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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1966
Page
2
The Round Yun column from Harper School News lists students serving as assistant editor and managing editor. It highlights duties and the students' readiness to contribute to the publication's tone and content.
The Rocksprings team edged Harver in a tight match with late scoring runs and a decisive free throw. Key plays including a second period surge and fourth quarter points sealed the victory for Rocksprings.
Ancorss Angoras fought Rocksprings Rock rough defense. Canthia Erwin and Martha Mitchell led Rocksprings with six points each in the second. Mary Tars added early points for Angoras as Linda Harper sank key free throws.
The Angoras Gore Longhornettes faced the Towkspac team on November 20 on the Flat field. Barb Peril led scoring with 21 points as 1992 forwards Rahe Tatsche Cathy Ortiz and Nancy Kelle contributed. Defensive anchors included Kons Esquel Hopf and Andreae.
A donkey basketball event is billed for December 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Thar High School. Senior boys versus junior boys and senior girls versus junior girls compete with admission set for adults 75 cents grade school 25 cents and preschool free.
At Harper High School the 1dth annual basketball event announced the all tournament roster. Included are Viera Maenius Donna Maenius Barbara Peril Gleen Hopf Lana Seale Marsha McLendon and Clinton Fisher. Also listed are Jackie Rushing Weaver Schreier Lynn Parker George Pearce Glenn Sultemeier Jesse Rech and Eileen Hopf plus Jack Heath. The sportsmanship award went to Penaned 0.
Harper Grade School girls lost to Stonewall 24 to 22 in a season opener. The Harper lineup included Genevieve Fritz and Jen nifer Jones among scorers with Beth Pert also contributing. Officials were Sultemeier and Buales. The return game is set for December 19 at Stonewall.
Students work through the first sixteen pages of the annual small school yearbook before Christie holidays. The basketball squad aims to participate in the Tournament 04 while a safety demonstration day and jacket and letter awards are celebrated for outstanding players.
Notes suggest curiosity about a new boyfriend, referencing No. 24 from Schreiner and Perry’s appearance after a Sunday show. Mentions Patricia, Calvin, and a Kerrville mystery, with questions about identities and a girl named Helen.
In Harper tournament finals LBJ girls defeated Harper by four points to claim first place while Comfort took consolation. Leakey boys edged LBJ by two points in a dramatic final seconds to win the top trophy with Schreiner prevailing for consolation. Other teams included Junction Rock Springs and Harper B across girls and boys divisions.
Mrs Ora Scott Texas Education Agency reading consultant keynoted Region Three Texas Small Schools Association gathering on November 21. About sixty teachers from nine area schools attended the program with a turkey dinner, then group sessions on Speech problems Remedial Reading and Library Usage while administrators met separately on financial procedures. Tom Lawrence Small Schools Project consultant attended as special guest along with Robert Dittmar and his wife.
The 35th Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo runs February 22 to March 5 at Harris County Domed Stadium and Livestock Exhibit Hall. Jimmy Dean starts the week, followed by Jim Nabors February 25–27, Tennessee Ernie Ford February 28–March 3, and Eddy Arnold March 4–5 with The Kids Next Door performing nightly. Top cowboys compete for nearly 1000000 in prize purse across events like bull riding and calf scramble with new attractions including a Future Farmers of America barnyard and Hereford cattle displays.
Gillespie County farmers by the Soil and Water Conservation District report pond and terrace projects. Kermit Ottmers builds a 5,000 plus cubic yard dam at Cave Creek to store six acre feet, with diversions planned on surrounding fields. Other farmers including George Hotekamp and Alfons Nedgen advance terraces and pasture restoration to improve drainage and grazing. Dittmar and others manage brush and deer to balance ranching and wildlife, while a lighthearted vacation quip appears. Texas Almanac 1966 issue available. Radio Post, Fredericksburg, Texas.
Mrs Lonnie Friedrich expresses gratitude to Dr Perry Stein and Keidel Memorial Hospital staff for care received. She thanks Rev Sid Rees Hierholzer King Fr Schneider and all relatives friends neighbors for prayers visits ecards and flowers. May God Bless all of you.
Texas Forest Service announces windbreak seedlings available for shipment from January to March 1967. Species include black locust elm cottonwood and pines from Indian Mound Nursery near Alto. orders require 100 trees minimum and cost 1.50 per hundred plus tax. Orders on a first come first serve basis. ship prepaid.
A senator with a minor stomach ailment is taken to a hospital. His wife presents a telegram from the Senate declaring well wishes and a speedy recovery by a vote of 67 to 32.
Voters approved a 5.5 million dollar bond by about three to one, 39 402 to 14 290, to erect and finance the Tower of the Americas at Hemisfair. The 622 foot tower will rise as Hemisfairs feature starting April 1968 and is touted as the worlds tallest tower surpassing the Eiffel Tower and Seattle World Fair landmarks.
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