Apples Command Strong Demand at Grand Rapids Market
On the Grand Rapids wholesale market McIntosh Northern Spy Delicious and Jonathan apples were in the strongest demand among commodities. No 1 Spy Delicious McIntosh sold around 1.25 per bushel with fancy packs 15c higher. Jonathans around 1.00 per bushel. Other winter varieties brought 76 to 85c per bushel. Tomatoes No 1 were firmer at 75c to 1.00 per half bushel. hothouse tomatoes 31 1.10 per eight pound basket. Potatoes shipments rose while prices held. onions steady at 0.65 per 60 lb sack. celery plentiful at 15 20c per dozen bunches. pumpkins 36 50c per bushel. Hubbard squash 50 60c per bushel.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Hubbard
Miss Lillian Reiter and Frank Arata to Marry
Payette Idaho October 28 announcement of forthcoming marriage for Miss Lillian Margaret Reiter to Frank B Arata of the Frank 3B Arata Company. Ceremony set for 7 o clock Saturday November 6 at Villa Park Ridge near Ontario Oregon with a reception at the Arata ranch afterward.
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Payette
Idaho
Lillian Margaret Reiter
Frank B. Arata
Frank 3B. Arata ‘Company
Villa Park Ridge
Ontario
Ore
Arata
Light Damage by Cold to Potato Crop in Idaho
Idaho Falls report notes a mild frost impact on the upper valley crop. Weather forecast promises fair warming, leaving about 40 percent of potatoes still in the field. growers rush digging and storage efforts to salvage greens and surface-cold culls.
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Idaho
Idaho Falls
Upper Valley
Weather Bureau
Hansen
Idaho Falls Potato Growers, Inc
Schoenburg Joins Schoenburg-Price & Co Fruit Dept
Chicago October 28 Jake Schoenburg joins Schoenburg Price Co to lead the fruit department as the firm adds a full line of fruits and vegetables from all sections. He brings years in the industry and recent brokerage work in Fresno. The firm operates at 1 South Water Market with his sons and nephews. Grand Rapids Market to start winter schedule November 1 with sessions on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays from 6 a.m.
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Chicago
Jake Schoenburg
Schoenburg- Price’ & Co
Schoenburg
Fresno
Calif
Schoenburg-Price & Co
South Water Market
Schoenburg-Golbus‘Company
Schoenburg- Price & Co
Grand Rapids
Mich
Green Vegetables Market In Chicago
Chicago market report shows fair weekly inquiry for green vegetables with ample offerings and a generally steady tone. California asparagus at 2.76 per crate, diverse prices for beans, cucumbers, lettuce, peppers, spinach, and sweet potatoes reflect varied demand and regional supply across Illinois, California, Arkansas, Louisiana, Florida, and Michigan.
Market Report Shows Wide Tomato Quality and Quiet Demand
Tomatoes were plentiful with varying quality as prices ranged broadly. Ohio eight-quart baskets quoted around 60 660, half bushel baskets at 60, California lugs at 2 60, Illinois hothouse at 60c 1.15, Ohio baskets at 1.15, repacked boxes at 65 7éc and lugs 2 2.25.
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New Jersey
Ohio
California
Grower Tops Michigan Onion Yield With 1102 Bushels From One Acre
Grand Rapids Michigan October 28 Alex Bulatow of Omer a share cropper earned the title of 1988 onion king for Michigan by producing 1102 bushels of yellow onions from a measured acre. The Keystone 1000 Bushel Union Club certified the yield with Dr Paul M Harmer and Russell G East announcing the result. Runner up was landlord B A Withey of Omer with 1068 bushels per acre. Theodore Dame of Grant was third with 1046 bushels and Peter Brink of Grant was fourth with 989 on his best acre. The Keystone Onion Club sponsored the contest to promote best cultural practices and better quality. 243 growers participated this year up from 69 last year and 56 the year before. Ottawa county led with 76 entries, Allegan 73, followed by Newaygo Kent St Joseph and Calhoun. Sixteen counties entered.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Alex Bulatow
Omer
Michigan
Keystone
Russell G. East
Richmond
Ind
Pennsylvania Railroad
B. A. Withey
Bulatow
Withey
Theodore. Dame
Grant
Newaygo County
Newaygo
Kent
St. Joseph
Calhoun
Death of Leon Hewitt Exchange official shocks markets
Advices from Boston report Leon Hewitt, longtime district manager of the California Fruit Growers Exchange, died suddenly of a heart attack in Middleton New York while en route to spend time with his children. Hewitt had thirty years with the Exchange, serving in Grand Rapids Milwaukee Cleveland Chicago and Boston. Funeral services are planned in Grand Rapids Michigan on Saturday.
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Chicago
California Fruit Growers Exchange
Leon Hewitt
Middleton
N. Y
Hewitt
Boston
The
Exchange
Grand Rapids
Mich
Milwaukee
Wis
Cleveland
Albert Hart Joins Independent Grocers Alliance
Chicago October 28 announces Albert T Hart named head of the fresh fruit and vegetable division for the Independent Grocers Alliance Distributing Company. Hart brings extensive shipping growing and distributing experience to lead a supply pass for wholesalers serving IGA retail stores with offices at 309 West Jackson Boulevard.
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Chicago
Grocers’ Alliance Distributing Company
Albert T. Hart
Hart
IGA
West
Jackson Boulevard
National Citrus Sales Drives Set Across Nation
A three-phase national citrus sales push is planned from Thanksgiving through winter to promote oranges and grapefruit. Florida California and Texas producers join distributors and major chains in ten day drives starting November 26 January 26 and March 2 with broad participation from Independent Food Distributors Council National Association of Food Chains Super Market Institute and others. The plan relies on widespread merchandising support to build consumer interest across 200000 outlets and diverse retail sectors.
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Chicago
Florida
California
Texas
Independent
Food Distributors Council
Sal Grocery Stores
National Association of Food Chains
Super Market Institute
National Restaurant Association
National Association of Chain Drug Stores
National Association of Retail Drug Lists
Limited Price Variety Stores Association
Institute of Distribution
L. P. Kirkland
M. H. ‘Walker
Florida Citrus Producers Trade Association
W. L. Burton
Florida Citrus Growers, Inc
W. L. Story
The
United Growers and
Shippers Association and State Ads Leaders Support Citrus Stabilization
Florida Citrus Commission advertising manager L. W. Marvin, California Fruit Growers Exchange advertising manager W. B. Gelesinger, and Texas Rio Grande Valley Citrus Exchange sales manager Frank L. Hall acted under Growers Stabilization Committees of their states.
Cooler Weather Benefits Michigan Crops in Late October
Grand Rapids Michigan reports a spell of cooler temperatures after two weeks of unseasonably warm weather. Growers welcomed the relief as air cooled storage protected fruit and vegetables. Potato digging finished early while apple yields surpassed forecasts, though potatoes yielded lower than a month ago.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
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South Water
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Arkansas
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Tennessee
Illinois
Colorado
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Washington
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Missouri
New Mexico
Iowa
Albert Hart
Independent Grocers Alliance
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Russel Produce Co
Russel & 87
Water Market
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Diartin
Chandler-Allen CO
Anicco
Ontlet Brekers—Distributors
D. Cangl
Banco DI Napoli Trust. Co
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Sta. Seeley
Woodstock
Gridley
Maxon
Commission
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