Street notes from Salt Lake City bowling league standings
The Produce Row league is leading with Tri way Produce in first, Pacific Fruit second, followed by Associated Distributors and the Nelson-Anson Company. A season banquet and prizes loom seven weeks away. Managers and staff travel notes include Frank Li Fountain en route to coordinate, and D L Dudrow and Lester Price making regional moves. May reduce potato acreage noted in Coral Michigan with beet contracts rising due to low potato and bean prices and an $8 per ton sugar beet incentive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Produce Row
Triway Produce
Pacific Fruit
Associated Distributors
Nelson-Anson Company
Coral
Mich
Monia Beltnick
Mt. Pleasant
Twin Cities street notes on canopies and market figures
New canopies are rising along the 200 block of North Sixth Street. Ice boxes are being installed in several units as local market figures, including Everett Sherman of Morris Fruit and Auction Co., pivot between Minneapolis and Hammond Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sixth Street
Morris Fruit and Produce Co
Everett Sherman
The
Fruit, Auction Company
Hammond
Mr. Sherman
Sherlock
Minneapolis
Scholz Named Partner at Gordon Tyrrell Company in Chicago
A. W. Scholz, longtime figure in the South Water Market fruit and vegetable trade, becomes partner in Gordon Tyrrell Company. He previously worked with A. W. Barnett & Co. and Gridley Maxon & Co., and is well known in the industry after 37 years in the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gordon Tyrrell Company
Gus) W. Scholz
Scholz
South Water Market
A. W. Barnett & Co
Inc
Gridley, Maxon & Co
Grand Rapids group opposes Pettengill bill
The Grand Rapids Association of Commerce on record this week against the Pettengill bill. It calls for eliminating the short and long haul clause in the interstate commerce act and ordered copies of the action sent to Michigan senators and House members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettengill
Grand Rapids
Mich
Grand Rapids Association of Commerce
Michigan
House of Representatives
Chicago Green Market Sees Steady Tone Amid Active Week
Chicago March 18 A good tone prevailed at the green vegetable market with more active trading. Supplies were moderate and prices held steady across groups including asparagus beans broccoli and cucumbers. Prices ranged from California crates at 4.8 to Georgia crates at 3.6 while Florida Kentucky and other items showed varied but steady movement and typical wholesale quotations.
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Chicago
California
Georgia
Florida
Valentines
Arizona
Illinois
Michigan
U. S
Texas
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Nancy Halls
Indiana
Tennessee
New Jersey
Dealers Service Is Meeting Success in Fresh Fruit Trade
Chicago March 18 dealer service representative Julian E Hanbon of the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association touts dealer service work as a real aid to jobbers and retailers. He cites increased item variety, improved distribution, higher volumes, and better relations between growers and retailers, urging broader adoption and a six month trial to prove value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talian.e. Hanson
United Fresh Fruit ‘and Vegetable Association
Chicago
Bertice
United’ Fresh ‘Fruit and Vegetabl Association
Julian E. Hanbon
United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association
New Orleans
Illinois
Danville
Champaign
Mattoon
Peoria
Springfield
Bloomington
Decatur
Chicago Unloads in February Show a Decrease From 1937
Chicago reports 4 916 carloads of fruits and vegetables unloaded in February, a drop of 124 from February 1937’s 5 040, but up 120 from 1936. January 1 to February 28 totals reach 9 946 carloads, up seven from 1937 and 361 over 1936, per USDA Market News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Market News Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Better Feeling on the Chicago Onion Market
Chicago onions show a modest upturn with steady demand and ample but not excessive supplies. Prices quoted include Indiana Minnesota 60-pound yellows No 1 at 1.10 to 1.25 dollars, midwestern whites at 1.65 to 1.75, Colorado Danvers 1.16 to 1.25, western Spanish 1.10 to 1.50, and homegrown yellows No 1 around 0.90 to 1.00 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indiana
Minnesota
Colorado
Diversion Payments to Michigan Potato Growers Scheduled
Michigan farmers will receive 75000 in federal payments for diverting 600000 bushels of No 2 potatoes for livestock feed. Maurice A Doan, chairman of the state agricultural conservation committee, said applications have been certified to the Chicago disbursing office for payment.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Maurice A. Doan
State Agricultural Conservation Committee
Chicago
Tomato picking contest to run statewide in August in Indiana
Indiana growers and canners met at the Washington hotel to decide that the third annual state wide tomato picking contest along with an educational exhibit will be held in this county in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Washington Hotel
Michigan seeks control of cull onion shipments
Michigan onion growers and shippers moved to press the legislature to ban sale of sprouted, scalded, or frosted onions in intrastate and interstate commerce. At a Martin meeting leaders proposed forming an organization to address marketing and legislative issues, while noting December stock levels and shipments likely to fall short of last year’s.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Martin
Henry Tuinstra
Frank Zumbrink
Hopkins
Nelson Velliquette
Plainwell
P. E. Beebe
Dowagiac
Carl McGuffey
Shelbyville
Zumbrink
Russell G. Hast
Richmond
Ind
Pennsylvania Railroad
Paul M. Harmer
East Lansing
Michigan Muck Crops Association
Decatur
Miss Harriet Gricus Debuts Successfully in Opera
Chicago March 18 Miss Harriet Gricus a switchboard operator for the Chicago Fruit and Vegetable Reporter debuting with the International Opera Company at the Auditorium theater sang Gilda in Rigoletto. Her strong coloratura performance drew praise from a large audience including many South Water Market members and families.
