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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1963

Page

4

Harper High seniors head for Corpus Christi on class trip

The Harper High School seniors left at 2:30 pm on a trip to Corpus Christi traveling through Kerrville Bandera HondoDevine Jourdan ton and Mathis. They stayed at Sea Gull Motel on Shoreline Drive and toured the Salvania ship docking at Harbor docks before shopping downtown andPadre Island. The trip included swimming hunting for sharks and a Man of War washed ashore with the group returning to the Sea Gull Motel for hair and dresses.

Harper High School Corpus Kerrville Bandera Hondo Devine Jourdanton Mathis Sea Gul Salvania Liverpool England Hopf Padrae Island Curio Sea Gull

Junior-Senior Prom plans finalized by junior class

The junior class gathers last minute details for the Prom and Banquet. Invitations have been distributed to students and faculty. The band, menu, and decorations are ready. President Kensing and the junior class hope for a successful Junior-Senior Prom.

Kensing G.A.J

Seniors Take Texas Ranch and Border Tour Across McAllen

The senior class travels by bus to Kingsville and McAllen visiting King Ranch and a hacienda then crosses to Reynosa for shopping and meals. After a Mexicali supper and more curio shops the group returns home via Robstown Alice George West Three Rivers Pleasanton San Antonio and Fredericksburg ending with calls home from the schoolhouse.

Hopf McAllen Texas King Ranch Kingsville Raymondville Edinburg Casa de Palmas Reynosa Richard Harlan Tommy Harlan Sam's Lady of Sorrows Cathoic Church Robstown Alice George West Three Rivers

Oil Derrick at Six Flags Drills Dry Hole

Oil derrick at Six Flags stands over a dry hole with no production reported. The site exploration appears unsuccessful as crews assess next steps after halted drilling.

SIX Flags

Senior On Parade: Jeanette Rogers Wins Harper Honors

Journalism class spotlights Jeanette Rogers daughter of Charlie and Mrs. Rogers. At 18, born November 5 1944 in Fredericksburg Texas she led Harper activities from class reporter to senior secretary and co captain of basketball. She earned American History Award and will attend SWTSC San Marcos.

Jeanette Rogers Jeanette Charlie H. Rogers Fredericksburg Texas Harper School Woodmen of the World Secon Harper Homemakers of America Club Sis Wilma Dilly Miss Harper High School Future Homemakers of America Longhorn SWTSC San Marcos

District Track Meet at Center Point Draws Local Students

Center Point hosted the District Track Meet with grade school and some high school girls competing. Patsy Batley placed in hop and skip, Joann Esquell finished 100 yard dash third, and the 220 relay team earned third. Cathy Tatsch and others starred in sprints and relays. Jeanette Fritz and Barbara Peril posted several top finishes in field events. Boys results featured Lynn Parker in multiple events with a fourth place in the 440 relay and a second in the 50 yard dash.

Center Point Patsy Batley Barbara Fritz Joann Esquell Cathy Tatsch Uth Vickie Honig Helen Esquell Jeanette Fritz Cathy Lats Ath Nancy Feller Helen Bagu Cathy Tats Katherine Lang Ted Barbara Peril Jeanette Frite Jeanette Brice Hop Barbara Pevil Aleentry Lynn Parker Lynn Parke Patrick Lange Harper

Weather vane tale at Boer ne Saengerfest prompts rain

On a Boerne weather tale at the Saengerfest last Sunday downtown, Guido Ransleben and Lester Lohmann describe a rope weather vane that swings with wet rope signaling rain while a sudden downpour drenches Boerne as cars seek cover.

Guido Ransleben Saengerfest Boerne Ransleben Lester Lohmann Vna

Annual FFA Banquet Honors Members and Leaders

The FFA Father Son Banquet occurred April 30, 1963, with Keith Kensing as master of ceremonies. Dr. Charles L. Leinweber of Texas A&M spoke on range management while students presented parliamentary procedure and award presentations.

FFA Dolores Duderstadt Keith Kensing Charles L. Leinweber Texas A&m College Leinweber Michael Lange Leslie Fi Quell Jim Tatsch Cleaburne Fritz Hardin Rahe Greenhorn Flov Bode R. E. Peril E. Dean Hopf Buddy Spaeth James Esquell Roger Roeder Gregory Parker Messrs. E. Dean Hopf Ferdinand Tatsch Jae

Mohair Wool Show Plans and Pest Control Tips

Kimble County Agent outlines upcoming Mohair and Wool Show plans with hopes for a larger event and possible dignitaries. The column also covers ant killer options, pill bug and redbug control, and announces a three day 4-H County Camp set for May 27 28 29 with committees appointed for arrangements.

Mohair Miss Wool

Harford County rainfall and pest effects reported

The page notes variable rain amounts near Mr Lohmann and Beeole Creek with little general rain. Local observers report showers and light precipitation in Fredevielk and Stag ley Prochnow area, while Stan wall reports minimal rain. Caterpillars heavily stripped oak trees across several counties, with regrowth several weeks away.

Borrae Fredevielk Omar Stagley Prochnow Nebes Quo Stanwall

Unclear Field Notes From Harero Texas 1943

Fragmentary notes describe caterpillars oak leaves and various crops with mentions of mesquite cottonwood and watermelons. The text references hunting ranges firefights and a man named Kin with plans to watermelons and vines growing, noting water fans and a forthcoming harvest.

Henry Ford's Aviation Pioneering 1925 32

Between 1925 and 1932 Henry Ford advanced aviation with ventures that included the first commercial airline, a mail route linking Dearborn and Chicago to Cleveland, and a radio navigation beam.

Henry Ford Mr Ford Dearborn Chi- Caen Cleveland

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