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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1959
Page
2
Grain markets closed lower with new crop soybeans hardest hit as prices slid about two cents per bushel. Rye and other grains fell modestly, while wheat and corn declined in futures amid heavy liquidation following a private acreage survey.
NEW YORK AP shares slipped and rails advanced irregularly as the market failed to rebound from a severe Thursday decline. Volume fell from 3,210,000 to about 2.3 million, with late weakness in tobacco linked to the American Cancer Society campaign on cigarette dangers. Dow Jones index dropped to 620.98 while only nine issues hit new highs and 85 new lows amid mixed bond activity.
Ward's Automotive reports passenger car production for the week reached 127,738 units, up 2 percent from last week and near double the 73,685 produced a year ago. The pace signals U S automakers’ best second quarter since 1965. The report notes holiday restrictions influenced prior totals.
CHICAGO AP hog trading slowed with prices down as much as 50 cents per hundredweight for 6500 head. Weights under 20 pounds fell to about 17.50 dollars, off 25 cents from Thursday. Top hogs at 190 to 299 pounds traded around 16.85 to 17.40, with several lots near 16.00 to 16.50. Slaughter steers and heifers were scarce, some 1000-pound choice steers at 28.00, bulls 23.00–24.50, no sheep sales reported.
In Indianapolis the livestock market showed an uneven price trend for hogs with some sales up to 18 cents higher and others down to 25 cents. Prices varied by weight and class from 180 to 350 pounds, with No 1 and 2 hogs selling around 17.40 to 17.75 per hundredweight and lighter calves bringing 26.00 to 28.50. Steers and heifers were largely steady on light supplies, with calves around 26.00 to 28.50 and bulls near 24.00. Cows traded around 18.50 to 21, soybeans and corn listed for futures contracts and feed grains noted.
Miss Maude Leer and numerous others are shown as discharged from the hospital along with addresses and relatives. Names include John Grey, James Mann, Betty Venson, Donald Tompkins, Wanda Mowery, and many more, each tied to an address or guardian note.
Livestock market listings show hogs and cattle prices in Muncie with heavy hogs at 10 to 12 dollars and steers at 20 to 25 dollars per hundredweight. Individual names appear in legal notices and a girl Judy Wittebort receives hospital treatment at St Johns Hospital. A boy Keith Lindry, age 15, sustains a cut arm at home and is treated at St Johns Hospital.
In New York mills report modest fall line reorders while the wool market shows quiet demand. The synthetic textiles market remains subdued as recent price increases deter some buyers from third quarter purchases.
Superior Court grants plaintiff in the Stewart divorce case while May offenses tally include 53 miscellaneous offenses 3 for intoxication 302 nonmoving traffic violations and 111 moving violations. The traffic group breakdown lists driving under the influence 11 reckless driving 12 speeding 52 failing to stop at signs 12 and disobeying automatic signals 14. Police report 252 traffic offenders in May and theft cases total 8 210 with 5 550 auto theft and 1 455 cash. Juvenile detention officers took 15 boys and 2 girls into custody for offenses including larceny and vandalism. Also noted is Butler University page continuation and biographical lines about immigration commission service and federal appointments involving Ryan and aviation oversight.
Army issued addresses and next of kin from old 1943 files for aircrew. Names include Lt William J Hatton and Amelia Hatton, Lt Robert F Toner and sister Mrs Gertrude Emerson, Lt D P Hays and Mrs Nisa Hays, Lt John Woravka and Alex Woravka, Sgt Harold Ripslinger and Frank Ripslinger, Sgt Robert La Montte and John La Montte, Sgt Guy E Shelley and Guy Kelley, Sgt Vernon Ford and Ruth V Ford, Sgt Samuel Adams and Dorothy Adams. Also notes Eisenhower era CAB appointment for Ryan.
State troopers and sheriff's deputies searched Chesterfield and Hartman Road for hours after witnesses saw a man matching Baxter's description near the edge of town. Multiple calls prompted a large search along wooded areas as authorities sought the suspect in a developing case.
