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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1963
Page
24
New York AP reports the Dow rose 2.09 to 671.60 as late aerospace rally helped trim a earlier decline. breadth stayed positive with 593 advancers to 439 decliners among 1,297 issues. AP 60-stock average gained 6 to 252.00. volume 4.41 million.
Chicago AP report shows slaughter hog prices sliding to their lowest in seven months as supply weakens bids by 25 cents. Prices for 205 lb hogs dropped to 16.75 per hundredweight, with weights 190-230 lb at 15.50-16, and heavier hogs down to 14.50. Cattle and lamb prices also ease with steers under pressure and lambs at 19-20. Bulls 18-20, heifers 25.50 lower, and prime grades around 29.50.
Thomson and McKinnon explains that quotations in brackets or parentheses indicate the higher figure asked and the lower offered.
Chicago ap notes strong general demand lifted nearly all soybeans futures Friday with gains up to over two cents a bushel on old crop contracts. Wheat mixed to higher or lower, corn modestly higher to lower, oats up and down, rye down, and soybean contracts showed notable advances despite mixed grains action on the Board of Trade.
Livestock quotes show cattle and hog prices with ranges for weights from 200 to 330 pounds. Beef cattle steady with choice and good grades noted. hogs down about a quarter. lambs and sheep also listed with weight-based values. An unrelated blurb promotes a Sunday smorgasbord offering exotic foods and old favorites from 11 to 7.
The Madison County Farmers Union will meet at the YMCA in Anderson at 7 p m January 15. President Horace Somers reports on the recent tax conference at Huntington. Rep John Kirkpatrick of Fortville will speak. Mr and Mrs Roy Scott head the refreshment committee.
Grain bids listed by the Farm Bureau Elevator show a price of 1.91 and 1.02 for specific grain types or grades. Market activity indicates steady demand with posted quotes guiding farmer sales and delivery timing.
Indianapolis market report shows butcher hog prices mostly steady to 25 cents lower for lighter hogs, heavier hogs steady, sows 25 cents higher in spots. No. 1 and 2 barrows and gilts 190 to 220 pounds 16 to 16.50 dollars, 207 to 210 pounds at 16.75 to 17, mixed 180 to 240 pounds 15.25 to 16, heavier 240 to 270 pounds 14.75 to 15.50, 230 to 250 pounds up to 15.75, 270 to 300 pounds 14.50 to 15, lows 300 to 400 pounds 13.50 to 14.50, 400 to 600 pounds 13.75, one 450-pound lot 13.75, up to 650 pounds 12.25 to 12.75. Cattle mostly steady with steers and heifers arriving, cows prevalent. Wealers and lambs near steady. One load 1,100-pound steers at 27, 1,200 pounds at 26, small lots 22 to 26. Heifers 800 to 900 pounds 24 to 26, standard 21.25 to 23.50. Canner and cutter cows 11 to 14, shelly down to 10. Wealers 24 to 36. Lambs 80 to 95 pounds 15 to 19.
The Associated Press reports freezing rain and snow spread south through Indiana on Friday, threatening icy roads during a weekend freeze. Northern counties expect 3 to 6 inches of new snow, central and southern areas under 2 inches, with South Bend already at five inches total. Weather warnings warn of hazardous driving as temperatures dip to the 20s or below into Sunday, with near-zero cold possible and a five day outlook showing well below normal temperatures. Rain and snow began with up to 1.3 inches at West Baden and 1.05 at Shoals.
The Frankton Lions Club sponsors a progressive charity party and buffet lunch to benefit the Madison County Association for Mental Health. Event starts at 8 p m on January 18 1963 at Mangas Cafeteria in Elwood with door prizes.
The January Elwood Public Library board meeting heard a $25 gift from the Elwood Camera Club to fund the meeting room. Rewiring and lighting progress was reviewed. Overnight postal rate hikes will raise notices for overdue books, with fines set at five cents per day per book and two cents per day for magazines. New borrowers in December reached 75, stock now 30,311 titles with circulation at 5,307. Community prizes for Madison County Mental Health fundraiser invited via Howard Bousley, Elzie Proctor, and Eldon Lewis contact points.
Elwood police warn parents to caution children against accepting rides from strangers after a string of incidents involving strangers in cars. Investigations continue as officers stay alert day and night. Hospital notes list Mercy Hospital dismissals and admissions for area residents, with several local names and addresses.
Mrs. Betty Lu cas, 36, and Mrs. Lucas, both of Elwood, were injured Friday in a one car crash on old Indiana 13 near Ind 37 after icy road conditions. The car struck a utility pole and fence posts, then veered into a ditch. Mrs. Lucas had a severe forehead laceration and back injury. Mrs. Coston bruised a foot. They were taken to Mercy Hospital. Mrs. Lucas was admitted. A local plant reported a break in Thursday night with a window entry and $3 taken from a soft drink machine.
Elwood-community items describe Red Corner Parents for the coming year with devotions at the school, a chicken and noodle supper, playground equipment use, and a talent scout show. Berean Bible Class held a bean supper and officer installation at First Baptist Church. Secret pals and social club gatherings are noted with upcoming meetings and prizes.
A Baltimore source explains the human skeleton comprises about 200 bones with 74 in the head neck and trunk while the rest form the limbs. The description outlines bone distribution across the body and highlights major skeletal regions.
Funeral services for Grace Reavis 91 widow of Edwin E Reavis will be at 10 a m Saturday at Karl M Kyle Funeral Home The Rev Edwin Grant of First Methodist Church will officiate Burial will be Forestville Cemetery north of Alexandria Also note planning for an expanded summer program at Alexandria Monroe High School including possible driver training two classes if enrollment warrants and art and typing courses with a 25 student minimum. open to high school age students only.
National Geographic notes snowflakes range from simple to fantastically complex, often six sided or six pointed but also forming prisms, branched stars, needles, pyramids, or combos. Their exquisite patterns inspire fabric and jewelry designers.
Elwood Conservation Club plans a venison dinner for Saturday January 26 and a Calcutta Trap Shoot on Friday January 18 with practice at 6 30 p m and shooters auction at 8 15 p m. Tickets available from members as dues and memberships are urged. Next meeting January 17.
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