Public Ownership of American Industry and Stock History
The piece argues that about 10 million Americans own stock directly or through institutions and that 100 million are indirect shareholders via life insurance and pensions. It reviews long term stock performance, dividends, and inflation periods, citing a NYSE booklet and Hugh W. Long & Company study to discuss how stocks fare during inflation, deflation, and market cycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country
New York Stock Exchange Statistical Department
United States
New York
Hugh W. Long & Company, Inc
Elizabeth
New Jersey
Eisenhower Nixon Lead in Gillespie County Vote Count
President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Vice President Richard Nixon held a strong lead as Gillespie County returns show 2 757 to 216 for Adlai Stevenson. The nationwide tally was far from complete as returns trickled in. Klaerner and Jung reelected in two local races.
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Eisenhower
Nixon
Gillespie County
Klaerner
Jung
Dwight David Eisenhower
White House
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Prés. Eisenhower
Hugo Klaerner
Ernest Landis
Arthur
Pat) Jung
Victor
Pete) Doebbler
Cherry Mountain
T. Coleman Andrews
Constitutional Party
Price Daniel
William Bryant
W. Lee O’daniel
Will Wilson
Repubican
Leo Duran
John White
Samuel F. Singleton
Andrews
Dies
Spangler
Daniel
Bryant
O’daniel
Wilson
Duran
The
Supreme Court
Calvert
Anthony
Murray
Rummiler
Brown
James
Logan
Agricul
Ture
Singleton
Landis
Veterans Land Fund
Betrothal Told in Llano Parish Wedding
A December 27 wedding is planned at Watkins Memorial Methodist Church Llano for Miss Arlene Leifeste and John M Thorne Jr of Paris. The report notes their families education affiliations and community roles plus local election tallies in Gillespie and surrounding counties.
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Watkins Memorial Methodist Church
Llano
Arlene Leifeste
John M
Jack) Eathorne Jr
Paris
Leifeste
Arthur F. Leifeste
Oatman St
Llano High School
San Angelo College
Lambda Tau Sorority
Little Theatre
Women's Recreation Association
Ramettes
Zathorne
W. H. Stevens
Harper
J. M. Bathosne Sr
San Angelou
Harper High School
Texas A&m
Veteran's Club
Aggie Club
Frmer
Memorial Garden
Texas
Legion Plans Annual Turkey Shoot at Local Grounds
The Harper American Legion Post will hold its annual Turkey Shoot on Thursday November 15 starting at 10 a.m. There will be head shooting with open and scope sights. Chili sandwiches cake pie and coffee will be sold on the grounds by the Legion Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper American Legion
Dicensing Place
the Legion Auxiliary
Sewing Circle Sells Eleven Quilts This Year
The Friendly Sewing Circle met October 25 at Mrs. Anton Lange's home with six members present. The group made and sold eleven quilts this year and paid labor for quilt tops to Mrs. Alfred Kramer. A $5 donation was given to the Community Chest and the next meeting will be at Mrs. Alfred Kramer’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Sewing Circle
Anton Lange
Alffred Kramer
Alfred Kramer
Barretts and Langs Visit Family in Bryan and San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Wayne Barrett and children of San Antonio spent the weekend visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Olin Walker. Mr and Mrs Ellis Lang and baby and Mrs Edwin Lang and granddaughter went to Bryan Saturday night for a visit with A 20 and Mrs Paul Lang. They reported Mrs Lang had moved home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Barrett
San Antonio
Olin Walker
Ellis Lang
Edwin Lang
Bryan
A/20
Paul Lang
Lang
Harper Longhorns Clinch District Title With Medina Win
The Harper Longhorns defeated Medina 42-20 to seal the district championship. Clifford Wienecke and Johnny Cottle led scoring with two rushing touchdowns and 18 points total from Wienecke, while Cottle added two TDs and 12 points. Mayfield and Alson scored Medina’s touchdowns. Halftime stood 22-12 Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Medina
Harper Longhorns
Longhorns
Dean Hopf
Comstock
St. Mary’s Indians
Fredericksburg
Pie County
Clifford Wienecke
Johnny Cottle
Wienecke
Cottle
Mayfield
Alson
Gillespie County 4 H Club Banquet Set for Nov 19
The Gillespie County 4 H Council meets to plan the annual banquet on Monday November 19 in the county court room. A turkey supper will replace barbecue with clubs donating two turkeys and four cakes and handling decorations food tickets and cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County 4-H Club
4-H Council
Gillespie County District Court Room
Marlene Fritz
Levla Crenwelge
St. Mary's
Harper
Willow City
Cherry
Doss
Fredericksburg Chosen for 1957 Angora Goat Show and Sale
Fredericksburg will host the 1957 Angora Goat Show and Sale following a August invitation from the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce. Jaycees and Mohair Association officials plan the event with dates August 1 2 and 4, plus a quarterly directors meeting scheduled for April in Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Asquortalion
Andrew Kaileer
Wok Ruehke
Jaycee
Bie Idlaves
Association
Fredericksburg F F A Second in Graces Judging at Kerrville
Fredericksburg High School F F A team placed second in the Graces Judging contest at Kerrville last Saturday November 3 scoring 176 points. Members Cill ford Ernst Leon Spaeth Rudy repep Contest details note range plant knowledge and grazing value learned through the Grass and Range management program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Kerrville
Fredericksburg High School
Cillford Ernst
Leon Spaeth
Rudy =r
Epre
Kerrville F. F
Mert Gounis
Kerrin Vrederiskaburg
Harper
Jerry Ellis
Ruchsprings
Sth
Henry Howell to Speak at Harper Lions Club Nov 14
Harper Lions Club holds bi monthly meeting at school with President Carl Oechler presiding. Guest Henry Howell radio commentator from WOAT San Antonio will speak at 7 30 pm on Friday November 14 with films Wings In Winter and Texas Hill Country scenes. Admission 50 cents adults 25 cents children.
