Chicago Street Notes on Trade Visitors and Local News
Clifford M. Strauss of S. Strauss & Son of Monroe La visited Chicago with Fry Distributing. Frank L. Hall of Rio Grande Citrus Exchange Weslaco Tex came to South Water Market. Many other trade visitors from Texas Ohio Missouri and Florida greeted Chicago markets. Ralph Merkel welcomed a daughter Margot Mary born last Saturday at Ravenswood hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford M. Strauss
S. Strauss & Son, Inc
Monroe
Chicago
Fry Distributing Company
Frank L. Hall
Rio Grande Citrus Exchange
Weslaco, Tex
Ralph Merkel
Merkel Bros. Company
Ravenswood Hospital
Margot Mary
Ralph
Gridley Maxon and Co Inc Returns to Chicago
Gridley Maxon and Co Inc, an enterprise based in New York, completed a return trip to Chicago last week indicating planned business activities in the Midwest city. The brief note highlights corporate movements without detailing transactions or figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gridley, Maxon & Co., Inc
Chicago
Michigan Horticultural Society Tour Of Soil Projects
Members of the Michigan Horticultural Society toured the Berrien County Soil Conservation projects as part of their 1937 itinerary visiting several farms near Coloma Spinks Corners and Berrien Springs. They toured contour planting and strip cropping efforts with guides from the conservation staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
Mich
Michigan Horticultural Society
Berrien County
Berrien
Middle West
Horticultural Society
Soil Conservation Garage
Roy Butzbach
Bainbridge Center
Adam Biiney
Vern Warman
Linus Schutz
Coloma
Otto Jung
Mark Vladic
Spinks Corners
William Anderson
Pearl Grange
Berrien Springs
George W. Stover
Earl Spaulding
J. H. Crandall
J. H. Fryman
Pearley
Ruth Porter
E. Cryan
Bangor Apple Show Dates Set for November 11 14 1937
Bangor Michigan announces the 1937 Bangor Apple Show will run November 11 through 14. The event, sponsored by the Fruit Belt Apple Show Association Bangor business men and Bangor Future Farmers of America, will be at the high school building with daily programs and possible remarks by Governor Frank Murphy. The area is a major midwest apple producer, with a publicity and advertising committee listing E W Puffer and others and a program committee led by L G Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Mich
Middle West
Fruit Belt Apple Show Association
Bangor Business Men
Bangor Future Farmers of America
Michigan
Frank Murphy
E. W. Puffer
R. A. Boyce
H. T. Bigelow
Miller Overton
Ernest Hope
Oscar Getz
Phil Wood
M. L
Plans to form Maxwell Street Y M C A in Chicago
In Chicago on July 30 plans were set to establish a Maxwell Street Y M C A unit at the South Water Market. Dinners at the South Water Market Club led to creating the South Water Market 300 Club to fund the Y for underprivileged children. G H Cross and George Brede sen named to organize memberships and a follow up meeting is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South Water Market
South Water Market Club
Maxwell Street
South Water Market 300 Club
G. H. Cross
George Bredesen
First Idaho Russets Reach Chicago This Season
The first Idaho Russets of the season arrived in Chicago from Caldwell. Christ Hansen & Co received the shipment, packed in 100 pound branded bags, with good quality. The firm has long handled Idaho potatoes and is active in the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Christ Hansen & Co
Caldwell
Idaho
Army worm invasion hits northeastern Michigan fields
Bay City Michigan reports an unprecedented army worm invasion across pastures alfalfa clover meadows grain fields and new seedings in northeastern Michigan. Dairymen spread poison baits to protect forage. grasshoppers also caused heavy losses in some areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
Mich
Michigan
Guilty or Not Guilty Ask Rastus About Alibi
