a material change in the present capitalization or dividend policy of the
Company; (f) any other material change in the Company's business or corporate
structure; (g) changes in the Company's certificate of incorporation or bylaws
or other actions which may impede the acquisition of control of the Company by
any person; (h) causing a class of securities of the Company to be delisted from
a national securities exchange or to cease to be authorized to be quoted in an
inter-dealer quotation system of a registered national securities association;
(i) causing a class of equity securities of the Company to become eligible for
termination of registration pursuant to Section 12(g)(4) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; or (j) any action similar to any of those
enumerated above. There is no assurance that either James I. Tankersley, Daniel
B. Tankersley, Darla T. Darnall, Kelle T. Northern, James W. Tankersley or Edna
W. Tankersley will develop any plans or proposals with respect to any of the
foregoing matters. Any alternatives which they or either of them may pursue will
depend upon a variety of factors, including, without limitation, current and
anticipated future trading prices for the Common Stock, the financial condition,
results of operations and prospects of the Company and general economic,
financial market and industry conditions.
Except as set forth above, neither James I. Tankersley, Daniel B.
Tankersley, Darla T. Darnall, Kelle T. Northern, James W. Tankersley or Edna W.
Tankersley, individually or collectively, has any plans or proposals with
respect to any of the matters set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4
of Schedule 13D.
ITEM 5. INTERESTS IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER.
(i)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(a) Owner No. of Shares % of Shares
-------------------- -------------------------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Class A
Common Stock Daniel B. Tankersley 712,176(1.) 24.3%
Class B
Common Stock Daniel B. Tankersley 312,783 7.5%
</TABLE>
(1.) 312,783 of these shares represent shares of Class B Common
Stock which is convertible into class A Common Stock on a one
for one basis.
(b) The power to vote and dispose of the shares owned by Daniel B.
Tankersley rests solely with him.
(c) None.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
(ii)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(a) Owner No. of Shares % of Shares
-------------------- -------------------------- ---------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Class A
Common Stock James I. Tankersley 1,221,328(1.) 31.8%
Class B
Common Stock James I. Tankersley 1,221,328 29.1%
</TABLE>
(1.) All of these shares represent shares of Class B Common Stock
which is convertible into Class A Common Stock on a one for one basis.
<PAGE> 16
(b) The power to vote and dispose of the shares owned of record by James I.
Tankersley rests solely with him.
(c) None.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
(iii)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(a) OWNER NO. OF SHARES % OF SHARES
--------------------- ----------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Class A
Common Stock Darla T. Darnall 440,871(1.) 14.4%
Class B
Common Stock Darla T. Darnall 440,871 10.5%
</TABLE>
(1.) All of these shares represent shares of Class B Common Stock which is
convertible into Class A Common Stock on a one for one basis.
(b) The power to vote and dispose of the shares owned by Darla T. Darnall
rests solely with her.
(c) None.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
(iv)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(a) OWNER NO. OF SHARES % OF SHARES
--------------------- ----------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Class A
Common Stock Kelle T. Northern 440,871(1.) 14.4%
Class B
Common Stock Kelle T. Northern 440,871 10.5%
</TABLE>
(1.) All of these shares represent shares of Class B Common Stock which is
convertible into Class A Common Stock on a one for one basis.
(b) The power to vote and dispose of the shares owned by Kelle T.
Northern rests solely with her.
(c) None.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
(v)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(a) OWNER NO. OF SHARES % OF SHARES
--------------------- ----------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Class A
Common Stock James W. Tankersley 440,871(1.) 14.4%
Class B
Common Stock James W. Tankersley 440,871 10.5%
</TABLE>
(1.) All of these shares represent shares of Class B Common Stock which is
convertible into Class A Common Stock on a one for one basis.
(b) The power to vote and dispose of the shares owned by James W.
Tankersley rests solely with him.
(c) None.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
(vi)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(a) OWNER NO. OF SHARES % OF SHARES
--------------------- ----------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Class A
Common Stock Edna W. Tankersley 9,474(1.) *
Class B
Common Stock Edna W. Tankersley 9,474 *
</TABLE>
(1.) All of these shares represent shares of Class B Common Stock which is
convertible into Class A Common Stock on a one for one basis.
(b) The power to vote and dispose of the shares owned by Edna W.
Tankersley rests solely with her.
(c) None.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
ITEM 6. CONTRACTS, ETC. WITH RESPECT TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER.
Not applicable.
ITEM 7. MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBIT.
1. Joint Filing Agreement dated July 23, 1998.
<PAGE> 17
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of the knowledge and belief
of the undersigned, I certify that the information set forth in this statement
is true, complete and correct as of this 23rd day of July, 1998.
/s/ James I. Tankersley
----------------------------
James I. Tankersley
/s/ *
----------------------------
Daniel B. Tankersley
/s/ *
----------------------------
Darla T. Darnall
/s/ *
----------------------------
Kelle T. Northern
/s/ *
----------------------------
James W. Tankersley
/s/ *
----------------------------
Edna W. Tankersley
*By: /s/ James I. Tankersley
----------------------------
James I. Tankersley,
pursuant to the Joint Filing
Agreement dated July 23, 1998
<PAGE> 18
Exhibit Index
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Description
-----------
<S> <C>
1. Joint Filing Agreement dated July 23, 1998
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 1
EXHIBIT 1
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
(Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(f))
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(f) promulgated under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint
filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13D (including
amendments thereto) with respect to the Class A and Class B Common Stock of
United Foods, Inc., and further agree that this Joint Filing Agreement be
included as an exhibit to such joint filing. Each party to this Joint Filing
Agreement expressly authorizes James I. Tankersley to file on such party's
behalf any and all amendments to such Statement. Each such party undertakes to
notify James I. Tankersley of any changes giving rise to an obligation to file
an amendment to Schedule 13D and it is understood that in connection with this
Statement and all amendments thereto each such party shall be responsible only
for information supplied by such party.
In evidence thereof, the undersigned, being duly authorized, hereby
execute this Agreement this 23rd day of July, 1998.
/s/ James I. Tankersley
----------------------------------------
James I. Tankersley
/s/ Daniel B. Tankersley
----------------------------------------
Daniel B. Tankersley
/s/ Darla T. Darnall
----------------------------------------
Darla T. Darnall
/s/ Kelle T. Northern
----------------------------------------
Kelle T. Northern
/s/ James W. Tankersley
----------------------------------------
James W. Tankersley
/s/ Edna W. Tankersley
----------------------------------------
Edna W. Tankersley
