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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1976

Page

4

Harper High News Roundup Details New Staff and Classes

Twenty one seniors participate in Mrs Hopfs journalism class with assignments on the Longhorn and Round Up staffs. The article lists editors managers and staff, and notes new students across grades eight to twelve at Harper High. It also covers kindergarten first grade details and upcoming fair days in Fredericksburg with parade and concert plans.

Harper High School Deanne Rafford Belinda Perry Deanne San Angelo Belinda Kerrville Hart Charles Larrison Charles Coffey Chris Parker Bledsoe Texas Michael Way Daniel Taylor Nathan Brown Nelson Farenthald Reba Ficker Armand Markwortt Ricky O’brien Deane Pendley Daniel de Teso Karen Currier Ingram Patty Leinweber Bryan Timothy Larrison Mgm Rsr Msr Pepper the Panthers Spencer Smith Neposha Beach Edlena Beard Kim Beard Sharon Sutton Dwain Cornelius Richard Rangel Mike Ficker Kathy Egan Patty Parker Rudy Rangel Richard Bout Russell Ressmann Steve Raz Mark Tatsch Eva Ann McDonald Shirley Alberthal Memorj

Fredericksburg School Calendar Highlights For 1976 77

Calendar lists holidays and student days including Aug 27 fair Labor Day Sept 6 and note on multiple teacher in service days. Key events include Harper Stock Show Fredericksburg Stock Show Easter holidays and high school graduation May 25. Calendar subject to revision due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Fredericksburg

Shorthorn Football Selects Peril as Coach for 1976-77

Jimmy Peril begins his tenure guiding a 29 player Shorthorn squad across grades six to eight. The team, featuring 8th graders John Barker through Howard Hood and 7th graders including Ignacio Martinez and James Barker, expects a strong season and a first game victory.

Shorthorn Jimmy Peril Peril John Barker Scott Bierschwabe David Colwell Clyde Bernhard Tim Larrison Luis Martinez Mitch Maner Howard Hood Ignacio Martinez Jeff Hood Javier Rangel Stephen Holmes Mark Atkins Scott Westfield Chris Wienecke Salvador Rangel James Barker Michael Haag Brad Sivells Neal Rieger Keith Fritz David Herklotz Robby Oehler Paul Bode Ricky Walker Thomas Martinez Ricky Franco Wayne Sembritzky Curtis Tatsch

Texas wildlife archery hunt permits open on multiple areas

About 500 bow and arrow deer permits remain for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department areas. Engeling in Anderson County has 375 permits for Oct 25–31, Kerr Area in Kerr County offers two days Oct 16–24, with a public drawing Sept 2 in Austin and a $20 fee for winners.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Anderson County Kerr Kerr County Parks and Wildlife Department P&wd Austin John H. Reagan Kerr and Engeling Pat Mayse Lamar County

Two from Harper Earn Degrees At Sul Ross

Carla Jean Baker and Lenora Ellen Schmidt of Harper earned Master of Education degrees at Sul Ross State University during August 13 commencement in Alpine. Keynote speaker was Dr. Kenneth Ashworth, commissioner of Higher Education for the Coordinating Board Texas University System.

Carla Jean Barker Lenora Ellen Schmidt Harper Sul Ross State University Ms. Baker Ms. Schmidt Kenneth Ashworth The Coordinating Board, Texas University System

Gillespie County Exes Reunion Set for Sept 18 in Austin

Gillespie County Exes plan an Old German style beer and barbecue picnic with dancing at the Zilker Club House in Austin on Saturday September 18. Scotty and the Beer Hounds will headline as details include 5 p.m. activities and 7 p.m. dinner, with reservations due by September 13 to Reuben Weinheimer.

Gillespie County Exes Scotty and Beer Hounds Gillespie County Exes Austin Zilker Gillespie Exes Texas P.m Reuben Weinheimer Chisholm Lane Austan Bernadette Staudt Harry Klein Paulette Leyendecker Tim Reinbach David Wehmeyer Weinheimer

Fredericksburg Youth Rodeo Saturday at Hill Country arena

A Fredericksburg Youth Rodeo is set for Saturday at the Hill Country Horse Club arena. Events begin at 5 p.m. with Pee Wee and Junior divisions followed by Seniors at 8 p.m. The Lester Meier Rodeo Co. produces the event featuring races, roping, and riding events across three age divisions.

Antlerless Archery Permits Issued in Seven Counties

Antlerless deer permits for a 31 day archery season October 1 31 will be issued at Gillespie County Court House on September 10 at 812 am and 15 pm. Permits are for bow hunting in Burnet Gillespie Llano Mason McCulloch San Saba and Travis counties. About 2000 deer were harvested by bowhunters in 1975 and TWPD expects to issue thousands of antlerless tags this year. Boys Bull Riding offers a 200 belt buckle to the All Around winner and 50 to pee wee and junior winners. Lester and Sandy Meier urge attendance at the Fredericksburg Youth Rodeo August 26 at Hill Country Horse Club Arena with events for all ages. Two boys and a girl born last week at Hill Country Memorial Hospital Blaine Edward Hahn Lisa Ann Warden and Carlos Venegas Jr. are new arrivals with families listed.

Harper School Lyndon B. Johnson Gillespie County Fredericksburg Harper Community Little Sister Marilyn McDougall Miss Flame Kim Beard Lion’s Club Julie Bode Wagon Aces Faron Young Nashville Tennessee Harper Gillespie County Court House Edwards Plateau Burnet Gillespie Llano Mason McClullough San Saba Travis Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Lester Sandy Meier Hill Country Horse Club Hill Country Memorial Hospital Blaine Edward Hahn Gary L. Hahn Doss Sherry Arthur Lynn Hahn Orval Harvey Eddie Hahn Otto Wienecke Lisa Ann Warden Thomas Warden

Fall Fun Trail Ride Ties To Gillespie County Fair

The Jack Lawrence Rides hosts a cross country trail ride with the Gillespie County Fair events. Riders meet at Fredericksburg Auction Co at Longhorn and Highway, join the fair races, then attend open air dances at Stonewall Rodeo Arena. Leaders invite public attendance. Tickets listed.

Jack Lawrence Gillespie County Fair Fredericksburg Stonewall Rodeo Earl Tune Wranglers A.m Fair Grounds Jack H. Lawrence Curly Dunn Dee Payton Wendy Goff Booby Arlett Gordon Swope Lawrence

Why Leap Year Adds An Extra Day

Bennie Classen of San Antonio asks about leap year origins and necessity. Astronomers say a tropical year is about 365.2422 days, so a leap day every four years corrects the fraction, with century years skipped except 1600 and 2000, making 1600 and 1900 non leap years and 2000 a leap year.

Bennie Classen San Antonio

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