Exemption plea on wage bill from produce trade
In a letter to Chairman Mary Norton the National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors urged exemption of wholesale handlers from wage and hour provisions of the pending labor bill. The group argued that applying the 40 hour week to perishables would harm producers and disrupt trade.
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Norton League
Washington, D. C
Mary T. Norton
House Labor Committee
National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors
Joint Council Meeting in New York Thursday
A Joint Council meeting in New York at the Hotel New Yorker gathered National League International Apple Association and United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association representatives. Discussions centered on the Black Connery Dill and freight rate increases. Attendees affirmed continued cooperation among the three trade groups.
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New York
National League
International Apple Association
United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association
New Yorker
Frank O. Urie
LeRoy J. Keach
Horace H. Herr
League
W. E. Anderson
W. L. Wagner
S. W. Cohodas
United
Joseph A. Schwalb
R. G. Phillips
Marecus J. Gray
E. W. J. Hearty
Labor Board limits on off hours in fruit markets debated
Strong arguments allege wholesale distribution of perishable farm products should be exempt from proposed 4Q hour restrictions. Supporters claim the Labor Standards Board would not impose penalty wage rates for work from midnight to 6 a m in fruit and vegetable markets. Opponents of the Black Connery Bill S 2475 say opposition has grown since Congress adjourned. The bill may continue on page five.
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Labor’ Standards Board
House
Congress
Crelinsten Firm in Montreal Asks for an Extension
New York reports Montreal firm M. Crelinsten & Sons seeks time extension on accounts due. Creditors met the firm and were offered preferred stock in lieu of cash, aiming for acceptance within a year. Book assets exceed liabilities but are frozen. local creditors possibly owed 2,000 to 3,000. The firm, long a Canada fruit and vegetable distributor, ships directly to carlot and small lot buyers with 200 annual trips to the market.
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New York
M. Crelinaten & Sons
Montreal
Canada
Creliisten
M. Crelinsten & Sons
The Produce Packer weekly newspaper notice
This item announces The Produce Packer, a separate weekly publication linked to The Packer, focused on market news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool fur and related trades. A free sample copy is offered upon request.
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Packer
Produce Packer
Idaho ad law held valid by court and citrus tests
Idaho advertising law upheld by court may exempt produce trade from wage and hour bill. News notes various farm and fruit markets across the country including California celery, Salt River valley lettuce, and Florida celery marketing moves. Reports include orchard shows, grower associations meetings, and upcoming agricultural events nationwide.
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Idaho
Legislation Focus Delayed Potatoes Likely In Farm Bill
Congress opens a special session to tackle controversial issues with emphasis on basic crops like wheat and corn. Potatoes may see action as AAA restricts crop size, while fruit and produce interests anticipate broader impacts from the omnibus farm bill. Railroads’ interstate applications also draw attention.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Department of Agriculture
AAA
Demand for good lettuce in Salinas area eases harvest
Rain in the Salinas-Watsonville district slowed lettuce harvesting with 97 cars shipped on Wednesday and projections of 150 to 160 cars on Thursday. Demand had improved slightly with better activity and wire inquiries, while market prices held around 1.25 to 1.40 for fives and 0.85 to 1.00 for sixes. Weather, quality, and waning remaining acreage suggest shipments may extend into early December if conditions stay favorable.
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Salinas
Calif
Salinas-Watsonsville
Salinas-Watsonville
Phoenix
California Crop Cooperative Reporting Service
At the Crossroads on Freight Rates for Perishable Goods
Shipping and fruit and vegetable handlers in Carlote at the crossroads warn that rail freight hikes for perishables could push more traffic to trucks, risking reduced overall revenue. Carriers seek a 16 percent rise with a maximum 15c per cwt, but industry figures say such increases would sap a key market and demand that rates on nonperishable goods be raised instead. The piece questions whether carriers grasp the industry’s urgent constraints and seeks a balanced approach to preserve rail revenue without crippling perishables trade.
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Carlote
Western Growers Protective Assn Meets December 3 4
Details for the annual meeting of the Western Growers Protective Association show a two day session at the Hotel Biltmore in Los Angeles on December 3 and 4. Secretary-manager C B Moore said the program is being completed this week and will be announced next week. Many outstanding personalities in the produce business will speak.
