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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1967
Page
10
Homemakers Leta Ann Thaxton urges careful planning to stretch the family budget. She advises advance shopping plans, price and quality checks, careful reading of labels, and avoiding impulse buys. Emphasis on durable clothing for children and practical, comfortable garments that suit growth and activity.
COLLEGE STATION November 25 The holiday season brings cranberries earlier this year with a supply running 13 percent above average. Texas A&M Extension specialist Gwendolyne Clyatt notes variety affects color size and firmness while fresh plump cranberries with high luster resist shriveling. Cranberries store well refrigerated for several days and can be frozen for later use as the berry has a short season.
Miss Martha Stevens of Houston and Miss Kathryn Stevens of Austin visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Stevens. Orville Gammenthaler and his brother in law were guests in the Robert Maurer home Friday. Numerous relatives visited during Thanksgiving including Cecil Tatsch and family, George Gibson and daughters, Craft Moos, E J Green and girls, J F Green, W A Hogan and Billy, Chester Tatsch and family, Douglas Tatsch and family, Gene Tatsch and children, Johnnie Spencer and Bay City relatives, Joe Spencer of Kerrville, Malcolm Marschall and daughter of Austin, Myron Schneider and children of Odessa, Rita and Wesley Gilbers, Sam Oehler, Kasper Wilke of Fredericksburg, and Barbara Sagebiel of Dallas.
An offer invites readers to subscribe to The Herald for three years at a total price of 7.50, outlining savings and sign-up steps.
The Longhorn Invitational runs Thursday to Saturday, November 30 to December 2, with teams Bandera Mason Knippa Boerne Schreiner Comfort Leakey Junction Harper. First game 3 15 pm Thursday Junction vs Llano girls. playoffs Saturday 7 00 pm girls and 8 30 pm boys. Admission 75 cents adults 25 cents students. two Saturday admissions for day games and playoffs. Support the Longhorns.
Mrs. Marnie Taylor owner of No Way Beauty Shop spoke on hair care and previewed 1968 hairstyle trends at an FHA meeting. Plans were made for a Kiddie Night December 18 at 6 pm with games and refreshments for siblings. The group closed with songs The Green Leaves of Summer and Edelweiss.
Jerald Esquell lost part of a finger and damaged two others after an accident. Kerry Feller broke his arm when his horse threw him and stepped on it. Ronnie Armstrong had a car mishap during Thanksgiving holidays with no injuries and only minor car damage. Juniors end play season with a party. Three new Cooper Texas students join Harper School: Dease Eaton first grade Timothy Eaton second grade and Charles Eaton third grade.
The Future Teachers Association updates the gym honor board with current names for the tournament. Members Barbara Peril and Karla Anderegg draw mascot pictures for all teams to decorate the gym. The group also orders Christmas pins for senior members.
The sixth grade basketball team played Monday November 27 at home against Junction Eagles. Harper girls won 17 to 16 while the boys lost 37 to 13. A door knob broke off Mr Jung's room. DH
Walt Disney’s comedy That Darn Cat plays at the Palace Theatre from tonight through Saturday. Hayley Mills stars as Patti Randall in a kidnapping farce with Dean Jones Dorothy Provine and Roddy McDowall co starring in a Technicolor film with Syn Cat the cat in the title role.
Rex Kelly, co author of Farm and Ranch Spanish, spoke at the Spanish Club day last Tuesday about the different types of Spanish spoken in various places. He donated a copy of his book for club members to study ranch language. Linda Jung Polly Barrett and Linda Harper were appointed to develop a project for the next club day.
Freshman class meeting on November 21 1967 elected room mothers Mrs Fritz Mrs Jones and Mrs Henig. Sophomores reported Bake Sale success and thanked contributors. Senior meeting led by President Renard Fritz discussed reports and obligations. treasurer Herschell Esquell noted about $10000 from Hobo Day PBA UE.
The Harper High School Student Council elected Larry Jung as treasurer and Vickie Honig as reporter at their November 22 meeting. They will run the concession stand on December 19 and January 12, and the condition of the girls dressing room facilities was discussed.
The junior play Hillbilly Wedding played last Tuesday and Wednesday to a large audience. The performers were convincing and the presentation earned $148.65, earning congratulations from KA and AA.
Monday spaghetti and meat balls green beans hot rolls cake. Tuesday enchiladas rice salad Jello. Wednesday beans lunch meat cole slaw filled rolls. Thursday turkey cream potatoes peaches hot rolls Hattahan sweet potatoes with bread cookies.
Mrs Donnie Bode and her sons are visiting relatives in Lampasas this week while Donnie is hurt in Mexico.
Libergory surgery at the focal hospitals this week included Jerald Moquell, Mrs August Voelekl and Mrs Henry L. Keyser Sr. The report lists the patients undergoing procedures and reflects ongoing elective treatments across the facility network.
Mohair earns renewed focus as clothing lines for fall and winter 1968 rely on its use. Al Disman of Uvalde notes broad adoption by mills while Dolph Briscoe Jr. highlights volume gains in medium coarse grades for jackets and coats.
December deadlines for 1968 4-H Club programs due. Luckenbach 4-H Christmas Party December 6 at 7 30 p m at the school. bring refreshments. County-wide 4-H Family Christmas Party December 8 at 7 30 p m at the Community Hall. bring food clothing or toys for a needy family. Installation of 1965 club officers planned. Livestock feeders to send in en iayes for County District State Shows by December 4, including Kerrville San Antonio Houston Southwestern Fort Worth and Odessa events. Catalogs available at County Agricultural Agent A Stone's office.
A long list of relatives and friends visited for Thanksgiving at the Whitworth Ranch and nearby homes. Attendees included Mabrys, Kensing, Whitsworths, Bierschwales, Lees, Langs, Sullivans, Cottle, Harlan, Kimseys, Stevens, Spaeths, and many others from San Antonio, Dallas, Lubbock, Seguin, Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Odessa, and San Angelo, with multiple dinners and a rain event noted in Harper.
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