Harper Jr Girls win District Championship over Johnson City
Harper junior girls defeated Johnson City 11 to 6 to clinch the district title at Fredericksburg High School. Barbara Jane Peril and Jeanette Fritz led scoring with 4 points each, as Harper improves to 8 wins in 11 games and prepares for a Li District matchup with Rocksprings next Monday at Tivy gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Johnson City
Fredericksburg
Stonewall
Barbara Jane Peril
Jeanette Fritz
Mary Nn Kensing
Helen Esquell
Mary Ann Kensing
Cathy Tatsch
Eileen Hopf
Cristine Doerr
Barbara Stehling
Nancy Feller
Bernice
Did You Know About School News in Kerrville
A Kerrville high school notes test results unsigned check incidents in ad sales. P E class spins tops for recreation. The trophy case holds 40 trophies plaques and ribbons. Juniors plan a March play. Girls basketball seeks bidistrict advancement next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville
Sehmildt
Sam
Mrs Lorenz Wendel Visiting in Cherry Springs This Week
Mrs Lorenz Wendel is visiting her daughter Mrs Milton Wendell and family at Cherry Springs this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenz Wendel
Milton Wendel
Cherry Springs
Tuberculosis Screening Program For School Children
Mrs. Dora Tietz the school nurse distributed I.B. test forms to all students for screening on March 12. Dr Wilbur Crenwelle of Fredericksburg will administer and later read the test with results sent to the family doctor. A 25 cent charge per child applies and arrangements can be made for those unable to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Tietz
Wilbur Crenwelle
Fredericksburg
Hopf
Students Prepare for Austin Contest at Johnson High School
Solo and ensemble entries from the band include Darla Anderegg and Shay Friedrich in solos and Eileen Hopf in multiple ensembles. Participants will meet at the band hall entrance on Saturday March 2 with Mr. Cochran confirming departure time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Johnson High School
Cochran
Anderegg
Darla
Friedrich
Shay
Fritz
Joyce
Hopf
Eileen
Oehler
Marie
District Champs Bi-District clash at Tivy High
Harper and Rocksprings meet in the Tivy High School gym at 8:00 p.m. for a Bi District boys and girls game as Harper girls prep to avenge losses from D Hanis with scores 51 39 and 43 42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper and Rocksprings
Tivy High School
Harper
Rocksprings
D’hanis
School Picture Day Retakes At Hintingdon Studio
On Monday morning Mr. Jim Barber from Henington studio photographed retakes at the school. Students included Joyce Fritz Emily Esquell Carol Cochran Joyce Parker Eileen Bernhard Martha Range Roger Roeder and several elementary pupils as staff prepared with hair checks and outfits before the countdown. Beat Rocksprings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Barber
Henington Studio
Joyce Fritz
Emily Esquell
Carol Cochran
Joyce Parker
Eileen Bernhard
Martha Range
Roger Roeder
Journalisms Longhorn ad drive field trip reports results
Journalism class members Nadene Barker Emma Jane Heinemann Geneva Jung Jean Bierschwab Mary Parker Daylene Bode and Jeanette Rogers sold advertising on a trip to Fredericksburg with sponsor J P Rogers and to Kerrville with chaperone Supt Dean Hopf The groups left at 8 30 a m and returned late afternoon after meals at Andy's Diner and Del Norte They aimed for a win at the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Kerrville
Longhorn
Nadene Barker
Emma Jane Heinemann
Geneva Jung
Jean Bierschwab
Mary Parker
Daylene Bode
Jeanette Rogers
J. P. Rogers
Supt. K
Dean Hopf
Joyce Fritz
Shay and
Gay Friedrich
Emily Esquell
Jerry Fowler
Lawrence Metzger
Kermit Klaehn
Andy's
del Norte
Sixth Grade Claus Meeting Minutes Report
The sixth grade claus meeting opened on February 22 with minutes read and the treasurer's report presented. A motion was made to hold the last party a week after school ends, reported by Nancy Feller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Feller
RHK
Bout Rughepings
Harper High Girls Set for Bi-District Clash in Kerrville
Harper High girls basketball plans a Bi-District showdown with Rocksprings Angoras at Tivy Gym Kerrville Texas at 8 00 p m Monday March 4 Coach Bailey emphasizes high spirit saying it counts over 95 percent The team has 19 wins in 23 games including eight tournament games and five in practice They lead in district 73 B with Johnson City Medina Center Point and Dripping Springs and expect a large crowd next Tuesday night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper High
Angoras
Kerrville
Texas
Bailey
Johnson City
Medina
Center Point
Dripping Springs
Harper
Junction
Comfort
D'Hanis
Llano
Rocksprings
Babies and wildlife concerns rise in Kimble County column
The Kimble County Agent notes that babies are on many minds amid concern for wildlife. A Sunday drive to Ozona and Mertzon finds friends sharing the issue. The field suggests increased encounters as game becomes scarce and animals gather at water sources with little cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozona
Mertzon
Rabies warnings urge vaccination and careful handling
The article warns there is no cure for rabies and stresses vaccinating pets and disposing of stray animals. If exposed to saliva from a suspected animal, do not destroy it. quarantine and test with a vet. It describes two rabies forms dumb and vicious and urges calm avoidance to prevent bites.
