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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1957
Page
12
New York shares closed mixed with P-selected issues moving a bit and broader market hovering near 1957 highs. Steel softness and slight demand slackened steel shares while rails showed early strength that faded, as the AP average held at 181.70 with industrials and utilities unchanged and volume around 870000.
Hog prices moved lower across several weight classes in Indianapolis. No. 1 to No. 3 barrows sold mostly from 17.75 to 18.50 per 100 pounds, with lighter and heavier weights showing varied ranges while sows fell up to 50 cents. Cattle and bulls showed mixed moves with bulk steer prices from 22 to 24 and cows mostly 12.50 to 15.50, bulls 14 to 16.50.
Wayne E Thornburg attorney for Commissioner located at 938 Meridian Street announces a commissioner sale of real estate. Phone 3-3378 contact for details.
Hogs and cattle fell Monday with hogs 25 to 40 cents lower and steers down 25 to 53 cents. Heifers held steady. About 60 head of 215 lb hogs topped at $18.90, most 200–225 lb hogs $18.65–$18.75. Butchers 190–230 lb and No 2–3 sold $18.00–$18.50, sows 350–550 lb $14.25–$16.00, select 300–330 lb sows up to $16.50.
A four bedroom split level HW-51 in suburban Long Island offers 1,533 sq ft upstairs 286 sq ft recreation room 306 sq ft balcony and 384 sq ft garage plus a nearly 18 foot long kitchen and two full baths with an extra lavatory. The design features brick and vertical wood accents flagstone foyer bow window and a two car garage fronted by under 45 feet of frontage.
The piece advises buying land when ready to build and weighing taxes on vacant parcels. It notes privacy trends, recommends checking zoning, title, and banking rules, and suggests fitting a house to the site is easier than altering land. Land planning is part of home planning.
The article argues that a well designed split level layout offers maximum living area in minimal space, highlighting efficiency, flow, and practical room distribution as key advantages. It emphasizes compact footprints with multi functional zones.
Send 35 cents and your name and address on the coupon to The Anderson Herald New York to receive a study plan showing each floor and four elevations of the house with a scale and a guide on How to Get Your House Built. The plan helps estimate construction costs and compare budgets with lender and builder bids.
Chicago market report shows grains ending lower with wheat down up to half a cent and corn off more than a cent as larger arrivals and slow exports weighed. Trade started firm but retreated, with oats rye and soybeans showing mixed moves and Kansas City wheat deliveries hitting new lows.
Small quantities of print cloths and other constructions sold for spot and second quarter delivery in the cotton textile market. Prices remained about unchanged. Wool goods business was slow. In rayon goods moderate quantities of spun and filament fabrics were sold for second quarter delivery.
Multiple sales listed for May including real estate and household goods. Auctions in North Mechanicsburg Pendleton Elwood Alexandria and other cities with various heirs administrators and auctioneers. Details cover sale times properties addresses and organizing firms or individuals.
Dentists from Anderson will take part in the 1957 Indiana State Dental Association convention in Indianapolis on May 20 and 21. Attendees include Dr. William R. Shoemaker secretary treasurer of the council of military affairs and a member of the press committee and ADA delegate, Dr. Rollie Bennett trustee of the East Central Society and budget committee member, Dr. Paul T. Worster East Central delegate and advisor for dental assistants, Dr. David McClure vice president of East Central Society, and Dr. G. C. Crouse advisory board member of the state association.
Hogs fall 25 to 35 cents with choice No 1 hogs at 18.65 for 180 to 240 pounds and 17.90 to 18.40 for 240 to 280 pounds. Cattle show mixed drops and gains with prime steers up to 25.00, good choice steers around 19.00 to 22.00, and cows down to 11.50 to 14.00. Lambs and yearlings steady to down with slaughter sheep at 5.00 and lambs down.
U S government bonds eased while corporate issues gained slightly in a tight trading range. Investment grade bonds rose a touch as rails and utilities held firm though industrials eased. 30 year Treasury 3s shown steady at 97 bid with other government issues fractionally lower. Volume on the New York Stock Exchange totaled 3.6 million par value, up from 3.55 million last Friday.
Public auction of household furnishings including Gibson refrigerator Magic Chef range five piece dinette suite mahogany desks bookshelves dining room suite studio couch rugs and more. Terms Cash. Sale in Charge of Pettys Auction. No merchandise sold before day of sale.
The U S Air Force in Europe issued a fitness order requiring every service member including cooks and clerks to participate in at least three hours of sports weekly, with five hours preferred, as a measure for the atomic age.
Edwin C Berry executive director of the Chicago Urban League will address the 31st Anderson Urban League banquet at Linders at 6 30 p m Monday May 2 The Delco Remy Chorus will provide music and the event is organized by the local league public relations committee with Dean Russell Olt as chairman. The May board meeting will follow at Central Christian Church parlor.
Officials and personnel of the Forse Corporation observed the first anniversary of occupying its larger plant at West 2nd and Sycamore Streets with flag raising. The ceremony featured Rev Phillip Fr Brook and participation by Army and Navy Reserve units. The firm, employing about 200 at the main plant and engineering building, makes laundry and dry cleaning machinery and supplies products worldwide.
A large crowd is expected for the Armed Forces Day program on May 14. The downtown parade will feature guard units, reserves and civilian groups, Ft. Harrison and Ball State air ROTC, followed by a free public dance at the National Guard Armory from 9:30 p.m. Don Maines' band will provide music funded by Local Union No. 32 AFM. general chairman Ray M. Stanesu and Lt. Cmdr. W. B. Scott coordinate the events.
Seoul police report 119 arrests since January, targeting Communist North Korean spies and underground organizers. The action sequence reflects intensified security efforts amid rising cross border tensions and espionage concerns.
Notice declares Florence Catherine Harrison appointed executrix of the estate of Sam J. Bufkin, deceased, on April 25, 1957. Dated at Anderson, April 25, 1957. Attorneys Salyer & Woolbert, New Castle. filing numbers H-772, with notices April 30 May 7 and May 14.
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