SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported) October 1, 1998
UNIVERSAL MFG. CO.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nebraska 42-0733240
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(State of (Commission file (IRS Employer
Incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
405 Diagonal Street, Algona, Iowa 50511-0190
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number,
including area code (515) 295-3557
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Information relating recent actions by Ford Motor Company is set forth
in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein
by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
EXHIBITS
99.1 Press Release dated October 20, 1998 issued by Universal Mfg. Co.
SIGNATURES
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.
UNIVERSAL MFG. CO.
Date: October 20, 1998. /s/ Donald D. Heupel
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Donald D. Heupel, President
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