Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Harper Herald in Harper, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1956

Page

2

Vitamin shipment aids malnourished children in India

A batch of 300000 vitamin capsules from Church World Service American Friends Service Committee and the War Relief Services of the National Catholic Welfare Conference was presented to Mme Ramji Ram Saksena wife of the India consulate general in New York. The vitamins were flown to India for distribution to malnourished children.

India Church World Service American Friends Service Committee War Relief Services National Catholic Welfare Conference Mme Ramji Ram Saksena New York Eileen Egan

Philippines Justice Dr Bocobo Studying US Then Spain

Dr Jorge Bocobo former Supreme Court justice and chair of the Philippines Code Commission spends May and June in the United States before traveling to Spain in July to assist revising the old Spanish Civil Code. He has led the Philippines Civil Code and held multiple national church and education roles.

Jorge Bocobo Supreme Court of the Philippines United States Spain Philippines Code Commission Philippines Bocobo Philippines Federation of Christian Churches Central Methodist Church Manila The University of the Philippines

Rural pastors travel 8000 miles yearly for ministry

A Rural Church Department survey from Drew Theological Seminary reports rural pastors average 8000 miles annually in ministering to village and farm families at a cost of 417.50 dollars. The study credits Professor Ralph A. Felton and notes geographic and financial implications for parish outreach.

Felton Drew Theological Seminary Madison N. J Ralph A. Felton

Fredericksburg Garden Club Flower Show At Nimitz Hotel

Mrs Max Lange Mrs Clara Wendel and Miss Helen Kirchhoff attended the Fredericksburg Garden Club annual Flower Show at Hotel Nimitz in Fredericksburg last Friday Billie Pehl of Fredericksburg visited with Mr and Mrs Robert Maurer a few days ago.

Max Lange Clara Wendel Helen Kirchhoff Fredericksburg Billie Pehl Robert Maurer

Visiting relatives in Fredericksburg weekend

Mrs. Fred Gammnethaler spent several days visiting her daughter Mrs. Carl Durst in Fredericksburg last week. Miss Gertrude Maurer of Fredericksburg spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Maurer.

Fred Gammnethaler Carl Durst Fredericksburg Gertrude Maurer Henry Maurer Morris Bode San Antonio Morris Mrs Reuben Bode Clarence McDougall Mason Klarper Johnnie Besier New Braunfels Adolph Besier van C. Brown Gonzales

Definitions and Wordplay Phrases Refer to Everyday Objects

A playful list introduces unusual definitions for common items such as a waitress and a dish towel. It blends humor with everyday language, mapping objects to whimsical meanings.

Alcatraz

Funeral Friday For Msgr Henry Gerlach

Funeral rites for Msgr Henry Gerlach 87 oldest priest in the San Antonio Archdiocese were held at St Marys Church High Hill with nearly 100 priests and dignitaries attending. He died Sunday at Santa Rosa Hospital after two months confinement and will be buried at St Marys Cemetery alongside a World War II memorial.

San Antonio St. Mary‘s Catholic Church High Hill Msgr Henry Gerlach Texas Tngn Cnourch Gerlach Santa Rosa Hospital St. Mary’s Lucey P. J. Schneizer St. Joseph's Church Sidney N. Metzger el Paso Robt. E. Lucey Englih Gerald F. Boehme Devine Joseph Hamala Msgr. Gerlach America Elizabeth Gerlach Westphalia Germany

Bakers Return to James River Ranch for Summer Work

Carl and Bob Baker who studied at Sul Ross College Alpine returned to the James River Ranch last week to take summer employment. The Herald offers subscriptions at 1.50 per year.

Antoinette Parker Sul Russ College Walter Winn Alpine Carl Bob Baker Sul Ross College James River Ranch Herald

Agriculture Classes Visit Union Stock Yards

A group of 30 veterans from Gillespie County Vocation al School in Harper toured the Union Stock Yards in San Antonio on June 5. Led by instructors W. J. Poynor and Jack L. Groff, the visit covered cattle sheep and goats as well as U S and state inspection services. The afternoon included a tour of the Swift & Company packing plant with several group members listed as attendees.

Union Stock Yards San Antonio Central Terminal Harper Gillespie County W. J. Poynor Jack L. Groff General Agriculture Hill Country U.S U.S.D.A Swift & Company Packing Plant Co, O. Bode B. L. Tatsch O Covert J. B. Turner G. Crenwelge E. Esquell J. C. Evertson F. J. Fritz H. G. Heiner J. S. Honig B. L. Jenness C. Kensing George E. Leigh Gus. J. Mahler 4. Moellendorf Chas. Li. Alosty J. R. Neumoffer LE. Roae H. P. Schmidt L. Schuch C. Solbrig L. Strohacker

Gillespie County Livestock Sales Auction Report 1951

Gillespie County Livestock Sales Co reports auction results for May 30 with about 300 cattle and 2700 sheep and goats sold totaling roughly 67 500 dollars. Hogs and calves brought varied prices, with specific lots including top hogs and stocker calves listed among numerous individual sales. Community notes mention local visits, rain in Harper, and residents moving homes.

