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
Feb 22, 1952
Page
2
Written by Harper School students under the supervision and sponsorship of Mrs Ruth Carpenter. The note credits student authorship and outlines supervision by the sponsor in the project.
Faculty and pupils posed for yearbook pictures taken by BR. I. Addison of National School Pictures Inc. Students dressed neatly with updated hairdos and attire. On February 14 first graders enjoyed a Valentine party with candy, ice cream, and cake. Second grade notes include absences, a death in the family, a birthday song, and PTA gifts for hats and balls.
Eighth graders enjoyed a Valentine party on Wednesday with red and white heart decorations, distributed comical Valentines, and refreshments. Class treasurer Joe Parker funded the event, while Dean Hopf and Mrs Dean Hopf organized games and photos for the Yearbook.
Harper High reports a February 14 social in the school auditorium. Girls invited boys and provided escorts. A large crowd danced to popular music as the girls cut in during the dance. Iced punch and cookies were served.
On Saturday February 16 the Homemaking girls and FFA boys attended the San Antonio Stock Show with sponsors Mr and Mrs Howard Schultz Mr Suffel and chapter mothers Mesd G A Gibson and Edwin Dittmar They enjoyed seeing the stock the midway and the rodeo Frances Dittmar reporter Harper Haugh
Harper students recall a busy stretch with a Valentine party for second graders hosted by mothers, Brownie troop planning, and church membership pledges. Sixth graders prepared for tests while first to third graders enjoyed treats, games, and valentine boxes from mothers and guests.
American Legion and Lions Club sponsor a March of Dimes program titled The Grand Ole Opera on Friday evening February 29 at the school auditorium. Local and school talent will perform to raise funds for the cause, with hopes for a large crowd. Mrs. A B Barker Sr and daughter Joyce Barker of Millersview visit Mrs P O Bode. Mr and Mrs Lewis Lee of Cisco and Mrs Lille Harrington of Carlsbad, NM visit the Scarboroughs.
Judge Gallaway formally enters the race for the 21st Congressional District promising to tackle national issues with a record of county reform. He highlights budget balancing debt reduction and operating on a sound financial footing in Coleman County, citing a 1950 election mandate and prior service in the Air Corps.
Patricia Allen and C R Kerr wed in a Feb 10 ceremony at St James Catholic Church Sanderson. The couple, with attendants Betty Jo Kerr and Edward Kerr, celebrated at the Turner Hotel. Bride, a Pecos High School and Sul Ross educated teacher, is daughter of Mrs. R H McElroy. groom, a Sanderson High School graduate and rancher, is son of Mrs. Joe Kerr. Out of town guests included J J Rogers and Mrs J E Dewees among others.
The article quotes Industrial News Review describing communists as fervent, ready to sacrifice, and prone to deception for their cause. It notes the view that communism arises when minds free themselves from God. Additional short notices mention Mrs Fay Walker and Walter Lelevan visiting relatives in Kerrville and Olin Walker with family visiting Corpus Christi.
Publisher note from Arnold Markwortt Commissioner precinct 2 requests assistance in securing a suitable dump site near Harper. They seek free or low cost land or ditch rights for dumping grounds close to Harper and ask for any offers or proposals. Rev and Mrs Z D Farmer are visiting relatives this week on Cherokee.
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.