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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1955
Page
7
Indiana youths may obtain seventy eight free trips to the National Junior Vegetable Growers Convention in New Orleans December 11 15 Roscoe Fratser extension horticulturist said eligibility includes boys and girls interested in vegetables and related topics from Lafayette Indiana area et al
An article explains apple scab caused by a winter fungus, with spores spreading in spring. It urges raking and burning fallen leaves, pruning for airflow, and starting weekly sprays from early bloom until June 15, using a general-purpose fruit spray.
A Chicago Board of Trade rally lifted new crop wheat futures with May deliveries briefly above the prior close while other grains steadied. Prices for corn and soybeans moved modestly, with late-session gains and losses across futures, amid light cash receipts and mixed market support. Alexandria Fire loss and local club meetings noted in accompanying brief notices.
In Fort Wayne and surrounding areas a 1,500 worker strike closed Salisbury Axle Works of Dana Corp amid wage talks. Three AFL craft unions also remain on strike with carpenters painters and truck drivers seeking higher pay. Separately Alexandria groups named delegates to Boys State with Walter Cro and Bill Butler among others. Boys State runs June 11 to 18 at Indiana University Bloomington.
NEW YORK General Telephone Co reported a best quarter net income of 4.912 million or 84 cents a share for the 1954 period. For the year ended March 31 consolidated net income rose to 27.758 million or 3.03 a share from 13.984 million or 2.41 a share. The gain cited more telephones in service and long distance use. the company had 1,837,985 telephones in service on March 31.
Plans will be started for the annual 4-H Steer and Barrow Sale when a committee meets Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the county extension office. Those 4-H members who have sold steers or barrows together with their dads sale committee members and 4-H club readers are invited to attend. Plans will be started to improve sale mechanics and increase buyers and animals sold.
Purdue University in Lafayette Indiana has produced a mimeograph guide identifying modern fungicides common names trade names and major uses to help farmers and plant pathologists. The report notes volatility in bonds and livestock prices as hogs calves and sheep move on a variable market while traffic deaths rise in Indiana this week and 4-H Farm and Home Electric Project meetings begin in Alexandria.
The report notes hogs under 270 pounds show a 25 cent rise while heavier hogs hold steady. Mothers Day events at the Corner Cupboard feature banquets and gifts, with cattle prices steady to firm and vealers strong. Contests, prizes, and social notices highlight the Alexandria scene including sorority members and local visitors.
Quotations on steers ranged from steady to strong with bids varying across lots. Traders noted prices to be inconsistent and serviceable lots to be mixed as buyers and sellers assessed demand in a fluctuating market.
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