Rain slows Indiana corn planting to 20 percent progress
LAFAYETTE UP Indiana crop reports show 20 percent of corn planted, far below the 68 percent a year ago, with 13 percent soybeans planted. Heavy rains and floods left fields 12 days behind normal, streams at flood stage in central and southern counties, and farm work possible only 9 percent of the time. The alfalfa first cutting began amid poor drying, some fields turned to silage, tomato setting at 16 percent, and pasture conditions remaining high despite rains that hinder fruit spraying.
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Lafayette
Indiana
Robert E. Straszheim
Purdue University
Normral
Dry Goods Market Notes from New York
Spot selling of cloth predominated in the cotton textile market with the 80 square print cloth at 17 cents a yard at mill level. Wool goods saw light reorders for fall woolens and worsteds while rayon markets remained routine.
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New York
Purdue experts urge quick freezing for better quality produce
Purdue University foods and nutrition specialists say the faster vegetables and fruits are frozen after harvest the higher the quality of the frozen product. They advise gathering small amounts from the garden at a time so items can be prepared blanched and chilled quickly.
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Purdue University Foods and Nutrition Specialists
Stock Quotations and Dow Jones Averages Report
Market report lists American Motors Benchtin Bendix Ford General Electric General Motors and other major names with extensive quotations. Dow Jones closes with Industrials near 502.18, Rails 145.64 and Utilities 74.49. total approximate volume 2,270,000.
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Tel
Caseae
Anaconda Agressennevee
Canitioud
Bendix
Beth
Steel
Chrysler
Cnn Yesameewans
Curtiss Wright
du Pont
Ford
Igeneral Electric
General Motors
Gillette
Goodyear
Illinois Central
Cena
Enee
Ceee Lynch Corp
Montgomery War National Tile
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Pierce Governor Pure OR Colle Eed Bee Seer Ctanes Radio Corp
Amer
Sears Roebuck
Ceeueuneseneees Y Sacony-Mobila
Cease Ee
Standard Brands
Sseeeaes Eeene Standard Oil
Ind
Siva Studebaker-Packard
Ccseceeensess
United Aircraft
U. S. Steel
Western Union
Westinghouse
Paneer Signgalicenes
Wellington
Dow Jones
Bonds Drift Mixed As Market Slims For Holidays
New York corporate bond activity paused in thin pre holiday trading as prices showed mixed movements. Share-privilege industrials rose on strength in stock markets while rails and utilities moved irregularly amid selling pressure. U S government bonds fell slightly in this light market. Specific issues traded down 3-16 with December 1972 bonds, 1983-78 rails, and 1995 issues noted. Corporate volume totaled 4.42 million, up from 4.39 million the day before.
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New York
U.S
Indiana farm land values rise eight percent
Purdue University agricultural statisticians report Indiana farm real estate values increased eight percent in the year ending March 1. Statistician Robert E. Straszheim says the rise mirrors a national trend and reflects a generally high level of business activity boosting land prices.
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Lafayette
Indiana
Purdue University Agricultural Statisticians
Robert E. Straszheim
Purdue
Wheat Stays Mostly Firm on Board of Trade
Wheat held a narrow range and closed mostly firm amid dull trade across pits. Old style wheat rose modestly while new style held steady. corn and oats slipped slightly, rye mixed, and soybeans fell up to 7 percent. Export demand from government purchases and purchases by Israel and Japan influenced prices amid weather fears in Kansas and Missouri. Trade authorities discussed supports under Benson's congressional request. corn selling rose with anticipated receipts up after the Memorial Day holiday. The CCC sold 553,000 bushels of corn to exporters Tuesday.
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Board of Trade
Israel
Atlantic
Japan
Pacific
Benson
CCC
Hog price rally lifts Midwest markets amid light receipts
Hog prices rose as much as 50 cents with No 1 and 219 to 230 pound butchers fetching 20.25 dollars, the highest since July 5 1953. Cattle receipts were light at 8500 with steers up 50 to 75 cents and prime loads reaching 27.25 to 27.75. Sheep remained steady with lambs at 21.50 to 23.50. Color TV testing noted as 1941 milestone from New York Empire State Building. Farm fire toll cited at about 3 500 yearly.
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Chicago
Hogs Reach $20.25 High In Indianapolis Auction
Hog prices at Indianapolis reached a peak of 20.25, the highest since July 1955, with 220-pound No 1 hogs at the top. Bulk hogs 190 to 250 pounds sold 19.25 to 20, 250 to 290 pounds 18.50 to 19.50, 160 to 180 pounds 18.25 to 19.25. Cattle and bulls remained steady to strong, cows mixed, with steers arriving at 23 for large loads and other values in the 19 to 24 range. Spring lambs steady near 21.50 to 24, ewes at 6.
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Indianapolis
Hogs and cattle prices rise at Muncie stock market
Market report from Muncie shows hogs 30 to 75 cents higher with Choice No 1 at 20.25 for 180 to 240 pounds and higher weight ranges. Steers and heifers also move up with Good to choice cows at 14 to 15 dollars and calves steady. A separate Albuquerque note warns of a venomous black widow spider and mentions Wally Parks as NATA president with a 37-member automotive research staff.
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Muncie
Stags
Wally Parks
Automotive Magazine
NATA
Man Will Have Wife, 9 Children At Graduation
Albert C. Smith, 35, earns a bachelor of science in business administration at Fresno State College on June 13. His wife Evelyn and their nine children will attend the graduation, the elder six boys and three girls ranging from 16 to 5 months. Smith began college at San Jose State in 1946 after Navy service and medical discharge, then faced injuries and heart attacks. He reentered Fresno State in 1951 but paused for family needs, later returning in 1955 and balancing 20 to 25 hours of work weekly.
