This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1951
Page
2
Sny der reports to Congress that the June 30 balance will show a surplus rather than a deficit as Truman estimated. Financial commentator Gould notes the miscalculation as a sign of broader management issues in the administration.
Gillespie County winners are named in the sixth annual Save the Soil and Save Texas contest sponsored by the Ft. Worth Press Houston Press and El Paso Herald-Post for region 2 covering 51 counties. Top honors include Best comeback farmer Guenther R Wittig with a list of essay winners and medals to be awarded May 23 at Junction.
Federal state and local authorities pledge joint action to address a national emergency. Officials emphasize coordination across agencies, resource mobilization, and clear communication with the public to ensure rapid response and public safety.
The guidance urges individuals to save more and spend less, directing money into life insurance and savings. By reducing current consumption and investing, households can contribute to higher production and help counter inflation.
The Harper Dance Club hosts its inaugural event at Community Park pavilion on Friday night, May 4. W. J. Poynot serves as president, Mrs. Clint Brown as secretary treasurer, and Pooch Stevens as vice-president. Smiles Whitley & His Orchestra provide music. Initiation is 5 dollars for life or single membership 1 dollar per month.
The fourth annual Shrine Circus opens Wednesday night May 2 at the City Coliseum in Austin with matinee and evening shows Thursday through Saturday May 3-5. Tickets start at 180 cents and 240 cents for front row seats, 20 cents general admission. sales at the circus grounds. Eddie Raymond the clown headlines with 30 acts including MGM Hollywood elephants and a trained chimpanzee act.
Main Street by Ralph Stein reports a humorous local incident where a doctor is teased after losing a race to a truck at the intersection of Elm and Fifth, highlighting small town pride and playful rivalry.
The Harper ball club overcame a slow start to win 13 6 over Albert. Harold Rahe led Harper with three hits in five at bats while Schumann homered. Albert pitching issued 11 walks and nine hits, with Feiler credited the win and Maenius the loss. Next Sunday Harper hosts Sisterdale. Albert hosts Boerne.
The Harper Presbyterian Church marks its 50th anniversary at the present site this month. The congregation traces roots to its 1881 founding at Barnett Springs, moved to Harper after building completion in 1901, with historic ties to the Harper School and local community leaders.
A Monday meeting of local organizations set plans for a Wool and Mohair Fleece Show to be held May 12 in the school gymnasium. Volunteers from Worth House Lions Oak Hill Study Club and Presbyterian Women appointed chairs for education home making sewing and charity groups. A 10 am opening, barbecue lunch, and prizes for best exhibits were announced, with a trophy for the winning display.
A meeting of adult owners of Western Hatcheries will convene Monday night at the Agriculture building to discuss flock management breeding egg handling and poultry improvement. Texas A&M Extension Service poultry specialists and Texas A&P officials will participate in discussions on these topics.
Sunday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Ochier drew nine of twelve children and their families, with 39 people present. Visitors included Orval Batley and family from Florida, C. C. Albert and sons of Corpus Christi, and Margaret. B D Hood and family from Jacksonville. also Lerbie Herman and Carl Oehler families and R W Rathmannn and Lester Lund families.
Fredericksburg Luther League Federation hosts its annual Spring Rally at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Sunday April 29 starting 2 15 p m. Rev H W Dannhaus of Boerne speaks with a business meeting election of officers and a recreational period to follow. Rev J F Hom leads inspiration. Rev G A Poehtmann gives opening devotional. host Rev O Landenberg oversees arrangements.
Auction listing from Randers Coss slon Company Sale on Wednesday May 2. Fifteen head of purebred yearling Angus consigned by Texan Valley Angus Farm at Junction Texas, out of Turkle bred Kansas cows. Lot details describe top quality, gentle temperaments, and ready-to-trade calves.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.