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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1944

Page

2

Harper HI Lights School Weekly Staff List 1944

Harper HI Lights 1944 edition lists editors and reporters for grades from grammar to senior Biographies with staff roles. The page names Minda Faye Moses as editor and Oliver Walker as senior reporter alongside Opal June Lennon and others.

Hi- Lights Minda Faye Moses Walter Winn Parker Mary Frances Fletcher Student Council Opal June Lennon Evelyn Honig Grammar School Dorothy Whitewood Dorothy Mac Parker Raymond Pape Mildred Boatright Whetstone Oleane Walker Doris Whitworth Camille Stevens June Boie Joyce Whetstone Inez Whitewood

Harper School Lunch Room Develops Into Valuable Asset

Harper citizens describe February activity in the school lunch program. Total expenditures reach 326.10 for meats vegetables milk and more with milk 54 and ice cream 48 and bread 20. Labor and management cost 160.00. Supplies and equipment 32.82. March served 2100 meals with 2058 Type A and 42 Type C. Average cost per meal 0.28, pupil charge 0.19. Program started in 1943, supported by PTA and local donations. aims for full cafeteria next year. Community efforts include playground work, educational materials, and a successful Halloween Carnival raising over 500.00. A five acre ground purchase and a barn for show purposes are being funded by local donations, with no state funds. The school band revival is funded by Band Mothers. Harper pride in local support and education.

Harper Federal Food Distribution Administration P.T. A Parent-Teacher Association Hallowe Schools Agricultural Department Band Mothers Association Texas

FORM AND SUBSTANCE IN EDUCATION AND LIVING

An essay stresses the link between schooling and making a living. It notes families sacrifice for education and urges students and parents to cooperate, so children may achieve a better, easier life. Minda Faye.

Minda Faye

Desert painting prize awarded to high school scene

The high school received a desert scene painting gifted by the P T A as a reward for attendance. The piece, painted by F Grayson, honors both the high school and elementary students with strong attendance records across grades.

P.T. A F. Grayson Beries Joyce Whetstone

Value of studying ancient writings in education

Mary Frances Fletcher argues that studying past writers preserves civilization by recording knowledge. The excerpt notes literature shapes modern life and guides the future, despite seeming outdated. A separate line mentions Mrs. John W. Bricker with an A gas sticker for a coupe.

Mary Frances Fletcher John W. Bricker Ahio

Stags, Gossip, and Senior Gown Talks at Harper Night

The Harper crowd fills the Wednesday show with lively chatter about V Mail letters, friends, and a table tennis wow. Senior cap and gown measurements spark excitement while Evelyne, class president, handles study hall window inquiries about gowns.

Harper Audrey Mae Roby Eimer Camille Madge Bodes’ Station Dorthey Joyce Vergil Johnnye Billie Evelyne

Illinois club women debate dog or cow as man's best friend

Illinois club women debated whether the dog or cow was man’s best friend. The playful exchange imagines a cow running out to greet a person, highlighting lighthearted regional humor.

Illinois Club

Senior Class Meeting Plans Commencement and Day

The senior class met with sponsor Mrs Ruskey and Mr Root last Friday March 10 in the English room to discuss Commencement Baccalaureate Senior Day and other class business The meeting adjourned Mrs Bode English and Typing teacher is in Abilene visiting her ill mother During her absence Mrs Carl Ochler teaches her classes Mrs Bode will return Monday We wish Mrs Barnett a speedy recovery Camille Stevenson

Ruskey Root

Seed treatment boosts cotton yields says agronomist

E A Miller of the A and M College Extension Service touts chemical seed treatment as an inexpensive defense against seed borne diseases and soil molds. He notes 10 to 15 cents per acre cost with ceresan or copper carbonate options and stresses proper mixing, coverage, and following directions to avoid seed injury.

College Station Mar E. A. Miller A. and M. College Extension Service Miller

Pist ol Packin Mamma Contest Offers Prizes Airplane Trips

El Paso reports a world first Pist ol Packin' Mamma Contest open to all US towns. First prize is an airplane trip to Mexico City, second and third prize trips to Chihuahua. The Southwestern Championship Rodeo runs March 30 to April 2, with contestants 17 or older designing their own costumes and riding in the Interzonal Rodeo Parade.

el] Paso United States Mexico City Chihuahua Mexico Sheriff's Posse el Paso Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Southwest Chris P. Fox el Paso

Women Army Corps Seeks Recruits For Wartime Roles

Do you want a job like this to help win the war. The ad invites women to join the WAC for essential Army work. Details at U S Army Recruiting Stations or write The Adjutant General Washington D C. Release from employer or U S Employment Service required for women in essential war industry.

Women’s Army Corps WAC Adjutant General

Pigs for Sale and Farm Services Advertised

About 30 O. S. C. feeder pigs eight to nine weeks old offered, also a Duroc Jersey boar nearly a year old. W. A. Brown of Harper, Texas lists livestock for sale and a Rawleigh route opportunity seeks workers. Also advertised are horse and mule service prices and farm supplies from Bode's Feed Store Koerrville Texas.

F. F. A. Stock W. A. Brown Harper, Texas

Diamonex Promises Quick Relief For High Blood Pressure

A testimonial claims Diamonex rapidly eases hypertension symptoms and reduces headaches and dizziness within days. An introductory two week trial offers a full refund if not satisfied, with a $1.50 prepaid offer and Chicago company address.

Dianidrex Nso Chicago Diamionex Company North Michigan Ave Illinois

Agricultural Records for the Farmer and Rancher

The Radio Post Fredericksburg advertises Agricultural Records for the farmer and rancher available at $1.00 and $2.00 per book. Use these specially prepared record books to keep accurate farm and ranch income and expense records.

Radio Post Fredericksburg

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Harper Hi-Lights Harper High School Doyco Carl Oehler Grocery & Market Otto Rahe Tojo Food For Freedom’ Campaign Stamina Chix Comfort Hatchery R. M. Kuettner Comfort, Texas Palace Theatre Virginia Bruce Mighty Niagara Film Wodvill Stanwyck Soot McCrea Werer Brennan Thurs Acess Sevvaeyi Rawleigh Rawleigh's Dept Ervin Kramer Bode’s Feed Store Koerrville W. O. Brown Frank L. Rischner Harry Langerhans American Pure Milk Co Kerrville Hahn Mgr Tex Wolf Mueller's Bakery A. E. Self Optometrist Water Street Leon F. Zwiener Ek. O. Lowgren Junction C. T. Holekamp Manager Junction, Texas Woerner Warehouse
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