Storage Meet at Pittsburgh February 15
Forty seventh annual meeting of the American Warehousemen Association to convene February 2 at Hotel William Penn Pittsburgh. Includes two Pittsburgh speakers, a ladies reception, hospitality hours, and a plant tour of Heinz and KDKA broadcasting studio with a city view, concluding with the annual dinner.
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Pittsburgh
American Warehousemen’s Association
William Penn
H. J. Heinz Company
Pioneer Broadcasting Station
KDKA
Grant Building
Miss Gardner
Kdka Broadcasting
William +Penn
James F. Keenan
Kansas City Trade Signs 1938 Labor Contract
Negotiations between the Kansas City trade and the Kansas City produce handlers union ended with a signed 1938 labor contract. Wages rise to a $24 weekly minimum. hours expand to a ten hour day within a ten hour period. Open shop remains. New market hours set to start at 4 a.m. with 6 p.m. closing through March 14.
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Kanzan City
Jan
Kansas City
Chester C
Michael
Clarence FE
Marshall
Ed Ober
Tom Sheahan
Ben Yukon
North Side Business and Improvement Association
Hyman Rubin Indicted in Insurance Conspiracy Case
Hyman Rubin of City Produce Company was indicted by a Wilkes-Barre grand jury on conspiracy to defraud insurers over a February 2 plant fire. Herman Poltrock, a company mechanic, also faces similar charges.
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Hyman Rubin
Hazleton
City Produce Company
Wilkes- Barre
Herman Poltrock
The Produce Packer weekly paper details packing trade
The Produce Packer is issued alongside The Packer and focuses on marketing frotta and vegetables, with market news for shippers and distributors of perishables such as meat, poultry, butter, hides, wool, and fur. A free sample copy can be mailed upon request.
Highlights of this week in fruit and produce news
Secretary Wallace opposes rail rate hike. McAllum named president of Canadian jobbers association. Storage men to meet in Pittsburgh February 15. Chula Vista celery deal progresses. Florida frost damaged fruit crackdown. Commission merchant issues discussed. Porto Rican fruit blocked from New York market by strike. North Central Potato Control group to ban shipments of 0.2 potatoes. Kansas City signs 1938 sector contract. Texas crop outlook improves. Imperial Valley lettuce halfway. Florida crops benefit from good weather. Fire destroys C J Prettyman warehouse. Apples to be included in marketing plan. Government calls for terminal produce market reorganization. Texas tomato growers oppose plan. January truck crop prospects summarized. Yakima horticultural group to meet February 1. Warns of fake sales tax collectors. West Virginia fruit growers meet February 2–3. Early celery production forecast up. South Florida tomatoes in good condition. Lighter spinach in early states. Proration urged for Texas grapefruit. Texas Citrus Fiesta at Mission a success. Missouri Fruit Growers Credit Assn to meet. Western Michigan onion market hits new high. Florida strawberry crop reported below last year. J H Grande, California operator, dies. North Central Washington growers propose new plan. Washington apples booklet story. Two day Pittsburgh market strike led by James C. McIvor. American Fruit Growers Pittsburgh office relocates. Ayre-further Blankford of Baltimore. Cuban tomato price drop in New York. Francis R Hart, United Fruit head, dies. Recent Perishable Act case decisions. Illinois Horticultural Society elects officers. Michigan potato shippers oppose rail rate rise. W M Frampton heads South Carolina society.
Florida Crops Benefit From Pleasant Winter Weather
Favorable weather across Florida over recent weeks has spurred growth of new truck crops and aided those damaged by December cold. Many commodities are expected to move in sizable volume by mid to late February, with key plays in South Dade potatoes Hastings Bunnell potatoes tomato movement from lower east coast and Sanford Oviedo Sarasota celery green beans berries from Plant City Wan chula and Bowling Green. A review shows new potatoes from South Dade starting late this month from a sizable acreage. Continued on Page 18.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Ecrops
South Dade County
Lower East Coast
Sanford-Oviedo
Sarasota
Lake
Plant City
Wanchula
Bowling Green
Connecticut Dealers Annual Dinner Dance Set for January 29
Connecticut fruit and vegetable dealers will hold their annual dinner dance on Saturday January 29 at the Stratfield hotel Ball Room in Bridgeport. An eight course turkey dinner begins at 7 p.m., with dancing and entertainment by the Ward and Berman concert and radio orchestra. Price is $3 per person with reservations through Sam Feldman, Berman & Steinberg, Frank Clugman, Phil McAdams, or Ed Roche of the Pioneer Fruit & Commission Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Wallace Opposes Rail Rate Increase Affecting Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture Wallace argued before the Interstate Commerce Commission that a 15 percent freight rate hike would deepen the recession, reduce both farm and general rail traffic, and lower farm prices. He testified at Ex Parte 123 hearings, noting forthcoming material on the 1938 agricultural situation.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
Interstate Commerce Commission
Department of Agriculture
Bureau reports Texas truck crop outlook improved
Austin January 21 The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports a better winter vegetable outlook for south Texas as of January 1 with only slight rainfall shortfalls in key areas. December brought extra rain in many regions delaying harvest in the lower valley and slowing spring planting of potatoes and tomatoes.
