SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15d of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest
event reported) January 10, 2000
WLR Foods, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia 0-17060 54-1295923
(State of (Commission File (IRS Employer Iden-
Incorporation) Number) tification No.)
P.O. Box 7000 22815
Broadway, Virginia (Zip Code)
(Address of Principal executive offices)
(540) 896-7001
(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
Keith E. Alessi resigned as a director of the Company effective
January 10, 2000. The resignation did not involve a disagreement with
the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operation,
policies or practices, but was due to the demand on his time from his
job and other commitments. Mr. Alessi had served on the Company's
Board since September, 1998.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
WLR FOODS, INC.
__January 18, 2000__ By:__/s/ Dale S. Lam__
Date Dale S. Lam
Chief Financial Officer and
Vice President of Finance
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