Pettengill Bill Targeted by League Attack
Washington dispatch reports the National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors opposing H. R. 3263 by Rep Pettengill to repeal the Long and Short Haul Clause of the Interstate Commerce Act. The group warns railroads would use repeal to crush truck and boat competition in transportation.
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Indiana
Washington, D. C
National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Pettengill
Washington
Transportation Committee
National League
Advisory
J. R. van Arnum
Transportation
House
Great Lakes
Founder of H. M. Weil Company Dies in Detroit
Henry M. Weil head of H M Weil Company Detroit Market Street died at home last Friday after long illness. Born 1872, he began in wholesale fruit and produce on Woodbridge Street, later in carrot trade at Michigan Central Yards. Funeral held at home conducted by Rabbi Leo M Franklin, burial Woodmere Cemetery. Survived by wife a daughter Leona and three sons Raymond Frank A Herbert. Frank A Weil to carry on the business.
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Detroit
Henry’ M. Weil
Temple Beth el
Woodmere Cemetery
Wells
Leona Weil
Raymond
Frank A
Herbert M. Weil
Frank A. Weil
Government Buys 800 Cars of Eastern Shore Potatoes
Painter Va August 2 The Virginia eastern shore potato price drop from 2 to 1.25 a barrel lets the Federal Surplus Commodity Corporation stretch a 360000 appropriation to buy about 300 car loads instead of 560 for area growers. Eighty percent funds go to Virginia producers with twenty percent to Maryland purchases due to lighter Maryland output and lower freight costs expanding purchases.
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Painter
Virginia Eastern Shore
Federal Surplus Commodity Corporation
Maryland
Expect Early Trade Pact Hinted By Paris Reports
Export circles in New York report from Paris that an early Franco American trade agreement is expected. Cabled advices indicate prospects for a favorable outcome for American exporters and a definite report should be forthcoming soon.
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New York
Paris
The Dead Beat and Prompt Payment Warning
A harsh admonition against procrastinating debts highlights that slow pay damages credit and business prospects. It argues timely settlements prevent reputational harm and financial ruin, likening delinquency to a dead beat doomed to social and economic isolation.
Plan Continuance Of Credit Rule On South Water Market
A large Chicago fruit and vegetable trade meeting decided to continue the credit rule under the local code system. About 60 firms joined the South Water Market Credit Association at the gathering, with expectations of over 100 members by week’s end. The drive aims to extend the association’s support across the Chicago district trade.
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Chicago
Mittee
Provialana
Mpt
Peynent
Ing
Atated
South Water Market Credit Association
Local Code Committee
South, Water Market ,Credit Association
Chicago ‘District
Earley Dies Mutual Orange Distributors Chief
Redlands Cal Aug 2 C P Earley general manager of Mutual Orange Distributors died at his home Tuesday Funeral services were held Thursday at the First Methodist church with Reverend William Cowang officiating Pallbearers were men at the M O D headquarters and honorary pallbearers were packing house managers and directors of the organization Condolence messages poured in from across the United States Canada and foreign countries
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Redlands
Calif
C. P. Earley
Mutual ‘Orange Distributors
First Methodist Church
William Cowang
Trinity -Episcopal Church
Earley
The
Mutual Orange Distributors
United States
Canada
M.O. D
Bankruptcy Petition Filed Against McLaughlin Bros
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in Ocala early this week against McLaughlin Brothers a wholesale grocery firm operating Monisaver stores. The action was brought by Jones Chambliss Company Inc of Jacksonville and Reid Murdoch Company of Chicago claiming total debts of 1552.32. Several Jacksonville produce dealers were left with unpaid accounts.
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Ocala
Fla
McLaughlin Brothers
Monisaver
Jones, Chambliss Company, Inc
Jacksonville
Reid Murdoch Company
Chicago
Albany regional market authority forms to build eastern NY market
Albany officials announced the Albany regional market authority was organized this week with authority to issue bonds totaling 750000 dollars for a public market center serving eastern New York producers. Construction is expected to begin early next year as the project moves forward.
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Albany
N. Y
Albany Regional Market Authority
New York
Trade Practice Rules For Cold Storages Released
Chicago August 2 The Association of Refrigerated Warehouses announced new fair competition rules for the cold storage industry. Adopted July 13 the rules are internal and do not relate to any government agency NRA or state commission. Violations are condemned and treated as unfair trade practice under the Uniform Warehouse Receipts Act with specifics on receipts issued without actual product control and ownership disclosures and false statements.
