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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1963
Page
4
The Science Club at Tatech Ele met Thursday April 18 in the Cafetorium. Officers chosen were Jim Tatsch president, Roger Roeder vice president, Rochelle Grona treasurer, Barbara Fritz reporter. Eighth grade members helped elect the officers before adjournment.
Keith Kensing presided as the FFA chapter wrapped up reports and set the annual Banquet for April 29 with Dr. Charles L. Leinweb er of Texas A&M College as guest speaker. Leslie Esquell and Cleaburne Fritz will represent Harper FFA at the District Banquet. Future Farmers elected officers for next year: Cleaburne Fritz President, Ronnie Lumpkins Vice President, Jim Tatsch Secretary, Roger Roeder Treasurer, Keith Kensing Reporter, Bruce Parker Sentinel, Matthew Jung Parliamentarian.
Leon Dunn sponsored a Sophomore meeting in the Science room last Thursday with Jim Tatsch presiding. A bake sale raised the treasury to 227 dollars as new officers were elected for next year: Jan Brown president, Lloyd Harper vice president, Patsy Bailey secretary, Peggy Feller treasurer, Carol Hopf reporter.
The Round-Up reports on April 18 meeting of the F H A at Bernhard Brown Delegates Te Dallas. Eileen Bernhard and Jan Brown each received ten dollars to fund their three day Dallas trip for the state convention. President Eileen received a president's pin. Plans included revealing secret sisters and a Senior tea with officer installation. Refreshments were served after the ritual. Mrs. Leon Dunn attended as adviser and accompanied delegates to Dallas-J. A. F. The Round-Up.
Mary Ellis Parker daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Parker is featured in Senior on Parade. Born April 3 1945 in Fredericksburg Texas she is 18 and completed Harper High School. She is a band member cheerleader student council and homemaking club participant with basketball honors and acting roles.
The Texas Association of the Future Homemakers of America held its State Meeting April 19 20 in Dallas with about 250 girls receiving State Degrees. Harper FHA delegates Keen Bernhard Jan Brown and adviser Mrs Erlene Dunn attended along with Junction FHA members Lynn Cunningham Janet Fields. Dr Travis Shelton led music Beth Simmons opened sessions Jerry Clark welcomed attendees Dr Bernice Moore spoke on Youths Roses in World Citizenship. Friday night featured A Musical Holiday in Texas Areas VI through X and the event showcased Texas flags. Saturday Ann Lynch opened the business session Carol Jill Wrift was named State Third Vice President and the closing ceremony finished with state officers and area presidents in white formats. Harper FHA reported about 4000 Texas delegates attended the gathering.
Principal J Phillip Rogers opened the assembly in the Math Room to discuss attendance and lunch counts for the Student Council Intra-Mural Day planned for April 22. Coach Leon Dunn explained the day’s plan and activities, then the Senior class performed skits from Pick a Dilly to be shown April 18 and 19. The group moved to the Cafetorium for the play and students then attended FFA and FHA meetings.
President Keith Kensing chaired the Junior Class meeting. Secretary Marie Qehler read minutes. The class selected the prom band and completed prom menu and decorations plans. Invitations were prepared for mailing and the end of year party was discussed with no definite plans.
The Harper Chapter of the Future Teachers of America met April 18 in the English room. Dolores Duderstadt read and approved the minutes. The FTA treasury stood at 96.44 and new officers were elected including Cleaburne Fritz as President and Roger Roeder as Vice President.
Mr and Mrs R F Manske had no visitors over the weekend except their niece Mrs Fritz Speaker and her Dallas family who attended the opening of the Security State Bank of Fredericksburg Sunday afternoon.
At the class meeting last Thursday Gay Friedrich asks Mr Hopf for a full rundown of trip expenses. The group reviews play corrections and Mrs Hopf expresses optimism if the dress rehearsal goes well for The Rewnd Up GAJ.
The senior play concluded on April 18 and 19 with the cast and sponsors led by Mr and Mrs Dean Hopf. About 400 attended and the show netted roughly 175 dollars to fund the senior trip to Corpus Christi and other South destinations April 24 to 28.
The article explains the difference between owner’s and mortgage title policies, warning that mortgage policies protect lenders only while owner’s policies shield a purchaser’s equity. It cites risks of forgoing owner’s coverage in homes priced up to $15,000 and urges consulting an attorney before applying for policies.
Gillespie County farmers with under 15 acres may opt in or out of the national wheat program with a May 21 referendum. Those voting must declare seven days prior, otherwise no eligibility for price support or land diversion payments. Sheep goat sale planned for July 27 by Gillespie breeders association. consignments limited to members, entry deadline July 1. Also guidance on timing for casebearer spray control and pest reports. health notes on screwworm cases and recent local visits by residents.
Mr and Mrs A B Barker and family visited the EL Stevens home on Sunday afternoon. The brief social call included other local residents and extended greetings.
Mrs Hilmar Klaehn and her children of Seguin were here Saturday afternoon through Sunday. Her mother Mrs Lorenz Wendel, who had been visiting her daughter for a week, accompanied them to Harper.
Since the 1600s the Eastern tent caterpillar recurs about every ten years causing defoliation on apples and other trees. Weevils mass in winter twigs and nests form webs in forks. Caterpillars hatch in spring and can defoliate trees. chemical control with Seyvin carbamate pesticide offers effective management.
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