Harper School closes eight month term with student plays
The Harper school ended an eight month term on May 12 with grades performing Monday night and two high school plays on Tuesday. Honor pupils span grades one to ten, led by Ove Feller, Gladys Frantzen and Houston Scarborough. All present teachers were reelected for the next term, but only two have accepted. Local residents Dillard Stapp, Bryan Cobb, J A Schleyer, Albert Sagebiel and others attended events and a boy named Bull Davis broke his arm while riding stick horses.
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Harper School
Little Bull Davis
Local Folks Return From Texas Trips
Mr and Mrs C A Granville came back Monday from Morris Ranch and Fredericksburg. Mr and Mrs John Duderstadt attended Fredericksburg commencement exercises Tuesday night. Their son Temple who studied there this term returned with them. Mr and Mrs R C Crockett came back Tuesday from Brownwood to visit a friend, Mr Weldon, who is seriously ill, and Mr Weldon’s daughter Doris returned home with them.
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John Duderstadt
Fredericksburg
Temple
R. C. Crockett
Brownwood
Mr. Crockett
Mr. Weldon
Doris
Youth Dance at Emma Rogers Home
Last Friday night several youths gathered at Emma Rogers residence and danced for several hours, enjoying music and good company in a private gathering.
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Emma Rogers
Floyds Attend Fredericksburg Commencement
Mr and Mrs F M Floyd and daughters Cecil and Francis were in Fredericksburg Tuesday night for commencement exercises. Clyde Floyd, who finished high school in Fredericksburg with second honors, returned home with them.
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F. M. Floyd
Cecil
Francis
Fredericksburg
Clyde Floyd
Patronize a house where you can expect first class service
A concise notice invites patrons to a prominent house offering high quality service. Readers are assured refined care, courteous staff, and an atmosphere of elegance. The feature highlights attentive attention, comfortable surroundings, and a trusted reputation.
Kneese Family Attends Fredericksburg Commencement
Mr and Mrs Ernest Kneese and family of Harper attended the Fredericksburg commencement exercises Tuesday night. Miss Anita Kneese completed Fredericksburg school with highest honors.
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Ernest Kneese
Harper
Fredericksburg
Anita Kneese
Local Visitors and Snake Kills Near Harper
News notes from Harper and nearby communities include Glen Land of Kerrville visiting Harper, W O Grosenbacher relatives in Mason, the Whitworth Stapp party shopping in Harper, Clem Little killing a six foot ten rattle snake near a house, Sim Welch visiting London for fishing, and Tobin family joining later with their two children Marvin and Irene.
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Walton Whitworth
Calista Stapp
Noxville
Harper
Sim Welch
London
R. H. Tobin
Marvin and
Irene
Large turnout for Deacon Dobbs at Pilot Knob school house
A large number of Harper people attended the play Deacon Dobbs at Pilot Knob school house last Saturday night. Mr and Mrs John Morris and Mrs H M Jones left Friday to attend the funeral of Mr George Morris at Kerrville. George Morris was John Morris’s uncle and was well known locally, with the community greatly saddened by his death.
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J. A. Schleyer
Albert Sagebiel
Meta Grosenbacher
Myrtle Nixon
Harper
Pilot Knob
Deacon Dobbs
John Morris
Hf. M. Jones
George Morris
Kerrville
Family Trip To Temple And Salado Visit Crockett Relatives
A family returned from a trip to Temple to see Mrs. Crockett's parents and then visited Mr. Crockett's relatives in Salado.
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R. C. Crockett
Little Son
Temple
Mrs. Crockett
Mr. Crockett
Salado
Mr and Mrs R C Little Visit Fredericksburg
Mr and Mrs R C Little made a business trip to Fredericksburg on Wednesday to attend to professional affairs and meet with local contacts.
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R. C. Little
Fredericksburg
Local shoppers visit town stores Wednesday afternoon
Mrs J O Stevens and Mrs V Russell were seen in town shopping on Wednesday afternoon as they visited several shops downtown.
