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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1963

Page

4

Harper Takes Top Honors At Dripping Springs

Delores Duderstadt won the District FFA meeting title and was named District FFA Sweetheart at Dripping Springs. She is Harper FFA Chapter Sweetheart, daughter of Mr and Mrs Douglas Duderstadt, serving as secretary of the FTA and Science clubs, class reporter, basketball team member, and former majorette and speller in the Interscholastic League.

Dripping Springs Delores Duderstadt FFA Miss Duderstadt Douglas Duderstadt Harper Ffa Delores FTA EJH

Final Examinations Set For May 21 and 22

Principal J. P. Rogers announced the last week of school schedule. Final exams will be held Tuesday and Wednesday May 21 and 22 with odd period tests Tuesday and even period tests Wednesday. Students with irregular classes will arrange testing times with instructors. On Thursday, books are returned, debts paid, grades averaged, and report cards issued. Lenin Class plans commencement practice Monday during fifth period as the band plays.

J. P. Rogers Lenin Rogers

Music Recital Highlights Local Students and Guests

A Friday night recital showcased Harper School participants and guests including Tobbet Peal Come Hott and Lanea Lee Parkes. The event, directed by M Wamulton, featured performances by Barbara Sieh hog Lara doa Sane Phadlipes and others, with a reception at Navel odrateed's hoot San ye wa Ciardeted gttae led by plane in Norfolk Virginia.

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Around School Fitness Examinations Begin at Harper High

Physical fitness exams started May 9 at Harper High. Seniors quote excuses as they face graduation potential absences due to mumps. News notes Mr Dunn underwent an appendectomy and is wished a speedy recovery.

Good Ol’ Harper High Mr. Dunn

Delta Kappa Gamma Met in Harper High School Parlor

Beta Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met at Harper High School homemaking parlor Saturday. A skit titled Strengthening Respect for Women’s Capacities debuted, honoring founders, with members from Mason Fredericksburg Junction and Harper attending, charity funds and a centennial slated for June 89.

Beta Zeta Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Harper High School Marvin Grote Mason Mesd Grote K. M. Eckert Walter Lehmberg Victor Nixon Esther Weaver Fredericksburg Clara Anderegg Roy Zesch Grenade Peters S. B. Hannah Junction H. Welge Lewis Harper Stilwell Fund David Schmidt L. Dean Hopf Zesch Menard Leola Sides Tyrus Cox Hi. Welge Lewis Henry Lochte Fred Mathisen Hugo Walter Kurt Weinheimer W. C. Westerfeldt Clara An‘aceiegs

Band Booster Club Elects New President After Meeting

The Band Booster Club met Monday at 3 30 with 10 members present. Mrs Watkins presided and Mrs Reginal McDougall became president after adjournment following treasurer's report and minutes review. A barbecue supper and dance were planned for early September.

Watkins ‘Tarr Cochran

Mrs Mack Scarborough Visits Son in Austin

Mrs Mack Scarborough and her husband visited their son Joe Mack and his wife in Austin last weekend.

Mack Scarborough Thei Son Joe Mac Austin

Centennial beard talk at Kerrville barber shop chat

In a Kerrville barber chair a rancher notes rain in his area while another from Harper recalls beards and harvests. The speakers joke about centennial celebrations, beard trends, and barber profits as they joke about cooling the court house and potential business.

Kerrville Harper Junction Fredericksburg Norman

Early May peaches reach San Antonio market from Gillespie County

Farmers report the first peach shipment of the season left the Victor Nixon orchard Monday May 13 bound for San Antonio. About 35 bushels were sold on the open market. fruit described as small but with a fine red blush and delicious flavor. Orchard owner Nixon cites drought and low rainfall as a factor in small fruit size.

San Antonio Gillespie County Victor Nixon Nixon Hange & Birld

Helotes Rolls Over Harper In High-Scoring Bout

Helotes defeated Harper 20 to 8 as Harper lacked pitching depth with Klein and Bowers absent. Helotes rapped 28 hits, limited extra-base hits to two, and benefited from nine earned runs against Harper. Lumpkins and Feller each drove in two, with multiple players contributing RBIs and stolen bases as Harper committed 11 errors.

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San Angelo College Gains Four Year Status In 1965

Representative Townsend notes Senate and House passage of a bill making San Angelo College a four year state supported institution in 1965. He cites endorsements from the State Commission on Higher Education and leaders Governor Connally and others, and highlights related bills on tourism, reapportionment, transportation, and penalties for hot checks. He invites constituents to write or visit for future issues.

Senate House San Angelo College State of Texas Hardin Texas State Commission On Highty Education John Connally Preston Smith Byron Tunnell Ho Ob Teaas Nifield Louis Crump Terry Townsend

Hill Country League Standings and Week Upcoming Matchups

The Hill Country League shows standings with Stanley 3 Giants 1 Bosine 9 Pat 4 All Stars 5 Kats 3 Helotes 20 and Harper. Next week Helotes faces Pat Giants meet Kats All Stars play Stanley Bosine battles Harper. Social notes mention family visits and a hospital recovery with brief local names and routes.

Stanley Giants Bosine Pat's All Stars Kats Helotes Harper Uo Pat's

Rev. J. D. Farmer Final Rites Held

Friends mourn the death of Rev. J. D. Farmer who died in a Lampasas hospital Thursday. He was buried in Evant cemetery on Friday after suffering a heart attack earlier and again two weeks ago. He previously served Harper Methodist Church and was beloved by his wife and many friends.

J. D. Farmer Lampasas Rev. Farmer Harper Methodist Church

Harper locals visit kin over weekend

Mrs Antonette Acker and her son Cody of San Angelo spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Parker. Miss Johnnie Kay Barrett of San Marcos and Jimmie Pert who attends SWT College at San Marcos spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs J R Peril.

Sandra Anderson San Angelo Kathy Duderstadt Kathy Mrs Douglas Duderstadt Antonette Acker Cody Walter Parker Johnnie Kay Barrett San Marcos Jimmie Pert SWT College At San Marcons J. R. Peril

Mother's Day Visitors Highlight Local Family Gatherings

A series of gatherings across several Texas towns marked Mother's Day with relatives from Del Rio Kerrville Dallas Midland San Antonio and Houston visiting homes in Langston Whitewoods Schmidt and Fletcher families. notable events include a six pound catfish caught in Junction and a Seguin birth for Kelton Lange with relatives listed from Harper and Seguin.

Norman Sullivan Randy Carolyn David San Ansib Lerwin Lange Effert Joyce Kerrville Edwin Langst

Mothers Day Gathering At Lam With Family Guests

Ruben Bode and family hosted Mothers Day at Lam with son Donnie and wife. Guests included Mr and Mrs Moris Bode of San Antonio Mr and Mrs Cart Qchlet and sons of Killeen and many relatives from Dallas Fort Worth and Texas towns.

Mio Ruben Bode Donnie Lam Passes Moris Bode San Antonio Cart Qchlet Killeer

Memorial Poppy Day Reminder for Disabled Veterans

A call to wear the Memorial Poppy on Poppy Day to honor disabled veterans whose sacrifices kept the nation safe. The message emphasizes the shift from security for others to security for veterans themselves, urging public participation.

American Legion

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