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Austin
Tex
South
Texas
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Fire Destroys C. J. Prettyman Warehouse in Va
A fire in Hxmore Virginia last week leveled the C. J. Prettyman warehouse, damaging 17500 square feet of produce terminal and destroying other buildings including a burlap bag warehouse owned by Harry Flax. Losses exceed 50000 dollars with 8000 people observing as power lines failed and families fled. Fire companies from nearby towns battled the blaze, the largest on the Delmarva Virginia peninsula. Prettyman plans rebuilding while insured for about 9500 dollars.
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Hxmore
C. J. Prettyman
Harry Flax
Virginia
Maryland
Delmarva Peninsula
Prettyman
Wilmington
Del
U S and Canada Apple Exports for Week Ended Jan 1
Exports of apples from the United States and Canada totaled 75 063 barrels and 158 699 boxes for the week ending January 1. Cumulative exports reach 1 788 615 barrels and 5 128 395 boxes, versus 1 081 198 barrels and 4 610 876 boxes a year earlier.
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Apple
New York
United States
Canada
International Apple Association
Strike Keeps Porto Rican Fruits Off New York Market
The three week longshore strike delaying Porto Rican fruits and vegetables in New York persists. Roosevelt asked to intervene but island authorities say Washington help is unlikely. Wages proposals ranged from 60 to 75 cents hourly, while shipping firms offered a 16 percent rise from 32 cents. Receivers dealing in Porto Rican produce report complete supply cutoff.
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New York
Haa
Porto Rico
Roosevelt
Island
Washington
Imperial Valley lettuce deal nears midseason mark
Imperial Valley markets report lettuce harvest at about half complete with weather and field losses likely reducing future yields. Estimated 1987 38 movement around 10 000 cars, 3 200 moved so far, with 3 500 to 4 000 for interstate shipment. Prices steady to firm with No 1 standard pack and some cars at 1.10 per crate. A coordinating office was formed to study marketing control options.
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Entre
Calif
Imperial Valley
California Cooperative Crop Reporting Services
California
Apple Marketing Act Bill Aims to Include Apples
Washington January 21 A senate bill seeks to bring apples under the AAA marketing agreement act. Senator Homer T Bone of Washington introduced the measure after an eastern growers opposition to the act. The proposal would let any apple district form a marketing agreement within regional or smaller units to ease eastern farmers concerns.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Homer T. Bone
Washington
Bone
Secretary of Agriculture
Senator Byrd
Restrictions on No 2 Triumph Potatoes From Nebraska
At a Control Committee meeting in Scottsbluff Nebraska growers and shippers agreed to curb No 2 Triumph potato shipments from western Nebraska and Wyoming effective January 25. Only U S Commercial or better grades will move from the area, with Idaho No 2 Runsets deemed not a major competitive factor.
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Scottsbluff
Neb
Nebraska
Wyoming
Colorado
U. S
Idaho
Chula Vista Celery Deal Under Way Amid Market Conditions
In Chula Vista California the San Diego county celery deal shows about 200 moved cars so far with quality expected to be good. Supplies likely lower than prior years during February and March flush period due to weather and delayed bleaching paper. Market conditions remain unsettled but all acres under paper now and shipments to begin in late January should rise to a fair volume if markets justify.