The Anderson Camera Club will sponsor a program Monday at p.m. for members and the public in the Forkner Manger Lumber Company board room. Local persons will present travel slides and talks, with Robert Anderson and Jack Christman showing their experiences.
Voiture 510 of the 40 and 8 American Legion order elected Jerry Mason as chef de gare at its recent meeting Edwin Fulton presided The session included an outstanding service award for Fred Getha and memorial services for Sigurd Johnson George Harshman and Roy Layton Other officers named included Paul Kelley David Chaille Eugene Stewart Everett Shawhan Albert Lineberry George Kilgus Abel Kursch Floyd Wright and delegates to the grand promenade in South Bend with names listed.
Daisy Miller 78 of Rt. 1 fired at home around dawn. Born Huntington Sept 25 1880 daughter of Samuel and Sarah Hockensmith. Living in Anderson area most her life member of Bethany Christian Church. Husband Walter T Miller died seven years ago. Survivors include daughters Sarah Bronnenburg Chesterfield and M E Bale Sr Anderson. sisters Bessie Henry Chicago Martha Grubb Independence Mo. brother Charley Hockensmith Kendallville. seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Friends after 7 PM today Harold E Revelle Funeral Home. Service 10 AM Monday at Bethany Christian Church with Rev Kermit Pugh. burial Crown Hill Cemetery Indianapolis.
Starkweather announced he would seek a writ of habeas corpus from Lancaster County District Court and telegraphed the U S Supreme Court for intervention. The case returned to state authorities after three federal circuit judges denied his habeas corpus appeal. Court-appointed attorneys who represented Starkweather in the appeals court suggested a new state court appeal as an option. He insisted he would apply with or without counsel, noting difficulty finding an attorney for his son’s case.
Madison area obituary notices report Aleck Costerison of Daleville and William Lips, both of Indiana deaths, plus Virgil Fisher and Larma Couch. Details include birthplaces, survivors, service times, and burial plans across Daleville Pendleton Summitville and surrounding towns.
A sheriff sale notice in Madison County Indiana details tract descriptions and dates for liquidating specific parcels under judgments. The notice specifies commissioners, court dates, sale location at the Madison County Court House, and instructions for bidders and redeemable terms. The document cites multiple legal actions, including probate and tax-related deeds, with names such as Marold J. Goering and Charles F. Gaus.
Mounds Kiwanis Club met at the YMCA with president George H. Graham presiding. Members outlined future projects and Gordon France will lead the Kiwanis Noon Club on Monday. Guests for the evening include Jack Zirkle John Bevel Kimer and Claude Cookman.
Kenneth Ahrendt active in multiple clubs and community groups. He serves as secretary of Anderson Exchange Club and has held roles in East Side Community Club and Downtown Coaches Club. Ahrendt resides at 803 Maplewood Ave with his wife Ava Terry and two children Rex and Tatrans. a police liaison, Sam Rita, is also noted.
Executives of the Country Club luncheon join a national tour through the National Tile and Manufacturing plant, one of the United States' largest tile makers. Guests represent 27 major producers from across California to Indiana, with 60 officials attending and traveling from Anderson to Indianapolis by plane and train. RB Alexander has long been a leader in the Tile Council of America. Thomas E. Platt Jr., age 4, Anderson, injured his right hand in a car door accident and was treated at St. John's Hospital. The notice also promotes all-you-can-eat fried chicken for $1 on Saturday and Monday at The Derby.
Local boys from Anderson High School St Marys High Highland High and Madison Heights High were named to represent Hackett Legion Post at the Legion Boys State training. The list includes Doug Baron Mark Barron Jim Le Mike Morgan Tim Lamey and Clark Harrison from Anderson High School Benny Riedner from the same school among others from St Marys Highland and Madison Heights. The program will provide a week of training in civil government including the United States territories.
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