Truck Operators Urged to Join Iowa Conference on Uniform Rates
Chicago Sept 30 1938 notice from John H Gillespie secretary Iowa State Commerce Commission describes complaints by truck operators over irregular intrastate routes and a call for a general conference Friday Oct 7 1938 at 9 am Des Moines to seek a uniform basis for rates and charges for livestock grain and commodities. Proposals include transit definitions for dairy products and cheese rate adjustments across Southwestern and Western territories.
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Chicago
National Poultry, Butter, and Egg Association
John H. Gillespie
Towa State Commerce Commission
Des Moines
Southern Freight Association
Birmingham
Ala
8Thwestern Freight Bureau
Theuthwest
Wagner Discusses Wages and Hours Law in Bulletin
Chicago Sept 30 W L Wagner secretary of the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association comments on the Wages and Hours Act in his weekly bulletin It becomes effective in five weeks He urges members to watch for interpretations and to plan under strict construction of the Act He notes no authority on many provisions but offers help through his secretary to solve problems and doubts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. L. Wagner
United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association
FSCC Buys Potatoes in Red River Valley
Moorhead Minn September 80 The FSCC purchased potatoes in the Red River valley of North Dakota and Minnesota this week turning considerable stock to the corporation Prices were about 50c on commercials and Blocon No 1 The number of cars to be purchased was not disclosed The FSCC move surprised local traders as much stock was going into storage rather than market sales
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FSCC
Red River Valley
Moorhead
Minn
North Dakota
Minnesota
Valley Points
Chicago Returns to Standard Time and Late Fruit Deliveries
Chicago resumed Central Standard Time starting Sunday, September 30, and railroads issued an order effective Monday through December 31 delaying delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables on team tracks in Chicago to not earlier than 6 a.m. CST.
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Chicago
Cold Storage Directory to Be Mailed Soon
Chicago September 30 1938 The directory of cold storage warehouses will be ready for mailing within the next two weeks. The announcement came from W M O Keefe executive secretary of the Association of Refrigerated Warehouses. Those requesting a copy should write to Mr O Keefe 222 West Adams Street Chicago.
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Chicago
W. M. O'Keefe
The
Association of Refrigerated Warehouses
Mr. O'Keefe
West Adama Street
Piowaty Bros Open Chicago Warehouse for Potatoes Cabbage and Onions
Piowaty Brothers of Illinois announced a new warehouse at Dalton, a Chicago suburb, at 147th Street and Indiana Avenue on the C I E tracks. The two-build ing complex with a 16 by 320 loading platform can handle 32 cars, with space for about 100 potato cars and public warehousing for growers and shippers. They offer store in transit rates and loading of mixed car lots and truck lots for potatoes cabbage and onions.
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Chicago
Piowaty Brothers
Ilinois, Inc
Dalton
147Th Street
Indiana Avenue
Idaho Governor Visits Chicago En Route to Potato Contest
Governor Barzilla W. Clark of Idaho spent a Sunday layover in Chicago on his way to Fort Fairfield Maine for a potato nicking contest with Gov. Lews O. Barrows of Maine. He traveled with Idaho agriculture commissioner Gus Graham and daughter Lois Clark. They were hosted by Perrin C. Miller of Albert Miller & Co. and others before continuing to Albany for a Boston flight.
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Clark
Chicago
Barzilla W. Clark
Idaho
Fort Fairfield
Lews O. Barrows
Maine
Gus Graham
Lois Clark
Albany
Boston
Perrin C. Miller
Albert Miller & Co
Hugh B. Tabb
Tabb's Potato Service
D. L. Toffenitti
The
Triangle Restaurants
Dorothy McBride Weds Kin Kalamazoo Man After Blossom Festival Queen Status
Dorothy McBride, 1938 Blossom Festival queen of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, married Horace J. Rodahaver of Kalamazoo Sunday at her parents home in Hopkins Michigan. The ceremony united two Kalamazoo natives amid local festival prominence.
