An estimated 150,000 pounds of dark-fired tobacco were sold

An estimated 150,000 pounds of dark-fired tobacco were sold on the Farmville Market Monday as operations were resumed after the holiday shut-down. Although warehouses recorded light sales Monday, demand re mained at the level existing prior to the holiday closing, w-hen the general flo r average for the mar ket stood at $35.26. Good red and dark leaf brought numerous sales at $45 and upward to $58 during the first sale. All Ruvera Back The market's full complement of buyers was on hand as sales resumed, representing Dunning ton Tobacco Company, Putney Tobacco Company, Imperial To bacco Company and Export Leaf Tobacco Company. The crop has reached approxi mately the half-way point in marketing, tobaccomen estimated Monday. Sales were expected to increase in volume as the week progressed, with heavy offerings expected next week as selling starts into the high point. To date. 2.029,886 pounds of dark-fired tobacco have been sold Growers have received $715,893, to establish the season average at $35.26. Prize Program Sun-cured sales total 368.344 pounds as the market reopened. The current average is $30.69. Growers are showing continued interest in the Chamber of Com merce prize program, and none were passing up tickets given out with each sale. Chamber officials are now pointing to the Tobacco .Jubilee to be held before close of the market when prizes are to be awarded.