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J. O. Stevens
V. (. Russell
James River Ranch guests visit Harper couple
Mr. and Mrs. Rodman and Mrs. Standts from the James River Ranch were visitors in Harper on Wednesday.
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Mrs. Rodman
Mrs. Standts
James River Ranch
Harper
Clarence Avery Returns to Ranch After San Antonio Trip
After several days in San Antonio Mr. Clarence Avery met them here and returned to the ranch, concluding his visit.
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San Antonio
Clarence Avery
Shower honors Miss Elna Durst at Cummings home
A Friday evening miscellaneous shower for bride to be Miss Elna Durst was held at Rev. and Mrs. Cummings home. A large crowd attended and presented gifts. Lively games entertained guests and refreshments of lemonade and cake were served.
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Mrs. Cummings
Elna Durst
Miss Durst
Harper Falls to K and 5 Team 1 8 in Fredericksburg
Harper loses 1 to 8 to K and 5 Team of Fredericksburg last Sunday. They will face City Cafe team in Fredericksburg on Sunday May 24.
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Harper
Fredericksburg
Noah
Ark
City Cafe
Lane joins City Cafe staff
Mr. L. E. Lane is now employed at the City Cafe. This short notice confirms Lane’s new position at the local dining establishment.
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L. E. Lane
The
City Cafe
Miss Della Mae Roberts Visited Kerrville Guest of Mrs Ross Marshall
Miss Della Mae Roberts spent last weekend in Kerrville as a guest of her friend Mrs Ross Marshall.
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Della Mae Roberts
Kerrville
Ross Marshall
Accident injures Mabry boy near Mabry farm
A painful accident befell F. J. Mabry the young son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mabry last Saturday afternoon when the horse he rode ran under a tree. He was knocked unconscious and suffered a scratched eyeball that may threaten his sight. Calvin Sageser helped until the boy revived and plans were made to seek medical care.
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F. J. Mabry
John Mabry
Calvin Sageser
Local Buyers and Visitors Make Town Rounds
Mr. Wm. Bryson of Bryson and Crockett Merc. Co. is a pleasant visitor this week. Messrs. Fred Wedekind and B. F. Thomas were business visitors in Kerrville last Monday.
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Wm. Bryson
The
Bryson and Crockett Merc. Co
Messrs
Fred Wedekind
B. F. Thomas
Kerrville
Fredericksburg Visitor Mr. B. H. Riley in Harper
Mr. B. H. Riley of Fredericksburg visited Harper last Monday for business and was accompanied by Mrs. Riley.
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B. H. Riley
Fredericksburg
Harper
Riley
Deer Killing Guilty Plea Ends With Small Fine
Max Toepperwein pleaded guilty to killing a deer out of season near Leon Springs military reservation. Justice L F Boltz fined him 24.85 for the act after noting a game warden permit is required, though Toepperwein claimed ignorance of the law. The court imposed the minimum fine and costs.
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Max Toepperwein
Justice of the Peace
L. F
Don'ts for electrical safety from Texas bureau
Do not tinker with bare wires in the home. Do not leave cords attached to electric irons during discussions over the fence. Do not use an electric vibrator in the bath. Do not hang lamp cords over nails or bulbs against wood or with tissue paper. Do not cover bulbs. avoid home made devices as they may overheat and start fires.
What Happens When We Charge It The Pay Day Truth
A reflective essay traces debts from a department store purchase to a city bond issue and a farmer mortgage. It argues folly in borrowing invites hardship, war costs, and personal ruin, warning that what we charge today becomes tomorrow’s pay day and moral consequence.
The Ice Coating Wires Defies Common Sense
A fragment notes ironies about electricity and ice on wires, claiming ice coating sometimes prevents melting while current flows, with no clear event or dates.
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Sheba
Groceries Offer Cash Discount At Hy Maier
Hy Maier advertises lower prices on groceries due to cash only sales. The notice highlights savings for customers paying with cash.
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Maier
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