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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1968
Page
4
The article recounts Pancho Villa as a military genius using light aircraft in 1911 and devising portable rail platforms to transport planes. It notes his command of the 40 000 strong Division del Norte and his personal magnetism as a general. It previews film reviews of Planet of the Apes and Hey Penny and Bandelero with Chariton Heston.
A veteran real estate salesman and former Civil Defense Director for Gillespie County presents his views and asks for support. He cites military and civilian service, experience dealing with diverse people, and urges community contribution as he travels the county to discuss issues. Pol Ad puld fur by Garland Taylor.
A US Senator backs a plan to fill court vacancies from a five judge panel chosen by state high courts and US Courts of Appeals. The President selects one, Senate confirms. Another idea would require Supreme Court justices to be reappointed every 18 years to ensure regular scrutiny. The article notes growing concern over perceived autocratic behavior in the Court.
A group argues for constitutional reform supported by public opinion. Judges accuse the Supreme Court of creating laws while changes remain hard to achieve. They urge a clear, identifiable remedy to unite the American people and correct the trend before it worsens.
Veteran U S Rep D C Fisher said he will support the Democratic nominee for Congress in the 2nd district if nominated, but will run his own race his usual way and let other candidates run theirs. He noted the national ticket and platform are not yet set and stressed separation of legislative and executive branches.
The second grade welcomes Novella Hornbeck from Odessa and Joe Mosty from Kerrville. Fifth grade adds Cleon Hornbeck from Odessa and Sam Maddox from Mason. Seventh grade includes Sid Reese of Ingram and Cindy Mosty of Kerrville.
The 7th grade chose Carolyn Peril as president and Carolyn Schmidt as vice president. Margaret Witting serves as secretary and treasurer, with Meliss Fritz as president of the other class and Sue Rahe as vice president. Corkey Brerschwale is the reporter.
Mr and Mrs Rupert H Hornbeck join the Harper school for the year from La Mesa Texas. Hornbeck will teach sixth grade English spelling reading and history and will direct music in grades four and five. Mrs Hornbeck serves as teacher's aide and assists with music. The couple praise the friendly Harper community and bring two daughters Cleon and Novella CH.
Harper High opens the football season with seven cheerleaders and majorettes boosting morale. Head cheerleader Jeanette Fritz leads Netty, Linda, and Genny. majorettes include Nary Feller, Connie Ho nig, and Nancy Phil.
Coach Harry Sulte announces a 20 member Longhorn squad for 1968 including nine seniors. The team opens prep by scrimmaging St Mary’s Indians on Aug 3 at 7:30 pm at the Indians practice field.
Daily assembly inspired class elections with sponsors guiding officers for the year. Senior officers: President Larry Jung, Vice-President Mike McDougall, Secretary Leo Heinemann, Treasurer Jeanette Fritz. Junior officers: President Nancy Phillips, Vice-President Pam Buerschwale, Secretary-Reporter Felix Bernhard, Treasurer Boyd Harper. Sophomores: President Elaine Stehling, Vice-President Jerald Esquell, Secretary-Treasurer Brad Massey. Freshmen: President Georgia Baley, Vice-President Linda Parker, Secretary Linda Kensing, Treasurer Cynthia Kramer, Reporter Sandra Jones. CB HM
Excited members of the journalism class met Monday August 26 to choose editors and assistants for The Round-Up. Jeanette Fritz was chosen as editor and Rodney Hartman as assistant editor with several positions assigned by the journalism advisor Mrs Hopf. Cathy Homgard became Historian and David Moellendorf Business Manager. The Longhorn Annual Staff was selected with Mary Behrens as editor Lavout? Armstrong as later.
Fourteen first graders start the school year under Muss Jalene Ivogg supervision. Names include John Brown Serge de la Cerda Lora Fritz Adraire Klen Robert Matrango Michael McMahon Jeff Mesty Barbara Puckett Bonnie Puckett Saundra Range Connie Tatsch Rebecca Tatsch Vickie Tatsch and David Wilson.
Local note highlights Jo Beth Peri and twinlers as essential talent for the 1968 football season. The piece credits their hard practice and frames the upcoming schedule as a defining year for the Horns.
Harper residents joined visitors for Sunday services at the Presbyterian Church followed by a covered dish lunch. The article lists numerous local families including Lumpkins Price Whitewood Carter Stevens Scarborough Klein Moser and Rieger visiting in nearby towns and hosting relatives in Harper along with travel to Houston Mexico City Fredericksburg and San Antonio.
Several residents underwent surgery this week at the local hospital. Names include August H Voetkel Mr May Westerfeldt and family members from Vigssa and Kerrville plus Joe Becker Alfred C Heimann Beaton Tatsch Rebesca Waters Adam Weber Alex Nelson Ida Fridrich Ketron Pedro Martinez and Floyd Bardwell among others.
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