Harper High School Weekly Fr March 20 1942
Front page of Harper High School weekly announces student editors and staff for March 20 1942. Miss LaVelie Hawkins sponsors the paper with Robert Kensing as editor in chief and Viola Marshall as junior editor. Various sections list Sophomore Ed Robey Freshman Ed Doris Whitworth Society Editor Janus Harper and Elementary School Editor Maxine Lange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper High School
Harper, Texas
Robert Kensing
Viola Marshall
Robey Dean Goff
Doris Whitworth
Janus Harper
Promised Move to New School Building Next Week
The district expects a move into the new school building within a week. Officials warn that holiday week, April Fool’s Day, and winding red tape may strain students and teachers while completing the move.
Harper Schools Observe Good Friday
Harper Schools dismissed Thursday noon in honor of Good Friday. The note stresses the day’s religious significance amid wartime and calls on students to reflect on peace and the teachings of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Studnts
HHS Students urged to buy Defense Bonds and Stamps
In a letter from Doris Whitworth of Harper High, students are urged to purchase Defense Bonds and Stamps weekly to support the war effort. Arrangements for post office trips may be made through teachers, and sacrifices like shows and candy are encouraged.
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Maine
California
North Dakota
Mexico
Harper High
Doris Whitworth
HHS
Rose Fairchild Seeks Seamstress Path After Graduation
Rose Fairchild, a Harper senior with hazel eyes and brown hair, was born February 9, 1925. She has attended Harper schools all her life, excels academically, and is in her second year of home making class. After graduation she plans to be a seamstress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Fairchild
Rose
Harper
Viola Marschall
Bus House Rules and Happenings on a Bright Friday
In Noxville chatter on Good Friday, LaBonnie learns Robert V. won’t return and neighbors reflect on cousin tensions. Dennis enjoys spring, while Jo Ann and Scottie adapt to the noise. Connie Jean stays quiet as Walter Winn toys with a marriage plan and Joyce Whetstone is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaBonnie
Robert V
Dorothy Mae
LaVon
Dennis
Jo Ann
Scottie
Connie Jean
Walter Winn
Joyce Whetstone
Cutworm Control Mix for Home Garden
A simple garden insecticide mix by George Smith, Ag. Instructor. Combine 1 quart wheat bran 1 finely cut lemon 1 teaspoon of green syrupwater with enough dampening liquid. Spread around plants in late afternoon to deter cutworms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
FFA Boys Trade Paper for Defense Bond
Harper FFA members gathered and sold a truckload of paper weighing about 3400 pounds to support defense efforts. The funds funded a Defense Bond purchased by the FFA Chapter. Moris Bode, Ag Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Harper
Moris Bode
Hhs
Tivy Band Concert Trip by Harper Students
Harper students report a fun trip to Kerrville to hear the Tivy Band. They traveled in five cars with Mrs. Whitewood Whitworth Parker Ellebracht Casper households. The program featured Star Spangled Banner There s Something About A Soldier American Patrol Knightbridge March Debonnaire and Dedication with Shortenin Bread the Tip Topper trombone solo and Lights Out finale by Schreiner Bugler. They returned to Gig Drive Inn after refreshments provided by E J Green and praised their chaperones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Kerrville
Fred Whitewood
Carl Whitworth
Walter Parker
Alfred Ellebracht
Jake Casper
E. J
Tivy
Schreiner
Gig Drive Inn
E. J. Green
Inez Whitewood
Mathematics Department at Harper High School Highlighted
A Harper High School feature promotes the mathematics department offering general math algebra and plane geometry. It argues math underpins science and daily life, notes leadership aims to raise standards, and stresses math as essential for many careers and national progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper High School
United States
Paris
Whimsical Notes on Harper Girls and School Romance
A playful string of rumors and nicknames from Harper High stories. Mentions involve Tom Dennis and Andrew in a ditch pursuit, Lois and Juanita, flash of a show date with Carlos, Lora's pet name Sugar Spoon, Kathryns longing, and theme songs about love rivalries amid classmates.
