Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers Holds 52nd State Convention
Delegates from Districts including Mrs Vern Spiva and Mrs Frederick Deike attended the 52nd annual Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers convention in Houston at Sam Houston Coliseum from November 29 to December 1. The theme Homes Create Community Strength Through Effective Learning was promoted by Houston public school pupils and addressed by national figures. Approximately 2,865 delegates and visitors registered as 2,500 students participated in a pageant and talks by Dr. Andrew D. Holt and others. State vice presidents were elected for Regions I IV, and various special events highlighted the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Spiva
Frederick Deike
Blanco Gillespie
Felix Sultemeier
Johnson City
PTA
Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers
Houston
Sam Houston Coliseum
T. W. Whaley
Houston Public Schools
Ralph Frost
Juvenile Protection
Knoxville
R. H. McKay
Dallas
Cout
Mesa, Frost, Whaley
Leon S. Price
Texas
Marvin Armstrong
Lubbock
J. W. Miller
San Antonio
S. L. Canterbury Jr. Kilgore
Bill Leadbetter
Donna
Harper Longhorns Win Consolation at Bandera Tournament
The Harper Longhorns opened their season at the Harper tournament with a 29 31 loss to Llano B team then defeated Center Point 56 19 and Blanco 33 27 to capture the consolation trophy. Next up is Bandera tournament on December 8.
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Harper Longhorns
Harper
Longhorns
Llano
Center Point
Blanco
Bandera
Aecaase
Harper Girls Win First At Annual Basketball Tourney
Harper high girls defeat Center Point 44 to 37 with Gay Friedrich and Daylene Parker scoring 16 each. Shay Friedrich adds 15 as high point for the day. Harper then beats Bandera 50 to 46 and edges Medina 27 to 26 for first place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Girls
Center Point
Daylene Parker
Gay Friedrich
Shay Friedrich
Joyce Parker
Betty Bailey
Gayle Dittmar
Jeanette Rogers
Geneva Jung
Joyce Fritz
Joyce Arker
Eileen Bernhard
Bandera
Shay
Doylene
Joyce
Harper
Medina
Ninth Annual Tournament Awards in Harper and Schreiner Honors
The Harper girls and Schreiner boys won first place at the 9th Annual Basketball Tournament in Harper on December 4, 1961. All tournament teams were named with Gayle Dittmar, Carol Herring, Inez Stricker, Shay, Gay Friedrich, Daylene Parker, and Ca rol Hubbel highlighted among girls, while Logan Stevens, Cody Marshall, David Hopf, Miller Llano, Ceelan Schreiner, Causey, and Haun Bandera named for the boys. Dean Hopf presented the awards as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Schreiner
Medina
Center Point
Llane
Dean Hopf
Harper School
Gayle Dittmar
Carol Herring
Inez Stricker
Bandera
Shay
Gay Friedrich
Daylene Parker
Carol Hubbel
Logan Stevens
Cody Marschall
David Hopf
Miller
Llano
Ceelan
Causey
Haun
Shorthorn Teams Fall Short at Harper Junior High Games
Harper Junior High girls lost to Stonewall 14 to 9 with Kathyrn Stevens and Barbara Peril each scoring four. Players listed include Barbara Fritz and Barbara Stehling among others. Harper boys lost 20 to 15. Hardin Rahe led with 10, Buddy Spaeth 8, Benny Barker 2, others named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Stonewall
Eddie Cochran
Kathyrn Stevens
Barbara Peril
Barbara Fritz
Mary A. Kensing
Annie Lange
Rochelle Grona
Helen Esquall
Eileen Hopf
Marleen Jung
Vicki Henig
Cathy Tatsch
Bernice Kramer
Barbara Stehling
Jo Ann Esquell
Patricia Klein
Mary N. Tarr
Mr. Sultemeier
Hardin Rahe
Buddy Spaeth
Benny Barker
Lynn Parker
Raymond Jones
Carlton Jung
Calvin Grobe
Roy He
Imagined Mischief at the Christmas Party Round-Up
Readers ponder who broke the cement in the shop and who traded party names. The fragment mentions Joanetts trade, Joe wearing his class ring, Alice agreeing with Mr on the annual, Logan typing for Betty, Hollis trading a name with David Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanetts
Joe
Alice
Logan
Betty
Hollis
David Hope
Harper Boys and Girls Meet Bandera Tourney Preview
Harper teams head to Bandera for a two day tournament on December 7 8 9 with both squads facing Lytle Lea key Yancy Harper Canyon Utopia Bandera Medina Southwest Center Comfort and more The girls final is set for 7 30 p m and the boys final for 8 45 p m Saturday with all games listed in the schedule for the Round Up edition.