The judge sternly questions Rastus on a chicken stealing charge. Rastus pleads not guilty and asks for his alibi, clarifying the alley by which he escaped. The exchange has a comic, dialect-filled tone typical of Union Electric Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Electric Magazine
Michigan official insists on rigid inspection policy
John B. Strange, the new Michigan Commissioner of Agriculture, continues the strict inspection policy at Benton Harbor fruit market. Apples and tomatoes undergo state inspection to improve pack quality, with a 10 to 26 cent price rise on tomatoes and a $ urge to raise the state's reputation for honest fruit. The policy earned praise from market leaders as Strange backs education before prosecution under chief inspector O R Nightlinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Strange
Benton, Harbor
Mich
Burr B. Lincoln
Michigan
Benton Harbor
J. W.cullinine
Strange
Vere Beckwith
Roscoe, D. Kreiger
O. R. Nightling
C H Miller Named Director and Vice President at Albert Miller Co
C H Miller, Grand Rapids branch manager, elected director and vice president of Albert Miller & Co at a Chicago board meeting. He will move to Chicago around September 1 to assume executive duties as the company expands. Miller has led the Michigan office for two years and joined the firm in 1927, replacing Alexander Berger of Howison, Va., who retired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Miller
Albert Miller & Company
Chicago
Albert Miller & Co
Grand Rapids
Mich
Miller
Michigan
Alexander Berger
Howison
Levy Returns From Idaho Trip With Onion Accounts
Melvin Levy of Christ Hansen & Co. returned from Idaho reporting a successful trip. He secured large potato and onion accounts and said the firm will be more active in onions this season. Levy, in charge of the onion department, noted Idaho’s crop outlook is promising and predicted whites first move out around August 10 to 15 with yellows following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Melvin Levy
Christ Hansen & Co
Idaho
Levy
William L Wagner comments on Congress and policy shifts
Chicago July 30 William L Wagner secretary of the United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association comments on Congress measures Robinson Patman Act cases loss and damage payments Commissioner Eastman reappointment AAR attitude on joint rail track rates and the Interstate Commerce Commission hours for drivers. He notes adjournment prospects and potential special session amid Farm Aid and wage bill debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William L. Wagner
United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association
Congress
Robinson-Patman
Eastman
Association of American Railroad
Supreme Court
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
Kraft Cheese
Montgomery-Ward
Kraft
Biddle Purchasing Company
Hollywood Hat Company
New York
Biddle
Joseph B. Eastman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Association of American Railroads
Chicago Potato Men Golf Outing at Itasca Club
Chicago potato receivers and jobbers from South Water Market held their fourth annual golf and dinner outing at Itasca Golf Club. Ninety three attended. scores ranged 83 to 131. Henry Spiegel won low gross with 83. Bill Garfitt toasted as guest, shooting even 100. A birdie by John P. O'Brien earned a prize. four prizes of three golf balls were awarded for feats on the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South Water Market
Itasca Golf Club
Henry Spiegel
Wichman
Frank E. Baldwin
F. E. Baldwin & Co
John P. O’brien
Jandg
William Garfitt
Standard Fruit and Steamship Company
Bill
Beggs & Co Expands Carlot Operations In Twin Cities
St Paul Minnesota July 80 J R Beggs & Co longtime potato operators and carlot distributor will move offices to Sibley and Tenth street next week and enter local Twin City markets as a carlot distributor. Worth Beggs will head local business selling stocks from across the country and western supplies for the market. The firm has operated in St Paul for nearly 60 years with J R Beggs still leading the carlot table land seed potato business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
