Samuel Rosenthal Faces $70,000 Creditors Claim
Public bankruptcy records reveal Samuel Rosenthal once operating a fruits and vegetables business in New York owes about $70,000 in liabilities with roughly $22,000 listed as assets. Debts include $18,000 to local merchants and $25,000 to out of town fruit suppliers, railroads, and shippers. Assets mainly consist of accounts receivable, furniture, and fixtures, with some recoverable receivables anticipated.
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New York
Samuel Rosenthal
Washington
Rouenthal
Seréditora
Rappears
Rosen
Conn to Speak at Shippers Meeting in January
Donald D. Conn will address delegates at the 19th annual American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association meeting at the Stevens hotel in Chicago next January 13 14 and 16 He is executive vice president of the Transportation Association of America Inc and an authority on railroad transportation He will speak about past present and future railroad problems from a produce trade perspective Plant City Fla Nov 13 Weather favors an early strawberry season with some volume before year end and a light movement for Thanksgiving Los Angeles Nov 13 The 1936 37 Navel crop in Tulare county is praised as the best in years with superior exterior texture and high eating quality for central California citrus fruit.
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Chicago
Donald D. Conn
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association
Stevens Hotel
Conn
Transportation Association of America, Inc
City
Fla
Los Angeles
Central California
Tulare County
Produce Packer free sample copy offer to shippers
The Produce Packer edition serves fruit and vegetable trade news and marketing for cape poultry butter hides and related commodities. A free sample copy will be mailed upon request to readers in the shipping and distributing trade.
Government relief criticized as a burden on labor market
A reader laments that relief programs trap workers in government support, hindering term labor for farmers. He likens the situation to a mother bird pushing fledglings to self-reliance, arguing relief should end and people should seek work, while noting most recipients are capable and deserve opportunity.
Lower Rio Grande vegetable crops late start in valley
Harlingen Tex Nov 13 The fall and winter vegetable deal in the lower Rio Grande valley is starting late with heavy shipments unlikely until January. Some beans squash peas and peppers move to packing plants while most crops await better weather. cabbage carrots broccoli and beets look fine but heavy shipments will be delayed. Frost hopeful for citrus but vegetable growers prefer no frost.
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Harlingen
Tex
Rio Grande Valley
New Officers Named for Melon Distributors Association
Evaneville Indiana November 13 J B Neal of Mellftosh Florida becomes president succeeding the late Luke J Leonard head of the group Besale B Searcy will continue as secretary succeeding the late R ind Pennington who served as secretary and treasurer
Late potato crop shows gain in October total
Washington Nov 13 The late potato crop harvest is nearly finished with preliminary government estimates as of November 1 showing about a 40 percent increase or roughly 10 000 000 bushels above October forecasts Ideal September October weather extended growth and harvest In northern states from Maine to Washington yields rose except Idaho where mid September freezing stunted vines and late blight plus wet digging delays caused smaller sizes Some rot and freezing damage reported in certain areas with potential shrinkage when storage stocks are checked (Continued on Page 18)
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Washington, D. C
Maine
Washington
Idaho
Fall tomato deal in Florida getting underway
Jacksonville Florida reports the fall tomato season under way with about 5,500 acres slated for shipment. Ft. Pierce-Vero Beach area plans around 2,000 acres, despite heavy rains causing losses, and expects early tomatoes and ongoing shipments for the coming weeks. Continued on page 18.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Ft. Pierce-Vero Beach
Ruling Reversed in Federal Honey Dews Case
In Kansas City on November 13 a federal judge reversed a Secretary of Agriculture ruling on the P A C A grade for a car of honeydews bought by L Yukon & Sons Produce Co from Richman & Samuels. The buyer’s arrival grade was No 1, but the court held buyers approval on arrival does not mandate acceptance if evidence shows a possible higher merchantable quality. The buyer argued for highest quality as expected. the court noted variations within No 1 and upheld buyer discretion. The case was argued by Herscah Goodman for the appellant, with Harry Wolf preparing the record.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Kansas City
United States District Court
Merrill BE
Otis
L. Yukon & Sons. Produce Company, Inc
Richman & Samuels, Inc
U. S
Shipper
Herscah Goodman
Harry Wolf
Sweet Potato Crop Below Last Year in 1936 Report
Washington D C November 13 The government November crop report estimates sweet potato production in 1936 at 68 537 000 bushels This is 3 percent above the five year 1928 32 average of 66 368 000 bushels but 18 percent below the 1936 harvest of 83 198 000 bushels The indicated yield on November 1 of 77 0 bushels per acre compares with 85 8 in 1935 and the ten year 1923 32 average of 88 5 bushels Yields in the improvement states have shown some improvement over forecasts made a month ago In the south central states where drought prevailed during most of the growing season yields show little change from earlier indications
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Washington,d
Program for the Jobbers Meeting Is Taking Shape
Detroit reports progress on the Detroit Western Fruit Jobbers Association convention program. Committees, hotel arrangements near the headquarters, advertising space, and a streamlined business session schedule are in place. Reservations, registrations, and transport plans are being organized for efficient attendee participation.
