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 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1951
Page
7
The piece cites broad opposition among British doctors to cradle to grave health care and state involvement. It argues socialized schemes threaten family duty, doctor autonomy, and the nation’s character, urging private medicine as preferable. It contrasts England’s system with U S views and questions public expenditures.
The first annual Angus sale at the Fredericksburg Fair Grounds raised more than 50000 in net sales. A large auction featured Prince Eric of Kerr and other Hays ranch stock with local and regional officials in attendance. Donations to Harper Community Park totaled 129100, reducing the park debt to 209.00 plus interest. Concurrently, Kerrville area residents were listed as recruits enlisting in the U S Air Force with a ceremony in San Antonio and basic training at Lackland.
Mr and Mrs Rance Piuull of Brow visited a few days with her sister Mrs Lon Wieistone.
The article notes the St. James Lutheran Church group meeting on December 2. It states Supt Neil Rase arranged an agreement with the Texas Fire Insurance Division to teach fire prevention and safety in the Harper Public School, linking reduced insurance rates to the program.
An International Journal of Religious Education piece urges persistent work as cure for mental and physical ills and for maintaining faith. Notes social quotes and personal items describing Sidney Grona visiting San Antonio and newborns at Fredericksburg hospital.
Supl Arthur Bergmann of Center Point was guest speaker as the Harper Lions entertained the football team and pep squad with a dinner at the school.
Supt Nel Rasco summoned all Harper high students to form a social organization to host dances outings and games at the school. Officers elected Worth Diderstadt president Lydia Fay Bierschwale vice president Bobne Gills secretary Alfred Zabrocks treasurer. Teachers will assist a student committee to draft bylaws and plan activities.
Hal Ray Bierschwab led the district 12B six-man football all-star selections with 10 points. Teammates Dayton Buddy Friedrich of Harper also earned a spot as center point and others from Center Point Harper and Comfort were named, following a season many praised as superior to larger-city peers. A Harper Lions Club banquet honored the Longhorns and pep squad, with speeches by Supt. Bergmann and Chamber of Commerce representative Mr. Petmecky.
Zane Clell Parker, daughter of Mr and Mrs Callos Parker of Harper, a student at Bob Jones University Greenville South Carolina, serves as a coach in a conference event at the Greenville campus. The conference begins December 11 and continues with performances through December 14 featuring Belunws cera Nota and guest artists.
The first annual Hal County Angus sale at Fredericksburg Fair Grounds drew buyers led by Mr and Mrs Clarence Krackall of New Braunfels and Homer Rudasill of Rehpsprings. Prince 13th of Essar, a 14 month old bull consigned by Essar Ranch of San Antonio, sold for 1700 dollars to Rudasill.
The Harper PTA met December 6 at 7 30 in the school gym. Students from multiple grades performed songs poems and dances for a Christmas program. The business session approved playground equipment plans and a work day, and authorized purchase of lunch room equipment.
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.