National Potato Week Launched Across Nation
Hugh B. Tabb executive secretary of the National Potato Association inaugurates National Potato Week with a radio address on 17 Mutual Yankee stations. Governors of nine potato producing states affix proclamations, boosting nationwide awareness and prompting newspaper, trade press, and retailer displays.
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Chicago
National Potato Association
New York
United States
Hugh B. Tabb
Mutual Broadcasting
Yankee Network
Maine
Idaho
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Colorado
Buying for Relief in Trade Channels Would Cost Less
Des Moines December. Ralph E. Kittinger of the Wholesalers Food Institute of Iowa writes Secretary Wallace urging distribution of surplus foods through current channels to cut costs. He notes Institute unity with current programs and references a plan similar to Harry Kringer's proposal from The Packer, pledging cooperation from Iowa distributors.
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Des Moines
Ralph E. Kittinger
Wholesalers’ Food Institute of Iowa
Wallace
Iowa
Start Work on First Unit of Kansas City Market
Kansas City December 2 Early this week the construction firm awarded the contract to build the new municipal produce market began assembling equipment at Third and Main Streets. City Manager H F McElroy said the first unit will be finished before a second unit is built.
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Kansas City Market
Kansas City
Kansas City, Mo
Municipal Produce Market
Main Streets
H. F. McElroy
The Produce Packer describes a weekly market paper
The Produce Packer is issued alongside the Packer edition and covers market news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool and fur. It offers free sample copies upon request.
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Packer
Produce Packer
National Potato Week and Regional Produce News
Wide support for National Potato Week and related market notes across states. Idaho halts shipping, Western Growers to meet in Phoenix, Texas grapefruit market shifts, Maine potato movement, California grape crop profits, Jacksonville produce market, and various grower meetings and trade actions shaping the week’s produce scene.
Slightly Easier Market on Cuban Tomatoes
New York reports a modest drop in tomato prices at auction as receipts from Cuba rose this week. Weather has dried quality, with 18,505 lugs sold Monday and 20,550 lugs Wednesday, prices $2 to $4.50 and $1.10 to $3.85 per lug respectively, signaling buyers expect further declines next week.
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New York
Cuba
Detroit Produce Receivers Inc Holds Month End Meeting
Detroit December 2 The regular month end meeting of the Detroit Produce Receivers Inc a newly organized trade association was held in the Detroit Union Produce Terminal dining room after a luncheon. L H McFaddin new president chaired discussions on by law amendments read by John Duncan and adopted. About 35 carlot receiving jobbing and brokerage firms attended as members discussed trade topics and business matters. The group hopes to develop a program benefiting members shipping connections and buyers using the Detroit market.
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Detroit
Detroit Produce Receivers, Inc
Detroit Union Produce Terminal
L. H. McFaddin
John Duncan
Produce Trucker Sought in Fort Myers Over Unpaid Check
Biggar and Biggar, Florida growers, request information on a trucker who bought cucumbers peppers and other produce on November 20 for 402 dollars 85 cents. The payment by check to Henry Gordon on a Miami bank was unpaid. The load is believed to have gone to Philadelphia. Gordon traveled with a man calling himself Jake Werlnkoff.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Biggar & Biggar
Henry Gordon
Miami
Philadelphia
Jake Werlnkoff
Idaho Governor Bans Shipment of Cull Potatoes
Gov Barzilla W Clark issued an executive order on November 25 prohibiting shipment of cull potatoes from Idaho. He urged dealers to forego all cull shipments indefinitely to protect Idaho potato reputation and prices amid a record crop. A meeting in Idaho Falls with growers and shippers discussed the action and its impact.
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Boise
Idaho
Department of Agriculture
Barzilla W. Clark
Idaho Falls
Peach growers mull tri state promotional group in meeting
Georgia Association of Peach Growers met in Macon with delegations from South Carolina and North Carolina. Over 200 growers debated forming a tri state cooperative to promote peach sales and boosting motor truck distribution. A resolution urged cooperation with trucking firms for moving fresh fruit.
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Georgia Association of Peach Growers
North
South Carolina
Macon
North Carolina
T. H. Cribb
Spartanburg
D. C
John T. McKenzie
Montezuma
Georgia
Trustee Appointed in Balish Company Proceedings
In New York on December 2 creditors of the Benjamin Balish Company Inc met as the New York Credit Men's Association appointed a trustee John E Joyce. The creditors committee was reappointed including J C Waterman A A Alexander and M J Bender. Bender is to be reached at 164 East Forty fourth Street. Examination of the deciders was dropped and a December 13 date set for related federal court offices. Auction sale of office equipment earlier added proceeds to the receiver William J Jones, who will be relieved of duties by the newly appointed trustees.
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New York
The
East Forty-fourth Etthin City
Federal Court Puding
William J. Jones
Maine Potato Movement Much Below Year Ago
Presque Isle report shows 4,567 cars of potatoes shipped through November 27, 6,719 cars behind last year at the week start. Industry expects continued shortfall of 7,500 to 8,000 cars, with a likely total about 10,000 cars less than last year. Snowstorms, deep frost, and drifted roads slowed haulage while prices rose to 1.50 per barrel to growers. Chippewas and Katahdins feature among varieties.
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Presque Isle
Maine
Aroostook County
Final Kansas City Kan Market Approval Hint Indicated
Government final approval appears assured for the $1.7 million PWA grant to Kansas City Kansas produce terminal market. Secretary Ickes signaled the project will proceed per plan despite reconsideration attempts while Union Pacific Railroads $3 million bond purchase supports the construction funding outlook.
