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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1960
Page
2
Harper School unveils the April to May schedule including State Land Judging Contest April 23 and National Range Contest April 27 in Oklahoma. Events cover band concert April 2 softball tournament April 30 and band picnic, with prom May 7 and graduation May 23.
The seniors rescheduled their play from April 22 23 to May 13 14 due to practice interruptions. Johnnie Spencer plays Father a 45 year old blustery domineering but lovable figure. Geo Mains stars as Junior the 12 year old mischief maker in a family comedy.
Fragmentary note describes Delbert with a Saturday night date and Ceel needing a driver Sunday night while Jimmy spent two hours on an unnamed task.
Local page four item notes Kerrville Kats hoped to win the half game Sunday. Mentions Jeanette writing notes to someone, a science Claus Doug, and a Faster Pageant reference, with a Ronuadt unclear.
Six girls from elementary grades traveled to Comfort on April 8 for the Interscholastic League Literary Meet. Four girls— Mary Kensing Beth Calo te Barbara Stehling Vicky Flonig— formed the first place Picture memoir team, while Mary Tarr and Cathy Tatsch served as alternates. Sponsor Mrs Whitewood.
The annual intertown meet among Harper London Comfort and Center Point at Schreiner Institute Kerrville ended with Center Point first Comfort second and Harper third. Harper entrants included Daniel Fritz Jimmy Peil J Wendel K Hopf J W Reddick B Ernst M Fied ter J Phillips E Jung W Lang M Marschall and J Wienecke. Fritz won the 160 yd dash and 220 yd dash with D Fritz also on the 440 yd relay team that took first along with J Per 1 B Ernst and J Phillips. Fritz placed third in shot put J Wienecke won the 1 mile run LL Wendel took second in high jump and D Hopf second in low hurdles. The text notes pride in the team and a wish for better results next year. Also listed is a mystery personality and Easter visitors Mr and Mrs Pete Cosper with their daughter Mrs Wayne Popnoe and family of Lamesa and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cosper of Ft Worth.
Oat diseases cut Texas forage and grain yields in humid areas, with 1957 losses around 25 percent. Crown rust, stem rust, blights and smuts are major concerns. minor diseases like powdery mildew and Septoria leaf blotch may affect local areas. Resistant varieties and seed treatment can raise yields. leaflet L-465 offers identification and control tips. Copies available via county agent or Agricultural Information Office College Station Texas.
Ben Ramsey stands as the first Texas official to win five two year terms as lieutenant governor. The East Texan avoids loud campaigning and wins votes by listening to voters while guiding major platform planks through the Legislature. His calm approach earns respect and enactment of public desires.
Center Point tops district 77 B track and field at Schreiner Institute with 167 points led by Tim Green and Richard Suffel 34 and 32. Comfort 150 Harper 112. Event results list 440 relay 880 run 120 hurdles and field events with top marks from Fritz Harper Green Suffel and Harris.
Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson hailed the civil rights bill as a victory for fair play and national unity. He said it secures voting rights for all qualified citizens without treating the South as conquered, urging moderation and governance by consent of the governed.
Bandera gears up for the Bandera Western Festival from April 28 to May 1 with a Trail Riders start in San Antonio, a Doane Ranch rodeo, and events at Mansfield Park. The schedule features flag ceremonies, a queen crowning, and a weekend of western entertainment in Kerrville and Bandera.
Riedel Sheppard and sons of McCamey visited the Pete Whitworth home Sunday. Mr and Mrs. Bob Fryar and their son Vaughters spent Easter weekend in Palestine with relatives.
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