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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1951
Page
12
Della Borchardt of Orange C Texas among eight 4 H members awarded a sectional trip to the National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago for outstanding Frozen Foods achievements. Her 11 year record includes 902 quarts of fruit and vegetable produce and 664 pounds of meat and poultry frozen.
Four Texas 4-H members earned top state honors in the 1955 Achievement Citizenship and Community Relations programs. Loremost leads the group as a standout among the honorees.
Margaret Wendland 17 of Robstown wins State 4-H Achievement for work across home improvement, foods, dairy, clothing and more with 22 projects and 24 demonstrations. Richard Floyd Jr. 16 of Rotan and Sharon Moseley 17 of Allen receive citizenship recognitions for 1955 honors. Janet Avera 17 of West Columbia earns national recognition for community relations and leadership in 4-H.
Virginia Kramer recalls a childhood Christmas when a wrapped package revealed a wrist watch after snooping. A sister enters, the box is opened briefly, and the watch is discovered, prompting a lifelong lesson to avoid snooping and maintain Christmas cheer.
A short anonymous verse argues that daily life reveals true character. It claims deceit hides not, and inner goodness shines on the face. Devotional tone links unselfish living and closeness to God with visible virtue.
Elaine Bode Two recalls a Christmas near Christ mas when her mother, aunt, uncle, grandmother, and cousin from Joplin Missouri joined them. The house was crowded with seven people and one bed room but a warm big tree, brownies, gifts, and a Santa role made it a memorable holiday.
A childhood Christmas at grandparents includes all relatives, carols, and gifts under the tree. Adults share drinks while kids play, and a crowded dinner leaves one narrator with no appetite after sneaking beer. The scene ends with modest presents and a sense of family warmth.
Harper High announces grey and gold reversible football jackets with school letter. Recipients include Eugene Parker and J W Bierschwale, who earned All-District honors, while basketball results were weak at Rock Springs and Medina tournaments. No games until January. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The Round-Up notes Harper boys split tournament plans with Rocksprings for the girls. Harper lost to Knippa 35 to 46 on Saturday after a close Friday 7:00 game, ending their Medina Tournament run.
Fragment mentions Medina tournament and junior girls, requests about leaving early Saturday, and interest in a new car possibly. no clear events, dates, or names with verifiable facts.
Three teams entered separate weekend tournaments but none secured a first place trophy. The piece also mentions football lettermen receiving jackets on Tuesday and other scattered notes about students and holiday class schedules.
A collection of humorous one liners and snippets from a parish or school page. Includes punny exchanges between figures like St Peter and St Thomas and a series of quoted lines from various people and a farmer seeking a tractor owning partner. The piece closes with a child’s remark about a report card and a pun on the title The Round Up.
This column explains how a trust transfers property to a trustee for named beneficiaries and may supplement a will. It covers grantors trustees spendthrift trusts income provisions life estates for spouses and tax considerations with cautions to consult an attorney for precise application under Texas law.
Harper Juniors defeat Johnson City Team II 38 11 in game one then 24 22 in game two and lose to Bertram 33 13. James Wienecke stars with 11 points and earns all tournament team honors as Harper takes second place. They will meet Junction after Christmas.
IRS official D E Beach announces Monday sessions from 8 15 a m to noon starting Jan 9 in Kerrville to help taxpayers prepare returns. The program groups taxpayers, provides forms, and offers guidance while emphasizing self‑prepared returns and available IRS information for complex cases.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Klein and daughters and Ruben Klein visited his mother Mrs Ernst Klein at Spring Creek. Robeline Louisiana visitors Helmuth Cren welge and daughter Beatrice spent holidays with the Kleins. Deborah Oehler and Mrs William Oehler of Fredericksburg joined relatives. Milton Ahrens stationed in California spent holidays at home before overseas duty. P F Jones of Uvalde and Jack Jones with families dined at W O Pape home Christmas Eve.
Veterinary authorities say vaccination remains the most reliable method to control bluetongue in sheep and that eradication is not currently feasible. The Herald newsletter notes subscriptions and a call for fair tax sharing, with Ms. Phinney quoted on budget matters.
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