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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1968
Page
5
Chicago livestock prices showed gains across hogs and cattle as the week closed. Trade at the Chicago Stockyards reflected higher prices for No 2s and prime slaughter hogs while cattle and lamb receipts edged up. grain values in Indianapolis also noted. Monument visitors numbered about 20 million visiting the Washington monument.
Hogs up 25c per 100 pounds with wide ranges 19.50 down to 18.25 for roughs. Cattle steers and heifers mostly 22.00 to 27.00 with food steers 22.00 to 25.00. bulls 20.00 to 24.00. Local grain market notes mention wheat at 23 16 per bushel and beans and corn prices amid freight rate variations.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a cryptic broker message with disjointed names and phrases. It mentions Cee amy oe and CRYINOP FAY and warns that Sean t Mrs Roody cannot help Walt Brock. The text is garbled and lacks coherent event details.
Elwood notes admittees and discharges at Mercy Hospital including Ralph Caldwell and Jacob Scott, with Rev. Roger Good Coverage for Elwood church services, pastorate updates, and nearby Lutheran connections. Indiana Lodge awards announced for long-time Masons, with details on 1968 Indiana State Fair exhibits, local address notes, and community incidents.
Mrs Barbara J Suillwell of Frankfurt, fair board director in charge of the women's department, notes entry deadline July 15 for contests in the Women's Building at the fairgrounds.
Elwood notes record July 8 social at Wall's Motor station, with dining at 6:20 p.m. and members swimming beforehand. New members listed from Mary Magda Circle and Sigma Alpha sorority. ambulance and hospital transfers noted. Also brief cattle and sheep market summary and a South Africa news blurb about postmen bitten by dogs in Johannesburg.
The district 4 show for lambs in the area is scheduled for Friday morning Aug 9 at the Madison County 4 H Fair. Sponsored by the Federal Land Bank of Muncy and Anderson, the event requires weight qualifications and exhibitor cards issued by the Indiana Livestock Breeders Association.
Washington AP reports that many soldiers returning from South Vietnam will be discharged up to five months earlier under a new Army policy. The rule, effective August 1, shortens tours in Vietnam Korea and other overseas postings where service lengths are under 18 or 24 months. The change follows safety and hardship considerations of short tours and unaccompanied status.
A fragment from a Cincinnati area page describes the Anderson Youth Temperance Council meeting at Laura Gilmore's home with plans for a swimming party at Prairie Garden Reservoir and a hospitality party for fall. The UC group aimed to host area students from multiple cities for the annual Cincinnatus Society program.
Auction notices listing household goods, farm items, real estate, and miscellaneous merchandise. Locations include Sul Springs, 100 Wy, and 415 E. Jackson St. with various auctioneers and dates noted for public sales and farm equipment. Some entries name sellers, venues, and times though many OCR errors exist, the gist is a series of upcoming auctions for household items and real estate.
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