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Chicago
Association of
NRA
California Valencia exports lift citrus growers this season
Los Angeles August 2 exports of Valencia oranges have benefited growers with unusually strong prices for fruit shipped abroad. Heavy export tonnage was enabled by Spain’s freeze and reduced UK crops, but competition from Palestine and Brazil has risen. Prospects for shipping the entire California crop remain uncertain as the volume to be shipped exceeds last year.
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Los Angeles
California
Spain
United Kingdom
Palestine
Brazil
Valencia
Arizona
Mechanized cherry grader debuts in Traverse City
Cherry growers unveil a new mechanical grader capable of sorting 50 tons daily. Developed by Michigan Cherry Growers, Inc., the producer group based in Traverse City, the device has been submitted to the U.S. Patent Office for a patent.
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Traverse City
Mich
Michigan Cherry Growers, Inc
United States Bureau of Patents
Hollandale District Faces Drought Impacts on Crops
Hollandale Minnesota reports no measurable rainfall since July 4, triggering drought damage to onions and potatoes. Estimates indicate potato losses around 15 percent and onions near 10 percent, with rains urged immediately to halt further harm. Potato movement expected around August 20 and onion harvest by September 1.
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Hollandale
Minn
Southern Indiana peaches to claim largest harvest in years
Southern Indiana peach belt covering Posey Vanderburgh Gibson and Knox counties will begin the big harvest next week after a near wipeout last year. Estimate shows around 750 cars destined for markets with Elbertas and Hale varieties leading shipments from Henderson across the Ohio into Vanderburgh and Knox counties. Oswald Sparrenberger Evansville and C Winkler Vincennes will handle distribution in Evansville Henderson and Vincennes districts.
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Vincennes
Ind
Indiana
Posey
Vanderburg
Gibson
Knox
Indiana Hales and
Elbertas
Henderson
Ohio River
Evansville
Ohio
Uch
Hileys
South Havens
Hales
Knox Counties
Vincennes, Decker
Oaktown
Decker
Knox’ County
Oswald-Sparrenberger Company
Henderson, Ky
C. C. Winkler Company
Growers Delayed Harvest Of Early Sandland Potatoes In Minnesota
Minneapolis reports excessive heat delaying the digging of early Sandland potatoes. A brief truck movement occurred early in the week, with full harvest not expected until mid August if heat subsides. Early crop quality is rated among the best in six years, while later plantings suffer from dry weather and damage. Prices remain near expected levels, and farmers await relief from the heat before extensive harvest resumes.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Injunction Against New Buffalo Open Air Stand Hours
A temporary restraining order bars police from enforcing Buffalo ordinance on hours for open air fruit and vegetable stands. The law sets hours 6am to 7pm daily except Saturdays and days before holidays when closing can be 10pm. Police must refrain from interference pending case decision.
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New Buffalo
Buffalo
No Advantage To Canned Goods Under Aaasetup
In Washington on August 2 AAA officials said revised agricultural adjustment rules will protect fresh fruit and vegetable merchants from being harmed by canned goods. J W Tapp explained that marketing agreements would not be applied arbitrarily and canned fruits and vegetables would be exempt from orders under the new law, unless 100 percent voluntary participation is achieved. The exemption does not apply to marketing agreements, only to supporting orders. If minority producers refuse, the secretary cannot compel compliance. Continued on Page 18.
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Washington, D. C
J. W. Tapp
Commodities Division
AAA
Horace H. Herr
National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit
Secretary of Agriculture
House
Senate
Tapp
Secretary of Ag
Trade in Buffalo to Have Outing August 21
Buffalo officials announce the Niagara Frontier Food Terminal annual outing on August 21 at Park Country Club Orchard Park. Western New York wholesalers will gather for a full day of golf and indoor events, followed by a 7 p.m. dinner. Swimming will be available at Green Lake if weather allows.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Niagara Frontier Food Terminal
the Park Country Club
Orchard Park
New York
Green Lake
Harry L. Whitney
George, R
Whitney, Inc
Ward Kendrick
Bierman & Kendrick
Frank Deveso
Export Apple and Pear Act Guidance Warned
New York readers learn that exporters must understand the Export Apple and Pear Act provisions. A Virginia shipper who sent apples to Montreal had to return them for proper inspection. Violations can lead to penalties and up to 90 days without an inspection certificate.
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New York
Department of Agriculture
Virginia
Montreal
Death of Burns M. Michael in Baltimore
Baltimore Md Aug 2 The Baltimore trade mourns Burns M Michael a 62 year old fruit and vegetable jobber at 30 West Pratt street with over 30 years in the trade He is survived by his widow Funeral services were held at the family home 4641 Reisterstown road Interment Lorraine cemetery Mrs Michael will continue to operate the URNA Teron at
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Baltimore
Burns M. Michael
Michael
B M. Michael
West
Pratt Street
Reisterstown Road
Lorraine Cemetery
Teron
Chicago Apple Association special train to Cleveland Nickel Plate route
The Chicago to Cleveland special train for the International Apple Association convention will travel via Nickel Plate Railroad. It departs La Salle Street August 12 at 11 10 p m CST and arrives Cleveland August 13 at 7 30 a m EST. Reservations urged with seating preferences and ticket wording.