Sprinkler Demo Showcases Powerful Coastal Grass Watering
A sprinkler demonstration at the Hoggett place on Monday watered an acre per hour from a six inch line. The device discharged one inch of water with high force, knocking bark from a pecan tree and delivering larger drops than conventional sprinklers. The Hoggetts will host it for a few days as a potential option for coastal Bermuda grass irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Hoggett Place
Pinkeye Alert and Community Vaccination Call
Pinkeye is spreading in the county with eye irritation from grass as a possible trigger. Remedies can help animals recover sight with continued use and reducing glare is advised. Watch for a pet vaccination day and push to arrange a community event if none exists.
Local Families Visit Relatives and Recovering Neighbor
Mr and Mrs Gane Jones and kin visited mother and grandmother Mrs Herbert Jones Sunday. Mr and Mrs Louis Lange and son Alfons Lange along with Michael spent the weekend with family in Pasadena. LaVon Parker of Harper is ill in Sid Peterson Hospital Kerrville. friends wish him a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Lange
Alfons Lange
Michael
Pasadena
LaVon Parker
Harper
Sid Peterson
Kerrville
Hin & Speedy
Gillespie County Fair Queen Selection Set for Tuesday
Senior girls from Gillespie County high schools compete for the 1963 Jubilee Fair Queen with two duchesses named at the same event in Fredericksburg. Lions Club plans a Miss Lion winner, judges are out-of-town, and entrants receive tiaras and a three day Jubilee Fair pass. Entries due March 4 with program March 5 at Nimitz Hotel ballroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Harper
St. Mary's
Bruce Scully
Henry Kneese
Bill Petmecky
Fair
Kneese
Nimitz Hotel
New Official Texas Travel Map Ready for Free Distribution
The 1963 Official Highway Travel Map of Texas is free through the Texas Highway Department. Copies available by mail from Travel Dayvision Austin, at 25 district offices, eight Tourist Bureaus, and county tax offices. The map showcases 2,808 miles of multi lane highways, 50 000 miles total, 1 837 towns, 354 roadside rest areas, and inset city maps for Texas’ 12 largest cities. Governor John Connally touts Texas tourism with scenic photos and a push to Discover Texas Today Fun tier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Lone Star State
Texas Highway Department
Travel Dayvision
Austin
Highway District
United States
John Connally
Gulf Coast
Piney
U. S
Amarillo
Beaumont
Corpus Christi
Dallas
el Paso
Fort Worth
Houston
Lubbock
San Antonio
Waco
Wichita Falls
Faith Circle Meets at St James Lutheran Church
The Faith Circle of St James Lutheran Church met on Wednesday February 16 with 12 members present. Bible study titled Christ is our Redeemer was given by Mrs Glen Hopf and Mrs Pete Casper. The devotional was by Mrs Alfred Spaeth and offering meditation by Mrs John Honig. Mr and Mrs Udell Barker and family of San Angelo visited Mr and Mrs A B Barker and Mr and Mrs Richard Bierschwale Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith Circle
St. James Lutheran Church
Christ Is Our Redeemer
Glen Hopf
Pete Casper
Alfred Spaeth
John Honig
Udell Barker
San Angelo
A. B. Barker
Richard Bierschwale
Miss Meta Spaeth and Mrs. Hulda Sagebiel Visit Harper
Miss Meta Spaeth and Mrs. Hulda Sagebiel of Fredericksburg visited relatives in Harper on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meta Spaeth
Hulda Sagebiel
Fredericksburg
Harper
Cottle Family Visited by Three Ladies in Rocksprings
Mr and Mrs Raymond Cottle and Mrs J C Casper and Mrs Net tie Thuem were visiting the Roy Cottle Family in Rocksprings over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Cottle
J. C. Casper
Nettie Thuem
Roy Cottle
