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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1968

Page

7

Sister's Boy Friend Helps Win Gridiron Forecast Prize

Falkville fifth grader Mary Nell Holmes and her sister Jenny's boyfriend Stanley Mitchell filled out a Gridiron Forecast entry missing three games to win the top prize of 60 dollars for THE DAILY subscriber. George Wimberly tied for second, both needing prize rules to count entries. deadline is 4 p.m. Friday with entries mailed or dropped at 101 Johnston St SE.

Falkville Mary Nell Holmes Mary Nell Falkville School Jenny Stanley Mitchell Miss. Holmes Decatur Daily George Wimberly Betty St. SW Wimberly Alabama Johnston St. SE

New York Stock Exchange Selected Afternoon Prices

The New York Stock Exchange releases selected afternoon prices listing key stocks and their latest quotes. Investors monitor changes in major issues as market activity continues through the trading day.

New York New York Stock Exchange

Cattle prices steady to higher in Nashville market report

The Nashville market reports cattle trading active with slaughter cows and bulls stronger and feeder classes mostly steady. About 15 percent of supply slaughter cows while the balance remains feeder classes. steers mixed standard and Good 975 Ibs at 23.50, Utility 15.00-17.00, extremes to 17.50.

Nashville, Tenn

Alabama Poultry Market Mixed as Demand Stays Limited

Alabama reports steady to firm prices for heavy broilers amid increased offerings, with light types near steady. Buyers resist higher asks for heavy birds while farm prices vary. estimated slaughter totals and plant availability noted. Atlanta markets show generally good demand for live broilers with farm prices around 11 to 17 cents and light hens offered sparsely.

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Big Gathering at Thornton Reunion Reaches 86 Descendants

Samuel G. Coleman hosted a large family reunion in Thornton Colorado with 86 descendants including spouses and relatives. The event highlighted his five living children 21 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren in attendance.

BIG Gathering Thornton

Decatur Markets Report Prices for Corn and Grains

Decatur markets list prices for corn and shelled products. Bochtur can middling inch four percent and four per cent .055 above four No 2 grain prices show $.90 for No 2 and $1.05 for No 2 Yellow Shelled Corn.

Ree cones Ala Egg Market Steady As Demand Fair

Alabama egg market shows prices unchanged with demand only fair. Offerings and supplies are ample. Retail prices per dozen for consumer grade eggs vary by size from large 48 to 52 cents, medium 41 to 51 cents, small 34 to 40 cents, with most readings near the lower ends.

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Willing to Learn Jerusalem Scholars Study Islam

About 50 Arabs from Israeli held territories arrive in Jerusalem to study at Hebrew University. They will pursue semi cultures and Islam as part of ongoing academic exchange and cultural learning efforts.

Jerusalem Israe Carlier Hebrew University

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