Fruit Industries Offices Raided by Police in New York
Plain clothes officers bought two quarts of beverage from Fruit Industries, Tremont Avenue, Bronx, and later helped raid the store. Authorities confiscated 894 gallons and 606 quarts of alleged wine, trucking the containers to a federal warehouse. Manager Louis Garfunkel and clerk Andrea Brocia were taken into custody. Mabel Walker Willebrandt’s counsel connection noted.
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Tremont Avenue
Fruit Industries
Ita
Federal
Louis Garfunkel
Andrea Brocia
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
California
New York
Washington
Fruit Industries, Ltd
East Tremont Avenue
Bronx
Andrew McCampbell
Prohibition
West 162Nd Street
West Ninth Street
Brooklyn
Washington Street
United States
Mra
Mabel Walker
Willebrandt
Mabel
McCampbell
Roberts Assigned To New Traffic Department Post
New York April 17 J W Roberts named April 1 to the traffic department with the title assistant vice president in charge of perishable produce in the New York district He will report to J L Eysmans system vice president traffic Philadelphia and remain based at the Pennsylvania Railroad Produce Terminal North River in New York He will continue to visit producing sections to contact growers shippers and others in the perishable produce trade.
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New York
J. W. Roberts
Pennsylvania Railroad Operating Department
Pennsylvania Railroad System
Traffic Department
Mr. Roberts
J. L. Eys
Refrigerating Engineers Meet in Kansas City May 6 8
The 18th spring meeting of the American Society of Refrigerating Engineers will be in Kansas City May 6 7 and 8. BE M Dodds of United States Cold Storages Company handles local arrangements. The program features luncheons dinners a banquet theater party for ladies a mayoral welcome golf city tour and a ball. Headquarters at the Kansas City Athletic Club.
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Kansas City
American Society of Refrigerating Engineera Ta
BE. M. Dodds
United States Cold Storages Company
The
Kansas City Athletic Club
The Limitations of Law on Perishable Act Compliance
The document discusses misunderstandings of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act and explains that Department actions are not final and must follow due process. It argues for orderly handling, court review, and adherence to constitutional limits, emphasizing that the Act adds machinery, not new universal relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packer
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Congress
First Crystal Wax Onions From Winter Garden District
Laredo Texas April 17 The first car of Crystal Wax Onions was shipped from Bignella by the R. B. White Company. Graded US No 1 the shipment marks the initial movement from the Winter Garden district with more cars expected April 20 to 25.
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Laredo
Tex
Bignella
Winter Garden District
R. B. White Company
U. S
Early Plantings Show Cantaloupes Near Five-Year Average
Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports preliminary acreage for early states close to 1930 levels, with Imperial Valley expanding rapidly since 1925 making yields 48 percent above the five-year average. Intentions to plant in intermediate states suggest a 5 percent rise, potentially 25 percent above the five-year average overall. Total planted and intended acreage for both groups may exceed last year and the five-year average.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Imperial Valley
Washington, D. C
Bureau’ of Agricultural Economics
Suit Claims Seed Misbranding in Federal Court
Grand Rapids Michigan April 17 suit filed by Condon Brothers of Rockford against Minor Waiton Bean Company of Grand Rapids seeks 14000 dollars for seed beans bought in 1930 alleging misrepresentation and beans not true to variety. Defendant says it deals only commercially and does not distribute seeds.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Condon Brothers
Rockford, St
Waiton Bean Company
Louisiana Berry Deal A Surprise To All Concerned
Hammond La April 17 The strawberry industry saw two big surprises in one week heavy shipments and higher prices With 20 cars sent Saturday forecasts rose to about 50 cars for Monday By afternoon estimates exceeded 100 cars with auctions late and catalogues delayed The average price across 93 cars sold at auction reached 83 32 per crate The week continued with 62 cars at 3 45 per crate and 93 more at 3 08 per crate Weather stayed warm and next week is expected to bring the heaviest shipments of the season Total district shipments reached 643 cars through Wednesday versus 69 last year with total output projected near 2000 cars for the year
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Hammond
Louisiana
Houma
Terrebonne
la Fourche
New Orleans
iHouma
Government Report on Storage Apple Stock
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports storage apples held on April 1 totaled about 8,738,000 bushels, up from the previous year’s 1,788,000 and near the five year April 1 average of 8,632,000. Holdings included 201,000 barrels, 6,885,000 boxes, and 1,300,000 bushel baskets in storage, with pears in coolers at 462,000 boxes.
