Lakes Carriers See Commodity Shipments Rise But War-Time Records Likely Elude
The Lakes Carriers Association reported shipments of primary bulk commodities this season near 97.7 million net tons by September, just above the 1938 record but short of 1943 peak. Ore stockpiles at furnaces and refinery points total about 399,590% grossions, with coal at Lake one docks in transit estimated at 1.314 million net tons. Shipments began early this year as burst vessels moved through the St Marys Falls Canal on March 26.
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Shipping on the Great Lakes Cuts and Changes in 1949
The article notes sharply reduced ore and freight costs, earlier lake shipping terminations than 1948, and post season insurance rates effective midnight November 30. Vessels depend on shipper needs. about 2 percent of main freighters remain unpaid for the season. A new ore carrier, the Wilfred Sykes, is under fitment at Lorain and may enter briefly. Shipping firms modify ships to boost capacity and speed.
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Pields Home Makers Meet Members and 4-H Report
Last Wednesday the Fields Home Makers and Mrs. Merton Bartter gathered with eight members four guests and a child. They decided not to plan new vessels and to thank Columbia Park officers for park use during summer. Cards of thanks were read for Frank Mason and Arthur Smith. Mrs. Alexander gave a 4-H report on 21 girls. A tea for girls and mothers is planned for next spring. Mrs. Frank Cousins reported on past 4-H work.
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Red Cross to Host Paper Party Next Meeting
Red Cross members plan an outside project gathering with a paper party for the next meeting. Each member may bring a guest and the time and place will be announced. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
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