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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1958
Page
5
The Round-Up provides school news with staff credits: Editor Elaine Bode Assistant Editor Agnes Rischer Social Editors William Kai ser and Clark Lang Sports Editor Steve Oehler Typist Andrew Kramer.
Harper FFA held a near 1 PM meeting March 21 in the ag building. District Banquet plans were set for May 6 at 7 30 PM in the Harper Cafetorium with twelve attendees from Hill District across 16 chapters. Committees named Pie Decor Food and Table and Chair with student leaders and a pledge closed the session.
Harper High won first in boys volleyball over Center Point and Comfort. Junior High boys also took first after beating Center Point and Comfort. Junior High girls and grade school boys earned second place, while five Harper players made All District basketball squads: Cecilia Fiedler Elaine Bode Williemae Kaiser Johnnie Cottle Howard Walker.
The F H A club met in the homemaking living-room on Tuesday April 1 electing June Braeutigam and Doris Friedrich to attend the State F H A meeting in San Antonio April 17 18 A FHA picnic is planned for a school day this month and the next year officers were installed by candlelight. Members praised the freshman girls dresses sewn in homemaking this year. Meeting adjourned with refreshments served Edith Edebracht reporter The Round Up
Cecilia Tootsie Fiedler, a Longhorn senior from Petersburg, born February 5, 1940, is highlighted for her diverse activities. She sang in Glee Club, acted as Tillie this year, earned all district in track, lettered in basketball four years, and serves as Harper Chapter F H A member and advertising committee appointee for the annual staff.
A jukebox of dedications lists performers and titles from Karen to Patsy to Doris F. and more. Pairs include Joyce and Johnny, Sharon and George, Elaine, Kathy and Nell with lines such as There is only one of you and Twilight time. The collection closes with My pledge to you and The Round Up.
Two salesgirls joke about the new window dresser being married, claiming he positions models with their palms up to hint at wedding rings. The quip plays on modern display methods and gossip in the shop.
After a vacation the Snooper notes juniors received rings and details a road speed demonstration by students and safety experts. The piece mentions activity near Doss road and closes with Easter vacation wishes.
Mason County Truck Growers Association seeks 200 acres for tomatoes with guaranteed outlet for No 1s and culls. Contact Marvin Stahl before April 15 to join planting plans and arrange labor during transplanting and harvest.
Mr and Mrs Clark Biersch of San Antonio spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives here. Their children Pamela and Corky had stayed with grandparents and returned home with them.
Sidelights from Austin describe a dull Capitol season with air conditioning work and nearby construction as lawmakers meet the public in towns. Voters and incumbents face uncertain races, with few retirements, potential constitutional changes, and talks on annual sessions and salaries.
The Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District adopts a public address system using Junction CAA station gear for field trips tours and gatherings. April notes pasture rest planting of Madrid and Hubam sweet clover and contour line work to reduce erosion while tax debates and road program details appear in related items.
Mr and Mrs Floy Bode Gene and Elaine traveled to San Antonio Sunday to aid Mrs sudes mother Mrs Jessle Valuer in caring for her.
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