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Chula Vista
Calif
San Diego County
Government urged to ban shipment of U S No 2 potatoes
Meeting of the North Central Potato Control Committee recommended an interstate shipment ban on U S No 2 potatoes from the north central area effective January 25. It urged FSCC to buy potatoes grading 70 to 90 percent U S No 1 for intrastate relief. New chairs named Fred P. Hibst and Arthur Hintz, with H L Woodward as Wisconsin alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Central Potato Control Committee
U.S
John F. Jardine
Fred P. Hibst
Cadillac
Mich
Arthur Hintz
Almond, Wis
Jardine
Wisconsin
H. L. Woodward
Plainfield
Wis
Hintz
Secretary of Agriculture
Michigan
Reorganization Sought for Terminal Produce Markets
Washington Jan 21 The Department of Agriculture urged a reorganization of terminal produce markets citing old locations poor design and equipment. It blamed spoilage delays high rents and labor costs and urged local governments to unite farmers wholesalers retailers and consumers to implement changes in organization facilities and practices of large city markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Florida citrus commission eases and tightens frost damaged fruit rules
Lakeland Fla Jan 21 fearing market misperception the Florida Citrus Commission rescinded an earlier allowance for damaged fruit and urged stricter federal grading regulations No 1 and No 2 A special committee will confer with federal authorities on strengthening limits to keep soft fruit out of shipments The December frost caused limited losses mainly in northern groves but overall production remains steady Valencia movement expected next month with hopes for higher profits for late season deals
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Lakeland
Fla
Florida Citrus Fruit
Florida Citrus Commission
U. S
Commission
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Florida
Valencia
Rode Files Petition in Bankruptcy in Philadelphia
J William Rode a commission merchant at 206 Dock street filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court reporting liabilities of 39763 and assets of 629 The firm owes 342 on the local street Rode assigned current accounts receivable to the bank with David W Amram serving as referee in the case.
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Philadelphia
J. William Rode
Dock Street
United States District Court
Rode
David W. Amram
Problems Facing Commission Merchant At Recent League Meeting
Pittsburgh January report from the National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors special committee chaired by H F Waidner Jr outlines the formation of study groups to aid members. The session, held January 6, drew many representatives who discussed the future of the consigned business and urged trade papers to publicize their plans.
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Commission Merchants
H. F. Waidner, Jr
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Commission Merchants Special Committee
National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Distributors
National League
Iso
Sam
Commission
Canadian Fruit and Vegetable Jobbers Meet in London
A large attendance marked the 18th annual Canadian Fruit and Vegetable Jobbers Association convention in London Ontario with representation from all Canadian sections and several U S regions. A. McCallum presided as J Be Holloway Roy O Brien Harold Smith W B Stringer and M J Hunter named vice presidents as business sessions ran full and the mayor welcomed attendees at the London hotel January 21 192? event.
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J. Be, Holloway
Roy O'Brien
Harold Smith
W. B. Stringer
M. J. Hunter
London
Ontario
Canada
Canadian Fruit and Vegetable Jobbers Association
Canadian Association
United States
Hume Ryerson
Bramford
William Beattie
Ile
Tomato Growers in Texas Oppose U S Market Plan
Weslaco Tex Jan 21 tomato growers meeting on an AAA marketing plan ended in disorder with no agreement reached. Debate centered on grade and size regulations and standardizing the pack. A proposed committee was not voted on as the crowd ad journed without action, making AAA program unlikely this season.
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Weslaco
Tex
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
S. L. Pabst
AAA
Nathan Powell
Harlingen
Cameron
Hidalgo
Willacy
J. Stanford
Roy Ruff
Senator Henry M Dunlap Illinois Dead at 84
Champaign Illinois January 21 Senator Henry M Dunlap longtime Illinois apple grower and Republican leader died at his home at age 84 after heart trouble. He attended the Illinois Horticultural Society meeting in Centralia and had been in ill health for a year. As a former Illinois senator he championed roads drainage motor vehicle and pure food laws and other progressive measures.
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Champaign
Ill
Henry M. Dunlap
Illinois
Ilinois Horticultural Society
Centralia
Dunlap
Illinois Senate
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Warehousemen's Association
A. McAllum
Canadian Jobbers Association
Chula Vista Celery
North Central Potato Control Group
C. J. Prettyman Warehouse
Yakima Horticultural Group
West Virginia Fruit Growers
South Florida
Mission
Missouri
Fruit Growers Credit Assn
Western Michigan
New High
J. H. Grande
James C. McIvor
American Fruit Growers
New
Ayreafter Blankford
Francis R. Hart
United Fruithead
Illinois Horticultural Society
Michigan Potato Shippers
W. M. Frampton
South Carolina Society
Connecticut Dealers
Bureau
Imperial Valley Lettuce
Triumph
U. S. No
North Central Potato Control
Citrus Commission
Jobbers Association
A. McCallum
Senator Henry M. Dunlap
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