30 May 1936
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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1936
Page
1
May 29 Macon Ga Watermelon growers in middle and southern Georgia face a poor outlook due to a long drought. Some fields not planted, others delayed by dry weather and transportation costs. If moisture returns, crops may recover but overall yield expected to be the shortest in several seasons.
In Ashineton on May 29 the House Committee on the antichain store measure reported H R 8442 known as the Patman anti chain store resolution. The bill seeks to curb broker commissions on inter merchant sales and suppress pseudo advertising to protect independents. The full House action and conference details were discussed, with continuation noted on page 12.
In Chicago, the Appellate Court this week affirmed the Circuit Court ruling that M. W. Lorch is legally dead under the life insurance presumption after his disappearance in October 1926. The decision affects a $11,000 policy for beneficiaries, a brother and another state resident, with a separate suit ongoing to recover $100,000 from insurers payable to Lorch Inc., the firm he led which failed soon after his disappearance.
Boise, Idaho May 29. The Idaho Shippers Traffic Association annual meeting held May 22 23 drew over 350 registrants. Sessions were crowded with industry members as speakers stressed close cooperation between organizations and industry groups.
In Washington on May 29 the Interstate Commerce Commission halted a proposed interstate rail to truck pickup and delivery system for passenger routes. The five member panel suspended the service until November 1 after complaints from American Trucking Associations and others that the plan would harm business. Hearings begin June 16 as the commission reviews whether the scheme serves the public interest or illegally intrudes on motor carrier operations.
Cleveland May 29 Over 50 of the 52 exhibit spaces for the 28th annual Vegetable Growers Association of America convention have been engaged. H D Brown secretary says the exhibits in the Rainbow Room Carter hotel will run September 18 to 11 and focus on new equipment and educational value. Greenhouse operators in Cleveland plan new facilities and cold storage to pre cool and store vegetables. The meeting marks the association's fourth Cleveland gathering since its 28 year origin in the forcing industry. A 50 page souvenir program will outline the full details and be mailed to over 4 000 gardeners two weeks before the convention.
Leesburg Florida May 29 1936 Florida's watermelon season is delayed with early shipments light and sizes small. Production depends on rainfall in the next ten days as dry weather slowed vine development across the southeast. If moisture arrives vines may boost output to rival recent years as conditions improve.
Norfolk Virginia May 29 drought persists for seventh week harming truck crops across southside eastern shore Virginia and lower eastern shore Maryland. Growers face losses as moisture deficit bites while many lent funds for planting and operation. Some grain sidelined farms suffer too. apples and peaches largely spared. Subsoil moisture remains high from last winter snows and rains, though most crops suffer.
Nashville Arkansas May 29 Glenn F Wallace manager of Arkansas Orchards Inc reports best prospects for high quality peaches in the southwest Arkansas district centering here He notes peaches harmed by the March freeze dropped and remaining fruit is sound evenly spaced and large He predicts 1000 cars of Elberta peaches for shipment this season.
Washington D C May 29 Senator Wheeler chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee said the Pettengill Bill to appeal the long and short haul provision of the Interstate Commerce Act has no chance to pass this session. He noted strong sentiment against the measure in both the committee and the Senate.
Washington May 29 The Senate this week added potatoes eggs and butter to the list of commodities to be affected in the bill regulating federal commodity exchanges.
Watermelon receivers and jobbers in New York discussed season plans. Meeting covered operation plans for the season opening with Manhattan produce yards to be used and possible direct deliveries from shipping points to Wall Street and Bronx markets. Notes indicate a shorter Florida and South Georgia crop and direct shipments to major markets.
Crystal Springs Mississippi May 29 report says cool wet weather slows the Hinds Copiah tomato movement. The opening of shipments is pushed to June 1 or 2 with only light loads before June 6 to 10. Strict color rules and federal state cooperation delay immaturity. Overall yield estimated 3 000 to 3 500 cars through July possibly into August depending on conditions.
