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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1955

Page

2

Longhorn Bobbie Gibson shines in school and team roles

Bobbie Gibson daughter of Mr and Mrs George Allen Gibson stands out at Lohn Grade School later as a pep squad secretary district FHA reporter and senior majorette She serves as sports editor for The Round-Up advertising manager for Longhorn and secretary of the student council A top basketball player she earned All Tournament honors at Sonora Born May 4 1937 in Kerrville she enjoys acting and barrel racing with interests in American History and teaching.

Bobbie Gibson George Allen Gibson Longhorns Lohn Bobbie Champs Fish FHA Bob Bie Longhorn Sonora Kerrville Susan Hayward Clark Gable

The Model Congressman and the Lesson of Praise

A columnist recalls a young Indiana representative touted as a model, gaining a first term on the Armed Services committee but quickly overexposed. He lasted one term as public acclaim outpaced quiet diligence, confirming the adage to avoid cheap praise.

Capitol Hill Congress Indiana Armed Services Committee Fie

Stock Show to Judge and Auction 623 Animals in Texas

The stock show will stage events from 2 p.m. with dress capons judged at 4 p.m. and rabbits at 4 30 p.m. The sale begins 7 30 p.m. with Lem Jones of Junction as auctioneer. Judges include Frank Jordan Mason James A Gray San Angelo O L Carpenter Sonora Bill Rector Seguin Ker mit F Schlamb and more.

Lem Jones Junction Frank Jordan Mason James A. Gray San Angelo O. L Carpenter USDA Sonora Bill Rector Texas Lutheran College Seguin Kermit F. Schlamb Texas A&m College Aberdeen Angus Hill Country Association Roland Bonn Dayton Eckhardt Otto Spaeth Oliver C. Welgehausen Melvin Bonn Nolin Althaus Bobby Kott Victor Wendel Gus Crenwelge Simon Burg Alvin Ransleben Curtis Feller Roy Jacoby Benno Meier Guenther Lochte The Lions Club

Methodist S. S. Contest Results Announced

The Harper Methodist Church Intermediate Class held a three month contest judged on attendance visitors offerings Bible in class chapters read and behavior. Steve Oehler led with 794 points earning a Scofield Bible while Mary Duderstadt and Richard Suffel shared top Bible in class and Mary Duderstadt topped behavior with 59 points.

T. J. Oehler Harper Methodist Church Oehler Steve Oehler Richard Suffel Ronnie Whitfield Mary Duderstadt Hollis Walker Rusty Duderstadt Scofield Hollis Wayne Walker Kathy Duderstadt

Rainfall totals reported across several communities

The weather summary lists multiple rainfall readings from last night and Monday night. L. F. Price at Cain City reported 1.80 inches with 0.70 inches prior. Emil Stahl at Cave Creek noted 1.80 inches. Heino Crenwelge at Eckert 1.50 inches and Victor Cermin 1.60 inches. Milton Wendel at Loyal Valley recorded 1.25 inches and Comfort also saw a good rain.

L. F. Price Cain City Emil Stahl Cave Creek Eckert Heino Crenwelge Victor Cermin Milton Wendel Loyal Valley Comfort

Goldfish Thrive in Groups in Hamster-style Mazes

Goldfish kept together eat more and learn aquarium mazes faster than isolated fish. A lighthearted aside shows a young couple discussing a returned check and wedding plans, illustrating everyday domestic life alongside fish behavior.

Acquarium Mazes

Upper Llanos Soil Conservation sees rains spur pits use

In the Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District rains over two weeks prompt Cleo area residents to adopt water retention. A A Bannowsky and A D Rust report using the District plow to pit sites on their Bear Creek and Cleo ranches, with Rust noting repeat practice and benefits from rain retention.

Llanos Soil Conservation District Cleo A. A. Bannowsky Don Reed Leral Kimble County ACP A. D. Rust Bear Creek Rust Mason County Soil Conservation District Bear Creek Ranch Soil Conservation District

Hard Work Beats Luck Says Local Coach Motivational Line

A local coach urges that success comes from effort, not chance, stressing discipline, practice, and perseverance to achieve goals. He cites daily training, teamwork, and goal setting as keys to turning luck into achievement.

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