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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1957
Page
22
NEW YORK stock trading was mixed with gains and losses ranging from fractions to about a point. North American Aviation rose 14 on 54,600 shares after news of a jet bomber order. overall activity was moderate with tax-driven selling and shifting reducing large moves.
Several probate notices and public sale instructions span Madison County Indiana. Appointments include Daniel D Quickel as administrator of Oliver P Deaton estate and William L Peck as administrator of Charles Franklin Philbrick estate. Florence E Winter estate real estate to be sold January 18 1958 with two tracts and specific legal description. Also public hearing on alcohol permits set January 6 1958 and a nonresident real estate quiet title suit against numerous defendants with February 15 1958 answer deadline.
Public notices list multiple auctions in Indiana area. Friday December 27 at 1 PM bids on cattle feed farm equipment at Goodykoontz Farm Dent Spradling owner with H D Kirk as auctioneer. Monday December 30 at 10:30 AM real estate and household goods sale near Madison Ave Rd to Rd 900 north Josephine E Cedlis owner with H D Kirk auditor. January 3 1958 at 1 PM administrator sale of farm machinery and equipment two miles south of Markleville on Acedeeger Farm with H D Kirk act.
The page lists closing stock quotations for many firms including General Motors American Motors Pennsylvania Railroad and Studebaker-Packard along with prices and percent changes. It also shows Dow Jones Industrials at 428.08 up 88 and approximate volume around 2.79 million shares.
New York notes show higher corporate bonds on Monday with rails top grade issues and utilities advancing. Industrials and foreign dollar bonds mixed. Government bonds drift lower in slow dealings. Corporate volume rises to 5.81 million from 5.23 million Friday on the NYSE.
In 1957 58 Madison County notices announce Henry W Van Natter suit for absolute divorce and accounting due March 1 1958. Administrator George E West seeks public sale January 11 1958 of Louise Prell estate real property in Anderson with two thirds minimum bid. Graves Henderson matter seeks quiet title in Lot 23 Spaulding addition Anderson with February 7 1958 appearance date.
Domestic bakers' demand for flour lifted nearby wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade. March and May contracts rose while new crop July and September fell on good weather and expectations of a large next year crop.</s>
Indianapolis market reports hog prices up 25 to 50 cents with heavy activity. Bulk 188 to 240‑pound barrows sold $19.75 to $20.25. 190 to 210 pounds $20.35 to $20.50. heavier hogs $18.75 to $19.75. sows $15.50 to $17. 400 to 600 pounds $14 to $15. Bulls, steers, and cows moved higher. vealers up to $31. Lambs steady at $21 to $23. utilities $18 to $21 for large calves.
Chicago prices for hogs rose as much as 75 cents with sows up 25 cents. No 1 and 2 butchers averaging 215 pounds sold $20.60 to $20.65, highest in four months. heavier lots ranged from $19.00 to $20.50. Cattle and sheep markets showed gains with prime steers at $29.00 to $29.50 and lambs strength noted. ewes ranged lower.
Scattered selling of print cloths broadcloths and sheetings showed in the cotton textile market with mostly spot and nearby positions. Wool goods were quiet and rayon goods dull reflecting holiday influences.
Frank W. Heritz of Delco-Remy is named night supervisor for all Plant 7 night-shift activities, reporting to superintendent R. C. Robertson. He succeeds R. E. Webb who moves to day-shift scrap-reduction work. His background includes Die cast departments 753 754 and plating, and electrical engineering from Purdue University. He and his wife reside at 3021 Sheridan St with daughters Cheryl and Barbara.
A collage of livestock prices for various weights alongside poultry eggs and grain values appears with ads for services. Local sellers post steer and sow prices, hens and fries for poultry, soybeans and corn quotes, plus gravel work and cleaning products. Local services advertise barbering, watch repairs, beauty shops, and employment agencies with contact details.
Muncie hogs rose 25 to 40 cents with top No 1 hogs at 20.50 and weight ranges from 180 to 360 pounds. Cattle offered including choice to prime steers 23 to 25, good to choice 21 to 23, and bulls 12 to 17.50. calves steady with veal 23 to 27, utility 16 to 22. Sheep and lambs steady with slaughter lambs at 5 or less.
The American Automobile Association urged motorists to stay cautious during Christmas festivities. It warned Christmas Eve may be the year's most dangerous traffic day due to festive celebrations. Officials urged drivers and pedestrians to remain alert on the road and avoid risky behavior.
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