Heimannd Visit Highlights San Antonio Family
Mrs. Marvin Heimann and her husband from San Antonio visited her mother Mrs. Louis Kunz and Mr. Kunz this Sunday, sharing time with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Heimann
San Antonio
Louis Kunz
Mr. Kunz
Local visits span Johnson City and Doss communities
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Aten visited his sister and husband in Johnson City Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Wendel of Doss visited Mr. and Mrs. Max Lange Sunday. They attended services at St. James Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Aten
N. R. McClendon
Johnson City
A. A. Wendel of Doss
Max Lange
St. James Lutheran Church
Mr and Mrs Milton Wendel Visit Harper Church
Our Mr and Mrs Milton Wendel and daughters from Kerrville visited Harper on Sunday and attended services at St James Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Wendel
Kerrville
Harper
St. James Lutheran Church
Visitors to Maurer home named in Fredericksburg group
Visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maurer included Mr. and Mrs. Clemens Maurer, Mrs. Henry Maurer, Mrs. Otto Segner and Mrs. Alois Kunz of Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Maurer
Clemens Maurer
Henry Maurer
Otto Segner
Alois Kunz
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg visitors spend week with local families
Mrs J J Casper and her mother Mrs Gertrude Bierschwale visited the home of Mrs Alfred Kramer in Fredericksburg on Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Pete Whitworth brought grandchildren Ann and Mary Sue to meet their parents Mr and Mrs Jim Mabry who had spent a week there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Casper
Gertrude Bierschwale
Fredericksburg
Alfred Kramer
Pete Whitworth
Ann
Mary Sue
Jim Mabry
Visit to Batemann Family in San Marcos
Mr and Mrs Dean Hopf and Mrs Eileen Peril visited their daughter Mrs Richard Batemann and family in San Marcos on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Hopf
Eileen
Ola Peril
Richard Batemann
Famiy
San Marcos
Kerrville Family Visits Mother's Home Monday
Mr and Mrs Allen Bridges and their children from Kerrville visited Mrs Alfred Kramer on Monday afternoon. Their younger son stayed behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Bridges
Kerrville
Alfred Kramer
Hill Crest Singers to Meet at Harper Baptist Church
Mrs Johnnie Bierschwab and Aithe daughters of the James River Ranch shopped in Harper Monday morning and visited Mrs Lydia Bierschwalu. The Hill Crest Singers will meet at the Harper Baptist Church Sunday March 3 at 2 30 pm. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Bierschwab
Aithe
James River Ranch
Harper
Lydia Bierschwalu
Hill Crest Singers
Harper Baptist Church
Mrs Anna Mae Sheppard Visit Mentioned in Junction
Mrs Anna Mae Sheppard and her daughter Mrs Tommy Murr of Junction visited Mrs Wim Keen on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mae Sheppard
Tommy Murr
Junction
Wim. Keen
Conquest of Cold on Channel 9 Preview
A National Film Board of Canada series debuts Thursday February 28 at 7 30 p m on Channel 9. Allen C Burton and Donald Meisner of the University of Western Ontario join Michael Marsden of the Arctic Institute of North America to explain cold blooded versus warm blooded reactions and to explore polar climate and insulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Film Board of Canada
Channel 9
Br. Allen C. Burton
University of Western Ontario
Donald Meisner
Michael Marsden
Arctic Institute of North America
Texas to study grain warehouse law revisions in Legislature