Michigan reports 10 to 25 percent of the 1936 strawberry crop wiped out by killing frosts on May 14 and 15 with heavy losses on low ground. Cherries fared better overall, some fields damaged, others spared. In East Lansing truck crops on muckland suffered severe damage from frosts and winds, with replants due this week. Benton Harbor saw only light effects as breezes kept temps above freezing.
Imperial Valley melon deal opened May 18 with light shipments totalling 13 cars through May 26. The crop is earlier than last year, vines are vigorous, and weather has supported quality. Winds in late March and early April damaged some fields, reducing yields there, but overall quality should be excellent with high sugar content. Most acreage is planted to Klondike melons for production and marketing.
Minneapolis May 29 In many years to come no keener loss to the northwest produce industry is likely than this week when Jules C Famechon head of the Famechon Company died after a lingering illness of six months He died at home with his family at his side A pioneer produce dealer in the Twin Cities Famechon built a respected company Born September 2 1866 at Prairie du Chien Wis He entered the produce business forty five years ago as a stenographer for the Earl Fruit Company in California He rose to manage a packing shed then returned to Minneapolis to take charge of the firms business in 1891 and married Blanch La Sage
Staff correspondence from Loxley Alabama notes midweek potato movements totaling about 600 cars, with 200 in Baldwin and Escambia counties and nearly 100 across Mobile Bay. Cucumber shipments are rising, quality is excellent, and the market remains strong with prices around 1.50 per crate f o b for US No 1. Triumphs beans also show solid movement with high demand and $3.50 per bushel quoted.
State growers and shippers with shipments to the firm since July 1, 1985 may file claims with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Forms are available from the Bureau of Food Control in Albany.
Harlingen Texas May 29 The watermelon deal in Texas is expected to open next week with shipments from Falfurrias and Sandia. Acreage is near normal and melons are expected to be good. Shipments from Poteet Stockdale and Pleasanton should begin around June 15.
Wenatchee May 29. State horticulture chief J I Griner predicts the smallest Washington apple crop in years, totaling under 30 000 cars, about 15 percent below last year’s 32 000 and 20 percent below the five year average. Last fall’s freeze and spring cold at blossom time blamed. Samuel Fraser of International Apple Association urges revival of National Apple Week with stronger advertising. prospects for fall brighter due to trade deals, French quota, and widespread signing of an industrial advertising contract by Wenatchee Okanogan shippers.
New York May 29 The peach market stayed about steady as Mountain Rose fruit arrives with more waste. Large Georgia Mountain Rose crates hit 4.50, smaller 23.75. Half basket prices 1.15 to 2.13 with mixed fruit 1.25 to 1.50. Chula Vista Calif May 29 G B Jackson elected sales manager for San Diego County Celery Growers Association for a third year. district ships late December to mid March.
A potato tour is conducted today in the Muskogee potato district. Growers and others inspect fields planted with seed from Nebraska Wyoming Minnesota and other districts.
Los Angeles May 29 The California little AAA constitutionality ruling in the grapefruit license case seems unlikely before mid June due to pending Superior Court actions and ongoing demurrers. Judge Reuben Schmidt postponed the hearing to June 10, with a blanket decision after the Pico Citrus Association case concludes. The federal suit against the marketing order was moved to June 1, while related state actions continued.
Detroit welcomed the Eastern Fruit Jobbers Association officers led by George Marsh of St. Louis to begin preparations for the January 18 to 21 meeting in Detroit. Attendees included Will Wagner of Chicago, Sam Cohodas of Ishpeming, and Eddie Rosenberg of Flint, with Kirk F. Mitchell coordinating arrangements.
Fear of a citywide truck drivers strike prompted cautious purchasing by local dealers. Late Thursday night, market operators and drivers reached a one year agreement ending May 39. Meetings between union officials and shippers led to a negotiated settlement, allowing normal business to resume next week.
From Loxley Alabama May 29 the first gar moved in the Alabama green corn deal. It was loaded and shipped by A A Corte & Sons based in Loxley. A I Corte said the quality is fine and fields look the best ever seen, with movement expected to be about the same or slightly higher than last year.
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