PSC Rejects $1.1 Million Loan Proposal
The Public Service Commission refused to authorize Batesville Telephone Corp to borrow 1.14 million dollars from the Rural Electrification Administration for improvements including a new building and dial service in Batesville. Of 195 replies, 185 from the Batesville Chamber of Commerce opposed the petition. The ruling marks the commission's first REA loan decision for a public utility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Public Service Commission
Batesville Telephone Corp
Rural Electrification Administration
Batesville
Milan
Osgood
Versailles
Holton
Ripley County
PSC
G. G. Kelton
Batesville Chamber of Commerce
Hoosier Cooperative Energy, Inc
Remc’s
Petersburg
Stock Quotations Edge Down in Slow Session
New York stocks slipped in a slow session with the market mixed and many issues showing small moves. Trading volume was 1.57 million shares, brokers said professionals led activity while the public stayed out awaiting a clearer business outlook after Labor Day. The Dow Jones average edged lower as rails and industrials fluctuated, with mixed results among major names listed on the New York Stock Exchange and American Stock Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ssij
Istart
Midéiasday
Afneternoon
American Motors
American Talophot
Armout
Avco
Bendix
Bethlehem
Chrysler Container
Curtiss
Dupoit
Associated Press
Auction Listings Across Towns With Multiple Estates
A noisy ledger lists numerous auctions and estate sales from August through September. Items include real estate, household goods, restaurant equipment, and farm property led by agents Elbert H. Whelchel and others, with dates, times, and locations in Egg Harbor Alexandria Pendleton Muncie and Wilkinson.
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Lea Coates
Meridian St
D. Kirk
Harold “E. “Cunningham
Johnson St
Alexandria
Charles Lawler
H- N. Evans
Ar‘yan Ave
Elbert H. Whelchel
Allie
Susie DeHart
Phillips Addition
Egg M. ‘Hand
Clyde B. Crouse
Household Age
East Mulber Street
Eeg BL Hood
Omeer
Wesnensese
R. W. Straddling
Mgucrnsey
Muncie
Ellenberger Bros
Hugh W. Teague
State St. Pendleton
Elbert H. Wheichel
Fred Hidsy
Elbert Wheichel
John
Martha Morris
Unit
Ora
Wilkinson
Joe Kellum
Shem Radley
Betardey
John W. Hersberger-Tilghman
H. Hersberger
Lapel
Lepel
Elbert H, Whelchel
Soybeans Fall Sharply on Dull Board of Trade Session
Soybeans slipped sharply on Friday with declines up to four cents amid light demand and a quiet session for other grains. Traders awaited the Aug 3 crop report, expecting a higher forecast, but the government's 428 million bushel projection surprised and unsettled market sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Livestock market and bond roundup from Muncie trading
Market notes report mixed livestock prices and bond activity. U S government bonds closed lower while Treasury issues drifted down after the Federal Reserve boosted the discount rate. Corn and soybeans moved with slight gains and losses amid a dull trading day as utilities and rails held steady and trading value totaled about 2.86 million dollars.
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New York
U. S
Treasury
Federal Reserve
Chicago
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Philadelphia
Nderson Poultry
Trading Man Ag A
Prices Steady to Lower in Indianapolis Hog Market
DRY GOODS INDIANAPOLIS reports steady to 25 cent lower hog prices in local trading. New York rail market shows spotty demand with bulk 190 to 260 pounds at 21.50 to 22.25, prints and sheetings moving slowly, woolen goods weak, rayon lines down, third and fourth quarter delivery cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
New York
Maurer to Be Music Teacher in Missouri
Marshall Maurer, minister of music at First Methodist Church, will end his tenure with farewell services at 9 and 11 am. The Angelus and Chapel choirs will sing hymns. Maurer will teach music in public schools in Owensville after returning to Missouri. Richard W. Mallette becomes new minister of music at First Church and moves to Anderson with his family now at 1023 Lincoln St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Maurer
First Methodist Church
Angelus
God
James
Christiansen
Maurer
Stephen Genda
Aeght
First Church
Issouri
Owensville
Richard W. Mallette
First
Street repairs report outlines city paving and bonding action
City Street Commissioner Earl Toombs issued a report summarizing the weekly street department work through Aug 3. Blacktop projects cover multiple streets and sites including Trucking office openings and warehouse work, plus tree trimming and debris pickup. The city also authorized 1.25 million in utility bonds to raise electric rates, establishing new minimums.
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Earl Toombs
Fletcher
Locust Sts
Cen
16Th St
Jhat Ave
Ith
14Th Sts
Merly
Willys/Delaware
Motor Co
Exteridhan
Sth
15Th
Holland Motor Express, Inc
Qtain
Pear
Indianapolis
Halford
Louise
Preparations for Canning Season Highlight Labor Intake
The Indiana Employment Security Division reports 213 workers from outside the area and 138 Texas Mexicans are assessed out of the local employment office for detasseling corn and improving tomato growing facilities ahead of the late summer canning season.
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Indiana
Butcher Hogs Remain Steady In Chicago Market
Hog and sow prices showed little change Friday with small activity in cattle and sheep. Hogs under 210 pounds and sows under 400 pounds were slow and weak, while some 200 to 230 pound hogs brought $22.25 to $22.35 and larger mixed 330 to 370 pound sows sold from $19.00 to $20.50. Salable receipts were about 4 500 head with few cattle tests and only 200 sheep on hand. Spring lambs topped at $24.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pine Manor Adds Monday Night Service
Pine Manor announces new Monday night hours from 5 to 9 PM extending dining or service availability for residents and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Manor
Courthouse News: New Suits Filed In Various Cases
Circuit Court filings include Walter W Warren Jr versus Le ene Warren for divorce and William-Grant Curry petition to change name. Superior Court minutes show custody and divorce findings for Regina Carter versus Millard Carter and Gwendolyn Allgire versus Eugene Allgire. A Frank Independent Service versus Hyatt Harris suit cites open account and attachment actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter W. Warren Jr
Leene Warren
Kelly
Arnold
William — Grant Curry
Court Minutes
Circuit Court
Regina Carter
Millard Carter
Gwendolyn J. Allgire
Eugene Robert Allgire
Superior Court No
Roy Frank
Frank Independent Service
Hyatt Harris
Bulletin and Herald
Four Robbers Target Truck Driver Near Columbus Indiana
John Vance, a 40 year old truck driver, said two couples flagged him down south of Clifty Creek near Columbus. A gunman robbed him at gunpoint of 122 dollars and a light wallet while accomplices distracted him. Police, sheriffs, and state patrol set up roadblocks but did not catch the suspects.
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Clifty Creek
Here
Vance
Columbus
Ind
Louis
Yille
Pine Manor
Bartholomew
John Vance
Chicago
Louisville
ULS
Police Note: July Traffic Drop Lowers 1957 Casualties
The Anderson Police Department reports 101 traffic mishaps in July raising July to seven months total of 977 for 1957. Injuries in July totaled 24 with no fatalities, versus 38 injuries in July 1956. seven month totals show 167 injuries and 2 deaths, down from 209 injuries and 3 deaths in 1956. Police credit stricter enforcement and safer driving.
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Anderson
Robert Morgan
George Mitchell
Morgan
J. Floyd Kline
IS Y Police
Police Juvenile Department
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Lafayette
Purdue University
Public Health Service
New Castle State Hospital
Marie Wright
Househald
Crystal St
Egg Hood
Muncie Livestock
Missouri
USS
New Mexico
E. Johnson St
N.E
Admiral T.Y
Gruo Radio
Singer
Sigler
Harold E. Cunningham
Westinghouse Boy Soup Kitchen
Hobart
Leo Contos
H. DB. Kirk
Jeff Mays
Elwood
Beth Trimble
Miss Trimble
Mays
Herald
Old Willys
West 38Th Street
Forest E. Hiday
W. 38Th Street
Anderson Township
Towit
Township 19
Madison County
Brown Street
Elbert Whelchel
Fred Hiday
Salling
Jackson
Bud
Es Isouth Anderso
Deiné Ee Theatre
DN Hwy
Mwy
9& Fhore
America’s New
Deluze
Cinemascope
Pat Boune
Terry Moore
Janet Gaynor Dean Jagger
Heor Pot Sing
Gemardine
Fea
Tima
Generation
Lumaia Pictures
Pragenta Sal
Jeff Chandler
Jeanne Grain
Naemem
Tack Carson
Gail Russell
Elaine Stewart
Tony.curtis Martha Hyer A
Charles Bickford
Kathryn Grant
North Anderson
Robert Vaughn
Vla Nie
Chuck Baldwin
Forest Terrace
Dolenski
Chesterfield
Delicatessen
Simon’s Delicatessen
Coole
Elvis
Lonesome Cowboy
Bo” “Mear-Woman
Joe
Hal Wallis
Lyme
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