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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1931
Page
1
A week of pageantry showcased the spirit of the west at Phoenix with hosts presenting the Old and the New. The event featured a theme from the Painted Desert to the Gold Spot of America and a display of rich costumes and festive spectacle.
Phoenix Arizona hosts the Western Fruit Jobbers Association convention with grand hospitality. The event features a large welcome, city celebration, and broad praise for Phoenix’s role as host city. Notable officers and advisory board are listed, including President Charles G. Trimble and Treasurer Charles R. Godding.
New York January 16 Federated Fruit and Vegetable Growers Inc issued a statement noting severe agriculture induced repayment difficulties on advances. Arthur R Rule resigns as general manager while officers and financial connections craft a plan to address the crisis and protect all stakeholders. Marketing continues as usual.
Cable advices report American apples sold at auction in European markets with York Imperial and Winesap leading London and Liverpool bids. York Imperial boxes fetched 5.20 dollars while Winesaps reached 6.88 in London. Oregon Newtowns and Jonathan prices also listed with several varieties priced in the 2 to 3 dollar range. Liverpool barrels showed Virginia Yorks and Greenings among the top figures, with Baldwins and other varieties priced across multiple shillings and dollars.
California Grape Control Board directors announce they will not purchase any part of the 1931 crop to be left on vines. The move comes after a meeting with Federal Farm Board official C. C. Teague to review past season results and next year plans amid sweeping criticism of the control program and its impact on juice and table grape growers.
Saginaw money troubles at the Andrews-Ellis Company deepen as the Bank of Saginaw holds trust for creditors. Notes show a $61 368.56 facility. Abe Andrews of Detroit once led the firm while signs misrepresented its relations to Andrews Brothers, Detroit, raising questions about lingering corporate liability and display at the Saginaw operation.
New York January 16 Ben Fishman fruit and produce dealer at 2578 Broadway and president of the Hudson Fruit Exchange Inc and Hudson Hothouse Products Co Inc filed voluntary bankruptcy petitions. Total liabilities and assets for the firms are listed with values including 23366 assets for Fishman and 21100 liabilities for the Hudson Fruit Exchange Inc along with 12225 liabilities and 1192 assets for the Hudson Hothouse Products Co Inc.
Cable advices say New York will receive 3,000 half crates and 5,600 crates of Spanish onions in coming days with Canadian ports receiving 1,600 half cavems. The report highlights looming shipments as markets watch arrivals.
The thirteenth annual meeting of the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association is set for the first three days of next week in Chicago. An advance guard has arrived, with sessions planned Saturday and business beginning Tuesday at 2 PM in the Palmer House Red Lacquer Room. Key talks include Florida progress, dry ice, quick freezing, and railroad freight issues, with Kee Ragadale of Indiana as banquet speaker.
Frank O. Watson treasurer of the York & Whitney Company of Boston died at his Somerville home on Tuesday January 18 after 40 years with the firm. He was a well known figure in the national fruit and produce industry and had recently shown improved health before his decline. A large attendance of friends from the Boston market mourned his loss at the Somerville funeral.
William A. Baum brother of Harvey Baum president of the Atlantic Commission Company died of pneumonia at Mt. Morris sanitarium in New York City He was 23 and the body was sent to Norfolk Virginia for burial in the family plot after a brief illness The death occurred Tuesday with burial on Thursday and the body shipped Wednesday night to Norfolk
Fresno Calif January 16 The Sun Land Sales Co operative Association and the Sun Matd Raisin Growers of California were ordered to pay Kings County Packing Company 68 409 damages and seven percent interest since March 27 1926 by Superior Judge T R Thomson in a judgment handed down recently The damages are for breach of a sales contract.
A note announces The Produce Packer weekly edition focusing on market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and related commodities. It invites readers to request a free sample copy.
Jack J. Mahoney, a fruit buyer, was arraigned on grand theft charges from the Grape Control Board. A preliminary hearing was set for February 3, with a $2,000 bond posted. He allegedly misappropriated $242.31 in October 1930 and $383.42 in September 1930 destined for stabilization fees.
Louisiana strawberry prospects are reported at their best, with ideal weather and planting ahead of schedule. Over 90 percent of plants were out before Christmas, no blooms lost yet, and cool conditions have fostered hardy root growth for a likely large yield and high quality berries. Continued favorable weather could sustain the good outlook.
Washington DC January 16 The Bureau of Agricultural Economics issued Amendment No 1 to Service and Regulatory Announcements No 121 amending Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act rules The changes allow copies of licenses on request for a $1 fee each with true copy certification and add a nine month period to file damages claims against licensees.
New Orleans reports a cold wave predicted for Wednesday night and Thursday morning did not cause damage. The strawberry region near Hammond fell to 28 degrees but no fruit was in bloom, so no losses occurred and weather benefited the fields.
Visitors to Philadelphia receive warm hospitality with comfort and entertainment as they depart with high esteem for the city and its citizens. The article recalls past traditions of hosting visiting leagues and reflecting on the goodwill shown during the stay.
The 39th annual National League of Commission Merchants convention began in Philadelphia with large attendance. Delegates arrived from Boston New York Cleveland and Baltimore. Mayor Harry Mackey and George Elliott welcomed attendees as J Earl Roberts outlined league aims including cooperation with the Department of Agriculture and food distribution efforts.
Chicago January 16. Trading in future potatoes began on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange with 55 cars traded and about 20 brokers taking part. The day saw the first ever listed potato trades, a range from 1.94 to 2.00 with a final bid at 1.92. John Bacon and Harry H. Field led the opening transactions.
Philadelphia January 16 L. J. Rugowitz a jobber who defaulted on about $3600 to his creditors was held in contempt after failing to account for assets. Judge Fritzpatrick gave him until January 21 to settle his affairs or face an indefinite jail term.
New York January 16 Herman Finder a trust and produce jobber at 331 Washington Street who could not be found by creditors last week has been placed in bankruptcy by The 5 A Gerrard Company Jill Brothers Inc and the Atlantic Commission Company Inc as claims amounting to 2798 1578 and 308 respectively The filing lists three creditors and the debtor’s business address in New York City.
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