National League calls 1938 wholesale fruit meeting
The National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors issues the official call for its 46th annual meeting at the Hotel William Penn Pittsburgh. Sessions run January 4 to 7 with a luncheon for councillors January 4 and a first business session January 6 at 9 30 a m. Committees will meet during the gathering as officers and by laws are considered.
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National League of Wholesale
Pittsburgh
Washington, D. C
National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors
William Penn
National League
National
Views of Secy Wallace on Government Crop Forecasting
Kansas City, Nov. 12. The Packer prints a letter from Charles Hechtman, Osseo Minn., a potato grower and shipper, praising government crop forecasts and recalling decades of disputes with the Agriculture Department over potato production estimates. Hechtman notes his long advocacy and hints at political outreach in 1935.
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Charles Hechtman
Osseo, Minn
Secretary of Agriculture
Kansas City
Packer Haa
Osseo
Minn
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Economics
Congress
Marshall H Anderson to Represent C H Robinson in California
Marshall H Anderson, longtime head of Randolph Marketing Company in Los Angeles for 19 years, resigns as chief executive to become California representative of the C H Robinson Company. A prominent figure in produce circles, he formerly led the Western Growers Protective Association and brings deep knowledge of western shipping and eastern distribution to the new post.
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Los Angeles
Marshall H. Anderson
Randolph Marketing Company
Randolph
California
C. H. Robinson Company
United States
Western Growers Protective Association
Anderson
The Produce Packer weekly newspaper description
The Produce Packer edition explains its focus on commercial production and marketing of fruits vegetables and related products. It notes a separate weekly newspaper The Produce Packer carries market and trade news for shippers distributors and buyers, and offers free sample copies on request.
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Packer
Produce Packer
Eges
National Potato and Fruit Trends Across Regions
Readable items show shifts in potato and fruit production and marketing. Officials discuss forecasts and acreage changes while industry groups plan promotions and meetings in New York Cleveland and Philadelphia as crops rebound and prices adjust.
Texas grapefruit movement gradual with new size rule
Harlingen Texas November reports slow shipments easing from an earlier dip. A Weslaco meeting endorsed restricting Marsh Seedless to size 70s and larger from November 15 to 21, aiming to curb harvest costs and lift prices, with Secretary Wallace’s approval possible.
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Harlingen
Tex
Texas
Wallace
Weslaco
First Cuban Tomatoes Arrive on New York Market
The first shipment of Cuban tomatoes reached New York on Wednesday and sold well at fair prices. No 1 grade sold at outside figures while No 2 fetched inside prices. Lugs 6 by 6 brought 3.38 6 by 7 2.50 3, and 6 by 6 by 7 2.25 2.75 per lug.
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New York
Drop In Potato Estimate Since October Report
Harvest prospects for late crop potatoes weakened further by November 1 with frost damage noted to uncovered stock. Preliminary bureau reports show a ~7,078,000 bushel drop from October projections, bringing total 1937 output to about 391,707,000 bushels, compared with 329,997,000 in 1936 and 372,115,000 average. More frost hit eastern and central surplus states, while western yields held or improved. harvest neared completion but 10–15 percent remained unharvested in several states as frost line moved south. Continued on Page 18.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
California
New Plant For Big Cleveland Greenhouse Men
Cleveland Ohio November 12 The Green house Vegetable Packing Company completed a modern packing plant on Bagley Road Berea a suburb of Cleveland The brick and concrete fire proof building cost over 100000 and measures 300 feet by 66 14 feet with a long main floor and two story front section It sits in the heart of the greenhouse district near a short haul for growers Tomatoes and cucumbers are delivered to a central packing area where they are graded and packed under government supervision and shipped under the Glass Grown brand. Continued on Page 23
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Cleveland, O
Greenhouse Vegetable Packing Company
Bagley Road
Berea
Cleveland
National Pear Week Sets Festive Retail Drive
National Pear Week runs November 13 to 20 with decorative pennants in Seattle markets and pear advertising across radio, newspapers, and dealer support. A radio game prompts listeners to spot the flaw in famous sayings and pear recipes missing an ingredient as part of a broad educational push to promote fall and winter pears and proper ripening.