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Los Angeles
The
Western Growers' Protective As
Biltmore
C. B. Moore
Apple exports rise in week across United States and Canada
For the week ending November 13 exports of apples from the United States and Canada totaled 74,645 barrels and 207,616 boxes. Exports to date reach 1,156,198 barrels and 2,295,878 boxes, compared with 635,573 barrels and 2,798,569 boxes to the same date last year.
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New York
United States
Canada
International Apple Association
Nathaniel K Goodyears Dies in Pasadena after Produce Career
Nathaniel K. Goodyears a longtime Chicago produce trader who retired in 1919 and was well known in the middle west died this week at his Pasadena home where he had lived the last 17 years.
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Nathaniel K. Goodyears
Pasadena
Calif
Chicago
Middle West
Central California Navel Orange Crop Movement
The California Arizona orange grapefruit agency reports central California Navel crop movement and forecasts. As of November 16 the district has 9,687 cars, with 93 percent moving domestically. November 2,600 cars, December 6,050, January 14,048, February 1,66. 3,054 cars available in domestic channels to March 1.
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Los Angeles
Central California
Orange-Grapefruit Agency
Southern California
Plans For League Conventions In Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh branch of the National League of Wholesale Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors outlines a January 4 to 7 convention at the William Penn Hotel. Committees, lively entertainment, teas, luncheons, and trips are planned with a nationally known speaker possible for the banquet. William Penn Hotel reports heavy advance registrations from shippers and shipping organizations.
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Pittsburgh
National League
William Penn Hotel
George Lasbury
A. P. Righter
Chester Franzell
W. H. Baggs
Entertainment
Warren M. Trigg
D., Lee. Sperry
Card
Morris Cohen
Tilden Mendelson
Transportation Committee
Clyde Daverspike
James A. Descalzi
Flower Committee
P. J. Schaming
A. J. Vivirito
Syeonte Lasbury
Chatman
E. O. Ramsey
Mitchell Replies to Dezauche in The Packer Exchange
Detroit November 19 Kirk Mitchell replies to J F Dezauche Opelousas La regarding the New Orleans convention. He jokes about a Sweet Potato Convention and notes New Orleans as a fitting site for the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association meeting with Louisiana and the southwest in view. Redlands Nov 19 Sympathy sent to J H Strait as wife dies after brief illness. services at Baptist Church.
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Detroit
J. F., Dezauche
Opelousas
New Orleans
Packer
Kirk Mitchell
I. F. Dezauche
Devauche
Louisiana
United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association
Redlands
Calif
J. H. Strait
Mutual Orange Distributors
Baptist Church
Paper shell pecan crop sizes and markets shift in Alabama
In Theodore Alabama on November 19 the paper shell pecan crop is reported below government estimates. A. W. Prescott of J Carol Plantations says the department overestimated the 1937 crop, lowering bids to 8 cents a pound and discouraging sales. Growers move away from cooperatives toward cash truckers offering immediate payment, ending lengthy cooperative settlements.
Friendly Suit Delays Idaho Advertising Campaign
Idaho officials announce a state plan to advertise potatoes, apples and onions after District Judge Koelsch upholds the advertising act. The 1c per cut levy aims to raise 125000 yearly for campaigns, but a friendly suit testing constitutionality delayed start. State Auditor Parsons calls the ruling favorable, attorney general notes defects, and officials proceed with court-backed advertising program.
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Boise
Idaho
Idaho Fruit and Vegetable Advertising Commission
Charles F. Koelsch
Idaho Fruit and ‘Vegetable Commission
Guy
Grabar
Harry E. Young
Jagho Falls
J. R.halverson
Blackfoot
Victor Smith
Burley
J. P. Marshall
Twin
Falls
George
Ames
Emmett
R. H. Young
Parma
E. A. White
Lewiston
Harry C. Parsons
J. W. Taylor
Taylor
Koelsch
Parsons
Gererni Taylor
George Donart
Weiser
Maurice Greene
Attorney General
Attorney General's Office
California Delta celery market shows strength with brisk holiday demand
Stockton California reports Delta district celery shipments lighter due to pre Thanksgiving holidays but forecast to rise next week as harvest resumes. By Thursday stock strong at about 1.35 per crate for good quality. frost and east weather tighten supply while loadings dip briefly from rain. Northern California moved 25 cars on Wednesday and overall shipments stay healthy through the holiday period.
