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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1938
Page
2
Charlevoix county honey producers report millions of bees killed by molasses in grasshopper poison bait. State agricultural officials are investigating. Apiarists warn little honey will be produced this year due to heavy worker bee losses.
Vancouver British Columbia city council voted to allow wholesale produce houses on Water Street to open at 5 30 a m during June to handle berries. The by laws will be amended despite opposition from some wholesalers and enforcement concerns.
Benton Harbor Michigan July 15 The permanent organization of the Michigan Fruit Sponsors is to be completed at a meeting tonight at the St Joseph Chamber of Commerce offices. The aim is to coordinate the fruit industry branches to improve marketing and popularity of Michigan fruits. Nine vice presidents named July 2 will present two members per committee for approval. The group and vice presidents will elect permanent officers.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange completes plans for its annual summer field day to be held July 19 at Medinah Country Club. Trading closes at 11 am, luncheon, golf tournament, bridge, baseball, swimming and dinner follow. Tickets cost five dollars for golf and three fifty for non golf. Committee members Joe Cohen Bobby Ascher Roy Eldredge Harry Field and Henry Gatlin.
The South Water Market Club held its fourth golf outing at Glenn Oak Country Club hosted by Charles W. Irrgang. Attendees enjoyed fine course play and a dinner. Prize winners were Charles W. Irrgang first, Harry Spiegel second, a three way tie for third among Bob Cumming Jerry Larocco and Joe Camella, with M T Dooty taking the booby prize. The next outing is set for Friday July 22 at Oak Hills.
Fruit exemption permits for fruit truckers will be issued one day a week at Benton Harbor fruit market stall 68. A Michigan Public Utility representative helps fill blanks and 53 exemptions have been issued in recent weeks. The local rep is William J. Barco. Exemption permits are free for seasonal haulers of fruits and vegetables and required for all Michigan truckers transporting products.
Peaches in Chicago show a heavy supply with wide quality range while movement remains steady. Georgia Elbertas bring about 12.26 per bushel, Arkansas Elbertas range from 0.75 to 1.75, and Tennessee Elbertas around 1.00 per bushel.
Chicago reports a sluggish potato market with reduced receipts yet little price improvement. Missouri and Kansas supply Cobblers and Triumphs as homegrown stock from Missouri, Kansas, Idaho arrivals show heat and decay while California White Rose steadies on top grades amid weaker off grades. Futures show no Idaho Russet sales with November delivery.
Chicago merchants and fruit trade figures frequent the market. Charles W. Smith of the Florida Citrus Exchange recovers and plans to return home soon. Visitors include Hal McBride of Mitchell Nebraska and Carl Leigh of Ellenton South Carolina. Apple crop optimism in Gays Mills noted at 15 percent of a crop. Onions from New Jersey arrive. dealers report good quality and strong sales. Industry leaders from United Fresh and refrigerated warehousing networks travel for meetings and hearings on potato rates.
Engagement announced for Miss Dorothy Beederman and Arthur Berkowitz son of Abe Berkowitz of A Berkowitz Company Inc in Chicago. Miss Beederman serves as private secretary to an official of a major Chicago auto company. Wedding planned for fall.
The Romeo Peach Festival in Romeo Michigan is set for September 2 3 and 4 as announced in The Packer. The issue notes ongoing activity in fruit trade including Bartlett pears promotions and shipments of Georgia Hale peaches and Indiana cantaloupes arriving to markets with various company representatives visiting Chicago and Michigan for market business.
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