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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1955
Page
6
The stock market rose moderately for a third day with gains in steels railroads aircrafts airlines motion pictures and distillers. AP average up 50 cents to 164.30 while week’s decline persisted. Volume 2,258,000 shares. AMEX higher on 760,000 shares.
Stock quotations appear on the York Seed Exchange list through courtesy of the market desk. The page notes price movements and prevailing rates for seeds and related commodities as reported by trading partners.
In Indianapolis Friday butcher hog prices held steady for 180 to 240 pounders with some spots firm, 184 to 223 pounds mostly steady. 190 to 215 pounds quoted at 18.10 to 18.25. 240 to 270 pounds ranged 16.50 to 18.50, 270 to 325 pounds at 15.50 to 16.50. Light weights 120 to 160 pounds sold 14.50 to 16.50. Sows steady to weak, choice 300 to 400 pounds 14 to 15.25. yearlings up to 22.50. Bond market calm. New York bonds mixed. one Indianapolis death after pedestrian collision.
Chicago described active trading on the Board of Trade as new crop wheat futures rose early but May wheat finished lower. Other grains showed mixed results with soybeans holding firm until late selling, and various changes across corn oats rye and lard.
Kentucky homemakers groups in 31 counties report total savings of 287314 by sewing for families. Madison County Indiana notices announce hearings for real estate reassessment and owners urged to appear, with detailed petitions and labor cost comparisons between France and the United States. A firefighter notices section also includes probate notices and a sheriff sale in Madison County.
Hospital names and patient dismissals appear alongside 1962 classified ad rate details for Anderson Newspapers Inc. The fragment lists several individuals discharged from St. John's Hospital in Mes, with addresses in Summitville and nearby areas, followed by discussion of labor issues in France and Germany's housing standards, then a long, detailed ad rate schedule for The Herald and The Bulletin.
A series of public and admin auctions listed for May in Indiana includes Edwood at 216 North 12th Street with owners, Joe Pillow and John Wire as the auctioneer. Anderson at 826 West 2nd Street with William Peck attorney. Fortville Lake region auction near the Ghiest Reservoir west of the Fortville bridge. Chesterfield at 3055 South Water Street with Egg M Hood as auctioneer. Also nursery stock sale at Kirk’s Sale Barn. market reports note cattle prices with modest gains and limited lamb supply, and obituaries noting George Howard Foust and Lena M Roby, both Anderson residents born in 1900 and 1908 respectively.
The report notes hogs steady with sows 25 cents lower and receipts around 9,000 head. cattle and calves show varied price ranges with steers and heifers mostly steady to lower, while lambs and sheep are steady. New York dry goods and soybean markets show mixed movement with price adjustments and anticipated large acreage for the new crop year.
The Longfellow PTA will hold its final meeting Tuesday May 10 at 7 pm with president Ben Houser in charge. The gathering includes the regular business meeting, election of officers for next year, a police film on Anderson, and a show by the Longfellow Chorus and dance numbers presented at Anderson High School gym during the May Festival last Thursday.
Governor Dennis J. Roberts of Rhode Island vetoed a bill granting him a 10000 pay increase to 25000 annually. He said state officers should not receive raises during a term to which they had been elected and that the measure would have given other officers smaller increases.
Valley Grove Miss Wanda Betts music teacher announces the Valley Grove School will stage its May Day program on May 10 at 1 p m on the school grounds. If weather interferes the event will be moved to May 12. Refreshments will be served by the Valley Grove Mothers Club and the affair is open to the public.
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