APPLEGATE FARM - Key Persons

Frank Oliver joined Tinkham in the late 1920's with many new ideas. Mr. Oliver did much experimentation to perfect the first ice cream cone at Applegate Farm. As the word spread and customers arrived, Mr. Oliver and crew created new flavors, Applegate Farm blossomed, as did Oliver's family. Just before to W.W.II, Oliver hired his son-in-law, Donald Littlefield, as a driver. A hard working Donald delivered served ice cream to the public for decades. Donald, being an ambitious businessman, was always looking to expand the business. Moving swiftly into the wholesale market, Donald introduced many new items into bakeries and markets throughout the metropolitan area.