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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1962
Page
8
The second annual Clean-Up Paint-Up Fix-Up campaign opens with a 10 a.m. parade Saturday featuring 57 units. Miss Carol Connors will be parade queen as Robert Ross serves as master of ceremonies. A safety check campaign extends into next week after a rainy start. Mercy Hospital dismissals and births are listed for local residents.
Elwood hosts include Eastern Star Auxiliary with Mrs Nora Carpenter and Mrs Gertrude Wertzberger, and Baptist Berean Class led by Mrs Sydney Masters. Garden Club speaker Keith Scott discussed soil and plant care, with six rose bushes presented to members and future tour plans noted.
Dr J Eugene Fox of Kansas University receives 12650 from the U S Public Health Service to study substances that induce cell divisions in non dividing plant tissues. Findings may shed light on cancer mechanisms as plants and animals share basic division controls. Funeral services for Fred L Fuller held. Ambulance trips and club meetings noted in local notices.
Readers are advised that calcium tablets help some arthritis cases but may not aid chronic rheumatism. Dr Brady explains rheumatism is largely nutritional and outlines a regimen with vitamin D iodine and B complex, plus dietary tips and a milk rich plan.
Members of the Past Matrons Club of the Order of Eastern Star gathered Thursday at the White Spot for an anniversary dinner. Hostesses were Mesdames Jones Ball and Allen. A violet centerpiece and potted plants decorated the tables. Games and contests were enjoyed. The next meeting is set for June 14 with Lena Marrs Delores Manning and Phil Crull as hostesses. Attending were numerous members including Glenn Kildow Herman Harris Roy Ladd William Sexson Rick Weaver Paul Dunn James East Arthur Lasley George Spece Lester McCaslin Robert Toms Raymond Jarrett Otis Kelly McClellan Pierce William Curts and Walter Schmidt plus Mary Has Elsie McKown and Maude Sheley.
The Union Valley and Shiloh Community Club will hold a Mother's Day dinner at the Saddle and Sirloin north of Anderson on Ind. 9. The event is scheduled for Thursday May 17 at 6 30 p m.
Dismissals from St. Johns Hospital include Mrs. Jessie Dockter 3719 Forrest Terrace Mrs. Marjorie Troup 1725 Central Ave Mrs. Nancy Matthews 1716 Winding Way Clifford Reedy Middletown Max Bell 2012 Locust Mrs. Mary Stein 341 Winding Way Mrs. Lillian Butler 2621 E 8th St Mrs. Leon Chambless and son 821 Coventry Dr Mrs. Willie Winningham and son 1716 E 37th St Mrs. Gerald Remington and son 126 Major Dr Mrs. William Hutchins and daughter Rt 4 Anderson Mrs. Carl Stoops and son Middletown Mrs. James Sells and daughter 4312 Brown Mrs. Margaret Miller Alexandria James Littleton Pendleton Mrs. Dorthea McGinnis Shirley Mrs. Mildred Whitley 129 W 2nd St Mrs. Freda Glass Chesterfield Mrs. Herbert Felton Alexandria Mrs. Alexandria Castor 1109 Jackson St Curtis Risley 3902 Feraway Or a yee Roof 902 Washington Va.
Dixie Travelers of Montgomery Alabama perform at the West Side Community Center on Sunday May 20 at 5 p.m. Admission 75 cents for adults.
A discussion features Telegrapher Don MacNaughton critiquing wire service usage and advocates for precise wording and numerals. It cites examples including should and would agreement with married couples and a $234.40 million figure, plus a Henry Shaw quip on collective nouns and usage.
Park Place Church of God marks Mother’s Day with 8:30 and 11 a.m. services led by Pastor Dr. Hillery C. Rice Jr. on “An Ancient Example for Modern Mothers.” An evening talk at 7 p.m. addresses “Where Are You Going?” by Eastside minister, followed by a 8:30 p.m. discussion on “Money Matters in Marriage” for engaged couples led by Dr. Harold Linamen. Music featured by Sanctuary, Junior High choirs, Vesper Choir, and a trio. A Tuesday Christian education workers meeting includes a panel discussion moderated by Mildred Hatch with panel members Dr. Gene Weee Anderson, Edgar Smith, and Dr. Rice.
The Gentry Trio performs at Charleston Club located at 116 E. 9th featuring food and drinks in a small venue.
New York stocks extended losses as the Dow Jones average dropped 6.60 to 640.63, the AP 60-stock index shed 2.40 to 236.10, with 879 issues down and only 229 up. Polaroid plunged 21 points to close at 146 amid a $3.5 billion wealth reduction on the NYSE.
Market notes: new livestock arrivals carry over to next day. Hogs show gains 25 cents with price bands from 200 to 330 pounds. Cattle steady with ranges for steers, heifers, and cows across multiple quality grades. Indiana fryers and roasters priced with eggs and sizes listed by standard market terms.
Market listings show good steers and heifers selling in the 21.00 to 24.00 range and choice cattle at 24.00 to 26.00 with some entries near 29.65. Grain prices include shelled corn 1.05 per 56 lb, ear corn 1.00, and oats listed in the brief.
The Chicago Board of Trade saw heavy selling in late Friday dealings with all grain futures ending substantially lower. Corn and rye each lost over a cent per bushel while other grains and soybeans fell by major fractions. Wheat mixed, May contracts showed slight changes. prices ranged with soybeans sliding to about 2.49 a bushel.
G D Searle and Co announced the formation of G D Searle G M B H in Mannheim West Germany as a wholly owned subsidiary and partner of C H Boehringer and Soehne of Mannheim a leading West German drug house.
Market update shows quotations with bracketed figures indicating the higher price asked and the lower price offered. Courtesy Thomson and McKinnon.
Strong demand pushed hogs and sows up to 50 cents higher with prominent prices for No. 1 and 2 barrows 190 to 225 pounds at 16.35 to 16.50 and 89 head No. 1 215 to 220 pounds at 16.65 to 16.75. Cattle were sparse with varied loads: 1,150 pound steers 25.75 arrive, mixed 1,050 to 1,210 pounds 23.50 to 25, calves feeder type, cows 14.50 to 16, and lambs 20 for 85 to 90 pounds.
CHICAGO AP. Butcher hog prices held steady to 25 cents higher per hundredweight. Mixed No 1 and 2 grades sold at 16.25 to 16.50 for 190 to 225 lb hogs and 16.25 for 180 to 230 lb mixed 1 3 grades. Heavier hogs rose from 14 notables. sows 12.50 to 13.75. Cattle supply sparse with no sales of steers heifers vealers or bulls reported. Sheep trade was very limited with no woolled or spring lambs on sale.
Edgewood school will hold the annual first grade registration during all of next week except Wednesday. Principal Ray Croxton said parents may register their children, birth certificates must be shown, and registration occurs during normal school hours.
Hollywood crew constructs a 300 yard long lath and plaster wall in Berlin to depict the escape of 28 refugees from Communist East Germany. The set wall stands in a section far from the 25 mile main barrier.
A 222 W. 10th parking plan linked to the FBI and SAT prompts a special U.S. Choice Sirloin Strip Steak offer at Saddle and Sirloin. The deal features price points of $1.29 with dates noted as Oct 9 and a figure 109 in the promotional materials.
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