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Henry Howell
Harper Lions Club
Carl Oechler
Lion Fred Whitewood
Alfred Spaeth
Harper High School
Longhorn
Lion
C. W. Barrett
Liong Club
J J Rogers Laid To Rest In Harper Cemetery
Joseph J Rogers longtime Harper resident died in Kerrville at 74 funeral held at Harper Presbyterian Church with burial in Harper Cemetery Bruce Rogers nephews served as pallbearers and Rogers family survived by widow Nettie Patten Rogers and eight grandchildren plus three great grandchildren
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Joseph Johnston Rogers
Harper
Kerrville
Harper Presbyterian Church
Paul Schwab
Harper Cemetery
Carl
Colin Whitworth
Vernon Rogers
Roger Parker
Tommy Harlan
Charlie Rogers
Paul Jones
Fred Whitewood
Gordon Harper
Frank Stridt
Leslie Harper
J. B. Birt
Paul DeLorey
Sam McCaleb
Gillie Pape
Joseph J. Rogers
John A
Mary D. Williams Rogers
Karnes County
Texas
Nettie Patten
Rogers
Harper Postal Service
Nettle Patton Rogers
Mildred
R. H. McElroy
Alpine
Janette
W. E. Lea
Sanderson
Nell
Roy Deaton
Pat
J. Phillip
Ted
Uvalde
Bob
W. H. Whitworth
Junction
Charles J. Whitewood
Donna
Methodist Church Holds Dedication in Harper
The Special Dedication Service for the new Educational Unit at the Methodist Church of Harper was held Sunday night October 18 with a reception afterward. Former pastors Rev Richard Gammenthaler Rev B E Brethan Rev J D Farmer participated as the Rev Dr Lowell Ryan of Kerrville District preached. The present pastor Jesse Long led the service with about 175 in attendance and 13 signing the reception register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Janice Parker
Doris Oehler
J. D. Farmer
Tressie Long
San Antonio
Legion And Auxiliary Meeting At Harper Legion Hall
The Harper Legion and Auxiliary met on Thursday November 1 at the Legion Hall. A large attendance was reported and the jackpot remains unclaimed. Commander Hilmar Lott returned from McKinney Hospital to lead. The Auxiliary displayed gifts for the Lae Kien Gift Shop and prepared for the Turkey Shoot next Thursday. Members plan a food sale on November 15 and refreshments were served by Merle Massey and Anta Fay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Legion
Au Jary
Legion Hall
Nice
Hilmar Lott
McKinney
Belton Tatsch
Beth
Legion and Auxiliary
Merle Massey and
Anta Fay Bode
Annual Meeting of Texas Baptists in Corpus Christi
Texas Baptists from across the state gathered in Corpus Christi for the Seventy First Annual Session of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. The event featured inspirational messages, reviews of the year, and elections for officers and committees. Absentee voters participated in the national election to attend the convention, with delegates from First Baptist Church Harper mentioned among attendees.
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of Texas
Corpus Christi
Baptist General Convention of Texas
I'vane
Firet Baptist Caarch
Harper
Myre
Denver J. Bennett
B. J. Mayhugh
Weekend Visit Among Local Families Spotted
Mr and Mrs Hemer Lee Stevens and daughters J O Stevens visited friends in the area while Milmar Kisehn and children spent the weekend with his relatives. The notice highlights family visits and social ties within the community.
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Mere
bMilmar Kisehn
Hemer Lee Stevens
J. O Stevens
Wg Greet
4 H Club Congress Draws 1200 Youths From 48 States
More than 1200 boys and girls representing 4-H Club members from 48 states Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico attend the 1956 National Club Congress with all expenses paid plus rewards. Immediate awards include 212 college scholarships worth 67000 U S savings bonds 11250 and cash prizes totaling 15700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
Alaska
Lawaii
Puerto Rico
Guy L. Noble
National Committee On Boys and Girls
U. S
Giske W
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Surceyumy
Rudeng
Hugh W Lung Eurvey
Jarlene Leifeste
Legion
Sewing Circle
Baward Jeane Webep
Hese
J. J. Rogers
A. T. Truett
Heaumont
Fay Dikeman
Raleigh Rothmann
Lester Land
Lida Burieson
Allie Nelson
Freddie
Doris Johnson
London
O. C. Racke
Felix Holly
G. E. Pape
Prade Ranch
Legion and Auxiliary Meeting
Aln Nibenet
Aalto
Cotte Abdad
Anna Ma
Hawkie Vtatwah
Annual Meeting
Texas Baptists
Cooperative Batensiau Service
Preyaidant
Mra
Charles R. Walgreen
Thos
MM Wilson
Edward Foss Wilson
Ford Motor Co
Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp
International Harvester
Standard Brands
Kerr Glasa Nmig
Coats & Clark, Inc
Larro Sure Feed
General Mule
Carnat
O&steago Inland & Pacific
Illinels
Coane Oe
Iano Cudahy Pack Coe
Chicago
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