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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1952
Page
2
Student works displayed under supervision and sponsorship of Mrs Ruth Carpenter showcase creativity and effort from Harper School participants in a community exhibition.
The Longhorn yearbook nears finish as football and track pictures are taken on April 17. Junior boys travel to Kerrville on April 21 to sell advertisements. If all goes well, financing should be secured and the project completed by school’s end.
Peggy Lou Schmidt hosted a slumber party at her Schmidt ranch near Doss on Monday, April 28, inviting Jo Ann and M L Spacth, Lillie Mae Klachn, and Cherrie Parker. The group swam at Lange's Mill and explored Indian Cave then cooked a hearty meal. They enjoyed conversation, games and food including steak, bread, fruit, desserts, and milk.
The Harper girls softball squad collected green uniforms with white trim and green caps last Friday April 25. Players include Val Dean Bierschwale Marlene Kaiser Lydia Bierschwale Virginia Roedier Robbie Gibson Jo Ann Spacth Peggy Hopf Shirley Ernst Peggy Schmidt Lillie Mae Klaehn Frances Dittmar and others as summer league games approach late May or early June.
Miniature gold basketballs were awarded Friday April 11 to Alfredo Zahrocky Hal Ray Bierschwale Marlene Kaiser and Jo Ann Spaeth for outstanding season play at Harper High Kaiser also made the all tournament team at Medina Tournament.
The Harper FHA girls are invited to attend the District II FHA Camp at Camp Idlewilde near Comfort. The camp runs May 31 June 1 and 3 with Bobbie Gibson reporting for Harper High.
At a Llano FFA Banquet a committee chose two district sweethearts Billie Jean Thompson of Menard high and Frances Dittmar of Harper high to attend the Area Banquet in San Marcos on May 17. A draw in Junction on April 25 decided which girl would go. Frances Dittmar was chosen.
Hal Tay Bierschwale reports a lucky winner who will serve as district sweetheart in San Marcos, highlighting local recognition and community events.
Frances Dittmar hosted a slumber party at her home on Tuesday April 15 inviting Janice Spaeth Barbara Lennon Shirley Ernst Val Bierschwale and Frances Rischner. The group swam in the afternoon roasted wieners enjoyed cookies candy punch and ice cream then stayed awake until four in a cave in Dittmar's pasture.
The annual Father Son FFA Banquet is set for Friday evening May 2 at the Community Park with barbecue and trimmings. Worth Duderstadt reports. The Harper School lunch menu for May 5-9 lists daily meals including hot dogs and chili, with milk and bread provided. Sir Robert Peel in 1829 established the first modern police system.
On Tuesday morning April 29 the homemaking girls received cook books titled Famous Hill Country Recipes from the Helping Wand Club of Warper. The books contain recipes for breads meats Mexican dishes salads cakes cookies pies candies and drinks donated by thirteen local housewives. Marlene Kaiser expresses appreciation from the group.
Ola Maertz reports Harner High eighth grade students watched three history period films on Monday April 28. One film covered Poland highlighting its peaceful prewar era while the New Mexico segment celebrated scenery and the Alaska film showcased industrial growth and tourism.
Readable items show eighth graders planning a baseball team and tag games on the merry go round. Pupils discuss easy final tests while seniors decide Sophomore Day plans. Several students, teachers, and events appear with light humor and local color.
Eighth graders finish health book review and view three history films on April 28. Field trips include a soil test with VA substitute Jay Poynor and a junior class outing to Longhorn Cavern and Buchanan Dam on May 3. Seniors receive gold basketballs for season records. Father-Son BBQ May 2. FHA Camp May 31 to June 2.
Freshmen plan Class Day on Saturday May 3 with a morning at the Capitol and an afternoon at Barton Springs and Lake Austin. Activities include swimming boating bicycle riding and horseback riding as reported by Janice Ipaeth.
April birthdays include Erwin Jung Sharon Gibson on April 20 and La Verne Klein on April 23. Kathleen Fiedler misses two weeks of class due to a bone infection while roommates send cheer. Jack Phillips narrowly escapes a serious head injury from a falling iron rod. San Jacinto Day is marked with exercises and Texas Flag art.
A group including Friedrich Fried rich Roeder and Lange fished at London Crossing last week but saw little activity. Louis Friedrich did best, catching a couple of Channel Cats while the others rested under trees.
Mrs. Carpenter questions Dugless about tardiness. Dugless Carter explains he had to address an error for the superintendent before class.
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