Harper Hi Lights 1944 Harper High School weekly
The edited weeklyHarper Hi Lights marks its 26th issue of Volume II dated Friday March 31 1944 The staff lists editors and reporters across grades from Minda Faye Moses to Oleane Walker with named assistants and society reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper High School
Wi- Lights
Minda Faye Moses
Walter Winn Parker
Mary Frances Fletcher
Opal June Lennon
Grammar School
Evelyn Hienig
Dorothy Whitewood
Dorothy Mae Parker
Raymond Pape
Mildred Boatright
Whetstone
Oleane Walker
Doris Whitworth
Stevens
Juno Bode
Joyce Whitstone
Inez Whitewood
Memorial for Service Men Charity Drives in Harper Texas
Local schools nationwide plan a memorial in high school halls honoring graduates in the service. Freshmen sell bed spread raffle tickets, sophomores offer a pig raffle, juniors and seniors host a box supper on April 15 at Beijn's hall to fund the cause. The student council funds also contribute. Minda Faye Moses and Mr and Mrs Max Lange and children visited the August Kirchhoff home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beijn’s Hall
Minda Faye Moses
Max Lange
Box Supper and Chicken Pox Notices in Harper Community
The Harper community advertises a box supper at Beins Hall for Saturday April 15. A chicken pox epidemic affects Gillespie County with several communities impacted. Health officer Dr L W Feller requires health permits for students returning to school. Names listed include Jo Anne Kinsey and Harper school students Robby Goff Barbara Lennon Betty Joy Lennon and Mary Frances Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Gillespie County
L. W. Feller
Jo Anne Kinsey
Harper School
Robby Goff
Barbara
Betty Joy Lennon
Mary Frances Fletcher
Freshman Memorial Fund Drive Plans Court Picnic and Bed Spread Sale
The meeting discussed raising money for a high school memorial by selling chances on a bed spread and hosting a Saturday picnic before dismissal, followed by a show. Donnie Lennon notes Mrs. Paula Pape of Laredo visiting Harper. A supper fundraiser at Benn's Hall on April 15 will support memorial funds for service men, with a dance to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benn's Hall
Harper Herald
Anne
New Permanent Records To Be Installed Soon
The school will install a new heavy manila permanent record card for each student. Elementary data will appear on the front with attendance grades tests and activities while the back holds high school history health and activity records. Each teacher will spend about sixteen hours to complete the update and the work will finish by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Honig
Textbook Inventory by State Custodian and Board
The annual inventory of all state owned textbooks loaned to the local school was completed this week by the Superintendent with help from pupils and teachers. The value of all books is about $2,000 and the Custodian must furnish a bond covering their cost. Read the classified ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Action Board of Education
E. J. Green
Agriculture News PTA Convention and Postwar Farming Call
Walter Parker Jr writes that after a shearing course, agriculture members resume workshops. He stresses youth training, duty to nation, and farmers as leaders in wartime effort to feed the country and secure victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Boy Scouts Demonstrate First Aid and Compass Skills
The Boy Scouts held a Tuesday night meeting with Elmer Lange and Lamar Parker leading patrols in a first aid artificial respiration demonstration and a sixteen point compass drill. Mr. Frank Staudt and Mr. W R Root attended as troop committee president and member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Elmer Lange
Lamar Parker
Frank Staudt
W. R. Root
Busy PTA Conference Highlights and Local Social Notes
The Fredericksburg PTA delegates gather for a two day meeting with Mrs. Little and Dr. Sutherland as speakers. The program includes district histories, choral performances, and a chili supper at Hotel Nimitz. Brady Superintendent W E Whitten speaks on recreation as youth builder. attendance reaches around 200 as cold weather limits delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Adams
Cecil Cabaniss
Eric Anderson
Tom Terry
Roy Zesch
W. H. Schaefer
David Schmidt
James J. King
S. G. Freeman
Bob Bennett
Bd. W. Jordan
S. L. Kirk
L. H. Haines
First Methodist Church
Pearl Dalehau
Robert L. Sutherland
Hogg Foundation of Texas University
Sutherland
Post
PTA
Hotel Nimitz
Chamber’s of Commerce
PTA Association
Supt. Whitten
Miss Dalhau
P W. Jordan
E. Kirchner
Baptist Church
Henry Holly
Fredericksburg
Little
State Congress
Charles N Bustin Jr
Jordan
N. L. Striegler
B. H. Heinen
San Saba
Fort Worth
Association
For Sale and Rent Notices from Harper Texas
For sale two Corriedale Rams one Delaine Ram one young registered Duroc sow four yearling registered Hereford bulls contact H A Pointer Mortimer Ranch PO Box 6 Harper Texas Harper Phone 123 421 for rent shoe repair shop and building 18 by 60 four rooms rent fifteen dollars per month write or see W C Brown Harper Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corriedale Rams
H. A. Pointer
Mortimer Ranch
Harper
Tex
W. C. Brown
Harper, Texas
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Laredo
Scotty
Opal
Margaretha
Dorman
Marcherond
Frankie
Lillah Mac
Jo Anne
Antoinette Bonnie Mae
Blondie
Raymond
la von
Agnes
Edna
Melvin
Aubrey
Faye
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PTA Convention
Walter Parker, Jr
BOY Scout News
Minda Faye
Bonnie
Johnneye
Billy
Dorothy Nell
Florida
Whitebluff
Madge
Doris
Kerrville
Audrey Mae
THE
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Mrs. Little
Travelers Cafe
Dr. Sutherland
Brady School
Supt
W. E. Whitten
Brady Public School System
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Wm. M. Petmecky
Assr
Pred Kobuf
Texas
W. A. Brown
J. O. Ernst Piano Shop
Fredericksburg, Texas
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Sam and
Abner
This Is
Washington
Olt
Big April Fool
Johnny Weismuller
Inv
George Eddy
Speed
Margaret Sullivan
Ann Sothern
Joan Blondel
Pecan Belt Nursery
American Pure Milk CO
Hahn
Mgr
WOLF
Mueller's Bakery
A. E. Self
Water Street
Radio Post
Leon F. Zwiener
Optometrist
EO. Lowgren Junction, Texas
Woolranch
C. T. Holekamp
Manager Junction, Texas
Woerner
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