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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1957
Page
9
Hog prices here Friday were steady with Thursday's bulk trade for 180 to 240 pounders. The 240 to 300 pounders were steady to 25 cents lower, with various weights listed for barrows, gilts, cows, bulls, and calves. Lambs and ewes showed limited movement, with prices advancing for prime lots and lower for culls.
Chicago market report shows hog prices steady to up 25 cents with No 1 and 2 hogs around 200 pounds at 20.00 top. No 2 and 3 hogs 19.50 to 19.80 for 19 to 220 pounds. Sow lots 375 to 550 pounds 14.75 to 16.00. lighter sows 16.00 to 16.90. Cattle receipts small. steers and heifers limited at 20.00 to 24.00 and 19.00 to 21.50 for standard heifers. Utility cows 16.00 to 17.00. Sheep receipts light. lambs 21.00 to 22.50. slaughter ewes 5.90 to 8.00.
New York markets ended the pre Christmas week with a broad slump on weak industrial signals. The AP 60 stock average fell to 152.70 as 1,187 issues traded with 640 declines and 294 advances, volume 2.5 million shares, while Chrysler plants announced shutdowns through early January and tax loss selling persisted.
New York trading shows gains in corporate and utilities issues with industrials and foreign dollar bonds edging higher. U S government bonds fell with long range issues down over a quarter point. Overall activity was slow as dealings totaled $5 230 000 on the big board versus $5 730 000 Thursday.
A concise ranking lists China first followed by India then the U S S R and the United States. The statement notes these four nations as the largest by population in that order.
Readable market brief shows prices for cattle and calves with down adjustments for sows under 300 pounds and choice steers. Notes poultry and eggs prices from Anderson Poultry and local grain values per 700 pounds. includes miscellaneous entries and down adjustments.
The Agriculture Department forecast a 6 percent rise in hog production this spring, predicting a 1958 spring crop of 56 million head up from 52,591,000 last spring. The increase is seen to boost next fall’s pork supply, though it comes in below some expectations. The midwestern corn belt, home to about three-fourths of production, mirrors the national increase.
Hogs held steady with No. 1 hogs around 20.10 for 180 to 240 pounds and lower ranges for heavier weights. Cattle markets showed choice to prime steers at 23.00 to 25.00 and good to choice at 21.00 to 23.00 with other grades down to 12.00 for common steers. Calves remained steady with Good to choice at 23.00 to 27.00 and lower ranges for utility stock. sheep and lambs also steady with slaughter lambs around 5.00 and down payments for sheep.
Dry goods markets in New York showed a slow week with widespread subdued demand and reduced activity across major wholesalers and retailers. Buyers paused, prices held steady, and inventories eased as vendors adjusted expectations.
Chicago reports grain futures ended mostly lower as new crop wheat led declines. March wheat recovered late to close near session highs while corn oats rye and soybeans showed mixed moves amid government crop outlook and strong soybean products markets.
The Forest Service reports US imports of charcoal reached 13,522 tons in 1956, more than twice the 1955 figure and four times the 1952 total. Cognac aging continues at a historic chateau in southwest France. Rural schools boast 11,898,000 pupils with about 47 percent of teachers, and rural pupils account for roughly 39 percent of total enrollment.
Transfers show D H Renforth and others selling to Ray Bland for $1 in Green hap a and more. Woodruff to Fenning in Boone Township for $1. Bagley to Parker in De Harity Elwood for 3500. Blackwell to Bennett in Lennox and Homewood Additions for $1. Bennett to Bennett for two Cook Addition lots in Anderson Township for $1. Bush to Bennett for Glen Ellyn Lot in Anderson for $1. Bennett to Bennett for Jackson Park Lot in Anderson for $1. Clark to Bennett for Beech Grove Addition in Anderson for $1. Stage to Spradlin in Phillips Addition Alexandria for $1. Rhodes to Dowman for Peace Addition Anderson for $1. Mattingly to Webb in Anderson Township for 13000. Main et al to Rabourn and Peterson Lumber three lots in Rabourn Addition Anderson for $1.
A 5 cent ferry ride across the Bosporus connects Europe and Asia at Istanbul, presenting the world’s cheapest intercontinental cruise option.