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Tom
Dennis
Andrew
Whitewood
Jr. Sageser
Dorothy Nell
Harper
Lois
Juanita P
Carlos
Lora
Sugar Spoon
Little Soldier
Kathryn
K.P
Audrey
Walter
LaBonnie
Harper Girls
Alene
Adele
Minda Faye Mosel Hhs
Do You Resemble A Movie Star
A list of Harper students likens themselves to many major film stars including Linda Darnell Doris Whitworth Alice Faye Ginger Rogers Cary Grant Clark Gable Rita Hayworth Mae West and Greta Garbo among others. The note includes teachers and attendees such as Mr D A Mr Larkin Herrington Miss Miller Miss Davidson and Dorothy. The piece ends with a playful defense of Kate Smith as a movie star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedy Lamarr
Robert Taylor
Harper
Linda Darnell
Doris Whitworth
Alice Faye
Alene Wendel
Ginger Rogers
Juanita Parker
Mickey Rooney
Morris Rode
Gene Autrey
Calvin Kensing
Bing Crosby
Harold Rahe
Marlene Dietrick
Adelie Scarborough
Sterling Hayden
Tom Jung
Cary Grant
Robert Vancil
Olivia de Haviland
Ruby Mae
Kensing
Roy Rogers
Billy Brown
Joan Fontaine
Patricia Allen
Ellen Drew
Evelyn Henry
Mary Martin Oleane Walker
Richard Greene
Clark Gable
Max Wayne Hopf
Victor Mature
Dennis Parker
James Stewart
Walter Bierschwale
Dorothy Lamour
Minda Faye Moses
Kate Smith
Mary Frances Fletcher
Patricia Dane
Maxine Lange
Betty Grable
Charlyne Barrett
Betty Field
LaBonnie Parker Robt. Cummings
J. B. Birt
Greta Garbo
Lora Sageser
Madeline Carroll
Mildred Boatwright
Merle Oberon
Pauline Bierschwale
Lupe Valez
Lois Casper
Mae West
Madge Whitewood
D. A
Larkin Herrington
Hopf Miss Miller
Miss Davidson
Dorothy
Nell Whitewood
HHS
History Projects Being Turned In
The tenth grade submits Source Reports Themes and Outlines on Ancient History every two weeks under Mr. Hopf. The eleventh grade also produces reports on United States History and they are counted toward the six weeks average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopf
United States
Homemaking Teacher Addresses Harper PTA on Food Family
Miss Josephine Goodman, homemaking teacher, spoke before the Harper PTA on Thursday April 2 about "The Family Buys Its Food" and the preparation of food to prevent loss of food value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Goodman
Harper P. T. A
Mary Frances Fletcher
THS
Personal notices reflect missing friends and April fool jokes
The Freshman class feels Norma Wilson's absence. Connie Jean is absent and Donald's mood suffers from missing sunshine. Elmer Lee returns after an appendectomy. Opal June is happy again. April Fool explanations spark speculation about bandages on the ear. Elna and Mary Francis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Wilson
Andrew
Connie Jean
Donald
Elmer Lee
Opal June
April Fool
Elna
Mary Francis
Curious Missing Details In School Mirths And Musings
A fragment list of names and daily quirks about students and a band picnic that failed to be covered. It hints at social notes where Evelyn attends weddings and Miss Davidson skates, while Virgil endures extra lines after missing school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine
Janus
Robert K
Doris
Miss Davidson
Evelyn
Billy
Ealon
Eldon
Ruby
Juanita B
Viola
Alice Kroll
Gal
Jean
Fredericksburg
Virgil
Picnic
Society
Minda Faye Mosel
To Be Or Not To Be The Senior Play
Seniors withhold copy for the senior play as cast members fail to respond each week. Officials consider delays while cast rehearses and weighs next steps.
New Harper Student Transfers to Dallas School
Robert Vancil turned in his books Friday at HHS explaining he will begin school in Dallas. The move marks the end of his time at Harper High as he starts anew in the big city with best wishes from the school community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Robert Vancil
Dallas
Big City
Robert
HHS
Harper High Students Organize Scout Troop Milestones
Harper High School students with Rev Alcorn organize a Boy Scout Troop. They visited Walter Parker’s ranch locating a main camp site and a swimming pool. They received lessons in artificial respiration signaling with flags took the Scout oath and learned the motto Be Prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Alcorn
Walter Parker
Richard Harlan
Grammar School News and Local Visits Report
Miss Beville asks Scotty about etiquette and the meaning of a Greek Urn. Agnes Jung visits Fredericksburg. seventh graders work on a Health Book. Easter egg hunt planned Thursday. Local adults and families from Harper, Mountain Home, Rocksprings, and San Angelo visit or travel to Fredericksburg. Felix Mater Machine Shop advertises cylinder reboring and Speed Queen washers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Mater
Fredericksburg
Jones and Son Business Visitors in Kerrville
P. F. Jones and his son Jack visited Kerrville on Thursday as part of their business travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Jones
Jack
Kerrville
Balckburns of Junction Visit Harper Sunday
Mr and Mrs M E Balckburn of Junction were Harper visitors Sunday. The short note records a social trip and brief local interest in Harper.
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Mrs
Gilbert Pape and Sons
Mrs. Pape
Clarence Taylor
Fredericksburg
Bill Lennon
Harper Sunday
Mr. Lennon
Mrs. Anderson Kinsey
Walter Parker
Mrs. Watkins Tarr
Small Son
Harper
M. E. Balckburn
Junction
Erato Hopf
San Antonio
Oliver Hopf
Lorenz Kirchhoff
Miss Elizabeth
H. L. Stevens
Klein Branch
Fisher for Congress in 21st District Named
The Harper Herald lists D C Fisher of San Angelo Texas as the Democratic primary announced candidate for Congress in the 21st district. The notice appears under a column of local notices and ads including farm supplies and misc services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
D. C. Fisher
San Angelo
Texas
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Harper Hi-Lights
Miss LaVelie Hawkins
Minda Faye Mose
Noxville
Weill
Madge
Robey
Dean Goff
P.T.A
H.H.S
Boy Scouts of America
J. S. Whitewood
Andersonne and Son
Dale Scott
Lon Parker
Johnson City
Archie Lennon
Little Daughter
Ida Kneese
Oan
Lemuel Jones
Olive Parker
Grammar School News
Frank Staudt
T. D. Hawkins
J. F. Wedekind
Naomi Snow
Tommie Kneese
Hugo Ahrens
Mountain Home
Junior Russell
Charlie Rogers
the Herald
Felix Mater Machine Shop
The
Harper Herald
Ben Thomas
LeRoy Brandon
Simon Burg
Stonewall
Evers Dairy
Tex
Harper Volunteer Fire Department
Mattie Friedrich
Charile Friedrich
Behrend Wreckingard & Garage
Schneider's
B.W.D
Vapo
Felix W. Mater Machine Shop
Hahn
Felix Maier
America
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