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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1972
Page
4
Public trials and spectator exclusion in rape cases
A court review discusses when a judge may close a courtroom to protect witnesses or the public. It concludes that a public trial is fundamental and cannot be easily overridden to exclude spectators even for lurid testimony, regardless of the defendant's or public's moral concerns.
Debra Leads School Activities and Civic Program
The article notes Debra has three years on the basketball team and one year on the track team. She serves as church pianist at St James and is currently president of the Girls State program. It outlines aims to teach youth about civic duties and rights through a planned program in citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debra
St. James
Eracian Een
Luther the
Tanngary Isa
H Cmene
Byron
Aries
Scarlett Ohara
Klein Meliss Frits Leal
St. James Lutheran Church
Bill Hill
Notable Local Notices Include Delegate Selection and Aries Traits
The column mentions Cathy Baquall chosen as alternate delegate and notes students active in clubs. It also covers a court ruling that public proceedings must remain accessible. A military training update describes Pvt. Brandenberger completing a tank maintenance course and provides biographical details. An astrology piece profiles Aries women, highlighting independence, boldness, and assertive behavior with brief personality notes.
Harper Herald Page Three Now Printing Friday March thirty first
Harper Texas edition reports local news and notices from Friday March 31 1972. Community items include school and church updates, upcoming events, and brief notices from residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper, Texas
Senior Spotlight Jo Beth Peril Profile and Achievements
Jo Beth Peril, born May 11 1964 in Fredericksburg, is a senior at H.H.S. She has held multiple student leadership roles including reporter and president in class offices, and served on the Student Council. Active in athletics and arts, she lettered in basketball, track, and volleyball, led as captain, and earned district honors. She plans to attend Tarleton State College after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Beth Peril
R. E. Peril
Keidel Medical Hospital
Fredericksburg
Haryer Presbyterian Church
Jo Beth
F.H.A
F.T.A
Medina Tourna
H.H.S. Band
Lions Club
Foot
FFA
YGT
H.H.S
Nutt
Ima Nutt
Longhorn
American Legion Auxiliary
Festus
Doc
Miss Kitty
Sonny James
Zane Grey
Will Rogers
Snoopy
U.S.A
Tarleton State College
Stephenville
Texas
Dean's Honor Roll at Southwest Texas State University
Charles Eisen Trebatta Asa and DEAN'S HONOR LIST Linda L Jung and Boyce L Grona are named on the Dean's Honor Roll for the fall semester at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda L. Jung
Alois Jung
Boyce L. Grona
Reginald McDougall
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos
Honest and Impartial Texas Utes Administration Pattern
The fragment describes an administration aligned with honest and impartial patterns reflecting the will of the Utes of Texas. It emphasizes governance responsive to local input and steady adherence to fair practice in state affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Boys Nation Program Shapes Local Youth Leaders
The American Legion Boys State program trains boys to build and run city and county governments. Citizens select officials and practice governance through hands on activities. Mark Schumpelt was chosen as alternate delegate, son of Mr. and Mrs. Werner Schumpelt of Harper, with noted sports and club activity in school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Schumpelt
Mark
Werner Schumpelt
Harper
Wedding Traces Loss of Control in Humorous Quote
A quoted remark frames a wedding as a scene where a man loses complete control of himself, reflecting humorous or satirical tone about marital ceremony expectations.
On the Lighter Side of School Gossip
A light column questions why a math class changed teachers repeatedly and teases Mary and Cathy about their matchmaker attempts. Readers are invited to guess if the efforts backfired and to wonder which senior Linda Kensing asks to prom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary and
Cathy
Linda Kensing
Frank
Schreiner track meet participants and upcoming school events
The article lists cheerleader tryout date on Thursday April 6 with Jane Foster and Mary Fritz among those practicing. It names broad jump placer Bob Dittmar who finished fourth at Schreiner on March 25. Also notes freshmen bake sale and car wash Saturday with free coffee, seniors selling tickets for the Senior Bar on Friday April 14, and visitors Mr. Bailey and Mr. Cochran at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Foster
Mary Fritz
Bob Dittmar
Schreiner
Corky Bierschwabe
Roy Feller
Jesus Rangel
Leon Dunn
David
David Stehling
Lloyd Schumpelit
Lynn Hartmann
Marshall Bailey
Craig Lange
Lily symbolism and Easter meaning across U S florists
The piece notes heavy imports of lily bulbs from Japan, many of the same Georgia-developed strains. It remarks how flowers symbolize customs, with the lily and Easter tied closely to reverent observance, unlike other flowers such as the scarlet poinsettia linked to Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Japan
United States
Georgia
The New Children by Pearl S Buck
Pearl S Buck reports on Amerasian children born to American servicemen in Asia. She describes their plight in Korea Japan Vietnam Okinawa and other nations, their lack of education and families, and her foundation to aid their welfare and schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl S. Buck
United States
Asia
Japan
Korea
Okinawa
Vietnam
Seoul
Thailand
Taiwan
Philippines
Pearl S. Buck Foundation
Pearl S Buck
McNew Named Assistant Vice President at Schreiner Bank
Don McNew is appointed Assistant Vice President at Schreiner Bank in the loan department with a focus on installment lending, set to begin March 27. A former Citizens National Bank of Lubbock officer, he brings 12 years in finance, age 32, and a Hardin-Simmons University BBA. He and his wife Jackie have two daughters, Julie and Lisa, and he is active in community service and sports officiating at Texas Tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don McNew
Chas. Schreiner
Raymond Barker
McNew
Schreiner Bank
Citizens National Bank of Lubbock
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
Lubbock Lions Cub
Mason
Texas Tech
Jackie
Lubbock
Don
Jackie McNew
Julie
Lisa
Port Neches and Roger Residents Attend Week’s Event
Mrs Charles Friedrick and daughter Stephnie of Port Neches join Mrs V C Russell Jr of Roger and Mr and Mrs Allen Reynolds of Bel at a local gathering this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Lennon
Charles Friedrick
Stephnie
Port Neches
V. C. Russell Jr
Roger
Allen Reynolds
Bel
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Cathy Baquall
Sien Bogueee
Army
Move Br. Weldon Whee
The
American Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
Will Bernard
Army Ordnance Center
Pvt
Brandenberger
Aoe
San Saba San Saba
Judy
Greenview
Dayton Brandenberger
Wanda
San Angelo
Harper Herald
Pat’s
Apra 2
Charles Eisen
Trebatta Asa
Moormans Quality
Staffel
Flog Bode Company
Harper Car Wash
O Washateria
Leroy Tatsch
Harper Volunteer Fire Dept
Honction Warehouse Co
C. T. Holeramp
Ted Holeramp
Mohair
Barker's Groce
the Friendly Store
Harper Pool & Domino Hall
Doris Parker
Toons
Jack Baethge
Harper Building & Supply
Warper
LLB
Fantastic Foods
Mr. Bailey
Mr. Cochran
Harper Local
Harper and Trade Territory
First State Bank
F.d.lc
Gillespie County
Sper
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