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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1959
Page
4
A choppy session saw Worth American Aviation and Foster-Wheeler orders delayed, with gains in Reited Aircraft and Raytheon Anaconds offset by New York Central weakness. Investors weighed delayed openings and sector headlines amid a tentative market mood.
Hog receipts totaling about 2500 for a three day period ended Monday at packing plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville and Tifton Georgia and Dothan Alabama Jacksonville Florida with mixed grades and weights showing mostly 15.75 to 16.00 for 180-240 lb U S No 1 2 3 bar rows and gilts Early sales small lots around 200 lb with 16 50 in some grades Higher weight categories 240-300 lb mostly 14.00-15.00 with lows 9.75-13.75 in a steady market in Chicago similar declines noted with mixed grades 190-250 lb barrows and gilts 16.25-16.75 and 170-220 lb lots 16.75-17.00 plus head lot 210 lb at 17.50 North Georgia cattle markets in Gainesville Atlanta report around 400 cattle calves with steady to higher tone Steers and heifers scarce Utility cows 18.00-19.00 Canner Cutter cows 14.00-18.75 Utility bulls 19.50-22.80 Calves 28.50-30.50 Good to low Choice 300-475 lb calves 25.00-29.00 and stocker calves 26.00-33.00.
i Poultry demand improves with sample. Prices today at farms 14 15 percent for broilers and fryers 2 3 percent ibs for Friday Saturday. Heavies at farms 16 f o b plants 16 17. Light types f o b plants 10.
Produce trading light with receipts heavy. Red potatoes 2.75 per unit. Snap beans 1.50 to 1.75. Poles 3.00 to 3.60. Squash 1.75 to 2.75. Butterbeans 5.50 to 6.00. Crowder peas 4.50. Purple hulls 3.75 to 4.50. Cucumbers 3.75 to 4.00.
The Elks and Eleven O Clock Club co sponsored a weekly bingo in the Recreation Hall with veterans present. Volunteers hosted refreshments and prizes while volunteers and members hosted games and a variety show was later staged by Sylvester students for the veterans.
The State Highway Patrol reports two separate single car accidents over the weekend injured three people and damaged two vehicles. Lula Kate Jordan and passenger J T Jordan were hospitalized after a collision at a railway underpass in Whigham. Ray Lewis Yarn, alone in a 1950 car, veered off US 319 into a ditch and driveway near Norman Park, also hospitalized with facial lacerations.
Geneva AP reports three power talks on suspending atomic and hydrogen tests resume with a likely summit decision by Macmillan Eisenhower and Khrushchev. Western powers seek progress on Germany Berlin crisis before a summit. French not in nuclear talks. danger of French detonation altering negotiations.
President Eisenhower argues to Congress that the public debt must be managed to safeguard credit and support economic growth and stability. He cites reasons why lifting the interest ceiling on government bonds is necessary at this time.
A head-on crash involving 16 laborers caused a fuel line rupture and an explosion. Patrolmen reported the blast woke nearby resident Elmer Charbeneau who described it as a loud thunder-like sound and illuminated the area near his home.
About 7,500 Christian Scientists from many regions gathered in Boston for the First Church of Christ Scientist annual meeting to discuss spiritual resources as solutions to social political and international challenges. Kathryn F. Cook was named president for the coming year succeeding Leonard T. Carney.
State Treasurer Hamilton and Comptroller Cravey clashed publicly as the Georgia Industrial Development Administration adopted a toned-down censure of Cravey for his role in a $75,000 second mortgage tied to the Employer Retirement System loan. The inquiry by Attorney General Cook found Cravey signed relatives’ names to checks and noted relatives and a business associate were principals.
The weather forecast predicts continued rainfall with scattered showers and possible thunder showers this afternoon and again on Tuesday. Temperatures in the Thom asville area should reach the mid 80s with low around 60s, and easterly winds 4 to 19 mph. Rain totals for the period are expected to be light to moderate, with monthly and year totals noted across the region.
Hollywood reports comedian Jerry Lewis has signed a seven year 10 million dollar contract described by Paramount Studios as the biggest price paid for a single star. The deal calls for 14 pictures with seven produced by Paramount York Corp and seven by Jerry Lewis Productions Inc.
Hollywood AP reports Beverly Hills actress Lynn Baggett 36, ex-wife of Sol Spiegel, tried to call for help after taking sleeping pills. Police forced entry to her locked home and she was rushed to a hospital in serious condition.
In Hamilton Missouri Gwen ith Stetina a 25 year old woman had just been given a ride in a midget race car. On stepping onto a pickup tailgate she fainted and fell to the ground later dying at a doctor’s office.
Garrett Shackelford a former elder said he would appeal the decision only with Mr. McNeill's permission. He claims he is being sacrificed to give the commission an easiest way out.
The Future Farmers of America Chapter at Central High School named new officers and presented awards. Charles Graham became president with Tommy Norman as vice president. officers include Jon Allen secretary Rose Singletary treasurer Buddy Free reporter and Billy Warren sentinel. W Lee advisor announced awards from Amer ea Inc and DeKalb Agriculture Assn Inc honoring youth in 4H and supervised farming. Wendel Long won the Chapter Champion Cotton Grower and other members received 100 Bushel Corn Club certificates and pins. multiple names listed among recipients.
Mrs. Hattie Blair Woolfolk died this morning at her daughter’s home in Miami after a brief illness. She had been living with her daughter and recently returned to Miami from a visit to another daughter in Thomasville. The body will be returned to Thomasville for burial with arrangements announced later by Delkje Funeral Chapel.
Oklahoma City police officer Alonzo Cooper investigated a disturbance outside Friendship Baptist Church after a special membership meeting. He found several heated discussions and made arrests though he noted there was no violence.
In New York City Greenwich Village Beatniks face clashes with authorities over poetry readings in coffee houses without cabaret licenses. Police argue licensing is required, while owners and poets protest, saying readings attract tourists and locals and keep the Village lively.
Wednesday Home League at the Salvation Army 3 30 p.m. Willing Workers Sunday School class with Mrs R H Dixon 116 S Dawson 3 30 p.m. Army Reserves Company 8 322nd Infantry Regiment at Post 31 Home 155 p.m.
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