Warper High School Weekly Harvester News Drama Notes
Eastor in chief Robert Kensing leads a student staff including Viola Marshall Robey Dean Goff Doris Whitworth Janus Harper and Minda Faye Moses with Maxine Lange in Harper Texas. The piece reflects school journalism aimed at student interests and betterment.
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Eastor
Robert Kensing
Viola Marshall
Robey Dean Goff
Doris Whitworth
Janus Harper
Minda Faye Moses
Warper High School
Harper, Texas
Marbles Draw Local Attention Amid Baseball Season
The article notes marbles remain the focus around town as baseball arrives. Boys race to practice, with steel marbles cracking china marbles and agates prized. Audrey Mace signs as Anonymous, describing the intense play and long shots reaching forty yards.
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Audrey Mace
A Student Speaks On Duty And Sacrifice
Adele Scarborough writes a patriotic piece urging collective effort for freedom and honoring a Filipino prisoner of war who sacrificed by driving a truck packed with Japanese soldiers and equipment to a vital objective, dying as the road curved toward an abyss. The author contrasts wartime hardship with civilian inaction.
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Adele Scarborough
Morris E Bode long-time resident graduates from high school
Morris Edward Bode born July 10 1925 near Harper grew up on a ranch and attended Reser vation then Harper High School. A devoted FFA member for three years he serves as district reporter and plans to study at A and M College for a civil engineering career.
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Morris Edward Bode
Harper
Reservation
Morris
I. Q
F.F.A
A. & M. College
Viola Marschall
Lessons on English study and the value of literature
An instructional piece explains two aims of the English Department teaching appreciation of established works and a practical method for expression. It argues parts of speech and scansion build a framework, compares reading to seeing the forest for trees, and emphasizes reading to grasp authorial meaning and apply it to everyday life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred
Ivanhoe
John Bob
Yehudi
Musings on teens fashion and flirtations in school scene
A playful column notes students at play with crushes and fashion. It mentions T J and Elna Feller in seating, Mary Frances calling Andrew Andy, kissing caution, Lonnie and Kathryn, blue jeans and flowers, Tom Hollisom in a short sleeve shirt, Veronica Lake influences, and styles like drag net hair and droopy eyelids among Home Economics girls.
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T. J
Elna Feller
Mary Frances
Andrew
Andy
Lonnie
Kathryn
Virgil
Harper
Tom Hllossom
Dot
Veronica Lake
Home Economics
April Fool Notes from Harper Hi Students
The Harper High students celebrate April Fool Day with pranks and jokes about teachers, soldiers, and weather. April 2 jokes warn behind-time students, while language class humor centers on grammar, punctuation, and composing sentences as a playful mock language city.
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Harper Hi
Freshman Farewell Picnic for Norma Wilson
On Thursday evening March 19 the Freshmen and sponsor Miss Davidson held a farewell picnic for Norma Wilson who is moving to Kerrville. The event at Stewart's Grove featured wieners chips bread and other dishes. Everyone enjoyed the gathering and will miss her greatly as she starts life in a new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Davidson
Norma Wilson
Kerrville
Stewart's Grove
Norma
Camille Stevens
Take It Or Leave It And Allure Becomes Canned Jumble
A string of brief, quirky phrases lists dating behavior and playful lines about Pearl Lee Ruby D EB Charlyne Mickey and the teens. An editor notes the material is leftover canned copy with Ellis at home and no fresh material available.
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Pearl Lee
Ruby D
Charlyne
Mickey
Minda Faye Mose
Ellis
Bus Chatter Spoofs and School Bus Shenanigans
A playful column notes bus chatter among students and staff. It mentions Joyce Whetstone’s dish lists ruined by two boys, friendships between Jung, Spaeth, Robert K and June, and mischief from unnamed peers. White Bluff girls cheer their alma mater, while quieting few like Evelyn Viola and Juanita B. are praised.
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Joyce Whetstone
Robert V
Co. D. Jung
Joyce Spaeth
Robert K
June
Islena
Charles
White Bluff
Robey Dean
Olean
Evelyn
Viola
Juanita B
P.S
Troy
Bonnie
Homemaking Class Teaches Practical Food Essentials
The Home Making class covers daily food requirements including potatoes meat eggs butter water milk and fruit juice. Students visited Carl's Store to compare quality quantity and price and learned store selection and marketing to conserve food while obtaining essentials.
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Carl
Louise Parker Returns to School After Absence
Louise Parker returns to class after weeks away and is welcomed by classmates. Donald Teddile remains out with infected lymphatic glands. Dorothy Anderson leaves with wisdom tooth pain. LaVonnie Parker likely has mumps. Juniors clash over banquet date while seniors face decision. Magistrate shows golf interest during a cruelty case. Carl Oehler and Paul Jones visited Johnson City. Mrs. C. E. Bein and Mary Belle Fredericksburg visit. Gordon Harper and Harvey Fairchild visit from San Antonio.
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Louise Parker
Donald Teddile
Dorothy Anderson
LaVonnie Parker
Civil Service Exam Notice for Educational Positions
The Civil Service Commission announces March 31 as the closing date to receive applications for Regional Agent Trade and Industrial Education at 4600 a year and Special Agent at 3800 a year. Applications must be filed with the U S Civil Service Commission Washington DC on or before that date.
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Civil Service Commission
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Wardrobe Cleansing Push to Stehling's for Dry Cleaning
Readers urged to gather soiled suits dresses and garments for Stehling's dry cleaning and steam pressing service to restore appearance and wearability.
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Stehling’s
Speed Queen Washers For Sale At Felix Mater's Shop
Still available at Felix Mater's Machine Shop in Fredericksburg. Customers can inquire about models and pricing for immediate pickup or delivery options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Feller
Box 6
Fredericksburg
Texas
Vapo
Felix W. Maier
Felix Maier
Felix Mater
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Magnolia Petroleum Co
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Congress
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Cannon Towels
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