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Washington
DL. C
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Lure of Magical Miami Beckons to National League
Miami hosts the 40th annual convention of the National League of Commission Merchants. Host Apse and a galaxy of notables promise hospitality and a grand gathering in January. The piece praises Miami’s charms and hints at lavish entertainment during the event.
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MIAMI
National League
National League of Commission
Heat Apte
Sir Hamilton Michelsen
Kunnel
Edward Lowry
Cleopatra of
Egypt
Promise Entertainment
Fla
Rockies
Brasil
American Tropics
Boniface Gotchi
Revised California Grape Program for 1931 Sent to Farm Board
The California Grape Control Board sent its revised 1931 grape program to the Federal Farm Board in Washington from San Francisco. The plan, prepared after Farm Board rejection of the vine pulling proposal, was completed yesterday and will likely reach Washington Monday. No public announcement was made locally, and it was unclear if California officials would attend the Farm Board conference.
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California
Federal Farm Board
Fregno
Calif
California Grape Control Board
Washington
San Francisco
Farm Board
Grape Control Board
Donald D. Conn
California Vineyardists' Association
Chicago
Ralph P. Merritt
Wylie M. Giffen
California Raisin Pool
Railroads to Withdraw Stop-Over Privileges May 1
Chicago April 17 Eastern railroads will withdraw stop-over privileges for loading and unloading perishable fruits and vegetables within their territories starting May 1 with few exceptions. Bananas water melons seed potatoes from Missouri River west to be delivered by freight associations and Canadian New England and Trunk Line territories.
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Chicago
Eastern
HE. Morris
Central Association
Central Freight Association
Canadian Association
New England Freight Association
Trunk Line Territories
National Perishable Freight Committee
Fruit Company Employes Killed in Nicaragua
New Orleans reports indicate many Americans killed by bandits in Nicaragua this week were employees of the Standard Fruit and Steamship Company. The casualty toll and specifics were not fully detailed in the dispatches.
Secrecy in Plan for Federal Fruit Co Op Agency
Washington April 17. The Federal Farm Board's Organization Committee meets in executive session to plan a cooperative marketing agency for fruits and vegetables. Members include heads of growers associations and exchange executives. Sessions may last through Saturday with no public details released until a definite action is taken.
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Federal Farm Board
Washington
Teague
Washington, D. C
Tie
H. L. Robinson
Hastings Potato Growers Association
Hastings
Fla
R. H. English
Manatee County Growers Association
Bradentown
Ralph Chapman
Standard Growers Association
Sanford, Fla
T. W. Bennett
South Carolina Produce Association
Meggett
D. C
J. C. Porter
Consolidated Apple Growers Exchange
Cornelia
A. B. Leeper
Ilinois Fruit Exchange
Centralia
Ill
F. P. Hibst
Michigan Potato Growers Exchange
Cadillac
Mich
Jesse Haney
Kaw Valley Potato Growers Association
Topeka
Kan
Kennewick
Wash
C. R Hare
Tri-State Growers Association
Snow Hil
W. J. Hall
Western New York Co-operative Packing Association
Lockport
N. Y
Mississippi Green Vegetable Crops Start Shipping Soon
Mississippi vegetable shipping deals begin with peas as the first moving crop, soon to be followed by carrots. Weather variances affect timing, but the week of April 27 is expected to bring heavy shipments. growers anticipate unusually high quality and yield if rains and warmth arrive.
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Crystal Springs
Mise
Mississippi
Insurance Suit Against Geraci Reopened in Florida
Hugh Boyle of Jacksonville as president of Butler & Biym insurance agency seeks $150,000 in a suit against Nick Geraci and Tropical Fruit Co over the Artemis burning at sea. A circuit court granted 39 more days to file a declaration of charges, with May rule day as the deadline. Lloyds of London reportedly paid about $40,000 to the trust company for Artemis loss. Boyle bought the claims from London to pursue fraud and recover the insurance paid.