Harold Clark showed films of Australia and Hawaii for members of the Christian Congregation Willing Workers Class at the Ed Austin home. A social hour followed with refreshments for a long list of attendees including Ralph Ohler Rex Marvin Garner and families, Wilsons, Harris, Hurst, and Austin children. D of I Circle 264 met at Our Lady of Victory Club rooms with Regent Mrs. Wilfred Willey presiding and plans for the January 15 meeting announced.
Elwood township teachers hosted a Christmas party at Frankton Methodist Church with over 60 adults and several children. Officers included Billy Joe French and Fred Nussbaum, with gifts presented to township officials and teachers. The Eagles Lodge announced a children’s Christmas party at 2 p.m. Sunday with carols and Santa. Mercy Hospital notes list dismissals and admissions, and a birth at Mercy Hospital. Mrs Lucille Fisher Wilson, formerly of Elwood, suffered serious kitchen grease burns in Plainfield New Jersey.
Kroger Indianapolis Division to give about 42000 in cash Christmas gifts to eligible employees with six months service excluding incentive plan participants. Joseph B. Hall sends holiday message. incentive checks to go out in 1958. Nationwide, over 30000 Kroger workers in 20 states share about 800000 in Christmas gifts.
ELWOOD The 35th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stewart of 219 South 19th Street will be quietly observed Sunday. They wed December 23 1922 in Anderson with Rev George Winfrey conducting the ceremony. The couple’s families and relatives are noted with vows and a supper hosted by the bride’s mother.
The RCC Club hosted a Christmas turkey dinner at Mrs Viva Simmons home with a devotional theme Keeping Christmas and a gift exchange. Loyal Women's Class First Baptist Church held a Christmas party at Mrs Mabel Austins with carols and gifts. Golden Circle East Main Street Church enjoyed a party with officer installations and a Christmas recording. A New Year’s Eve dance will be held at the Elwood Country Club with a post event breakfast and reservations required.
Public auctions listed with dates in December and January. Bankrupt stock sale at Stewart Auction House on State Road 67 near Penns R. R.. cattle feed and farming equipment sale on Lindberg Rd north of Anderson. real estate and household goods sale on Madison Ave Rd north of Anderson. administrator sale of farm machinery near Markleville. Auctions conducted by Egg Hood, W. V. Byrne, H. D. Kirk, and Josephine E. Collis.
Notices announce final settlement for the estate of Lora W. Pearson with a January 3, 1958 show cause in Madison County Superior Court Anderson. Also listed are Elizabeth Perry appointed administratrix of Ethel M. Jackson’s estate with six months to file claims, and taxpaying officials to consider additional school appropriations on December 24 1957 with a hearing at the Madison County auditor’s office.
Emma Lamb 84 widow of E Albert Lamb died at her home after several days illness. Funeral at Copher and Fesler Funeral Home 1:30 p.m. Monday with Rev. Harry M. Jones, burial in Elwood City Cemetery. Surviving daughter Neonia Marie Doores two brothers William Boone John Boone and Fred Boone two grandchildren and a great granddaughter. Born June 25 1873 at Parsons Kan married April 18 1893. Also notes James Hobson death and funeral plans at Grace Methodist Church.
Three people died in Indiana traffic crashes as autumn ended. On U S 31 near Peru William Arnold 33 and William Golightly 44 were killed in a two car crash. Wilber Hawkins 41 Kokomo was injured critically. On U S 41 near Rockville a semi driver Robert Louis Anderson 39 West Terre Haute died when his truck skid on wet pavement and struck a bridge abutment. Edwin Knipstein Jr 57 Fort Wayne died in hospital from injuries from a December 13 three car crash seven miles north of Fort Wayne on Ind 3. Ora Goodyear 62 Fort Wayne also died in that crash.
Two repossessed vehicles to be sold by Economy Finance Corp. on December 21 1957 notices list uneven details. A 1956 Ford and a 1956 Ford Station Wagon with inventory numbers H-1678 and H-1676 will be sold on December 30 and December 28 respectively at Lee Wallen Parking Lot 13th and Jackson.
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A fragment listing various classified categories and numbers such as Agents-Salesmen .38 Apartments-Furnished .47 Apartment-Unfurnished .47 Auto Repairing . Autos For Sale-Used . Beauty and Barber Shops .3 Building Contractors . Building Materials .7 Business Locations .4 Business Opportunities .2 Business Service-General .13 Card Of Thanks . Carpentry Seen.
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