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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1955
Page
2
The column reminisces about a school prom with dressed up girls in formals corsages and sparkling eyes and boys in suits. Mentioned are seniors planning a great trip, juniors anticipating senior rings, and substitutes and teachers like Mrs. Schneider and the Royal Combo Orchestra aiding the event.
The student body teachers and friends extend sincere sympathy to Mr and Mrs Paul Suffel on the death of their mother last week as reported by The Round-Up.
The Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet was held in the gym on April 28, 1955 with a "Down South" theme. Highlights included the old green and gold buggy, a 6:30 p.m. banquet, Welcome by Darlene Mroseck, responses by Alvin Lange and Donald Phillips, and entertainment by Cathy Duterstadt Karen Dittmar and Micky McDougal.
Mrs Alfred Kott and others from Kerrville visited Mr and Mrs Glen Hopf Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Alton Kneese hosted Cy press Mills guests for the weekend. Little Miss Sadie Green visited her grandmother Mrs Ida Kneese. Ellis Elebracht visited his aunt Mrs Christian Birch at Round Mountain. Mr and Mrs Chester Deiter of San Antonio spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Carlos Parker and Buzzie. Oot $150 per year.
Ed Bailey announced that the senior class averages were unusually high with no grade below 81. Kenneth Ochler was named Valedictorian with 93.23 and Frances Rischner Salutatorian with 92.57. Other top averages include Joyce Solbrig 91.78 and Lydia Bierschwale sisters 91.32 and 91.02. Baccalaureate is May 22 at Harper School Gym and Commencement May 23 at 8 p.m. The Round-Up edition notes the event.
The Senior Class of 55 at Harper Texas issues a playful last will and testament listing whimsical bequests such as fishing holes on Devil's River to Darlene Mrosek, a blue Buick to James Wallendorf, and various personal items to classmates and juniors. Several lines mention names like Boyd Thurman Joyce Pape Frances Rischner and Marlene Kaiser. The document reads as a lighthearted school rumor or yearbook joke rather than a legal instrument.
Mrs Lewis Stevens Mr Edwin Dittmar Elva and Gayle and Mr Harvey Stevens hosted seniors and their dates at the Harvey Stevens ranch. Enjoyable games followed by a delicious supper. The seniors and their dates thank the hostesses for a wonderful evening.
Mr and Mrs Carrol Walker of Dallas spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Olin Walker. Other relatives visiting Sunday included Mr and Mrs Dayton Rahe Mr and Mrs Dallas Reiger and Mr and Mrs Wayne Barrett and children of San Antonio Frank Staudt and Roy Roberts were business visitors in Austin Tuesday Miss Jimmie Mae Wright and her mother Mrs Llobson Hopf and Mr Hopf were mentioned in the passage.
Mrs. A. C. Wendel and Mrs. Fred Gammenthaler visited Fredericksburg on Tuesday. Mrs. S. Stewart stayed for medical attention at the local hospital.
Mr and Mrs te fom Prestige of Galveston visited Mr and Mrs Max Langeras during the week in Galveston.
The Gillespie County Fair calls crochets to enter the 1955 Nationwide Crochet Contest with over 3000 in cash prizes and trips to New York City. Entries must use mercerized crochet cotton size 100 or smaller and be completed since January 1 1955. Final judging in New York picks Grand National Champion and two other top prizes with trophies and trips.
Otto A. Koehler president of Pearl Brewing Company in San Antonio says Pearl Brewery ranks 25th in total U S beer sales for 1954, up from 30th in 1953, and 11th among single plant breweries. He cites Texas demand for Extra Light Extra Mild Extra Mellow as driving growth.
Report from a Sunday game describes Sisterdale defeating Harper 5 to 1. Harold Rahe opened Harper with a centerfield hit, George Salcher doubled to drive in the first and only Harper run. Morrison doubled to start Sisterdale’s rally in sixth, Kohls and Morrison produced runs, with a late seventh inning two-run burst. Langbein pitched effectively for Sisterdale and Tooter Parker held Jarper to seven hits with 13 strikeouts.
Sisterdale edges Harper 5 to 1 as Parker and Langbein pitch well. Barkhausen Morrison Kohls and Saleher drive in runs for Sisterdale while Harper cleanup effort falls short against solid defense and timely hitting.
Mr and Mrs Lorenz Deiter and Rev Dale of Kerrville attended the singing. Mr and Mrs Pete Nay and daughter now of Brownwood visited Mr and Mrs Creighton Stevens. Mr and Mrs Edd Fisk of Kerrville were visitors in the Granville home. A large attendance marked the regular monthly singing at the Pentecostal Church.
Mr and Mrs. Ben Frenzel and Mr and Mrs. Joe Coffman with baby and Mrs. Annie Malenkof visited Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Manske in San Angelo on Sunday. Mrs. Hazel Gillette of Junction visited relatives here and also her aunt Mrs. Oliver Roberts at Round Mountain.
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