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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1964

Page

7

Juniors Begin Play Practice And Plan Prom

Junior class meeting led by President Jan Brown discussed two main items the Junior Senior Boom project under Leon Dunn and a class party plan. They choose to attend a Kerrville movie and set play practice for Mondays and Thursdays at 7 00 p m concluding with Jan Brown presiding.

Clinias Jan Brown Patsy Balls Lis Leon Dunn Saass Duniels Kerrville Pacy Clas

Freshmen Plan End of Year Activities and Outings

The Freshmen class met in the English room on February 28 with sponsor Mrs. Dean Hopf. They discussed the Valentine Dance from January, the end-of-school party, and outings to Frontier Village near Wimberly and Landa Park in New Braunfels, plus a show in Fredericksburg or Kerrville. Mrs. Lydia Buck visited her mother Ida Kneese for a day and night last week.

Dean Hopf Frontier Village Wimberly Landa Park New Braunfels Fredericksburg Kerrville Lydia Buck Ida Kneese

Public Schools Hold Visitation Night With Student Displays

About 50 to 60 families attended Thursday March 5 at 6 45 pm to view classroom displays. The Social Science Commercial display by Phil Rogers and Homemaking by Mrs Dunn drew the most visitors. New teaching aids were shown in nearly every room and parents saw pupil progress as teachers explained work. At 8 pm the PTA meeting gathered in the Cafetorium.

Public Phil Rogers Dunn United States PTA

Visitation Night Sparks Schoolwide Excitement

Last Thursday the school buzzed with visitation night as parents watched student work. Sophomore Mat thew missing due to appendicitis recovery. a senior boy is seen buying candy for a teacher to stay on good terms. FTA members are practicing teaching, while a senior girl clashes with staff amid whispers of fault.

Roy

Junior class to stage program at P T A night

Peggy and Jim lead the Junior class in a program at a PTA meeting Thursday evening while the Seniors show little English activity. Public Schools Open House draws good attendance as 7th graders plan a party for the 8th grade Friday night. Dolores Jaydean Peggy and Mike Cottle likened to the Beatles. Subscribe to the Post locally.

Peggy Flame Harper Volunteer Fire Department Jim FFA A&m Junction Jaydean Peril Roger Roeder Eileen Bernhard Keith Kensing Beverly Roberts Bruce Parker P-T.a Mary Jane Dolores Jaydean Mike Cottle D.E.R

Homework or Hard Work in School

A student argues homework is essential to teach effort and subject knowledge. He equates work in school to real labor and suggests increased classroom resources do not replace the need to study. the Bible story of Adam and Eve is cited to justify constant work and learning.

May Wachals and Elbert Feller Shine in Harper High Kitchen

The Harper High School lunchroom staff led by May Wachals and assistant Elbert Feller bring warmth and guidance to students. They assist in classes from science potato starch to Homemaking salt, serve as den mothers, and ease homesickness at meals.

Harper High School May Wachals Elbert Feller May S.L.T

Texas Court Finds Current District Lines Unconstitutional

The U S Supreme Court says Texas congressional districts violate equal protection with vast population variances from 214 000 to 980 000. It allows 30 days to seek a three judge federal court delay while redistricting debates persist. Governor Connally says 1964 elections cannot wait for a 30 day session.

Austin Tex U. S. Supreme Court John Connally Waggoner Carr Texas High Court Supreme Court Federal Court Houston Connally Chicago Rock

Congressional vote blocks 312 million for IDA program

Washington letter notes House defeat of a Senate passed bill to authorize 312 million dollars for the International Development Association. The piece argues the loan program would cede spending control, cost taxpayers over a billion with interest, and criticizes restoring foreign aid cuts while urging fiscal restraint.

Taapsyers House Senate International Development Association Thin Uncle Sam Eaghteen

Lure Retrieve Speeds Guide Saltwater and Bass Fishing

Discussion outlines how lure speed affects catch rates across baits from sinking lures to top water and lead head plastics. It recommends reading instructions, testing depths, and mimicking proven retrieves, with guides as essential sources of area knowledge and tactics for successful trips.

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Ranch House barbecue opens on U S 281 in hill country

Cecil Pressnell former Johnson City photographer has purchased Johnnie s No 1 barbecue between Marble Falls and Johnson City. Renaming it Ranch House he promises top barbecue from Texas largest single pit and invites locals and travelers to visit or stop for lunch and drinks on their way to nearby lakes.

Cecil Pressell Johnson City U. S. 281 Marble Falls LBJ Stonewall Bill Cammack Rocky Creek Presnell Lake Area

Social visits across Texas towns in late week

Mrs. David Schmidt and her daughter shopped in San Antonio last week. Mrs. Johnnie Acker and her son Cody of Beaumont spent the weekend with her parents, the Walter Parkers.

Fredunday Gene Nabers San Antonio Corine Aldreus Mary Gougler Kerrville David Schmidt Bill Jones Johnnie Acker Cody Beaumont Walter Parkers

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