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Seattle
Wash
Beltles
Pear Bureau
East North Central Chapter Annual Meeting Notice
The East North Central Chapter of the Association of Refrigerated Warehouses will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday November 18 at the Hotel Statler in Detroit Michigan. Business sessions are set for 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. All members are urged to attend to ensure strong representation from each section.
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Chicago
The
Association of Refrigerated Warehouses
Hotel Statler
Detroit
Mich
Early Potato Acreage Reduction Is Forecast
Washington November 12 1937 The Bureau of Agricultural Economics forecasts reduced early and intermediate potato plantings for 1938 with possible offset by higher production rates in producing states The net acreage would equal 1937 levels If yields remain average total output could reach 365 million bushels down from 399 million this year Prices and grower income may rise versus 1937 and 1936. The bureau recommends growers keep acreage near recent averages around 3 300 000 acres to balance long term demand.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Bureau
A A A program to divert surplus potatoes for feed
Washington Nov 12 The Agricultural Adjustment Administration announced a diversion program allowing up to 10 million bushels of potatoes to be fed to livestock in three marketing order areas. Payments of 15 cents per bushel or 25 cents per 100 pounds apply for potatoes diverted to live stock feed meeting size and grade standards.
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Washington, D. C
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Colorado
Nebraska
Wyoming
Idaho
Cincinnati Pioneer Produce Dealers Die in Weekends
Three leading Cincinnati fruit and produce figures died in a single weekend. William Enderlein, 67, head of Wm. Enderlein & Co., had distributed produce here since age 14 and formed his company in 1914. Isaac N. Price, president of I. N. Price & Co., died Saturday. John Queroli, who led the Queroli Fruit Company before its 12 year dissolution, died Sunday.
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Cincinnati
William Enderlein
Wm. Enderlein & Co
Isaac N. Price
I. N. Price & Co
John Queroli
Queroli Fruit Company
Enderlein
Dezauche Writes on the New Orleans Convention
Detroit dated report notes J I Dezauche of Opelousas inviting Kirk Mitchell to the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Association January convention in New Orleans. The letter mocks the event as a "Sweet Potato Convention" and hints at a January 10 to 13 gathering, praising the city site and naming it a “Whiz Bang” affair.
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Detroit
Kirk Mitchell
Western Fruit Robbers
United Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Association
J. I. Dezauche
Opelousas
New Orleans
Mon Chere Ami
Kirk
George Thierwechter
The
United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association
Applemaine apple crop estimate shows largest since 1926
The November 1 1937 crop estimate from the Bureau of Agricultural Economy U S Department of Agriculture shows total apple production at 211,100,000 bushels, up from October 1 and above 1936’s 117,506,000. Conditions were generally favorable in major regions though eastern and midwestern orchards faced scab and lower grades from rains frosts and winds.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
United States Department of Agriculture
Pacific Northwest
East
Middle West
Scott F. Ennis Dies From Automobile Accident Injuries
San Francisco November 12 Scott F Ennis president of the Pacific Fruit Exchange died early Wednesday from injuries suffered in an automobile crash Friday night He 66 prominent in national fruit circles held posts including director of the Bank of America Islam Temple potentate chairman of the Pacific Coast Regional Advisory Board director of the Western Pacific Railroad and former California assemblyman He was a principal stockholder of the Exchange Survived by widow two daughters and a son Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon with burial in the city.
