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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1960

Page

5

Meet A Longhorn James Edward Wienecke Brings Round-Up Honors

James Edward Wienecke born January 30 1942 is highlighted as the last of 17 Real Longhorns in Harper School Round-Up 1960. He excels in FFA and athletics earning multiple district honors, Student Council awards, and a Salutatorian standing with a bright future in citizenry and acting.

James Edward Wienecke Otto Wienecke James FFA Coaches School American Legion Sagesar-Haas Boys State Dean Boynton Andrew Grandpa Hamilton Robert Horton Elizabeth Taylor United States

Elgin Lange Wins Welding Scholarship

Elgin Lange a senior and four year FFA member was selected from many candidates to receive a 250 dollar college scholarship or an electric welding machine. His hard work earned praise from The Round-Up as they congratulate him on this success.

Elgin Lange Senijor FFA Elgin

Harper High School Class Play Delights Local Audiences

The Senior Class of Harper High staged a two night play on May 13 and 14. Strong performances by Saundra Cottle Kathleen Fiedler James Wienecke June Braeutigam and Martin Fielder highlighted the production. Backstage crew and sponsors E M Bailey and C A Massey aided a successful event. Sophomores plan a Garner State Park excursion May 24 then a Kerrville show.

Harper High School Saundra Cottle Marion Hamilton Kathleen Fiedler Miss Alder James Wienecke Grandpa Hamilton June Braeutigam Mrs. Hamilton Martin Fiedler Everett Parker Butch Garner State Park Kerrville

Unclear Readings Spark Schoolyard Whims

A jumble of student and teacher snippets hints at everyday school life stories. Kids fear measles and mumps while pondering tests and vacations.

Lions Honor Letter Winners At Banquet

The Rotund-up Annual Lion Club Letterman Banquet honored high school students who lettered in football basketball track or band. About fifty students attended a fried chicken supper while coaches Bob Friar Dean Hopf Henry H Streety and E M Bailey presented letters and recognition.

Lions Bob Friar Dean Hopf Henry H. Streety E. M. Bailey

High School Accomplishments Highlighted In District and Nationalroster

A bulletin lists students achieving top district and area honors in football track basketball and FFA events. It notes first places in several disciplines including junior spelling and typing along with regional and national wins. A senior class supper followed by music and dancing capped the evening hosted by Mr and Mrs E W Brautigam and others.

Betty Ballegley Sally Spencer John Tarr Delbert Ochler Willie Lange June Braeutigam Karen Dittmar

Last Issue Of The Round-Up 1960 Staff Thanks

The 1960 Round-Up final issue notes gratitude from the Senior Class for weekly production. It lists appointed staff including June Braeutigam Editor in Chief Saundra Cottle Assistant Editor Johnnie Spencer George Mains Sports Reporters Jimmy Peril Club Reporter Carolyn Lennon Society Reporter Cecil Tatsch News Reporter and Elementary notes.

E. W. Braeutigdm Pete Crenwelge Alma Selter Douglas Bade June Bracatigam Carolyn Lennon Martin Fiedler Sidney Heinemann Elgin Lange Saundra Cottle June Braeutigam Johnnie Spencer George Mains

Hart Family Weekend Visit Note in Kerrville Scene

Jimmie Hart of Kerrville spent the weekend with his grandmother Mrs L H Harper. His parents Mr and Mrs Jinx Hart arrived Sunday afternoon to pick him up.

Jimmie Hart Kerrville L. H. Harper Mrs Jinx Hart

Area FFA Banquet Highlights Lone Star Farmer Candidates

A Lamar Itz and Daniel Fritz along with A Massey attended the Area FFA Banquet in San Marcos on Friday May 13 with their project record books to verify Lone Star Farmer Degree requirements. Elgin Lange and Sidney Heinemann served as Harper Chapter voting delegates while the Area FFA Sweetheart was chosen at the conference Saturday.

Co. A. Massey Lamar Itz Daniel Fritz Lone Star Farmer San Marcos Area Ffa Elgin Lange Sidney Heinemann Harper Pound-Un

Junior Class Plans May Outing To Buchanan Dam

The Class of 1961 met at 2 30 p m Friday May 13 1960 to plan a party. They will travel May 21 to Buchanan Dam for a day of picnicking boating swimming and sightseeing then return to Fredericksburg for a movie. Mrs Dock Whitworth and daughters visited Saturday. Pete Whitworth helped at South Fork ranch with Nathan Whitworth. James R Mayhugh son of Mr and Mrs B J Mayhugh of Harper is a candidate for a Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Corpus Christi commencement May 24 with seventy four seniors pursuing degrees. Mrs Daniel Arnold of Menard visited Mrs Mattie Arnold Sunday.

Buchanan Dam Lnt Fredericksburg Janws R. Mayhugh B. J. Mayhugh Harper University of Corpus Christi

Visitors Visit Olin Walker Home This Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Bode and Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Bode visited the Olin Walker home Sunday, sharing hospitality with the residents.

Olin Walker Home Ted Bode Ruben Bode

Austin Visitors Report Weekend Trips

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Fontain and her mother Mrs. Ed Dabney of Austin visited relatives here Sunday of last week. Mrs. Ben Thomas returned Sunday from a visit with her sister Mrs. Martha Neihmeir in Oklahoma.

Vernon Fontain Ed Dabney Austin Ben Thomas Martha Neihmeir Oklahoma

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Harper School News John T Mister Jimmy Kathy Patsy Buchanan Dam Mr. Massey Lion Club Raymond Cottle Roy Cottle Pete Whitworth South Fork Ranch Nathan Whitworth Daniel Arnold of Menard Mattie Arnold Doss Sally Ile Walcome Floy Bode Mobil Harper Market Square Mobil H. B. Jung W. Main Weidenfeller MOBIL Johnny & Lawrence Eckhardt & Son Mobil Stonewall Owester Murr Mobil Junction Mobilgas Mobil Care
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