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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1954
Page
9
The text notes a rapid, drastic shift in discussion as officials seek to define where the Joint Chiefs of Staff actually stand on extending the war. It emphasizes urgency and uncertainty in military leadership’s position. The fragment hints at internal debate and possible policy directions.
The Whittons hosted a Kerrville party for Miss Mary Virginia Stevens and George Allen Holekamp on Friday evening. Guests enjoyed refreshments and the couple received silver keepsakes in their chosen pattern. Out-of-town attendee Clarence Leineweber of Mountain Home joined the Stevens Holekamp wedding guests Saturday. Harold Coggeshall and family from San Antonio visited Oren Cottle's household Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Ceci Nay and daughters of Brownwood visited Mrs and Mrs J M Stevens and attended the Stevens Holekamp wedding. Phil Gillette and Lou Parker of Houston spent the weekend with Olive Parker and other relatives in Harper. Ferndermes iso is living with Mrs Warren McDougall. Kerrville visit by Miro Beatright and daughter of San Antonio. Mrs J H Williams and Mrs Johnnie Cagle visited Res and Jack Minter. Clifton Kneese family moved to S S Stewards. Johnnie Jones from Junction visited grandmother Ollie Parker.
Seipp's ball team secured its fourth consecutive victory of the season by defeating Harper 17 to 7 at Seipp's Ball Park on Sunday afternoon. Priess Seipp pitched seven innings, allowing eight scattered hits as Detrich tripled for the standout hits. The article also notes community events and local visits surrounding Harper.
Three Musketeers Peggy Hopf Ola Mae Ite and Davene Schmidt hosted a May 4 party for twenty three guests in the Studs Hall of the school building. Cookies ice cream and punch were served by Mrs Hopf. Games included pleased or displeased Wink Crosswords and Crooked Answers. Also notes of visits by relatives and local notices follow with school lunch menu for Harper School.
Friday night awards named Linda Ann Mah ler in first, Elva Mac Dittmar Carlton Wendel tied for second, Agnes Risk ner Elaine Bode tied for third, with honorable mentions including Johnnie Cottle Bobbie Brown and others. Judges for Wool Show announced. Miss Mais Varjutua Stevens received silver and aluminum gift.
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