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Lytle
Leakey
Yancy—Harper
Bandera -Medina
Canyon
Utopia
Yancy - Harper
What Is It Narcissus Definition From Reader Replies
A reader survey explains varied guesses for narcissus. Some think it a cuss word or a man’s name. The correct definition is a plant with yellow flowers in spring. EJ
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Mr. Schmidt
Nadene
Emma Jane
Lynn Reddick
Jim Tatsech
Last Minute Rush for Civics Theme Submissions
Today is the final day to submit Civics term themes shaping seniors' final grade. The half year required course emphasizes strong performance as the deadline looms.
Harper High School Declares Holiday After Tournament
Students at Harper High School enjoyed a holiday last Friday as many teachers had duties during the basketball tournament. The decision allowed all students to take a day off and participate in the break.
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Harper High School
Concession Stand Clear Profit At Harper Tournament
The junior class grossed 350 dollars from the Harper Tournament last Thursday to Saturday. They expect to clear about 200 dollars after selling drinks hamburgers cakes pies hot chocolate donuts coffee and candy. Mrs Dean Hopf organized the roster and class members with mothers ran the stand while the Athletic Department would have received a quarter of the profits but gate receipts covered the amount so the class keeps all net earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Hopf
G. D
School Board Pictures Taken After Discussion
On December 4 1961 four staff members Wayne Lennon Alice Mulder Martha Stevens Anthony Lange and sponsor Mr Rogers discussed themes for a school board photo shoot. Lennon photographed all board members and Superintendent E Dean Hopf.
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Wayne Lennon
Alice Mulder
Martha Stevens
Anthony Lange
Mr. Rogers
E. Dean Hopf
Local visitors and relatives wind through area towns
Erato Hopf of Austin and his aunt Mrs Cora Nabers of Fredericksburg were guests Monday night at the Oliver Hopf home. Mr and Mrs Ruben Schmidt of Fredericksburg and their son Gerald visited Sam and Mrs Honig on Friday. Mrs Gene Carter and family from Corpus Christi also called on the Honigs. Fred Gammenthaler and his wife returned from a visit with daughters in San Antonio. New Dearborn gas heaters arrive at Rahe's Service Station UN 4-3030.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erato Hopf
Austin
Cora Nabers
Fredericksburg
Oliver Hopf
Ruben Schmidt
Gerald
National Guard
Sam Honig
Honig
Gene Carter
Corpus Christi
Fred Gammenthaler
Carl Durst
Allen Fowler
San Antonio
Dearborn
Rahe's
Birthday Celebrations brighten Klein and Moellendorf families
Mrs. Edwin Klein celebrated her 79th birthday with her mother Mrs. Anna Moellendorf and family including Mr. Klein, Lavern, Rita, and Ruben. Lew Moellendorf also marked his 22nd birthday the same day. Ida Kneese hosted Thanksgiving visitors Clifton Kneese, Tommy Kneese, Wayne, Ronnie Kneese from Spring Branch Kerrville and San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Klein
Anna Moellendorf
Mr. Klein
Lavern
Rita
Ruben
Lew Moellendorf
Ida Kneese
Clifton Kneese
Spring Branch
Tommy Kneese
Wayne
Kerrville
Ronnie Kneese
San Antonio
Family Visit Highlights Local Gospel Singing
Otr Mr and Mrs Eliis Ellebracht and baby of Kerrville visited his parents and grandmother. Sadie Green joined them in Kerrville. Attendees at Emanuel Gospel Church singing in Fredericksburg included several local residents and Rev Tommy O’Bryant. Next singing is the first Sunday in January at the Presbyterian Church.
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Otr
Eliis Ellebracht
Kerrville
Edgar Ellebracht
Ida Kneese
Sadie Green
Emanuel Gospel Church
Fredericksburg
Paul Delorey
Nellie
Floyd Boatright
J. B. Reiger
Bell Hughes
Tommy O’bryant
Ray Bierschwale
V. C. Russell Jr
Richard Bierschwale
Presbyterian Church
Mrs Yates Boatright and daughter visit relatives
Mrs Yates Boatright and her daughter Bobby Jean of Miles visited Mrs Floyd Boatright last Thursday. Mrs Boatright accompanied them to Miles for the visit and returned home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yates Boatright
Bobby Jean
Miles
Floyd Boatright
Baby born to Mr and Mrs Milton Weinecke at Peterson Hospital
A baby boy was born December 3 at Peterson Hospital to Mr and Mrs Milton Weinecke. The newborn weighed nine pounds and is welcomed by a brother. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Otto Weinecke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Weinecke
Peterson Hospital
Otto Weinecke
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