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Chicago
Harriet Gricus
International Opera ,Company
Auditorium Theatre
Miss Gricus
Chicago Fruit & Vegetable Reporter
Gilda
South Water Market
Michigan Onion Market Slumps Amid Western Veg Deal
In Grand Rapids on March 18, Michigan onion offerings moved rapidly as growers liquidated stocks ahead of new crop arrivals, while potato prices firmed to 90 to 95 cents per 100 pounds. Daily shipments hovered around 20 to 80 cars for onions and other greens, with leaf lettuce hitting new highs and radishes and rhubarb steady. Apples remained abundant with No 1 Northern Spies and Delicious around $1.25 per bushel and fancy packs up to $1.60.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Onlona
Dealera
Muck Growers Elect Officers in Walkerton Indiana
At a recent meeting the St. Joseph County Muck Growers Association re elected G F Clarke as chairman August Monhaul as vice chairman and Charles Carblener as secretary treasurer Roscoe Fraser a Purdue muck crops specialist and H L Garrard of Chicago spoke Officials of the local chamber of commerce and association officers discussed the Northern Indiana Muck Growers Association show set for next fall Also from Freesoil Michigan better inquiries for apples as several downstate truckers visited the area first since last November indicating inventory clearance statewide
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Muck Growers
Walkerton
Ind
St. Joseph County
Muck Growers’ Association
G. F. Clarke
August Monhaul
Charles Carblener
Roscoe Fraser
Purdue University
H. L. Garrard
Chicago
Chamber of Commerce and Association
Indiana
Potatoes Move by Truck Reach New High Says Miller Co
Albert Miller & Co reports a surge in potato truck movement across major produce areas. Freight rates and improved conditions boosted activity with U.S. trucking at a new high. Perrin C. Miller notes nearly 100 percent rise over last season as the firm expands its truck operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Miller & Co
Chicago
Canlot Potato Distributors
United States
Perrin C. Miller
Cabbage Market Easier in Chicago This Week
Chicago market reports rising cabbage receipts at opening Monday with fair inquiry and steady price. As the week progressed supplies remained heavy and demand slowed, with Arizona green cabbage at 2.25 to 2.36 per crate and Florida tea cabbage at 1.50 to 1.75 per hamper.
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Chicago
Arizona
California
Texas
Savoy
Florida
Insect Control Methods Discussed In Michigan Meeting
Latent methods in controlling leaf hoppers and berry moths in vineyards were debated at a Van Buren county grape growers meeting in Paw Paw Michigan on March 18. Dr Ray Hutson of Michigan State College was the principal speaker.
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Paw Paw
Mich
van Buren County
Ray Hutson
Michigan State College
Fruit Growers School Features Purdue Experts in Indianapolis
School for Fruit Growers in Indianapolis featured horticulturist Monroe McCown and entomologist Glenn Lehker of Purdue University extension service as principal speakers. A large turnout of county growers attended the event late last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Monroe McCown
Glenn Lehker
Purdue University, Extension Service
Fruit and pruning demonstration at Carl Linnemeter farm
Fort Wayne Ind March 18 Fruit rowers of this county met at the Carl Linnemeter farm to see Monroe McCown fruit expert of Purdue University give a fruit and pruning demonstration V Kim mell county agent was in charge of the meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Carl Linnemeter
Monroe McCown
Purdue University
V. Kimmell
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Tosh
C.H. Weaver & CO
Carrot and
L. C. L. Ree
Chi
Gordon Tyrrell CO
Chicago Commission
Rubin ‘Produce Co., Inc
Callah Diversion
Coppersmith & CO
Becker Company
Bto
Seeley
Woodstock
Aca
Ene
Salt Lake City
Frank Li Fountain
Pacific Fruit and Produce Company
Idaho
Twin Falls
C. J. Frost
Milwaukee, Wis
Mrs. Frost
D. L. Dudrow
Tri-way Produce Company
Reno
Lester Price
Triway Produce Company
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
Glenn Swaner
E. O. Muir & Co
Twin Cities
Max Finkelstein
Palmer-Hedberg, Inc
Tom Foster
T. R. Miller Box Company
Brewton
Ala
Mr. Foster
J. Warren Lennon
John A. Whaley
A. W. Scholz
Oceano” ‘Brand
Rolling Daily Best
Tony Oddo
Ciicaco
Produce Exchange
Haymarket
L. D
L.D
South Racine
M. Roth & Sons
Red River
JED W. H. Anderson & CO
S. Water
Menree
Chandler-Allen CO
L.D. Canal
Postai
Freesoil
Truckere
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