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Chicago
Cleveland
International Apple Association
Nickel Plate Railroad
LaSalle Street
Trade
Northwest
Territories
Larry Archer
American Fruit Growers Inc
Racine Avenue
Consolidated Fruit Exchange formed after Cleveland auctions
Charles Irrgang announced a settlement ending a week of talks. A new company, the Consolidated Fruit Exchange, will operate with open auction policy. The Cleveland trade and Bigalow interests merge. first sale set for Monday. Harry Bigalow to be president and GM. Joseph Zito fifth director. Tom Walsh assistant manager.
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Chicago
Charles
American . Fruit’ ‘and Auction Association
Cleveland
Cleveland Trade
Irrgang
Zito
New York Delegates Rally for Apple Convention
New York delegates report growing reservations for the apple convention with space booking on the special train coming in daily. Indications point to a capacity crowd as several long-absent dealers plan to attend, while others may travel by air from Cleveland. Boston will send a sizable delegation to join the New York train at Albany.
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New York
Apple
Cleveland
Boston
Firmi
New -York
Albany
Bangor to Get Cold Storage and Packing Plant
Redford A. Boyce, Bangor Michigan fruit packer and shipper, announced this week the purchase of the old cannery site. He plans immediate construction of a cold storage plant and a modern packing plant on the grounds, with both facilities to be completed in time for this season's packing.
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Bangor
Mich
Redford A. Boyce
Alte
Idaho Potatoes Price Cut by Stabilization Committee
Caldwell Idaho Aug 2 The price to potato growers was lowered to 350 bulk per cwt by the stabilization committee shippers stating they could not pay more because of conditions in the east The new price was made Tuesday.
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Caldwell
Idaho
Stabilization” ‘Committee
East
Crops Thrive as Heat Helps Cantalope Growth in Colorado
In Las Animas on August 2, reports note hot weather aids cantaloupe ripening though some crops suffer from heat. Early planting faced a poor stand, but the fruit appears to be doing well overall amid the season.
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Las ‘Animas
Colo
Big Apple Convention Plans Draw National Speakers
The International Apple Association sets its 40th annual convention at Cleveland’s Statler Hotel August 13 to 16 with speakers including Senator Byrd and officials from the State Department. Apple production is expected to rise about 40 percent from 1934, with talks on foreign trade and export prospects. J Frederick Essas of the Baltimore Sun covers the event.
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International Apple Association
Cleveland
Statler
Department of Agriculture
William Phillips
Washington, D. C
Phillips
Harry Floyd Byrd
United States
Virginia
Apple
Frederick Essas
Washington
The
Baltimore Sun
Onion crop prospects dim in Iowa Minnesota heat wave
Minneapolis Aug 2 There is concern among onion growers shippers and brewers over heat damage to the northern Iowa and Minnesota onion crop. Upburn in fields suggests possible yield reductions if heat continues, though some dealers doubt the impact. The heat wave has persisted 23 days in Minnesota and high temps prevail across onion regions.
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Minneapolis
Iowa
Minnesota
M. C. Britt Corporation Faces Bankruptcy in Florida
The M C Britt Corporation of Winter Garden Florida has been adjudicated bankrupt in Orlando. The first meeting of creditors is set for August 6 in the office of William N. Ellis, referee. Britt operated in Florida for 12 to 15 years, starting Winter Garden operations in 1922, with the corporate structure formed in 1930. A prior creditor meeting led to a consolidation plan granting Britt control of operations under a creditor advisory board.
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Orlando
Pla
M.C. Britt Corporation
Winter Garden
Fila
Crediit
William N. Ellis
Winter Garden Farms Company
Britt Brothers,Inc
M. C. Britt
Britt
Produce Packer offers market news for shippers
The Produce Packer is a weekly separate from The Packer edition, devoted to marketing and trade news of interest to shippers and distributors of produce, poultry, butter, hides, wool, fur, and related commodities. A free sample copy is mailed on request.
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Produce Packer
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H. M. Weil Company
McLaughlin Bros
Association of Refrigerated Warehouses
H. H. Herr
Sparta
Consolidated © Fruit Exchange
BIG Apple
Senator Byrd
M. C.'Britt Corporation
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