Remembering the Alamo and Valor in Battle
An account recalls March 6 1836 at the Alamo where 183 Texans faced 5000 Mexicans as heroes like Bowie Crockett and Travis held out The piece links that stand with General MacArthur and the American Creed urging steadfast fight and national loyalty. Irene Hopf’s wedding to Robert Dittmar is noted along with their post marriage plans and service in the U S Army Doris Coggeshall Laura Ochler and Charlyne Barrett are also mentioned with local honors and class activities at county schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo
Santa Anna
James Bowie
David Crockett
William Travis
General MacArthur
Pearl Harbor
Janus Harper
Harper's Honor
Irene Hopf
Robert Dittmar
University of Texas
Petersburg
Tivydale Road
Irene
San Diego
California
Dittmar
United States Army
Miss Hawkins
Lora
Charlyne
Ira Bell
Max Wayne Hopf
Dennis Parker
Charles Coggeshall
Robey Dean Goff
Harvey D. Goff
Harold Rahe
Viola Marschall
Juanita Bierschwale
Harper High School Brief Update
A compact note from Harper High School references ongoing activities and upcoming events. Details are limited in the fragment but indicate continued school operations and community notices.
Agriculture Ready By War Time Program Backed by AAA
As war arrived the United States already had a war time conversion plan in place. Since 1933 the National Farm Program and AAA framework guided farmers to adjust production, keep prices fair, and supply food for allies and home front. A 1940s survey coordinated by Wickard and the AAA tracked crops and pledges, with county committeemen administering changes to boost wartime output while protecting farmers’ rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Claude R. Wickard
U. S. Department of Agriculture Defense
Farmers of America
Henry A. Wallace
Washington
AAA
Europe
England
Wickard
Tests This Week At High School Spark Detention Rule
Students brace for the four tests in the fourth six weeks with Mr Larkin enforcing detention for poor averages. The high school exams are set for Thursday and Friday March fifth and sixth as Robey Dean Goff reports. Dorothy May Present born 1923 in Wilburton is a Harper High senior planning nursing after graduation.
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Bonnie W
Larkin
Robey Dean Goff
Dorothy
Wilburton
Llouston
Pleasant V Ulley
Marble Falls
Harper
Viola Marschall
Harper Hi Students In First Aid Course
Adele Scarborough and Janus Harper completed the First Aid Class of Harper on Thursday February 5. They studied care for snake bites cuts fractures and other wounds and say the course was very worthwhile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adele Scarborough
Janus Harper
Harper
P.T.A. Meeting Focuses on Safety Civic Responsibility
The P.T.A. plans a Friday meeting on March 6 at 3:00 p.m. with the State Highway Department discussing Mobilizing for Safety. Miss Hawkins will report on Acceptance of Civic Responsibility. By Doris Whitworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A
State Highway Department
Miss Hawkins
Doris Whitworth
Speech Project And Contest At School
The speech class will finish its project on declamations with a two group contest for boys and girls. An elimination round in class will select winners to compete later. Outside judges will decide the winners and prizes may be awarded. © Camille Stevens.
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Camille Stevens
Clean-Up Campaign Urged
A school notice urges keeping books off the floor to avoid damage and fines. Mr Hopf will collect books found on the floor and return them only after fines are paid. Written by Oleane Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopf
Oleane Walker
Library Set to Reopen and Resume Book Reports
Beginning this week the library will reopen and students may check out books again. A point system assigns values to books for reports, with ten more points required for the year. Students may also report on home books by bringing them to school for value checks.
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Robert Kensing
Peter Jack Rabbit Poem By Bonnie Mae Bierschwale
Student Bonnie Mae Bierschwale of fifth grade writes a playful poem about a rabbit named Peter Jack Rabbit kept in a pen and freed to roam the plains. Teachers commend the effort and talent shown in this original verse.
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Peter
Jack Rabbit
Bonnie Mae Bierschwale
New Student Enrolls at Local School
Welcome Robert Vancil a former Tivy High Kerrville student now in eleventh grade at our school He lives in the Knoxville community and is enrolled in English geometry vocational agriculture and related subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Vancil
Tivy High
Kerrville
Noxville
Reward notice for Jany ears sought
Reward of five cents offered to anyone who can identify Jany’s ears. Collect by seeing Mr. Rogers.
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Jany
Mr. Rogers
Course ofove-making Wayne Hopf and student notes
Short writing about a course fee and various student snippets. Evelyn mentions kissing, Juanita P. failed a course, Robey Dean is popular at school, Kathryn overused makeup, and Robert Billy jokes about scars and a cigarette. Gene remarks a girl's asset is a man's imagination. Also notes for sale: poems about black hair and blue eyes by Minda Faye Mose.