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Tampa
Fla
Hugh Boyle
Jacksonville
Butler & Biym
Nick Geraci
Tampa Fruit
Tropical Fruit Company
Artemiz
Lloyd's of London
Artemis
Boyle
London
Louisiana beans potatoes to be later this year
Houma La April 17 Terrbonne and La Fourche parishes expect potato shipments to begin between May 6 and 10 instead of April 20 25 with heavier movement around May 15 to 20. acreage shows a large rise with 600 to 800 carloads forecast if yield holds.
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Louisiana
Douglas Jr. Leaves Chicago Cold Storage for Produce Terminal
R J Douglas Jr veteran cold storage executive resigned as vice president of Chicago Cold Storage Warehouse and was named vice president and general manager of the Produce Terminal Cold Storage at 1560 Blue Island Avenue near South Water Market. He has worked in the industry for nearly 30 years with multiple firms and is a known figure in poultry butter egg and apple trade circles. No successor named at Chicago Cold Storage. N A Emertz remains manager with E C Gott heading the Mercantile Exchange branch.
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Chicago
R. J. Douglas,Jr
Chicago Cold Storage Warehouse Company
Blue Island Avenue
New South Water Market
Douglas
Union Cold Storage Company
Western Cold Storage
Booth Cold Storage
Chicago Cold Storage
Monarch Refrigerating Company
Chicago Cold Stoage Warehouse Company
Bob
Apple
Fairmont Creamery Company
H. C. Christians Company
Blue Valley Creamery Company
Anad Oscar Meyer Meat Company
Las Te
Mr. Douglas
N. A. Emertz
E. C. Gott
The Produce Packer Weekly Trade News Preview
A note explains another edition, The Produce Packer, a weekly newspaper for shippers and distributors covering market and trade news on eggs, poultry, butter, hides, wool, furs, and related commodities. Free sample copies offered by mail upon request.
West Baden Melon Distributors Meet Advances Industry Plans
The 17th annual Melon Distributors Association convention at West Baden Springs, April 10 and 11, covered in transit losses, legislation, Farm Board needs, and transport practices. H. L. Cartwright of Tifton led plans for 1931 seasons while sessions reviewed rates, loading rules, and handling. The meeting noted Florida and Georgia acres down, late shipping likely, and praise for carriers on not raising rates.
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H. L. Cartright
Tifton
West Baden
Ind
Melon Distributors Association
West Baden Springs
Florida
Georgia
Seaboard Terminal Moves to New Offices in Jersey City
New York April 17 The Seaboard Terminal and Refrigeration Company moved its offices to 99 Hudson Street at the corner of Franklin, improving access to dairy and fruit trades. D J Kennedy manager notes rising business and larger quarters after years at 90 West Broadway and the Erie Terminal in Jersey City.
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New York
Seaboard Terminal & Refrigeration Company
Erie Terminal
Jersey City
West Broadway
News
Hudson Street
D. J. Kennedy
Seaboard
Apple Land
Franklin
Arena & Co. director elected to Tidewater Southern Railway
John Arena, vice president and general manager of A Arena & Co Ltd, growers and shippers of fruits and vegetables, elected director of Tidewater Southern Railway at the San Francisco annual meeting. He serves as treasurer of the Western Growers' Protective Association this year and was its president in 1930. A Arena & Co grow cantaloupes, Honey Dews and Honey Balls on 2062 acres in the Imperial Valley. Chicago Produce House quits business and liquidates assets, paying creditors by notes.
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John 8
Arena Railway
Los Angeles
Arena
A. Arena & Co., Ltd
E B. Rivers
Tidewater Southern Railway
San Francisco
Western Growers’ Protective Association
A. jArena & Co., Ltd
Imperial Valley
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Imperial
Texas
Illinois
Indiana
Maryland
Nevada
New Mexico
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Caroline
Insurance Company
Geraci
Eral
Bob” Douglas, Jr
Melon Distributors Convention
H. L. Cartwright
Fliat
Vv. L. Hanson
L. Hl
Holloway
Atlanta
R. H. Pennington
Evansville
Vincennes
G. T. Cunnings
Detroit
Sam Friedman
Andrew Spaden
New York City
Jerome Brown
Albany
Luke Leonard
Cincinnati
Sam Nehmen
St. Louis
J. J. Miller
Pittsburgh
Winkler
Seaboard Terminal
Chicago Produce House
South State Street
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