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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1975
Page
3
Co editors Bernadine Fritz and Howard Ervin oversee school news coverage as Randy Feller handles business management for the Harper Roundup page.
This Harper High School senior from Reservation Road has lived in Africa England Fort Worth and Harper. Born April 15 1957 in Morocco she plans for life after graduation in May. Activities include FTA FHA Rodeo Club and Catholic Church. favorite song Stand Up Fool color Apricot singer Helen Reddy. The Harper Longhorns host Medina Tuesday as seniors work on English themes and IQ tests.
Miss and Mr HHS are Lynn Hartmann and Pam Massey. Best All Around honors go to Bernadine Fritz and Lynn Hartmann. First runners-up include Berna dine Fritz Glenda Staudt and Howard Ervin with second runners up Pam Massey and Howard Dittmar.
In Longhorn gymnasium the Lady Longhorns B team lost to the Leakey Eagles 32 to 37 after shooting 40 percent to the Eagles 33 percent amid turnovers. The B squad lineup includes Tatsch Egan Bode Feller Ahrens Jung McDougall Blair McDougall Parker Schumpelt Beard Maner and Tatsch. The A team faced Neuces Canyon Panthers at 6 30 p m with a fast start as both sides showed control.
Panthers led 28 10 at halftime and finished 46 19 after a strong second half. Longhorns top scorers were R Boutin 24 and C Hill 11 with Boutin totaling 24 points. Final score 56 54.
The Longhorns girls beat Leakey Eagles 31 to 25 at Harper with a strong start and steady offense. Harper scorers Tammy Harper 21 Cindy Parker 8 Carol Edwards 2 led the visitors in a low scoring win. The boys fell 71 to 56 as Harper’s Teddy Cornelius 21 Clinton Hill 13 Randy Feller 11 and others paced the effort. Friday’s schedule notes a trip to Rocksprings with a 25 to 19 girls win and a 53 to 52 overtime thriller for Harper over Rocksprings in the later game.
Walking or hiking provides a full body workout and is widely accessible nearly daily. A brisk pace yields greater health gains, and outdoor activity supports mental well being. Start slowly, then gradually increase time and distance for sustainable fitness.
Homemakers Focus on Homemakers invite members to the first Home Gardening session next Monday at 7 30 p m in Milam Hall with extension horticulturist Sam Conner. The note also covers bread storage tips and peanut nutrition and usage trends.
The Texas Medical Association warns untrained individuals against overdoing vigorous activity such as hiking. Shoes should fit well and be broken in, with no rough spots. Two pairs of socks can help. For over 40, a medical checkup is wise before starting. Begin slowly, matching age and fitness, to avoid stiffness and injury.
Texas Highway Department promotes summer events noting the Texas State Arts and Crafts Fair in Kerrville during the July 4 weekend and the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio August 7 to 10. The flyer urges a Fredericksburg visit and highlights the Admiral Nimitz Center with an outdoor War in the Pacific walk and a two WWI items guidesheet. It also advertises the 10 screen film Nimitz the Man and quotes on character over reputation.
The EPA publishes a Home Safe Use booklet with steps to prevent pest problems and harm from chemicals. It advises choosing proper pesticides, reading labels, wearing protective clothing, keeping children and pets away during use, safe disposal, and thorough hand washing.
Texas traffic officials report fewer fatalities after the 55 mph cap but note growing violations as gasoline shortages ease. Jim Arnold urges voluntary compliance and announces a statewide study on speed limits and accidents, citing rising speeding arrests and variance in speeds as risk factors.
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