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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1963
Page
2
The sixth grade held a meeting on December 4 1963 and decided to have a Christmas party. A limit of 30 cents was set for spending. Walter Mold volunteered to help. A Christmas tree was planned with assistance from Pultndaa Fama and Glans as the class favors chooser.
Brad Masses killed a 3 point buck one evening last week. Jucky Sth grade hunter Van C. Brown killed a 5 point buck and missed a large geroone. Boyce Lynn Gione, the only Sth grade turkey hunter, killed a tom with a 10 inch beard.
The Harper Longhorns place five players Joyce Parker Jan Brown Ronnie Lumpkins Cleaburne Fritz and Bruce Parker on the All Tournament team at the Lith Annual Tournament. Other honorees include Deanna Kovar Linda QocDestreich Llano Mary Ann Hahn Bandera Janice Stewart Llano Sandy Kassel Llano Ronnie Simpson Llano Paul Peters Bandera Willis Casey Bandera Nickie Sallee Center Point.
The Harper seventh and eighth grade girls beat the Freshmen 14 to 8 on Tuesday December 3 for cross‑level competition. Freshmen players included Es quell Kensing Klein Hopf Lange and Stehling. Elementary players included Tatsch Peril Fritz Ayala Anderegg and Tarr.
Editorial urges self examination before judging others. The piece argues no one is perfect, cites common faults like lying and cheating, and calls for setting a good example, turning to God for guidance to improve collective behavior. It emphasizes personal responsibility and self judgment over condemning others.
Thursday night December 5 1963 the PTA program featured Mrs Fowler’s first graders and second graders dressed as little Indians. They sang Ten Little Indians and performed a war dance with Polly Barret at the piano. Christine Doerr played Silent Night Holy Night and Joy to the World as piano solos. Lah G P
A community note celebrates faith and contribution as Moses climbs Mount Sinai for forty days and nights to receive and share the Ten Commandments with all people. The message honors Retha and calls for continued talent and unity under the timeless divine laws.
Joyce and Jan on the girls team along with Ronnie Cleabarne and Bruce on the boys All tournament team. Mister Walking from the EAST to school. Keith and Kaleen non insulting. Bruce knowing a Llano girl. Juniors run a successful concession stand. Cokes half-sum at the tournament. Everyone welcome to the FHAFFA Christmas Dance. Matt hopes to skate in the park alone. Seniors lack English IV tasks. KK BLR.
Harper Longhorns claim the Harper High School tournament title beating Bandera 38 to 31 in the final. Ronnie Lumpkins with 17 and Cleaburne Fritz with 10 led the Longhorns, while Paul Peters scored 14 for Bandera and W Causey added 9.
Senator Yarborough speaks with Congressman Homer Thornberry about President Johnson's decisive action to unite the nation and provide effective leadership. Thornberry notes Johnson's courage, belief in government, and readiness to lead the Free World as he prepares to assume a federal judgeship in Texas.
Harper Longhorns traveled to Stonewall on December 9 for a basketball doubleheader. The girls lost 32 30 as Barbara Peril scored 18 but her final basket was disallowed after the whistle. The Shorthorn boys won 40 25 led by Joe Mains with 22 points.
The Liano girls won 3049 to claim top honors at the helper tournament with Bandera Bulldogs in second place. Center Point took consolation. Other teams entered included Bandera Contes Rolst Junction 15 blouper B and Harper A.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Reamer hosted a family event at their Harper home Sunday honoring Steve Staggs and family. Attendees included Alvin Peller, Robert and Jerry Lea, Pete Kreamer, Barbara New Binnotel WW, and many others from Kerrville and nearby towns. The gathering featured a meal and lively visiting as relatives prepared for a naval assignment transfer.
Me and Mrs Kermit Strachbein and children of San Antonio visited his parents Mr and Mrs Edwin Strachbein in Sunny today.
The Texas Lt. Governor requests citizens to mail or submit directly a questionnaire asking about major local and state issues. Questions cover town problems, Texas-wide concerns, views on federal vs state control of public schools, local control of water resources, and other remarks on state government.
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