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Wayne Hopf
Evelyn
Juanita P
Minda Faye Mose
Uncertain quotes and banter from unknown speakers
Fragmented lines reference Lora Madge and Patricia with nervousness around J B plus a line about Inez and a remark from Madge. The excerpt shifts to a directive to lie down and try something, leaving unclear context or event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora
Madge
Patricia
J. B
Inez
Students and social tips stir at school notices
A jumble of classroom quips and tips circulates as students are urged to become more noticed. The column includes girl etiquette lines, dating advice, and cheeky remarks about classmates like Maxine Mary and Andrew. A $50 offer promises graduation assistance for Calvin K. in 1956, and Patricia Allen is asked to respond.
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Pear
Maxine
Hobson
Mary Francis
Ginger Rogers
Andrew
Charles
Patricia Allen
Miss Goodman
Calvin K
Miss Davidson
Social Snippets Riddle Private Gossip Revealed
A jumble of casual questions hints at friendships crushes and rumors. Names Nobson Virgil Andre Mae Lois Jimmy Robert Dori Madge Dennis surface in a lighthearted, fragmentary exchange.
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Nobson
Virgil
Andre
Mae
Tom
Theerper
Lois
Jimmy
Robert K
Dori
Madge
Dennis
Freshman Test by Minda Faye Mosel
A reflective piece by Minda Faye Mosel questions judgment and honesty among students. The author ponders personal integrity and the idea of living openly versus acting prudently within a school setting.
Junk Tire and Scrap Rubber Wanted in Fredericksburg
Local notices advertise junk tires and various old metals for sale or trade. Listings show multiple sellers including Behrend Wreking Yard, Dolezal Motor Co, Alfred Rahe Garage, Boening Motor Sales, Felix W Maier, and City Radio Electric Co offering used tires, cars, tractors, a Jersey cow, a 1936 Dodge pickup, and appliances with modest prices and urgency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredercksburg
Txas
Boening Motor Sales
Fredericksburg
Texas
Extra Daredevil Lennon Claims Wheel Riding Feats
Daredevil Lennon the motorcycle performer asserts the ability to ride any wheeled vehicle. He promises stunts and challenges that showcase his skill across diverse machines.
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Lennon
Victory Demonstration Boosts Gillespie County War Effort
Gillespie County Home Demonstration and Girls 4-H clubs join Texas counties in forming Victory farm demonstrations to strengthen homemaking and agriculture. Mrs. Tommy Harlan chairs the effort urging production for home and war needs, thrift, defense stamp purchases, scrap drives, air raid readiness, and public safety tasks.
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Gillespie County
Texas
Victory
U.S.D.A
Tommy Harlan
Gillespie County Home Demonstration Co
Re- Stee Odes Doonmans
Cansorte
National Farm Program marks ninth anniversary on March 8
March 8 marks the ninth anniversary of the National Farm Program with a nationwide radio broadcast planned for March 9 from 8:30 to 9:00 p.m. Central War Time. The President, Vice President, and Secretary of Agriculture will participate. The message emphasizes war effort and American farmers aiding victory.
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National Farm Program
Victory Demonstrators urged to strengthen war effort at home
Adjustments rural families must make to wartime stress build lasting local and national life. Any farm or ranch family member may become a victory demonstrator if they wish. Interested individuals should contact a Home Demonstration Club woman or 4-H Club girl or Elberta Martin. Co. Home Demonstration Agent. Working together will strengthen our war efforts. join in and pull together.
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Elberta Martin. Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harper Hi-Lights
Seaford Oneness
Nio
Doris Ruth Coggeshall
Laura Ochler
Charlyne Barrett
George Slaughter
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Armando Markwordt
Werrville
B. Markwordt
Alf. Lehne
Willie Dittmar
Coke R. Stevenson
Sons of
Herman
A. E. Kneese
Plymouth
Dolteral Motor Co
Dorothy Anderson
Harper Hi
P.T.A. Program
Grammar School News
Petep
By Robey Dean Goff
Robey Dean
Kathryn
Robert
Billy
Gene
Minda Faye Mosel
Mobilgas
Proouet
Mobiloil
Joe A. Weidenfeller, Magnolia
Dolezal Motor Co
Frederick Burz
Delux Ford
Alfred Rahe
Main Street
Dboening Motor Sales
Ford
Fredericks- Ag
Felix W. Maier
PFOR
Eoening Motor Sales
City Radio & Electric Co
Alfred Duecker
Tl Country Implement Co
Fredereksburg
Briggs- Stratton Motor
Felix W. Mayer
Harper Herald
Authorland
Congress
D. C
Kelflow
Arthur Keller
Keller’s Real Estate
Court House
S. Adams Street
Kpd
Ford ‘Tisdue
Frederickesburg
Boening Motor Seaium
Frederickssurg
Pew
Boening Motor Sates
Jones
Scott
Fuchs
Miss Hazel
Vals
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