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San Francisco
Scott F. Ennis
Pacific Fruit Exchange
Ennis
Bank of America
Islam Temple
Pacific Coast Regional Advisory Board
Western Pacific Railroad
California
Ennis-Brown Company
Sacramento
Exchange
Cabbage Prices Rise in Western New York Market
Rochester N Y Nov 12 A stronger demand lifted cabbage prices as shippers increased quotes F C B sales on sacked Danish stock 16 to 17 dollars per unit Occasional higher price Wisconsin stock movement slowed prompting inquiries from midwestern states New York shipments 65 75 cars daily to date over 1500 cars moved versus 1900 a year ago Harvesting nearly finished with about ten days left to complete field clean up
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Rochester
N. C
Wisconsin
New York
Colorado Trucked Potatoes Must Be Under Certificates
Denver, Colo. Nov. 12 State highway courtesy patrolmen and the ports of entry have been advised that all trucks carrying more than 1000 pounds of potatoes outside Colorado must have a federal state truck inspection certificate properly executed by a representative of the Director of Markets Office. They have also been advised that no potatoes bearing either a state or federal state inspection certificate showing them to be of the unidentified grade are to be moved interstate.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Director of Markets
Rail Freight Increase Hearings Set for November 29
Interstate Commerce Commission announced hearings begin November 29 on a petition filed November 6 by numerous railroads seeking a 15 percent rail freight rise and a per mile increase for east coast coach passengers. A new Division 7 was created to conduct the hearings.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Division 7
Maine Campaign Aimed to Boost State's Farm Exports
A New York advertising executive pitched the Maine Development Commission a plan to promote Maine soil orchard and sea products. Mass meetings and research followed to identify buyers and markets. The drive aimed to lift Maine potatoes and other produce amid rising competition and changing consumer habits.
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Augusta
New York
Maine
Maine Chamber of Commerce
Maine Development Commission
America
Commissioner of Agriculture
Department of Markets
Department of Plant Industry
Aroostook
Piscataaulis
Penobscot
Waldo
Mdle
Massachusetts
Newsey
Pennsylvania
Hats Off to Maine for Publicizing the Potato
Chicago reports National Potato Week highlights Maine publicity campaign to boost consumption of all potatoes. Hugh B. Tabb, executive secretary of the National Potato Association, lauds Maine for leading consumer education on Irish potato health and diet and notes cooperation to promote a coast to coast Potato Week starting November 15. He predicts broader awareness and increased potato use nationwide.
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Chicago
Maine
Hugh B. Tabb
National Potato Association
United States
Potato Men of
Railroads and Government Control in Private Ownership
Railroading has become a knotty problem as private lines struggle to balance income with rising costs. Government regulation raises material, wage, and tax burdens, plus new wheels such as Social Security levies. Attempts to boost efficiency are hampered by mediation boards and back pay, a burden dating from wartime control. Continued on Last Page.
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America
Congress
Retail Grocers to Back National Potato Week
Kansas City reports a telegram from Charles E. Smith of Chicago announcing the National Association of Retail Grocers will join potato growers in National Potato Week. Grocers nationwide will feature potatoes all week, praising Maine's pioneer marketing venture and benefiting growers, distributors, and consumers.
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Kansas City
Packey
Charles E. Smith
Chicago
National Association of Retail Grocers
State of Maine
National Association of Retail, Grocers
Maine's Dorrance Promotes Potatoes and Tourism Plan
Sturges Dorrance, Maine advertising adviser and head of the eastern division of Brooke Smith French Dorrance, backs a state tax on potato barrels to fund the Maine Development Commission. His campaigns aim to boost year round tourism with extensive advertising across Maine's coast and inland regions.
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Maine
Maine Development Commission
New York
Sturges Dorrance
Dorrance
Brooke, Smith, French & Dorrance, Inc
Detroit
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Trade
Sec’y Wallace
B. Tabb
Madne
North Central Co
Newark
Marketing Association
William Dunkel
North Central Potato Committee
J. M Harley
East Canal
Michigan Horticultural Society
California-Arizona
Washington
Apple
V.a. E. Prugh
Central
Here of Philadelphia
Prade'poeee ‘Owers
Philadelphia Branch League
BIG
National Pear
Cold Storage Association
North Central Control Committee
Cincinnati Pioneer
Ysaac N. Price
John Quercl
Dezauche
Wean
Association
Railroads and Government
Retail Association
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