Annual 4 H Beef Pig Lamb Tour Scheduled Tuesday
Purdue specialist will conduct an all day 4 H livestock tour in Madison County with stops at Trimble farm Green Township Sears farm Green Township Foster farm Mollenkoph farm Baker farm and other sites. The tour will showcase Hereford steers heifers Hampshire sheep and Chester White hogs while demonstrating feeding fitting blocking and showing techniques for county fair preparation. Participants may join at any stop and are invited to join the group for the full day event.
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Madison County
Shropshire
Ana Trolla
Russell” Brower
Purdue
Mike
Beth
University Animal Husbandry
Keith Trimble
Trimble
Red Corner
East Edge
Elwood
Paul Thurston
Alexandria
4H Club
Shrop Shire
Hampshire
Thurston
Bill, Bob
Joan Sears
Green Township
Chester White
Two Thirds Of Hay Protein In Leaves
In Indiana hay making time, cutting at the right moment preserves leaf protein. Researchers say over two thirds of hay protein lies in leaves. Alfalfa should be cut after the tenth bloom, red clover at full bloom. Earlier cuts retain protein, later cuts raise fiber and lower palatability. Good legume hay can reduce needed supplements.
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Indiana
Furies
Booklet Outlines Roughage Program for Dairies
A new illustrated booklet titled Plan the Dairy Program Around Quality Roughage explains dairy feed requirements for different cow breeds and the amount and quality of roughage needed. It is available at the county extension office in the Postoffice building.
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Postoffice
Worm Control In Lambs Urges Quick Action
Purdue University veterinarians warn stomach worms are harming spring lambs and producers face losses through June unless control measures are taken. Death, unthriftiness, and diarrhea point to infestation. pasture rotation and phenothiazine salt mix help, but individual vermifuge treatment under veterinary supervision is advised.
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Purdue University
New Insecticides Won't Harm Crops Test Results Show
Pury ldue University researchers led by entomology expert George E Gould complete tests with five insecticides including DDT chlordane heptachlor aldrin and dieldrin on crops such as potatoes sweet potatoes turnips and cabbage. Taste tests with about 30 families found no detectable residues in prepared foods. Systemic poison trials on two crops show turnips clean after 14 days and lima beans trace at 25 days.
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Pury Ldue University
George E. Gould
Farly Spray Promises Bagworm Control in June
Purdue University entomologists warn June prayer by owners as bagworms attack evergreens and deciduous trees and shrubs. Four rounds of lead arsenate per 100 gallons of water are recommended, with other effective insecticides like toxaphene and malathion.
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Howier
Purdue Univerity
Purdue
Lighter Hogs Move Upward in Indianapolis Market
In Indianapolis Tuesday, hog fattening grades rose 25 to 50 cents with some unchanged. Bulk 170 to 240 pound barrows and gilts sold 26.25 to 26.75, No 1 and 2 lights at 27 to 27.25, weights 240 to 270 pounds 24 to 26.50, 270 to 290 pounds 22.50 to 24.25, heavier 21 to 21.50. sows steady to strong. Calves and cattle mixed in activity. cows 11.75 to 15, bulls 13 to 16. lambs 23 to 24.50. wool and textile market note and various auction listings follow.
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Indianapolis
Spi
Telow i
Chicago
Muncie Hog Prices Rise and TV Tower to Launch
Hog prices advanced Tuesday with choice to 260 to 300 lb at 22.50 and 24.00, while roughs and sows dipped. In Indianapolis, WFBM TV will start telecasting from a 619 foot tower between 7 and 7:30 p.m. CDT Wednesday, with Lt Gov. Handley flipping the switch.
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Indianapolis
Wfbm-Tv
Harold Handley
Power Steering Tractors Featured by John Deere Dealer
W. McLain Implement Co Inc, a local John Deere dealer, advertises a new John Deere Power Steering tractor on display. The system reduces steering effort and fatigue with hydraulic pressure, enabling easier operation and possible savings on labor. Models 50, 60, and 70 include factory engineered Power Steering.
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Mr. Henderson
John . Deere
John. Deere
John Deere
Johns Deere
Market Plunge Beats Decline Since 1950 War Start
The New York stock market suffered its sharpest drop since the Korean War began, with the Associated Press 60-stock average tumbling $2.90 to close at 122.50. Traders noted stop orders triggered selling as volume rose to 2.54 million on Tuesday, the American Exchange also feeling pressure but less severely.
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New York
Ince
Lincoln
York
Associated Press
American Stock Exchange
1953 State Corn Champ In Contest
The article notes K. E. Beeson of Purdue University reports record yields in the state corn championship, with a two-suetitas on record and the contest breaking 00 burels per acre. The Corn Growers group plans to extend the rivalry with future contenders, following last year’s field of 330 entries.
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Etree Vionat Arbor Rontiuck
K. E. Beeson
Purdue Uni
Sdlle
Seoul
Chicago Grains Close Higher Amid Wide Swings On Tuesday
Chicago Board of Trade grain activity ended with overall gains as wheat corn rye and soybeans showed mixed moves. July soybeans weakened 11 cents intraday and finished down about 7 cents, while oats and corn fluctuated with slight net changes. Market uncertainty centered on export price war risks and parity support policy amid favorable Midwest weather and a reported rise in soybean acreage in downstate Illinois.
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Board of Trade
Canada
House Agriculture Committee
St. Laurent
United States
Midwest
Longs
Llinois
Local Livestock Market Prices Report
Market prices for cattle calves hogs listed with weights 180 to 230 pounds and 180 to 300 pounds combined. Prices show calves down to 20.00, hogs priced by average weight, and miscellaneous figures such as 25.900, 28.65, 24.1500, 25.40, 21.900, 23.85, and 20.30.
Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf and Fellowes
Bennett Cerf and Charles Fellowes of Providence recount a friend who stumbles over story endings and a Vermont college English teacher who cancels a Shakespeare talk. A baked bean dinner replaces the engagement. George Allen, a White House wit, recalls settling a $20 000 lawsuit for $35 with a quip to the judge.
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Harles Fellowes
Providence
R. 1
Vermont
George Allen
White House
Bennett Cert
King Featurec
Alexandria 4-H Poultry and Eye Judging Team at Purdue Roundup
Alexandria high school 4-H judging team heads to Purdue University Roundup on June 9–11 to compete in Poultry and Eye Judging. Members Dallas Thomas Walter Croy Don Disque John Janney will judge June 10 at 8 am. Team coached by Fred Disque with sponsor Hanlin Hatchery.
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Alexandria High Schooks Cour
Madison County
Purdue University
New Castle
Dallas Thomas
Walter Croy
Don Disque
John Janney
Larry Bracken
Lapel High School
Fred St. John
Lapel
Courthouse News Divorce and suits filed in county circuits
Courthouse News records show multiple divorce filings including Delores Webb vs George Webb and Aileen Dehority. Civil actions list personal injury suit Ora King vs Shirley Parrish dismissed for $5,000 in damages. Several divorce actions granted or dismissed. contracts canceled in actions Sid Cleveland and Charles Salayer vs John L Jones and Kerwood Jones.
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Circuit’ Court
Delores Webb
George Webb
Lawrence Robbins
Joseph W. Dehority
Aileen
Ethel Dehority
Jacky Campbell
Charlotte Groves
Clyde Groves
Theodora Walker
Allen Walker
Joseph C. Ur
Ora King
Shirley Francis Parrish
Eugene
Gusta Cowles
Edna
Cooney Barros
Dorothy May McGuire
Wiliam’. McGhire
James Caudell
Marilyn Cawdell
Wilbur Mitchell
Marion’Mitchell
Sid Cleveland
Charles Sala Yer
John L. Jones
Kerwood Jones
Hospital Dismissals List From St John’s Hospital
Yesterday releases from St John’s Hospital include Mrs Margaret McBride Alexandria Mrs Josephine Redick 1616 Arrow Ave Thomas Davis Alexandria Mrs Eva Huntington 1325 W 3rd 8 Mrs Barbara Boone 723 Nelle St Paul Graves Middletown Mrs Marcella Jackson Rt 2 Doc Coffey 424 Morton St Mrs Bill Webber and infant daughter 2217 Drexel Dr Mrs Henry Whitten and infant son 916 E 6th St Mrs Harold McCool and hänen daughter Fairmount Mrs Harold Lottie and infant son 2405 Hendricks St Sd Leon Lewis 2026 Sheri Mrs Harriett Smith 1823 Main St Miss Mary Catherine Elder 213 im Mrs Clara Glass 1023 W 39th 1 pt Samuel Lissmore 103 W Cross t Mrs Mary Stone 4206 Clark
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St John's Hospital
Margaret McBride
Alexandria
Josephine Redick
Arrow Ave
Thomas Davis
Eva Huntington
Barbara Boone
Nelle St
Paul Graves
Middletown
Marcella Jackson
Doc Coffey
Morton St
Bill’ Webber
Wughter
Drexel Dr
Henry Whitten
E. 6Th
Harold McCool
Fairmount
Harold Lottie
Hendricks St
Leon Lewis
Sheri
Harriett Smith
Main
Mary Catherine Elder
Clara Glass
W. 39Th
Samuel Lissmore
W. Cross
Middletown Bible School Ends Week with Exhibits
Middletown Methodist Church hosts vacation Bible school through Saturday with a Sunday evening program. Activities include pet show, 4-H exhibits, style show and concessions at Community Park. American Legion Auxiliary officers elected: President Mrs J A Riggs, Vice President Mrs Walter Schott, Secretary Mrs Richard Sanders, Treasurer Mrs Sarah Farrell, Historian Mrs Colonel Stout, Chaplain Mrs Leslie Davis, Sergeant at Arms Mr Howard Reedy Sr.
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Middletown
Methodist Church
American Legion Auxiliary
J. A Riggs
Walter Schott
Richard Sanders
Sarah Farrell
Colonel Stout
Leslie Davis
Howard Reedy Sr
Sweden
Butcher Hogs Turn Upward In Steady Chicago Market
Livestock market reports show hogs and sows firm to higher with hog prices up to 27 dollars and steer and heifer trading largely steady. Receipts near 8,000 cattle and 1,000 lambs. hogs top at 27.00, sows 16 to 22 dollars, cattle mixed with prime steers to 26.80 and cows 9 to 15 dollars.
Indiana Traffic Toll Hits 121 Million in 1953
Indiana Governor Craig's Traffic Safety Committee reports accidents in 1953 caused a monetary loss of 121.3 million dollars. The booklet Indiana Traffic Accident Facts notes October and November as most dangerous months, Friday through Sunday as peak accident days, and most crashes on straight roads in dry weather.
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Indianapolis
Craig
Traffic Safety Committee
Igeaths
Indiana
Two TV Sets a Home Become Industry Factor
New York Crosley officials say the second home television set is shaping the industry. Leonard F. Kramer cites a survey showing 62 percent of existing buyers keep their sets when upgrading. Crosley unveils a 21 inch Super V with vertical chassis, reduced cabinet depth, and 60 extra square inches viewing area, priced from 160.95. A Florida firm is producing dehydrated orange juice crystals.
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New York
Crosley
Leonard F. Kramer
Avco Manufacturing Corp
Crosley Radio and TV
Florida
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