Phoenix meeting ready for four days of business and pleasure
Western Fruit Jobbers Association officials in Phoenix finalize plans for the 27th annual convention January 12 to 16. Delegates from across the nation will attend, with special trains from Chicago and Los Angeles and a Hollywood entertainment lineup featuring Fanchon and Marco. Notables including Arthur Brisbane and railroad presidents are expected to speak at the outdoor lunch, while Dean Stanley and committees report strong support from southwestern shippers and industry members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Western Fruit Jobbers Association of America
Arizona
Sun-Land
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
East
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
West Coast
Northwest
California
William Garfitt
Dean Stanley
Arthur Brisbane
W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Paul Shoup
Southern Pacific
Fred Hilvert
Southwestern
Vincent M. Arena
Movieland
Fanchon
Marco
Fox
Leonard Stroud
Fanchon and Marco Company
Mexico City
Mexico
Red Arrow
O. D. Miller
Norman E Shaw Killed In Auto Crash Near Belleview
Norman E Shaw formerly Ohio state horticulturist was fatally injured in a car crash near Belleview Ohio last Saturday. Perry L Green state director of Agriculture was seriously injured but expected to recover. The men were in a motor car that collided with a bus. Shaw died in a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Norman E. Shaw
Ohio State Horticulturist
Belleview
Perry L. Green
Shaw
Potato Market Trends Lift Prices in East Regions
New York reports a stronger potato market with higher prices in the East and strong trade activity. Maine shipper quotes range from 2.10 to 3 per 180 pounds bulk, with New York yards showing 3.60 to 3.75 per 180 pounds bulk and 3.00 to 3.60 per 160-pound bag, while Long Island dealers post 1.19 to 2.15 per bushel f o b and 3.50 to 3.60 per 160-pound bag f o b. Around midweek about 200 cars were in Greater New York yards.
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New York
Maine
Harlem River
Long Island
F. O.b
Long Islands
Greater
Citrus Sales Rally at New York Market on Week Demand
New York citrus trade reports improved demand with orange prices up 25 to 50 cents as heavy arrivals of Florida grapefruit caused declines of 25 to 35 cents while orange quality and color remained satisfactory. California shipments showed steady demand with lemons and pineapples offered. overall activity remained robust despite holidays and rising inventories.
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Florida
New York
Catra
California
Porto Rico
Sicily
Canada
Dock
Appoint Receiver for Standard Fruit Company of Providence
Boston reports Joseph Goodman of Providence Rhode Island named receiver for the Standard Fruit Company at the Produce Building Providence Rhode Island. Boston firms are owed four to five thousand dollars Providence banks about eight thousand New York firms around five thousand. A creditors meeting is set for Providence January seventh following early notice of financial trouble when a payment for goods was not received.
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Boston
Joseph Goodman
Providence
R. I
Standard Fruit Company
New York
Apple Exports Reach High Totals for Week and Year
New York January 2 exports of apples from the United States and Canada for the week ending December 27 totaled 73 020 barrels and 582 718 boxes. Exports to date reach 2 706 076 barrels and 7 261 039 boxes, compared with last year's 1 869 479 barrels and 3 749 496 boxes.
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Apple
New York
United States
Canada
International Apple Association
Burial Rites for Kenneth H Day of Sgo bel Day
Kenneth H Day head of Sqobel Day Inc died after a fall or jump from his Riverside Drive apartment Friday morning December 26. Funeral held Sunday at Campbell’s Funeral Parlors 1970 Broadway with a overflow crowd of fruit and vegetable trade associates. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. police say doors were not locked and evidence suggests accidental fall not self destruction.
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New York
Kenneth H. Day
Sqobel & Day, Inc
Campbell
Woodlawn
Mount Vernon
Kenneth Day
Day
Riverside Drive
Fruit Trade
Franklin Street
Evening Journal
Decision Favoring Ciresi Fruit Company in Banana Case
In a St Paul court ruling the Ciresi Fruit Company won part of its suit against Abe Sechter. The jury split the disputed $404.38 and added half to Sechter’s tender, resulting in a verdict of $529.14 for Chess, well below the original claim of $1,610.18. The case involved joint banana deliveries and potential contract modifications, all based on oral agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Paul, Minn
Ciresi Fruit Company
Abe Sechter
Packer
Sechter
Chest Fruit Company
Chess Fruit Company
Ciresi
Chesi
Bechter
Circuit Court Upholds Idaho Potato Law
Boise Idaho January two. United States Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco upheld the Idaho potato grading law requiring out of state shipments to be graded and marked with the grade. Growers from Twin Falls appealed claiming it regulated interstate commerce deprived them of due process and was discriminatory. The appellate court found all claims without merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
San Francisco
Tpe
Twin Falls
Federal Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Imperial Valley Lettuce Crop Hit by Extended Cold Weather
Cold sustained temperatures cut Imperial Valley lettuce output by at least 25 percent, stunting young plants and reducing acreage. officials warn the full extent remains uncertain until warmer weather returns, with some estimates suggesting 3,000 to 6,000 cars may never mature. Peas show less damage while current shipments and market notes reflect tight supplies and mixed quality across sizes.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
U. S
W. R. Battley
Peppers Fruit Company
Produce Packer weekly trade paper overview
The Produce Packer is described as a separate weekly newspaper devoted to market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and related commodities alongside The Packer edition on fruits and vegetables A free sample copy is offered by mail upon request.
