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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1958
Page
10
Stock and grain markets posted mixed results with grains closing higher for a second session as weather optimism and harvest progress supported buying. Wheat led gains amid improved harvest prospects in major producing states while corn and rye showed modest strength. stocks pared earlier losses as traders weighed U.S. and European demand and hedging activity.
Readable market notes show livestock price ranges for calves and cattle by weight, plus sow and bull figures. Grain section lists wheat, corn per 70 pounds, and poultry items including heavy hens, fries under 4 pounds, old roosters, Leghorn hens, and current receipt eggs from Anderson Poultry.
Hog prices held steady with most grades showing small declines. Bulk hogs 160 to 240 pounds averaged $23.50 to $24. 190 to 223 pounds at $24.10 to $24.25. 210 pounds 30 head at $24.50. 240 to 270 pounds $23 to $23.75. 270 to 325 pounds $22.25 to $23.25. Sows mostly $19.75 to $21.75 for 250 to 400 pounds. bulls $18 to $25. steers and heifers steady. Cows varied from $14 to $21.50, heifers $24 to $26.50, yearlings $27.75, lambs $22 to $24, sheep mostly $1 lower.
Gordon Gwinn and Roger Cutler earned top speech honors at the Andlers Toastmasters Club meeting. The program featured extemporaneous speaking and prepared talks, with guest Roy Boicourt and longtime member Charles Darrow quoted on marriage and life. The piece also notes a separate report about Nudist meetings in South Bend and Darrow's Monopoly success, his Depression-era pivot to gaming, and life on his 300 acre farm with his family.
Prosser's Boat Club begins serving a noon day lunch daily from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. announcing new hours and menu options for patrons seeking mid day meals.
Notice of multiple auctions in Indiana including Egg M. Hood as auctioneer for estate of Dr. Ross Tasy at 738 West 1st Street Egg M. Hood, and Kellum and J. Bradley handling Daly Westie equipment mile north of Knightstown. Also Mr and Mrs RR McFall sale of household furnishings 14 mile west of White River bridge Moss Island Rd. Central Ave Lapel and Cyrus C Milburn administrator sale of real estate and personal property at 124 Central Ave Lapel with Elbert H. Whelchel auctioneer.
Muncie livestock markets showed steady trading with hogs posting 24.50 for 180 to 240 pounds and 23.65 to 24.25 for 240 to 280 pounds. Heifers and cows ranged from 13.50 to 16.25 for lower grade cows, while steers and heifers held firm with select to prime steer values about 24 to 30 dollars and carcass-like ranges noted for other grades.
In New York cotton textile trading print cloth buying led activity with some mills reporting fair third quarter demand while others showed only a spot demand. Prices remained unchanged. Wool goods saw fall reorders and rayon goods had fill in buying. American pilot Max Conrad completed a 45 hour non stop Atlantic trip landing in Palermo after a 33 hour flight from New York. He and a crowd of about 300 Sicilians greeted the Piper Comanche arrival before lodging for rest. The text also notes Australia investment in housing projects and a new dairy processing plant in Indiana. Shrimp basket offered at 99c in a local ad.
The Ladies Aid of Mt. Gilead Evangelical United Brethren Church will meet Wednesday June 25 at the home of Mrs. Chester Morris with Mrs. Ward Jones as co hostess.
In Summitville the South and East Club gathered at Mrs. Cora Howell’s home with Mrs. Nelle Inglis assisting. Mrs. Lura Tomlinson presided as president, with officers elected: Velma DuPony as president, Faith Allman as vice president, Graciefern Hannon as secretary and treasurer. The Good Cheer Club members were hosted by Mrs. Louise Thompson, and plans were made for a July 3 picnic at the Lion’s club grounds. Mrs. Esther Callahan led the business session and guest Winifred Relfe of Fairmount attended.
Captain Clyde H Carter 35 of Gary commanded Valparaiso Nation Guard Co D 113th Army Engineers died Monday in Porter Memorial Hospital Porter Indiana accord reports Don Meek former athletic director at Ottawa University was named head basketball coach and assistant football at Earlham College Richmond Indiana AP brief confirms changes in athletic staff
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