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Fresno
Calif
Albert C. Smith
Fresno State College
Evelyn Smith
Smith
San Jose State
Navy
Fresno State
Kerman
School Board reshuffles grades to ease crowded buildings
Alexandria officials decide on room shifts with sixth grade moving to the Junior High and ninth grade moving to the Senior High. The Reynolds House of Color wins paint bid and Standard Oil gets the fuel oil contract. Coal bids under review as officials study options. Miss Marjorie French reports to the board. Mrs. Charles Cummins shows improvement after critical illness. Howard Stone of Alexandria to time the Indianapolis 500 and serves as an official timer.
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Alexandria
Marjorie French
Charles Cummins
St. John’s Hospital
Anderson
Howard Stone
Navy Drone Plane Breaks Lose and Crashes Far West
A pilotless Navy F6F Hellcat broke from Palm Springs control and flew about 1000 miles before crashing in a Colfax area wheat field. It traversed toward the Spokane region after escaping radio control, while two F86 jets reportedly accompanied it near Moscow Idaho. Ground crews reported no wreckage found within a half hour of the 4 p.m. crash.
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Wash
Palm Springs
Calif
Here
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Melvin Colvin
Idaho Air National Guard
Moscow
Idaho
Grumman
China Lake
Frankson vows reunite Alexandria couple in church ceremony
Mrs Tessa M Alexander of Alexandria and Vance Alexander of Frankton renewed marriage vows May 23 at the First Christian Church Frankton. Rev Otto Stroup read the rites and a reception followed at the Alexander home. The couple will live at 907 W Washington St Alexandria after a Houston visit to relatives.
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Tessa M. Alexander
Vance Alexander
Frankton
First Christian Church
Otto Stroup
William J. Alexander
W. Monroest
Indianapolis
Houston
Tex
James
Alexander
W. Washington St
The
Elks Lodge
Sohn’ Orchestra
Elwood
Final Settlement of Estate No 12953 in Madison Superior Court
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Mary E. Steers deceased to appear in Madison Superior Court Anderson Indiana on June 11 1957 show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and heirs to prove heirship receive distributive shares Witness the Clerk May 24 1957 Clerk Superior Court Lawrence H Robbins Alexandria Business and No. H-899 May 30 June 6-13
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Mary E. Steers
Madison
Anderson
Indiana
Superior Court
Lawrence H. Robbins
Alexandria
Mar- Ratret V. Peel
Minnie I. Sanders
Joseph H. Armington
Madison County
Bagot, Free. & Shearer
County Units Get New Funds From Spring Tax Distribution
County Auditor Jesse Biddle distributed 5,172,857 in spring settlement tax receipts to Anderson Elwood Alexandria and other municipalities. Totals include civil city and schools allocations plus library and pension payments, with county funds and state funds also disbursed.
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Anderson
Elwood
Alexandria
General County Fund
County Welfare Fund
Chesterfield
Civil Town
Edgewood
Frankton
Gimco
Ingalls
Lapel
Markleville
Orestes
Pendleton
Civil City
Jackson
Lafayette
Monroe
Pipe Creek
Richland
Stony Creek
Union
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Suspects Arrested In Molestation Of 11 Year Old Girl
Sheriff Joe L. Brogdon said two Anderson youths were arrested for the alleged molestation of an 11 year old girl at a farm residence southeast of Anderson. One suspect, 18, is in the county jail while the other, 17, was released pending further investigation. The girl was home alone when they entered and assaulted her. Evidence has been turned over to the county prosecutor.
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Joe L. Brogdon
Anrderson
Anderson
Notice to bidders for Anderson Animal Shelter addition
Madison County Board of Commissioners and Anderson City Public Safety Board invite sealed bids for an addition to the Anderson Animal Shelter. Bids start at 10:00 A.M. June 10, 1957, in the Commissioners Court House. Separate bids for general construction electrical plumbing or combinations. Proposals must be on State Board of Accounts forms with bonds 5 percent and 100 percent performance. Owner may reject bids. bonds must hold 12 months. Wage rates per Chapter 319 Acts of 1933. May 25, 1957 Anderson Indiana.
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Madison County
Indiana
Board of Public Safety
Anderson
Anderson Animal Shelter
C.D.T
Court House
Arthur B. Henning
State Board of Accounts
State of
City of
John Kuntz
Senate Votes to Approve Reduced Housing Bill
The Senate passed a scaled-down housing bill 69 to 1 authorizing 1.6 billion dollars for housing programs and FHA loan support. It trims larger House totals and faces conference with representatives while continuing slum clearance, college and armed forces housing, and aid for minorities and the aged. Senator Case was the sole vote against.
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Washington
Senate
House
Banking Committee
Sen
Byrd
D-Va
Eisenhower
Francis Case
R-Sd
Rural Carriers To Meet Saturday
The Madison County Rural Carriers group will meet at 4:30 p m Saturday at Whetstone Church. Officers for the year and delegates to the state convention will be elected. Oren Lambert state president will speak and dinner will be served by ladies of Whetstone Church.
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Madison County. Rural Carriers Organization
Whetstone Church
Thomas L. Miller
Oren Lambert
Petersburg Woman Dies During Lodge Gathering
Mrs. Alesa Stutzman, 78, collapsed while playing the piano at a Rebekah Lodge meeting in Petersburg Indiana. She fell from the bench and died instantly from a stroke Tuesday night.
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Petersburg
Ind
Alesa Stutzman
Rebekah Lodge
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