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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1952
Page
1
Fragments show Harper Herald published Fridays by Norman J Dietel with Mrs A Oc Wendey as reporter. The paper lists a subscription of 1.50 per year and advertises investment opportunities amid local notices and boilerplate publication details.
Church leaders in New York urge a moral renewal and insist that gambling proceeds are sinful. Figures from the Golden Rule Foundation show religious giving lags national income, while church transport and migrant ministry expand nationwide. Hindu reformer Vinoba Bhave gains praise for land reforms and anti communist work in India. Local notes mention visits, sales, funerals, and community events in Harper and surrounding areas.
Local political announcements note candidates for the July primary and November general election. Social items list Midland visitors Albert Whetstone family, Marvin Tobin San Antonio, Warren McDougall and John Warren visiting Kerrville and San Antonio, and Hillcrest Singing moved to Oak Hill Baptist Church.
In Dallas on January 25 Texas contemplates Pedro Jaramillo as a potential saint as popular belief grows in South Texas and parts of Mexico. The healer who died in 1907 is cited for cures and faith based intercession with two miracles seen as possible proof for canonization. The SMU Press book The Healer of Los Olmos documents stories of cures including Dona Tomasita Canales and others.
St James Lutheran and other churches schedule services with pastor names and times. Local sale ad at K M Floyds Store in Harper plus miscellaneous notices about visits and small livestock listings.
Christianity is hailed as the most powerful weapon against atheistic communism as Lutheran Hour broadcasts reach behind the Iron Curtain. Dr. E R Bettermann notes rapid spiritual impact from radio feeds and a Red Army soldier recounts embracing faith despite atheistic upbringing. The letter typifies many from under communist domination praising Christian influence and the Word of God as the strongest weapon. Baby chicks and pullets offered by Comfort Hatchery in Comfort Texas with Monday hatches and various breeds listed.
Notice advertises radio television and appliance repairs by Elbert C Hahne located on Liano Highway Fredericksburg Texas. It provides phone 1622 for contact and service inquiries.
Kerrville bakery advertises specialization in fine cakes pastries and bread offering fresh baked goods from Kerrville addresses and business.
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