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Detroit
Brown
Detroit Western Fruit Jobbers Association
Abe Andrews
Association
Wagner
General Headquarters
Statler
Fort Shelby
Kirk Mitchell
Hellman
Franzblau
Saya' the Thone
John Balone
Sam, Vitale
Western Growers Protective Assn Holds 11th Annual Meeting
Western growers and shippers urged to attend the 11th annual meeting of the Western Growers Protective Association to be held December 11 at the Produce Terminal Club in Los Angeles. Secretary CG B Moore announced the event and invited all western vegetable and melon industry participants to attend.
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Los Angeles
Western Growers Protective Association
Produce Terminal Club
B. Moore
Free Service Department for Growers and Shippers
The Packer offers a free service department for subscribers to help growers and shippers solve marketing problems. It covers shipments, markets, consignment terms, transportation, and distributor connections nationwide, with expert advice at no cost. Address THE PACKER Free Service Department Second and Delaware Sts Kansas City Mo.
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Packer
United States
Free Service Department
Second and
Delaware Sts
Kansas City
Apple crop projections show 1936 drop from 1935 levels
Washington reports the 1936 total apple crop at 66 201 000 bushels, about two thirds of 1935 and the 1928 32 average. Demand for fresh fruit accounts for 61 percent of the crop. Weather improved prospects in eastern and central states while winter injury and spring frosts kept totals low nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
Onion Parade Planned in New York City This Saturday
New York November 15 onion operators were told this week that National Onion Association named January first week 1937 as National Onion Week Plans for a large parade Saturday are shaping up with prominent onion operators and their decorated trucks The parade will pass Fifth Avenue Washington Square Broadway to City Hall where Mayor LaGuardia will greet participants Canastota growers donated two cars of sacks of onions for the event
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New York
Association
Fifth Avenue
Washington Square
Broadway
City Hall
LaGuardia
Canastota
N. Y
Pecan Crop Falls Sharply From 1935 Yield
Washington November 18 1936 pecan production estimated by the Department of Agriculture at 34 760 000 pounds. Large 1935 crop was 95 340 000 pounds with a 1928 32 average of 59 983 000. Late growing conditions favored Carolinas Georgia Florida. Alabama Mississippi and native belt states far below 1935. Texas output dropped from 44 000 000 to 9 000 000 pounds.
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Washington, D. C
Alabama
Mississippi
Mississippi Valley
Oklahoma
Texas
Faint Hope For Early Settlement of Strike
San Francisco amid the opening of the San Francisco Oakland Bay bridge reports from several sources suggest faint hope for an early settlement of the Pacific coast maritime strike now in its third week. Bananas and grapes waited in ship holds and California citrus exporters faced missed orders as ports lagged.
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San Francisco
San Francisco-Oakland
Bay Bridge
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
California
November Pear Crop Estimate Declines From October
Washington November 13 government crop report shows September pear crop estimated at 23,750,000 bushels, down 186,000 from October. Last year’s crop was 22,036,000 bushels and the five year average (1928-32) is 23,146,000.
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Washington, D. C
Reductions Announced for Top Icing Charges
Los Angeles reports new reductions in top icing charges after talks with the National Perishable Freight Committee. The Interstate Commerce Commission set cuts for 10 000 pounds of top ice under Docket 38666, effective September 10. Western Growers Protective Association pushed for further cuts for 15 000 and 20 000 pound shipments, with savings of 3 to 8 dollars on 10 000 to 15 000 pounds and 4 to 11 dollars on 16 000 to 20 000 pounds.
