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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1958
Page
4
For sale notice from Blum and Blum attorneys in Monroe Wisconsin listing dates May 10 17 24 for a property transaction or sale related matter.
Weak meat demand and ample high grade offerings caused uneven pricing at the Chicago Stockyards this week. Top bids slipped to 34 dollars after a early peak of 34.25, with mixed high choice steers mainly 30 to 31, yearling cattle near par with heavier steers, and standard grades dropping 50 to 75 cents.
Live cattle trading at Chicago displayed uneven demand with top prime heifers selling 50 cents lower while high choice steers and heifers mostly moved at 28 to 29.50 for prime, 27.5 to 28.5 for average choice, and 25 to 27.25 for plainer grades. Hog prices declined early but posted gains later with top quality hogs at 24 and most better light hogs from 23.5 upward, while butcher weights ranged 21.75 to 23.50 amid ample pork storage pressures.
Four ushers participated in Rural Life Sunday services at Peace Church Browntown. May meeting chaired by Janet Swiggum. David Johnson and Ginger Nall led pledges. JoAnn Montgomery directed group singing. Safety theme featured a roll call with a safety slogan.
The Clarno Club met at the Lee Welt home to plan for participation in the area judging contest and a festival. Members attended East Clarno church services on Rural Life Sunday, with roll call answering pet peeves. Marian Welz led group singing as Carol Welz provided special numbers, and the Welz family served.
Delbert Wise demonstrated while Craig Kleckler and Gary Schulz spoke at the Orangeville Hustlers 4-H Club meeting at the grade school gym. Stephen Holmes performed a novelty act. Vernon Schulz explained 4-H project book filling. A float for the Kemen's Midsummer Festival and a Share-the-Fun contest act were discussed. Lunch was served by LaVerne Holmes and Jim Whittenburg.
The Snappy Snazzers 4-H club met at the Maynard Losey home. Karen Obert and Joleen Moyer gave talks, Diane Maxwell did a demonstration, with special numbers by Janis Hefty and Margaret Kay Solberger. Recreation was led by Sandra Losey and Diane Maxwell. Next meeting at Marvin Davidson home.
Madison reports two carloads of surplus butter arrived in Milwaukee from Oklahoma City and Clinton Iowa. Gordon Gunderson, supervisor of the state school lunch program, said the shipments were a mistake and sought details from Thomas Vopatek of the Agriculture Department.
TV highlights feature Dick Clark with Bobby Helms Johnny Nash and Dion and the Belmonts on Channel 1a. Perry Como Jane Wyman and Art Carney on Channel 1a and 33. Ferlin Husky guests on Country Music Jubilee Channel 27. Kay Starr Andy Griffith perform at Club Oasis Channel 33. Turning Point stars Vincent Price Channel 33 and 39. Frankenstein with Boris Karloff on Channel 27 11:20 p.m. Invisible Fire narrated by Sir Cedric Hardwicke on Channels 3 and 13. Chiang Kai Shek special on Channel 33. The Soviet Challenge briefing on Channels 33 and 39. Wide Wide World The Sound of Laughter with Bob Hope Steve Allen Peter Ustinov and Al Capp on Channels 33 and 39. Pearl Harbor on Air Power Channel 3. The 600 School on Outlook Channel 33 and 39. Steve Allen with Van Cliburn on Channels 33 and 39. G E Theater Cornada with Tony Curtis on Channels 3 and 13. Moulin Rouge with Jose Ferrer on Channel 3. Betsy Palmer guest editor Today on Channel 1 and 33. House Party with Sheila Graham on Channels 3 and 13. Matinee Theater color The Broom and the Groom with Peg King and Russell Arms.
The ture Department Marketing Service in Chicago reports a routing error with carloads from Iowa to Wisconsin. Vopatek claims it was a mistake and notes three more carloads are en route, then rerouted to Massachusetts.
Estimated totals show hogs at 100 with varied weights trading from 20.75 to 24.00 per cwt and cattle at 200 with ranges from 12.00 to 35.00 per cwt. High values appear for heavy slaughter steers and prime cattle, while lower grades and calves fetch noticeably less in this period.
Mrs. Otto Uphoff is recovering from injuries after a fall on basement steps. A dinner at Walter Swanborg Jr. home in Rockford honored the confirmation of John Swanborg, part of a class of 59 confirmed at Zion Evangelical Lutheran. Robert Gene Clark celebrated his son Richard’s fifth birthday with family and neighbors.
Local classified seeks quick cash by selling extra farm machinery and livestock. Owner lists tractors, trailers, hay balers, and cattle at community sale near town. Offers fair prices, cash on delivery, and contact details for inquiries.
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