J. R. Beggs & Co
Sibley
Tenth Street
Twin City
Worth Beggs
J. R. Beggs
Northwest
St. Paul
J. R. Beges
Meyer Schuman Company Grape Deal In California
Meyer Schuman Company remains exclusive distributor for Arvin grower Kovacevich linking J.J. and Royal K. grape brands packed in 30 pound net display lugs. Thompson Seedless quality praised as best in years with red and white Malagas to follow and Riciers anticipated. Lettuce markets look stronger for Watsonville and Salinas despite weather losses reducing shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Meyer Schuman Company
John J. Kovacevich
Arvin
Calif
J.J
Royal K
Schuman
Watsonville
Salinas
Idaho appoints Lloyd Bell to promote Idaho produce ad program
In Boise the Idaho Fruit and Vegetable Advertising Commission named Lloyd Bell of Idaho Falls as retail service man to coordinate its 125000 advertising campaign for potatoes apples onions and prunes. Bell, with 20 years in produce and broad Northwest experience, will start August 1 and work in eastern markets as Idaho advertising expands. The commission adjourned after a two day session planning advance campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Idaho Fruit and Vegetable Advertising Commission
Lloyd Bell
Idaho Falls
Bell
Idaho Commission
Northwest
California
Grand Traverse cherry crop hit by rain storm
Traverse City Michigan reports a severe wind and rain storm Sunday July 25 damaged the Grand Traverse cherry crop. Loss estimates exceed 4 000 000 pounds with fruit valued at 44 cents per pound. Leelanau peninsula growers suffered the worst, many orchards ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traverse City
Mich
Grand Traverse
Lake Michigan
Leelanau Peninsula
Big Lake
United Air Lines Eyes Apple Association Delegates Visit
United Air Lines promises extra service for delegates attending the International Apple Association convention in Chicago from August 10 to 18. Howard A. Groth, manager of food industries, notes flights are fast and frequent, aiming to minimize time away from offices, with Groth available at the Sherman hotel during the event to assist attendees seeking air travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United Air Lines
International Apple Association
Howard A. Groth
Food Industries
Sherman
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C.H. Weaver & CO
Carlot
Cordon Tyrrell CO
Rubin Produce Co., Inc
Chicago Street Notes
Cooney Steinfeld
Ed Steinfeld
Cincinnati
J. L. Wilser
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Yellowstone ‘Park
William ‘Hellwig
Baden, St. Louis, Mo
Larry “Archer
Atlantic Commission Company
Benton Harbor, Mich
James Flood
The
Max Lutz
Max Lutz Company
Harlingen, Tex
Texas
C. A. Ripley
Mercedes
Tex
Louis Hayman
J. B. Stephens
Vaughn-Griffin Packing Company
Blackbird
Ranger
Florida Citrus
Howey
Fla
Mr. Stephens
General Distributors, Inc
HA. Gross
Booth Cold Storage Company
Minneapolis
W. C. Hogenkamp
Henry Kruse
Monarch Refrigeratoring Company
American Express
United States
Canada
Kruse
Colorado
Canadian Rockies
T. E. Sproat
North American Cold Storage Company
Shapiro Brothers, Inc
Joe Fusco
Fusco
Frank C. Crispo, Inc
Gordon N. Smith
Dc. H. Robinson Company
J. R. Barnett
J. R. Barnett Company
Harlingen
Chandler-Allen Company
E. A. Zipfel
Kansas City
Zeke Bonura
Chicago White Sox
Smith-Cordes Company
Miss Mary Smith
White Sox
Miss Smith
Mr. Bonura
M. M. Minkler
C .H. Robinson Company
Wisconsin
R. G. James
Fresh Foods, Inc
Georgia Peach
Sol Berman
R. H. Dietz & Co
William Huizinga
A. Huizinga & Sons
Colorado Springs
Estes Park
Denver
Alfonso E. Aviles
Southern Vegetable Company
Western Distributors
Nogales, Ariz
L. Gillarde Company
Littlefield
Bemis Bro. Bay Company
St. Louis
Alvin Schatz
Arizona
L. D
L. D. Chicago
Washington
U.S
Tony Oddo
Ciicaco Produce Exchange
Haymarket
L.D
South Racine
William Wagner
Lloyd Bell Retail Service
M. H. Rosenthal
Vincent Hotel
Midh
One Harbor
Rosenthal & Stockfish, Inc
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