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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1955
Page
6
Deputy Coroner Byron Dill reports 15 year old Charles Robinson killed himself with a 12 gauge rifle in his home on Thursday after wrecking the family car last week. Burial will be at Gas City. His mother Mrs Dan Martin resides in Marion.
New York stocks closed mixed as markets remained thin ahead of the Memorial Day recess. The Associated Press average slipped to 164.90 while industrials rose and railroads fell, with volume strong at over 2.2 million shares and 68 new highs.
Chicago board trading closed the week with widespread declines across grains and livestock. Wheat, corn, oats, and rye finished near weekly lows as selling accelerated in late hours ahead of a three day holiday. Cattle and hog markets showed mixed moves with steers and heifers mostly lower while lard improved on demand. Local notices listed several auction events and legal filings amid the market lull.
Indianapolis market report shows fresh hog advances of 25 to 50 cents with sows up to 25 cents higher. Prices range from 18.50 to 19.50 for bulk 180 to 240 pound hogs, and 19.75 for 22 head of 180 to 213 pounds. Heavier weights vary from 16 to 19.50 with sows at 14 to 15.25, up to 15.50 for some, and 12 to 14 for heavier cows. Steers and heifers mostly steady. prime to high good steers 21 to 23. utility cattle 15 to 20. cows 9.50 to 13. bulls weak to lower. Lambs scarce, springers 20 to 21, other items $16.50. Overall market mixed with several categories holding steady or easing.
Local Livestock Market Prices in stown South Carolina contrasts with arts notes from Clarks ton and Spokane. The excerpt highlights modernist set design, publicity, an English translation of Mozart Figaro and Opera Workshop goals for college music majors and student audiences.
Cicero Post 341 American Legion to hold memorial services Sunday at 3 p.m. D.S.T. in Cicero with parade music by the Soldiers and Sailors Home band Knightstown. Grave decorations at Cicero Cemetery at 8 a.m. with Charles Faulstick and Roy Dewey in charge. Assembly at 2 48 p.m. Legion Home. Parade units form at 2 48 p.m. and move at 3 p.m. with commanders Faulstick King Wallace, Evans, and others leading color guard firing squads and civilian participants. Final ceremonies include invocation by Rev. Miller and wreath placement by State Rep. Robert S. Webb.
A dense classified page lists varied items, services, Lost and Found, real estate, and car-related notices. It includes business names like Baker's Home and Variety, Indiana Luggage, and Shank's over Woolworth's, plus a lost dog notice for a black and white English setter. Also contains ad rates, publication rules, and telephone contact details.
Linders hosts a famous Smor gasbord this Sunday November 8 at the New Marine Room and Roof Garden. Tickets are $2.50 per guest with children under 12 at $1.50.
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