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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1955
Page
9
USDA Market News Bureau reports cattle and hog markets steady to higher week over week. Slaughter steers mostly steady with some weight-based strength. heifers scarce and cows varying with canners up to 25 cents higher. Veal calves and lambs show gains. hogs mixed with barrows and gilts about steady and sows scarce.
Hobbs New Mexico report reveals Hallam briefly served as governor for three days while key state leaders were out of state. Hallam learned of the unusual tenure three days later as the State House of Representatives spoke through him.
November averages at the Lancaster Poultry Exchange in Rohrerstown rose from a 1954 high of 22.02 to a low of 17.13, while this year opened at 18.54 and climbed to 22.85 in week two before easing to 20.75 and ending at 22.79. Receipts rose to 441,650 for November, with 18 lots totaling 62,800 birds offered and 14 lots selling for 49,200 head at 20.25 to 23 dollars, averaging 22.08. Numerous consignments of Indian River Cross, Red Vantress, White Vantress, and other poultry were listed with prices mainly around 21 to 22 percent, including buyers like Henry Longenecker, Roy E Ream, and Victor F Weaver.
Philip Whit Marsh, 52, of the Adventurers' Club of Los Angeles, aims to drive a Volkswagen from Fairbanks Alaska to Ushuaia Argentina covering about 13500 miles. He recently left California to begin the journey.
Sales report from Lancaster Poultry Exchange Rohrerstown listing eleven broiler lots totaling 28 220 birds with an average 22 79 and a range 21 to 2314. Prices and consignments show Red Vantress Indian River Cross White Vantress and other trades with buyers including Ray E Ream John M Thomas and Victor F Weaver. Philadelphia turkey and egg markets indicate limited demand and ample supply with graded price ranges and large receipts.
Members of the Lancaster County Fruit Growers Association will hold countywide meetings and pruning demonstrations next week. Carl Buttie of Penn State will discuss fruit varieties and practices with color slides. new officers will be elected. Demonstrations run Monday and Tuesday at farms near Nelson Manheim, Groff Lancaster, and Blank New Holland with schedule and locations listed.
Processed poultry in Philadelphia on November 30 shows ample supplies and steady hen prices. Demand fair with scarce, acceptable receipts. Nov 29 totals for other poultry include Maryland 81 090 and Delaware 96 425. Virginia 10 500. Wholesale prices cover various grades and sizes for fryers, roasters, hens, and ducklings with mixed ranges.
The national six month training program opened with underwhelming volunteer turnout as officials hoped for larger participation at the outset.
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