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Hopkins
Mich
Dorothy McBride
Kalamazoo
Benton Harbor
St. Joseph
Harry McBride
Horace J. Rodahaver
Better Tone to the Green Vegetable Market in Chicago
Chicago Sept 30 A fairly good demand noted for green vegetables this week with moderate offerings. Market tone improved though beans inquiries slow despite ample supplies. Homegrown and Inols Bountifuls quoted 50 76c per bushel wax 50c 1, Valentines 25¢ 1.25, Michigan Bountifuls 75¢ 1.25, ordinary quality 50 76c. Brussels sprouts $1 2.50 per half-drum, Colorado broccoli $2.50 2.75 per crate, Washington crates $3 3.25. Carrots in lighter western supply, Illinois and nearby tops 40 50c, Michigan flats 25 60c, market steady. Celery ample receipts with steady tone. Michigan flats 25 65c, stalks 10 25c. Cucumbers moderate supply and fairly active demand. homegrown 50c 1, Michigan 60c 2.50. Lettuce arrivals moderate with steady tone. California crates 1.50 2.25. Peas steady despite ample supplies. Idaho hampers 1.75 1.85, California hampers up to 2. Sweet potatoes quiet though ample. various regional prices listed. Tomatoes normal inquiry with sufficient supplies.
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Chicago
Michigan
California
Colorado
Washington
Ohio
Oregon
Ateady
Idaho
Utah
Tennessee
Illinois
Nancy Halls
Kentucky
Indiana
Iowa
Louisiana
New Jersey
Norma&l
Market Prices for Produce and Berries
Prices for homegrown baskets and crates listed by variety include tomatoes and berries. Totals given show baskets at 60 cents to 85 cents each, Ohio and Michigan items, California sugar priced at 76 cents to 1.65 dollars, and 11-quart crates at 76 cents.
Piowaty Brothers opens Rocky Ford Colorado branch
Opened at Rocky Ford Colorado the Piowaty Brothers of Illinois Inc. branch office is led by Fred J. Piowaty. From this office the firm ships truckloads of Colorado Spanish onions including two and three inch sizes and larger. Plenaty Brothers of Illinois Inc. is a major onion operator nationwide.
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Rocky, Ford
Chicago
Piowaty Brothers of Illinois, Inc
Rocky Ford
Colo
Fred J. Piowaty
Carl Piowaty
Colorado
Plenaty
Brothers of Illinois, Inc
Packed Lettuce at Chicago Is of Interest to Trade
Chicago observers report a 4 car lettuce shipment packed in a new method by Holme & Seifert of Salinas. The Blue Triangle load uses layered ice and paper between crates, with no top ice, aiming to keep lettuce crisp from packing shed to retailer. The car, destined for George H. Rock & Co. in Detroit, was inspected by L Gillarde Co. staff and about 15 buyers and arrived in excellent condition.
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Chicago
Holme & Seifert
Salinas
Calif
Blue Triangle
L. Gillarde Company
Pat) Gillarde
del Gourley
George H. Rock & Co
Detroit
Mich
Martin Advances Toward Home After Successful Operation
Mr. Martin is convalescing well and will return home this week. He underwent surgery at St. Luke's hospital a little over two weeks ago. The operation was successful and he continues to recover nicely.
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Martin
St. Luke's Hospital
Grand Rapids Growers leader Philip Leavenworth dies at 67
Philip D. Leavenworth, 67, manager of the Grand Rapids Growers Inc., died after a five month illness in Grand Rapids Michigan. He led the growers association for over 20 months and helped build a company once dominated by shipments of hothouse tomatoes and leaf lettuce to cities within a thousand miles. Under his guidance the firm expanded from rail to truck transport and shifted focus to seeds and farm supplies, becoming international in scope. His sons have run the business in his absence for several months.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Philip D. Leavenworth
Grand Rapids Growers, Inc
Growers’ Association
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapide
Growers Association
Mr. Leavenworth
South Water Market Club Plans Active Fall Season
Chicago, Sept. 30. At a board meeting of the South Water Market Club last week committees were chosen to map an enjoyable fall and winter program. The club aims to be more active and has plans for an excellent season. Summer golf tournaments sponsored by the club were successful and bigger plans for next year are in the works.
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Chicago
Board of Directors of
The
South
Water Market Club
South Water Market Club
Heret Tore
John A. Martin Recovering in Chicago
John A. Martin general manager of Wesco Foods Company is reported on the road to recovery. Friends in the trade express relief at his improving condition amid sparse details of his illness.
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John A. Martin
Chicago
Wesco Foods Company
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U.S
C.H. Weaver & CO
Carlot, Trucklot and
L. C. L. Receivers, Distributors
South Water Market
Rubin Produce CO
Gordon Tyrrell CO
South Uth Water Mar Market
Merkel ‘Bros. Co
Chicago, Ill
Chandler-Allen Co
Ttype
CGO
Carlot Brokers—Distributors
BECKER _ COMPANY
Sta. Seeley
Piowaty Bros
Jn’ Fresh
Fresh Foods CO
L. D
Bell
Riedman
Ghipper
S. Friedman & Sons
Russel Produce CO
Phase Monroe
Ill
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