26 Sep 1947
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1947
Page
1
The Harper Herald notes it is published weekly every Friday by Norman J. Dietel, who serves as publisher and owner, with a subscription rate of 1.50 dollars per year.
Authorized reporter notice appears with postal classification and Bible quote offering guidance on justice mercy and humility. The fragment references a Mrs A C Wendel and a Harper Texas contact and a 1926 post office filing.
The report notes Bandera County rancher Frank Montague improved a spring forming a strong water stream after digging an old spring and a dike, while soil conservation drives grow with 1948 crop goals for Austrian winter peas crimson clover hairy vetch and blue lupine. Federal funds of 2 890 962 will aid Texas school lunch programs. House Agriculture Committee hearings in Temple November 7 will gather farmer views on government role.
Humble Oil and Refining Company broadcasts six intercollegiate games featuring Southwest Conference teams across multiple stations. Baylor vs Miami opens Friday from the Orange Bowl at 7 05 p m with Yes Box. other broadcasts include Texas Tech Texas A M from San Antonio and Rice LSU from Baton Rouge with listed announcers and station lineups.
The Protestant Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey tests a prefabricated church edifice with 200-seat capacity and fireproof walls at Pleasantville, planning up to 25 similar buildings at about 6000 dollars each amid material shortages.
Dr I Q and Lew Valentine return to San Antonio for WOAI's 25th anniversary celebrations on Sept 25. A daylong on air event starts at 6 45 a m with Voices from the Past, 1922 tunes by Red River Dave and 1947 markets comparison, plus a Municipal Auditorium stage show and network salutes from New York Chicago and Hollywood.
St Anthony's Church announces a September 28 schedule with Masses at 8 and 9 30 am and catechetical and communion observances. Rosary Month begins October 1 and First Friday devotions occur October 3. Mass times shift to 10 am from Oct 5 with 8 30 and 10 am on certain Sundays and feasts. Religious Discussion Clubs resume the week of Oct 5 on The Apostles Creed. NnO-
A fragment from a Harper Texas page discusses the meaning of the word brethren and argues Jesus likely had no brothers. The piece surveys biblical usage and church history, then lists local church notices and events from First Baptist, Presbyterian, and Lutheran congregations along with brief community updates.
A Harper Sunday dinner gathered Mr. and Mrs. Audley Cosper with guests Mildmay Roy Cottle and son Howard, Miss Gill, and Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Cottle and son. The piece interweaves maxims on duty and action from various authors.
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