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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1963
Page
12
In Chicago, butcher hog prices declined by up to 50 cents per hundredweight as 6,000 head moved slowly. Weighed down by weaker demand, No. 1 and 2 grades mixed at 17.75 to 18 while mixed 1-3 fetched 25 to 30 cents. This marks the lowest peak since June 21.
The market for slaughter steers was moderately active and steady. Prime loads topped at 25.75 for heavy weights with mixed high choices and prime at 25.25 to 25.50. Heifers and bulls were steady with prices from 22 to 24.80 for upper grades. Bulls sold 18.50 to 20. Spring lambs brought 19.50 to 22, steady overall.
Various local auctions scheduled including Emge's Livestock Market prices, shop equipment sale at 921 South Penn Street, Muncie, and real estate dispersal sales in New Castle, Pendleton, and Anderson. Cattle and hog prices noted with weights from 190 to 300 pounds and steers 16 to 24 dollars, with multiple auctioneers and dates through September.
Anderson graduate Judith Ann Yahn spent two days at Ball State Teachers College participating in an orientation program. She is a 1963 graduate of Anderson Web School and planned to major in history after involvement in Future Teachers of America and other clubs.
Wall Street rose modestly as the Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up 3.82 to 714.95 amid uneven activity. Traders watched a labor dispute, tax news, and mixed corporate results while the market overall advanced, with 554 issues up and 447 down in brisk turnover.
Trading on Tuesday yielded little change for Corporate and U S government shares as overall market activity remained steady. Grain futures closed lower, reflecting modest losses in agricultural commodities.
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