Texas lawmakers in Austin review two proposed revisions to the grain warehouse law to better protect farmers and warehousemen. A uniform storage rate guideline and higher bond requirements are under consideration to prevent undercutting and ensure a stronger financial reserve backing warehouse receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Austin
Texas Department of Agriculture
Billie Sol Estes
Texas Grain Warehouse
Fort Knox
Sprigging Coastal Bermuda Grass Across Gillespie County
District news notes early Coastal Bermuda grass sprigging by farmers along Lower Crabapple Palo Alto Llano Highway and Willemson Creek. Cooperators include W B Ransom Clarence Fiedler Willie Schumann Jr J O Tanner Troy Foster and Desmond Sagebiel with machines ready to work. Federal cost share via Gillespie County ASC Office available for Coastal Bermuda grass sprigging applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Ransom
Crabapple Road
Clarence Fiedler
Palo Alto
Albert
Willie Schumann, Jr
J. O. Tanner
Willemson Creek
Dewey Chase
Llano Highway
Troy Foster
Desmond Sagebiel
Gillespie County
ASC
Ranch Visits and Family Gatherings Across West Texas
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Blerschwale joined Mrs. Watkins Tarr for a Sunday trip to Rocksprings to check on the Tarr ranch and oversee shearing. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nabers spent Saturday with Nabers sister Mrs. Clem Word and Mr. Word in Menard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
A. L. Blerschwale
Mrs. Watkins Tarr
Mrs. Tarr
Fred Nabers
Mr. Nabers
Clem Word
Mr. Word
Menard
Social visitors gather at Markwordt and Brown households
Mrs Armand Markwordt and Mrs Eddie Mc Dougall visited Mr and Mrs Walter Markwordt on Sunday afternoon. The Smiths and Meyners from McAllen visited Mrs Gertrude Brown and Mr and Mrs Lavi Kensing Saturday night. Troy Smith and daughters from Ingram visited Mrs Brown and Mr and Mrs Levi Kensing on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armand Markwordt
Shank Ranch
Eddie McDougall
Louis McDonald
Walter Markwordt
Joe Smith
Kaye Meyners
McAllen
Gertrude Brown
Lavi Kensing
Troy Smith
Ingram
Levi Kensing
Cooperative grant process outlined for Fredericksburg site
The ASC office in the Agricultural Building Fredericksburg handles applications and cost share approval rests with the County ASG Committee. Technical help in coastal bermuda or grain planting is offered to SCD cooperators by the Soil Conservation Service. Technicians aid in selecting suitable grass and determining practical land for permanent grass, aiding cooperators in soil adaptation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASC
Fredericksburg
ASG
Bermuda
SCD
The
Soil Conservation Service
Farmers Home Administration loans aid soil and water plan
The Farmers Home Administration offers loans to cooperators for soil and water conservation plans. The FHA office is in the Schroeder Building Fredericksburg. Local work includes diversions to handle outside water and soil protection measures on fields near Fredericksburg and Burnet Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Home
FHA
Schroeder
Fredericksburg
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Barbara Jane
KHK
Moellendorf
Harper Hiway
U.S
Texaco
Alfred Moellendorf
Hill Crest Station
Edwin Lange
Harper, Texas
Zenith TV Sales & Service
MOBIL
Efloy Bode
Doyle Parker
Kunz
Domino Hall
W. J
Bill Wright
Flute
Dolores Duderstadt
Joydean Peril
Beverly Roberts
Rochelle Grona
Vickie Honig
Mary Nell Tarr
Karla Anderegg
Peggy Feller
Jim Tatsch
Charlie Hopf
Joan Esquell
Gaj
CSF
Nadene
Brownwood
Howard Payne College
Mr. Massey
E.J.H
N.B
Journalism Glass
Lenghorn
Kimble County
W. C. Henderson
Harper Locals
TV Channel 9
the Radio Post
Giisenls Genet Sell Genecerva
District News
Everle
Caras
A. Wagner
Ebowt Sun
Frederix Burnet Rd
Gillespie
Soncer Uon
Tion
Gillespiz County
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