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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1964
Page
4
Public Schools Week founded in 1950 marks thirteen years in Texas tradition. Visitation night is Thursday during the first March week with exhibits in science English homemaking and more. Superintendent E Dean Hope invites widespread public attendance and refreshments by homemaking classes.
Irene and a male companion face car trouble starting the vehicle. Beverly and Eileen recount a wild Sunday filled with chaos and humorous moments, including an exit-drive in mishap. Jay is mentioned as a former partner with her. Scotty dislikes Dave Brubeck jazz while Wayne naps by the fireplace. Mary Jane breaks her glasses. Jan plans a Chicago summer trip. Joyce enrolls at San Marcos with aims for Texas Tech. Joyce shifts interest between cities while favoring western hats. Family Fun Night leaves some guests unhappy. The Round-Up notes seniors’ improving behavior and concerns over ACT results. Mr and Mrs Raymond Cody visit Harold Rahe’s home.
Lynn Gail Reddick, born January 21, 1946 in Fredericksburg Texas, is Harper High School’s Senior Personality this year. He has played basketball football and track, earning a letter in 1963, and holds school track records. Reddick served as class reporter and was class favorite as a freshman, member of FFA and Science Club, acted in Junior Play and will perform in Senior Play. He is sales manager for The Longhorn and a Remind-Up staff reporter.
Harper FHA Chapter announces Jan Brown will attend the 1963 64 National FHA Convention in Chicago as Area VII Second Vice President after being elected at the Austin Area meeting. The Austin gathering drew 2500 FHA members from 121 chapters, with notable events including speeches by foreign exchange students and a performance by the Travelers Four.
Harper High School wraps up basketball with a 7 3 district record and third place behind Johnson City and Dripping Springs while seniors Lumpkins Fritz Kensing Roede and Armstrong contribute. Track begins with strong returning athletes and a March 19 meet in Knippa, district meet April 1 at Harper, and a May 1 volleyball tournament at Center Point.
The Junior Class Play directed by Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Dunn features a cast led by Carter Smith Michael Lange and Peggy Feller. The production is set for Thursday and Friday April 1 and 2 with the ensemble including Jim Tatsch Kay Spencer Lloyd Harper Dolores Duders and other students.
Seventh grade held a meeting February 25 and decided when to host the eighth grade party. The date is set for March. Oat Tovecock on the Catetrohan, Nn Bear of Reporter dvaoumlt.
A survey of college cost trends shows rising need for trained scientists and engineers by 1970, with emphasis on early savings plans. Guidance on management concepts and family savings follows, plus several seafood recipes and a cauliflower marination method. Subscriptions offered.
Plans for Stonewall's 3rd Annual Peach Jamboree on June 20 progress with committees hard at work. Local groups are urged to apply in writing for concession rights, with postmark priority given to earliest requests. Concessions must provide own facilities and share net profits to help cover event costs.
The text records various social items including visits by Doal and Lemesa families, in law gatherings of Mr and Mrs Pete Cosper, and Delores Dude with Miss Sherrie Mitchell attending the high school prom in Rackep. It mentions Cyrus Scherid and his son Teerrville and a weekend at Highlane Lakes with Min and Mis.
Readable items mention Pamela Massey and Mrs W R Masses returning Monday with a daughter. Other legible names include Mrs Alvin S and Mr Chajrtre St Dep, amid scattered phrases about local people, pets, and events with unclear context.
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