Plans for 3 Vegetable Shippers Meet in Chicago
Chicago dispatch notes release of the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association program for its two day convention at the Palmer House. The event opens January 20 with a round table style discussion led by trade leaders and a large attendance expected. brokers and potato interests meet January 18 and 19 for directors and freight claim talks.
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Chicago
American’ Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Palmer House
E. S. Briggs
State Street
Lee E
Reorganized Personnel At Sgobel Day Inc
New York Jan 2 Directors of Sgobel Day Inc announced after days of meetings the sudden death of general manager Kenneth H Day. Ben E Yaden elected general manager with no major personnel changes other than two vacancies filled by H Sonne and C A Brodek. Young remains in charge of New York auction. Levi becomes vice president. Lansborough keeps Sacramento office. Kegler remains Chicago manager. Peters heads Porto Rican department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sgobel & Day, Inc
Kenneth H. Day
Carl Hentze
W. A. Young
W. J. Squillante
Max Leef
H. C. Sonne
Amsinick Sonne & Co
Wall Street
Charles A. Brodek
Day
Mr. Brodek
Ben £. Yaden
Chicago
Yaden
Sqobel & Day
Northern California Celery Damaged by Freeze
San Francisco Jan 3 Frosts in northern California severely damaged the celery crop in the San Joaquin Sacramento Delta district. Thermometers fell to nine degrees, with estimates of about 75 percent crop loss and only 500 cars potentially shipped. Lower heavy ground fared better. undamaged celery remains of good quality. Total crop originally around 5,000 cars, implying over half lost.
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San Francisco
California
San Joaquin- Sacramento -‘Delta
San Joaquin-Sacramento- Delta
Napoli's bankruptcy shows limited trade debt and large real estate claims
D J Napoli of New York owes little to produce trade with most liabilities from real estate and construction. Railroad creditors total $66,960.62 for freight and property-related claims, while 160 creditors hold 17 judgments from 1929 and 1980. Grand liabilities reach $1,914,481.64 with real estate, building firms, and Bronx Produce Yards figures prominent.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Packer
Dominick J. Napoli
New York ‘Central
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Pennsylvania
Napoli
Philadelphia
Interstate Commerce Commission
D. J. Napoli & Co
D. J. Napoli Produce Distributing Company, Inc
T. Fish & Co
D. J. Napoli
Bronx Produce Yards
California Cold Spell Breaks Citrus Crop Siege
Los Angeles report states an all night rain across California ended a two week cold spell that damaged Valencia oranges. Citrus belt temperatures fell below freezing. about 60 percent damage in Tulare central district. Smudging reduced losses in southern areas. some foothill towns saw light damage.
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Los Angeles
California
Citrus
Tulare
Central California
Riverside
Redlands
Cald
Weather Bureau
Covina
Adzusa
Glendora
Sierra Madre
Monrovia
San Dimas
Laverne
Pomona
Upland
Ontario
Rialto
Aubrey Milam Plans at National League Convention
A letter from Aubrey Milam outlines planned events for the thirty-ninth annual National League of Commission Merchants convention in Philadelphia January 13 to 16. Milam previews sessions and speakers including Dr. Woodward, Ed Frost, L. J. Dickinson, O. S. Granducal, Dr. Hess, Carl Kitchen, and mentions Garden Party, Carnival, and Chasing the Chill as festive highlights. He jokes about weather, politics, and his own possible last speech at the event.
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Atlanta
Ed Roberts
Philadelphia
Washington, D. C
National League of Commission Merchants
Bellevue- Stratford Hotel
L. Roberts
Aubrey Milam
At- Tanta
League
Entertainment Committee
Russell Wilson
Fletcher Cochran
Dee
Washington
Benjamin Franklin
France
Ed Frost
L. J. Dickinson
Brookhart Territory
Agricultural Appropriations Committee
Congress
Santa Claus
Adam
Garden of Eden
O. S. Granducal
Army
The
Potomac
Apostle Paul
Capitol
Dr. Hess
Kings
Grand Cock
Carl Kitchen
Senator Borah
Dr. Summers
Inspection Fees Not Preferred Claim
In Salt Lake City Utah on January 2 attorney general George P Parker ruled that claims against a shipper of fruits and vegetables for inspection fees cannot be treated as a preferred claim. Telegraph and telephone charges may be preferred, and there is consideration that experiences with a firm in financial difficulties could prompt a revision of Utahs plan for collecting such fees.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
George P. Parker
Torney General
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Western Fralt Jobbers Association
Ecretary Garritt Haa
Standard Fruit Company of
Sgobel & Day
Circuit Court
Imperial Valley
Ed Briggs
Brokers
Peto
Association
Rogram
Do. R. Waters
E. Briggs
Calif
D.J. Napoli
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