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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1962
Page
13
The Associated Press average fell sharply with the Dow Jones sliding 8.53 points to 563.08, marking a new low near its yearly nadir. Trading volume reached about 3.36 million as losses spread across 60 stocks.
CHICAGO AP says hog prices hit a 30 year high with a $19.40 top for around 100 head of 211 lb hogs while lean cuts yield strongly. Prices for various grades ranged from $16.75 to $19.50 with weights up to 240 lbs. Slaughter steer trade was active. bonds and stock averages moved with mixed results.
Hog buyers saw mixed directions with 180 to 230 pound barrows mostly steady to 1 cent lower, heavier hogs steady to higher, sows uneven, and hogs 210 to 230 pounds at about $18.50 to $18.75. Lambs and ewes sold steady, 240 to 270 pounds steady, heifers strong, and cattle prices varied by weight with bulls firm. A feature report notes brokers Goodbody & Co. and Van Alstyne Noel forecast cautious buying into midyear markets. The piece also mentions a speaking event at Anderson Optimist Club and regional agricultural trade notes.
Executor Donald R Arbuckle announces a private sale of the decedent Wayne W Arbuckle's real estate in Elwood Madison County Indiana. The auction is set for June 23 1962 at 10:00 AM at Elbert E Kidwell law office 1339 South C Street Elwood to sell 24 acres from the North end of the SE quarter of Section 14 Township 20 North Range 6 East and Lot 6 Block 115 Tin Plate Addition Elwood Indiana.
Indiana Bell Telephone and the Indiana Bell Commercial Employes' Association reached a wage settlement effective July. Increases range from 1 to 5 dollars per week under the annual wage reopener clause of the existing three year contract. The union represents about 715 workers in the firm's commercial and marketing units.
The grain futures market closed with small fractional changes except rye slight pressure. Wheat unchanged to 1% cents down, July at 2.14 1 2. Corn mixed, July 1.12 12, seats steady to 45 lower, rye 1 24 lower, soybeans 2 cents higher to 4 lower. Also note Lions Club noon meeting features Christian Brothers Quartet at the YMCA.
The Ninth Street Wesleyan Methodist Church concludes its Daily Vacation Bible School this week. Craft displays by all age groups are set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, followed by a program at 7 p.m. Treats will be given to all children. Rev. Donald Heer serves as director. TV Pioneer London reports on Nipkow's 1883 scanning disc invention.
A dense list outlines public auctions across Indiana on June 21 to 23. Real estate sales include 418 St. Maple St Fortville and 1231 S. 24th St Elwood with various executors and auctioneers named. Household goods, antiques, and furnishings are slated at addresses including 1919 Arrow Elbert Whelchel and 4110 E 38th St with listed auctioneers. Additional notices mark other estate and public auctions near Pendleton and Daleville with times ranging from 10:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. and details on bidders or administratrices where provided.
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