Gillespie County Livestock Sales Co John James L. B. Hough N. Evers E. Knapp J. W. Adams Ad. Stieler Galeth Hoerster Arnold Lux Levi Rusenberger Bertha Geistweidt C. Reed J. M. Bunham Wm. Straube Bunch H. A. Moellering W. D. Stevenson

Harper's Churches Extend A Cordial Welcome This Sunday

Churches invite worshippers to join a Trinity Sunday service with Psalm 95 readings. June 10 marks the June schedule featuring Sunday School at 8:30 and Divine Worship at 10:30 in the morning and a Junior Mission Band at 2 p.m. Pastor J. D. Farmer emphasizes serving the Lord with gladness.

Trinity Lovie

Confusion Meets Budget Talk Amid Egg Purchase and Policy Jabs

A Washington dispatch notes that prices paid to farmers rose 16 percent since mid June while prices paid by farmers rose four percent. Officials say the Army will buy 4,770,000 pounds of dried eggs at 1.39 per pound, undercutting the Agriculture Department's 67 million pounds planned at 1.17. National Production Authority Regulation M-18 promises a supply of “Pigs’ and Hogs’ Bristle Products.” The piece closes with church notices and local classifieds.

Bureau of Agricultural Economics Army Department of Agriculture Utter Washington Truman National Production Authority

St Anthony’s Church Announces Patronal Feast and Retreat

Rev A A Gitter notes observance of the patronal feast of St Anthony of Padua at St Anthony’s Church with Masses at 8 and 9 30 am on Sunday June 10 and Sunday School after the second Mass. Next week the pastor will be absent for the annual Retreat inviting all to attend services anytime.

St. Anthony of Padua

Texas Corriedale Sale Set For Next August 9

The Texas Corriedale Breeders Show and Sale will be held in Fredericksburg on August 9. H. C. Noelke of Sheffield chairs the state association and says this is the second annual show here after a successful debut last year. The date, a Thursday, was moved to avoid overlapping with Gillespie County and local fairs.

Fredericksburg H. C. Noele Sheffield Gillespie County Gillespie County Fair Association Stonewall Joe Tatum

Revival and Services at Local Baptist Church This June

The Baptist Church led by Rev. Jack Minter invites worshippers to Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Night service at 7 30 p.m. Revival begins Friday June 8 and Vacation Bible School starts Monday June 11. Ann Rasco, Cuero English teacher, visits home and plans graduate studies at the University of Texas before returning to Cuero.

Ann Rasco Neil Rasco Cuero University of Texas

For Sale Fine Wool Yearling Delaine Bucks

Auction style notice lists 15 to 20 yearling Delaine bucks for sale by Carl Oehler of Box 14 Harper Texas at prices $40 to $75. Contact via phone 27 for details.

Carl Oehler Harper, Texas

Wanted mowing and baling help in Harper Texas

Small classified notice seeks custom mowing raking and pickup baling. Contact Glenn Hopf or Hubert Rahe in Harper Texas for details. Dated 6 8.

Glenn Hopf Hubert Rahe Harper, Texas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alse Harper Herald Norman J. Dietel A. C. Wendel Hebr W.w.reid Churches of America Henry Appenzeller Pusan Korea YMCA Canada USA Australia Italy Netherlands Cleveland Britain British Council of Churches Conference of Christian Youth United Nations Brock Chisholm World Health Organization of the CVT Pane Gacolak Arbuag Tlaas Mser H. Gerlach Gillespie County Livestock Sales Company Auction Sales BY Andy Anderson Oliver Roberts Round Mountain Roy Roberts Clark Bierschwabe Joe Cherry S.W.S.T.C. College San Marcos Harper and C. W. Granville Ellis Mrs. Granville Frank Staudt G. C. Mezger Staudt Eddie Reed Charles Gammenthaler Lee Goff Miss Cleo J. O. Stevens Albert Lange Gillespie County Red Cross Chapter Commissioner's Court Room Leola Mathisen Edith Sagebiel Harper’s Nnd Methodist Church J. D. Farmer Arthur Spellmonan Alfred Lehne Emil Hopf L. H. Harper Marlene Curtiss Navasota Walter Parker J. C. Hagel Kerrville Highway Western Iron Works Kerrville Bakery Kerrville Elbert C. Hahne Llano Highway Comfort Comfort Chamber of Commerce Steves-Blaschke Post No. 150 American Legion Comfort Broncs Stonewall Mill Country League Alex Mittendorf Prop Magnolia Gas & Oils Edwin Lange Harpers D. W. Handley Earl Garrett Street Kerrville, Texas Swan Laundry & Dry Cleaners of Harper Drug Store Elmo Baethge Oren Cotlle
Search Courier

Search the Harper Herald Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Harper Herald?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication