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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1950
Page
3
An antiquated tale recounts how two German comedians describe a sea dwelling creature the Whiffenpoof. A fisherman uses Limburger cheese a nail in a wave and mortar to lure and kill the creature in a comical, fictional hunt attributed to Daniel A. Lord.
Distinguish visitors attend a barbecue at Gephart Ranch between London and Harper to toast the new 10 mile paved farm road stretch. Present are Senator Dorsey Hardeman of San Angelo and Rep. Callan Graham of Junction. Photo includes Jack MacMillan Dave Ferguson Walter Leamon Lem Jones Tom Kelley Allan Keller Alvah Pearl Kimble County Commissioner Bill Gephart and others. A giant pecan tree trunk, six feet or more, stands beside the Llano River backdrop.
The Harper High School class of graduates 15 students pictured with Miss Peggye Gould home economics teacher and sponsor. Valedictorian Gilbert Strackbein spoke at commencements held last evening May 18 with Lorene Oehler delivering the salutatory. Third and fourth highest grades were earned by Larry Goehmann Delano Nixon Kaiser and Lorene Oehler.
Vernon Victor Jung died May 14, 1950 at age 9 years 10 months 25 days. He was born June 19, 1940, to Er win and Florence Walter Jung. Survived by parents three brothers Calvin Erwin Louis Carlton and sister Marlene Jung. Rev O Lindenberg conducted funeral services Tuesday afternoon at Beckmanns Funeral Home Fredericksburg. Burial in City Cemetery Fredericksburg.
The Fredericksburg Hillbillies beat Harper High School 9 to 185 at Seipp's Bail Park Tuesday night. H. Weirich started for Fredericksburg, pitched five innings, then was relieved in the sixth by Vernon Brodbeck. Harper used four pitchers and collected four hits.
An all day event at Old Yates Crossing on the Llano river celebrated completion of a 10 mile paved Farm to Market road section from Harper to London in Kimble County. Speakers included State Senator Dorsey Hardeman and Callan Graham. turnout exceeded 2000 with bands, games, and a 2000 meal of mutton and goat barbecue. Funds of 9.50 profit went to the American Legion.
Gilbert Strackbein, 17, was Harper High School valedictorian for the graduating class. Commencement services were held Thursday May 18. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Strackbein of Harper, with a senior average of 94.63.
Harper won 6 2 over Seipp s in the lone Sunday league game while rainouts sidelined Albert vs Listerdale and Stonewall vs Enderlin at Seipp s Harper fielded errorless defense, Seipp s five miscues Feller pitched nine innings for Harper allowing six hits Grobe faced early relief Priess finished scoreless relief Harold Rahe led with a triple and single earning batting honors with two official trips Box score notes and next game at Albert listed.
A 1045 mile stretch of Farm-to-Market Road No. 385 from near London to Harper was completed with a big barbecue at Yates Crossing on the Liano River. More than 1500 plates were served for the all day celebration headlined by Senator Dorsey Hardeman of San Angelo.
The Harper Parent-Teacher Association held its annual installation of officers with Mrs. Homer Shaw of Austin in charge. New officers include Mrs. J. R. Peril president and Mrs. Victor Marshall membership chair. The meeting featured remarks by Mrs. Shaw and presentations by Miss George Gould and others, plus a social tea and fundraiser.
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