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Los Angeles
National
Demand in California celery market brightens holiday trade
Stockton Calif November 13 active demand for the holiday trade and light production keep the Delta celery deal strong with prices around 1.50 f o b for top stock. Shipments run 40 to 50 cars daily, peak 56. outlook sees no major rise next week as late acreage limits supply and labor shortages persist. Quality is good to very good with sizes mainly 3 to 4 dozen. prorate limits mixed, packing and shipping busier at Terminous as buyers increase. District acreage fixed at 8,000 acres after downward revisions from 9,500.
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Stockton
Calif
California
Somme
Prorate
Bee
November 1 Cold Storage Holdings of Apples and Pears
Washington D C Nov 18 A Bureau of Agricultural Economics report shows on November 1 apples in storage: 26 000 barrels in total, 12 669 000 Western boxes, 11 585 000 bushels with baskets and eastern boxes, vs last year and five year averages. Pears: 261 000 Bartlett packed boxes, 88 000 loose Bartletts, 1 690 000 boxes of other pears, 99 000 bushel baskets.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States
Oranges Grapefruit and Apples in European Markets
Washington D C Nov 13 cables from F A Motz report British markets for fruits. Orange prices rose slightly while grapefruit stayed steady to lower. Grapefruit averaged 3.58 dollars per box in London, oranges 3.60, best apples 1.72 per bushel in London. Liverpool Newtown bows and WashingtonJonathan prices noted with variability by grade and source.
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Washington, D. C
F. A. Motz
London
Liverpool
Oregon
Newtown Boves
Alze
Washington
Virginia
No Definite Progress Toward Settlement of Maritime Strike
New York November 13 reports little progress toward settling the marine strike. A number of American registry passenger and freight vessels remained tied up at piers at week’s close. Meetings between ship owners committees and maritime strikers occurred but no settlement was reached. Fruit cargos, including apples pears and citrus, were among the exports stalled for European ports authorities and crews remained idle as the dispute continued.
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New York
Florida Citrus Proration Stays at 600 Cars Next Week
Lakeland Fla Nov 13 The citrus proration for Florida shipments remains 600 cars of grapefruit with no limits on oranges or large size tangerines as the Commission weighs further restrictions. Shippers urge fewer limits to aid distribution in central states amid Texas crop movements. a pool plan for small shippers is approved to pool pro rations and aid commercial viability.
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Lakeland
Fla
Florida
Texas
Commission
Citrus Commission
Montreal Trade Getting Ready for Convention
Montreal November 13 Members of the fruit trade including every wholesaler and broker met to appoint special committees for details of the twelfth annual Canadian Fruit and Vegetable Merchants Association convention. The event will be at Windsor hotel Montreal January 21 22 and 28 1937 with strong enthusiasm and high hotel bookings and souvenir program ads already sold.
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Montreal
Canadian Fruit and Vegetable Jobbers’ Association
Windsor Hotel
Frost Figs Damage in California Tomato Crops
Frosts hit northern California last week and spread to the Sacramento river valley wiping out tomatoes in Brentwood and damaging peas in the Imperial valley. Some protected vines yield still shipping while Emperor grapes and peas in other valleys remained undamaged. Celery in the Sacramento river valley began loading as frosts were reported.
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Sacramento
Calif
Jack Frost
California
Sacramento River Valley
Brentwood
Imperial Valley
San Joaquin Valley
Sacramento’ River Valley
Grapefruit Crop Estimates For This Year And Last
Washington November crop estimates show the nationwide grapefruit yield at 27,523,000 boxes, up from 18,516,000 last year. Florida is put at 16,500,000, Texas 6,730,000, California 2,343,000, and Arizona 1,950,000, with last year’s figures listed for comparison.
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Washington, D. C
Florida
Texas
California
Arizona
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Shippers
Berry, Qutlock
Neste
Thea
Petce
Rio Grande
The
Melon Distributors Assn
California-Arizona Orange-Grapefruit Agency Distribution Committee
O.brown
Western Fruit Jobbers Assn
Western Growers Protective Assn
East
New York City
Delta District
Dally
Florida Commission Intimates Bank
Ita Citrus Movement
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