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Stockton
Calif
Delta District
Delta
California Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
San Joaquin County
California
Big Fruit Growers Meeting Planned in Springfield
The American Pomological Society holds its annual convention December 8 to 10 in Springfield Missouri in cooperation with state horticultural societies of Missouri Arkansas Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska and Iowa An apple show and a large exhibit of orchard machinery will accompany the event The executive committee includes D P Dell W R Martin Jr Roy Wilholt and B B Brogdon with B S Pickett and Mr Martin on the program committee A large attendance is anticipated.
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Springfield
American Pomological Society
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Iowa
D. P. Dell
W. R. Martin, Jr
Columbia
Roy Wilholt
B. B. Brogdon
Springdale
Ark
B.S. Pickett
Ames
Mr. Martin
Texas Growers and Shippers Disagree on Fruit Sizes
In Harlingen Texas on November 19 the Growers Industry Committee and the Shippers Marketing Committee debated size regulations for Texas grapefruit and oranges at a Waslaco meeting. The shippers pressed for allowing more large fruit while the growers urged continuing current rules limiting small fruit to 16 percent, offering a 20 percent compromise that was rejected. Committees sent separate recommendations to Secretary Wallace, warning that nonacceptance could trigger unrestricted harvesting. The four day picking holiday reduced shipments and prices rose in auctions while cooler northern demand increased optimism for market prospects.
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Harlingen
Tex
Growers Industry Committee
Shippers Marketing Committee
Texas
Waslaco
Shippers’ Committee
Growers’ Committee
Wallace
Washington
Robert C. Evans
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Lettuce shipments expected from Salt River valley late next week
Phoenix Arizona November 19 A few cars of lettuce may be cut and shipped from the Salt River valley late next week but full impact on the national supply will not occur before December 1. Growers faced losses in stands from hot weather yet headed out well with expected 100 percent cut.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Salt River Valley
John F Jardine of Waupaca Dies After Stroke
John F. Jardine of Waupaca Wisconsin died after a stroke at 4 a.m. He was 68 and a prominent figure in Wisconsin and national potato circles. Jardine served as Waupaca’s youngest alderman at 21 and its youngest mayor at 25. He later became president of the A. M. Penney Potato Company, a role held until Albert Miller & Co. took over the Penney warehouses.
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Chicago
John F. Jardine
Waoupaca
Wis
Mr. Jardine
Wisconsin
Waupaca
Hi Fe
A. M. Penney Potato Company
Penney Warehouse
Albert Miller & Co
Dry Weather Threatens Spring Bermuda Onion Deal in Raymondville
Raymondville Texas nov 19 dry weather threatens the Willacy county spring Bermuda onion crop as germination lags and planting is late. Growers report a larger planted area than last year but seed remains unsprouted except where showers fell. Rio Grande valley endures driest period in memory with no general rain since spring and spring shipments likely to fall short. Non irrigated areas show burned pastures and water hauled for stock while irrigation crops in Laredo district progress normally.
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Raymondville
Tex
Willacy County
Rio Grande Valley
Itt
Laredo
Winter Garden
Coastal Bend
Corpus Christi
Rebstown
Linton
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Joint Council
Crelinsten Firm
Crelingtent
Bermuda
Deal
Pomological Society
Springfield, Mo
Western Growers Protective Assn
National Potato Week
Warren B. Wilken
Buffalo Branch League
Long Island
R. T. Mackenzie
Benton Harbor
Bangor
Mich
Michigan Farm Bureau
Harold M. Butler
Pennsylvania
Oregon Horticultural Society
Medford
Imperial Valley Peas
Santa Maria-Guadalupe
L. R. Hart
Bebantopol Apple Growers Union
Wenatchee District
Apple Holdings
Growers Assn
Idahapotate “Piarket
Mividitee
Yakima Shipper
Bureau
Robert M. Clark
Florida
Denver
Mark Sullivan, Jr
Apple Exports
Dezauche
Wails Ab
A. W. Prescott
Theodore, Ala
Court, Fruit and Vegetable Advertising Commission
Big Fruit Growers
Shippers Committee
Waupaca, Wis
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