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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1950
Page
21
New York trading showed an irregular pattern as some issues gained while most stocks held narrow ranges. American Cyanamid rose on a dividend news, Remington Rand jumped on a large block, Pure Oil hit a new high, and several industrials edged higher or fell, with total averages up modestly.
Department of Agriculture composite market lists jobbing and delivered prices for eggs and poultry in Cleveland plus wholesale egg grades. Details include large A white eggs 56-58 delivered, 54-56 non-delivered, live hens heavy 28-30, fryers 35-37, dressed friers 57-61, New York dressed friers 45-58, lettuce 60-65 per 10 lb basket, tomatoes 40-65 per 10 lb basket, hogs at 19.25-24.25 depending on weight and type.
In Pittsburgh on August 16, government graded eggs sold under standard prices. Grade A large white 52 to 58 cents, grade A large brown 50 to 55 cents, grade A medium white 49 to 53 cents, grade A medium brown 48 to 49 cents, grade B large white 47 cents, grade B large brown 46 cents, dirties and checks 26 cents, pullets 37 to 40 cents. Government graded and sealed cartons: Grade A large white 57 cents.
Livestock prices in Cleveland on August 16 show cattle around 200 head with steady values. Steers bring 30 to 32 dollars for good to choice. cows 20 to 22.50. calves 30 to 35. sheep and lambs also steady with spring lambs at good to choice levels.
Cattle values listed for steers and heifers across quality ranges with prices from 16.50 to 31 dollars. Hogs show steady demand across weight classes from 160 to 350 pounds with values around 20 to 24 dollars. Sheep and calves also steady with lamb and ewe/ram prices and calf figures included.
Chicago market update shows hogs at 8,000 salable with steady demand and top $24. Bulk $22-23.75. cattle 7,500 salable steady. good to choice steers $30-32, yearlings $24-32, cows $17-24. calves $19-33. feeder steers $24-30. stocker cattle and cows $15-27. sheep 1,500 salable steady with lambs $25-28 and yearlings $19-24.
Grain futures opened lower with wheat down 14 to 16 cents, corn down 2 cents, oats 4 to 5 cents lower and rye up 1 cent. Soybeans slipped 4 cents while trading around 59 to 64 cents.
Canton stocks show varied bids and asks for local banks and firms including Cobbey Shivelw Co and Ohio Power. Notable entries include First National Bank at 55 60, Harter Bank 32 35, Canton National Bank at 33, and Republic Stamping 8 with Union Metal 23.
A Canton Common Pleas listing lists numerous civil actions: Clement C. Zwick of Louisville sues Robert C. Harris for 10630 dollars in a February 12 1949 traffic mishap. Brewster Banking Co. sues T K Industries for 2600 cognovit note. Hannon Electric Co. sues Green town Lime Co. for 515.68 on an account. First Federal Savings & Loan Association sues Helen L. Roudebush for 948.33 mortgage foreclosure. Additional cases involve Canton Hardware Co. against Melvin L. Kennedy for 361.80 cognovit note. Kagy Lumber Co. against Richard B. Beebe for 377.22 on an account. and various deed and workers compensation related actions. Names and addresses span Louisville Canton Massillon and alliance communities.
In Canton Ohio during 1950, ordinances govern traffic directions on Reed Court NW and King Court NW, set emergency enactments, and adjust hospital payments for indigent care. The notices include salary increases for city employees, appropriations transfers, miscellaneous administrative appointments, and various legal notices including executors and administrators for Stark County estates.
A compiled list notes newborns in Canton area households on August 14 with parents and residence. Daughters and sons are recorded for families including Stewarts Scott Gromes Rirk Mc Kelley Vitale Ulman Griffin Bagueros Snyder Kaiser Fawver Lake Kinnison Royer Pyers Clark Troutman and others in Canton Minerva Orrville Louisville and nearby locales.
Washington reports show stores struggle to move hot weather clothes while air conditioning sales decline. The biggest swimming pool cuts staff as summer business falters though overall weather remains cooler than normal across Pennsylvania Kentucky Maryland Missouri and the Northeast. Weather Bureau notes regions face unseasonably cool nights and forecasts a gradual return to near normal temperatures into September.
Stars and Stripes announces a Korea edition opening with one officer and six enlisted men to establish the frontline newspaper for occupation troops. The team includes Capt. Thomas L. Baird and sergeants Earl Smith Allen Waters Francis Donahue, Leonard Turner, Hal Bamble and Corp. Ernie Peeler, who was killed in action earlier in the war. Tokyo editions previously served troops in Korea, but arrived late to front line units.
Pueblo official notes people often react to "Do not pick flowers" signs. At Colorado state hospital a large bed near the greenhouse now bears a sign inviting guests to pick flowers, reading "Please pick flowers here."
In Kris tinestad Finland on August 16 a 27 year old woman Mrs Oliva Ritola gave birth to quadruplets four healthy babies two boys two girls the doctor said all have good chance of survival despite premature birth all are strong and healthy at birth
A cluster of classified style notices from Rosen's enamelware to Cashner Motor Sales. Items include brass wall pieces, fireplace accessories, and enamelware with a price increase note. Quick Magazine offer and ads for late model cars with high prices paid, plus a local dealer contact.
A reproduced, fragmented directory list outlines notices from memorials to employment, real estate, automotive, livestock, and financial items. It catalogs categories such as In Memoriam, Card of Thanks, cemetery lots, business notices, employment, services, merchandise, real estate for rent and sale, and loans with scattered numbering and misspellings.
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