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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated December 18, 1950 partially reads, "Products from a growing Encino concern are sweetening palates all over the world. The products are quality fruit gifts and the concern is the Canoga Farm, 17555 Ventura Blvd., Encino. Shipments of the firm's specialties are being made in ever increasing quantities during the current holiday season, R. S. Norswing, part owner and general manager said. It was established in 1936 by M. L. Flowers and his son, Frank, who operated the successful business of packing select fruits and nuts for the specialty trade." Photograph caption reads, "Pack products in world famous Encino fruit distributing plant - Selected fruits from Canoga Farm are shipped for enjoyment throughout the world."; See images #00137175 through #00137177 for all photos in this series.
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Business enterprises--California--Los Angeles Fruit--Packaging--California--Los Angeles Fruit trade--California--Los Angeles Fruit--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Assembly-line methods Encino (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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