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Kansas City
Kan
PWA
Washington
Ickes
Union Pacific Railroad
Growers Meet Planned in Phoenix Big Event for Industry
The 13th annual Western Growers Protective Association meeting will be held in Phoenix December 12 and 18 at Hotel Westward Ho. Registration December 11, with directors elected and a morning business session. Speakers include W M Jeffers, Ivan McDaniel, Leonard Reed, Arizona's governor, and Senator Carl Hayden. A barbecue luncheon and a dinner dance will cap sessions with entertainment for attendees and guests.
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Los Angeles
Western Growers Protective Association
Phoenix
C. B. Moore
Hotel
Westward Ho
Moore
W. M. Jeffers
Union Pacific Railroad
Ivan McDaniel
Leonard Reed
United States Chamber of Commerce
Arizona
Texas Growers and Shippers to Protest Higher Rates
Texas growers and carrot shippers plan protests to the Interstate Commerce Commission against a proposed tariff schedule effective January 1 1939. They warn drastic rate increases will slash carlot shipments of Texas vegetables by 60 to 75 percent, citing beets freight from Bisa Texas to Boston rising from 366 50 to 511 99 and applying similarly to spinach cabbage and carrots. Officials argue the proposed rates are discriminatory and harm Texas vegetable producers.
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New York
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fred H. Wahising
Bisa
Tex
Boston
Commission
Financial Reorganization Strengthens S. A. Gerrard Company
Cincinnati December 2 At a meeting of stockholders and debenture holders the plan for reorganizing S. A. Gerrard Company was approved The plan issues preferred and common stock to debenture holders and creates net operating capital about 1 250 000 Refinancing was proposed July 25 1938 and by mid September had informal support from over two thirds of debenture holders Final ratification neared unanimity with 99 percent consenting The adoption strengthens the company's financial position.
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Cincinnati
S. A. Gerrard
A. Gerrard Company
Trade Wants Karl King as Secretary of Agri
Pittsburgh dispatch notes Pennsylvania growers and merchants urge Karl C. King of Morrisville for Secretary of Agriculture under governor elect Arthur H. James. King, 41, Kansas born and raised in grain and livestock, leads the King Farm Company and commands broad support from western Pennsylvania farm groups and petitions statewide. The article continues on the next page.
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Pittsburgh
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture
Arthur H. James
Karl C. King
King Farm Company
Morrisville
Pennsylvania
King
Kansas
Hearing on Area of Production Set for December 14
Washington bulletin notes a December 14 hearing on the area of production and the seven or fewer employee exemption for agricultural labor under wage and hour rulings. Merle D. Vincent will preside. protests should be filed. part time workers waiting on premises must be paid for at least four hours.
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Washington, D. C
W . L. Waener
United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association
Andrews
Joint Council
Merle D. Vincent
United States Department of Labor
Old Bill Spud Steps Out In New Suit of Clothes
The Packer features Old Bill Spud in a fresh look as Albert Miller & Co. showcases his image in consumer packaging. Once a familiar Miller trade character, he now appears dressed up and ready to reach households with updated promotions and promotions tied to seed and table stock.
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Bill Spud
Chicago
Packer
Bill
Old Top
Old Spud
Lfe
Albert Miller & Co
Miller
Spud Boys
Quality
Spud
Confusion in Texas Grapefruit Deal Sparks Market Uncertainty
In Harlingen Texas December 2 the grapefruit market remains unsettled as the Growers Industry Committee set volume proration at 525 cars for this week and 680 for December 4 10. Secretary Walace approved the plan but Texas Ag Commissioner McDonald refuses intrastate proration without a price floor. Many truckers ship to Oklahoma or Kansas after federal inspection, while McDonald pushes a minimum price plan amid mixed support from growers and large shippers.
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Harlingen
Tex
Texas
Growers Industry Committee
United States
Secretary of
Agriculture Wallace
Texas Commissioner of Agriculture
McDonald
Oklahoma
Kansas
Citrus
Highest Lettuce Prices in Phoenix for Time of Year
Phoenix market reports record high lettuce prices for this season. Demand exceeds supply with crates fetching 3.25 to 3.50 fob Phoenix, sixes 2.25 to 2.50, some sales 2.00 to 2.15. Quality improved but volume may fall as fields are exhausted and later fields lag. Shippers expect around 50 to 100 carloads next week if weather warms, three nights without frost.
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Phoenix
Ariz
F. O. B. Phoenix
Waiver of Wage-Hour Rights Not Excuse for Non-Compliance
Washington message from Elmer F. Andrews administrator of the Wage and Hour Division warns employers cannot bypass the Fair Labor Standards Act by stamping or printing waivers on pay checks or by employees signaling hours worked. Any misrepresentation of hours or falsification of records violates Section 15 a 6 and exposes the employer to penalties.
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Washington, D. C
Elmer F. Andrews
Department of Labor
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Tabb
Harry K. Grainger
Southeast Peach Promotion Group
Karl King
S. A. Gerrard Company
Balish
Kaw
Market O
Kdy Ickes
Heller Bros
J. F. MagNulty
Baltimore
Martinsburg
Cleveland
Hugh
Minneapolis
Missouri Fruiter Growers
Florida
Florida Brewers
W. H. Mouser
Winter Garden
Tillnois
South
California
Washington Fruit Growers
Nate Savitz
Herschel Jon Jones
Governors
Lewis O. Barrows
Herbert H. Lehman
Barsilia W. Clark
Frank Murphy
Philip F. LaFollette
Elmer Benson
George H. Earle
Teller Ammone
William A. Langer
Penna
N. Dak
Clark
Plan A
Tristate Southeast Peach Promotion Group
Balish Company
News of Potato District
B. Moore
TRADE
AGRI
John Shary
Phoeix
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