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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1944

Page

3

Harper Hi-Lights edited weekly for Harper High School

Harper Hi-Lights weekly school paper details staff roles and contributors for Harper High School in Harper Texas. The issue lists editors reporters and roles including Mary Frances Fletcher Opal June Lennon Walter Winn Parker Evelyn Honig June Bode and others with sections on biographies society and joke reports.

Harper High School Harper, Texas Wi- Lights Minda Faye Moses Walter Winn Parker Mary Frances Fletcher Opal June Lennon Grammar School Evelyn Honig Dorothy Whitewood Dorothy Mac Parker Raymond Pape Mildred Boatright W. Joyce Whetstone Oleane Walker Doris Whitworth Camille Stevens June Bode Joyce Whetstone Inez Whitewood

Developing Our Souls

A motivational exhortation urges readers to actively develop a strong soul through ongoing daily effort. It warns the day of reckoning may come unexpectedly and encourages immediate, persistent work rather than wishful thinking, ending with a signature by Mary Frances Fletcher.

Mary Frances Fletcher

Baccalaureate Service for Class of 1944 at Lutheran Church

The Senior Class Baccalaureate will be held Sunday evening May 14 at the Lutheran Church with Rev. Walter Probst delivering the address and the church choir providing music. Thirteen graduates will participate. An exhibit of current school work opens Friday May 5 at 6:30 pm for parents and patrons, free of charge, tied to the PTA program.

Walter Probst Lutheran Church Parent Teacher Association

Boy Scout Troop Meeting Notes and Awards

The local Scout Troop Committee met Thursday after the 7:30 pm meeting, ending at 9:00 pm. Elmer Lang Lamar Parker and Archie Lennon advanced to Second Class. about twelve more scouts aim to finish Second Class work. several boys pursue First Class. Walter Parker becomes Wolf Patrol Leader for a mostly Noxville group. two new members Robert Whitewood and Leslie Phillips bring total to thirty four, two over full troop. Harper Scouts invited to May 5 overnight camp near Fredericksburg but Exhibit Night may prevent participation.

Elmer Lee Lang Lamar Parker Archie Lennon Tess Walter Parker Wolf Patrol Noxville Robert Whitewood Leslie Phillips Carlton Neal Harper Fredericksburg

Sneak Day Plans Sparked by Senior Class

Senior class members led by Mr and Mrs Hopf and several chaperones planned Sneak Tay to celebrate the Battle of Lexington and the Declaration of the first World War. They aimed to skip school for a day at Enchanted Rock with a Fredericksburg show to close the outing.

Dean Hopf Fred Whitewood John S. Whitewood Lexington Enchanted Rock Fredericksburg Audrey Mae Brown Billy Brown Roby Dean Goff Vera Cornell Jean Heffington Alfred Honig Evelyn Honig Virgill Lennon Eldon Marshall Minda Faye Moses Oleane Walker Dorothy Nell Whitewood Madge Whitewood

School Honors Mr. Rogers With Half Mast Flag

The American flag at the school flew at half mast all Thursday for funeral day honoring Mr. John Rogers a longtime member of the Board of School Trustees. His community service prompted the display.

John Rogers Roger Rogers

School Trustees Visit Local School

The Board of School Trustees visited the school on Monday and spent the day touring departments and reviewing student work. Lunch from the Lunch Room was served at noon with girls from the Home Economics Department helping serve.

Board of School Home Economics

Future Farmers Demonstrate at Barbecue Banquet

The Future Farmers plan a barbecue banquet at Stewarts Park on Thursday evening hosted by their fathers. William Brown, Local onn president, leads arrangements for 24 chapter members and their invited guests.

Stewarts Park William Brown Onn

Family ties bind Klein clan in England and Texas visits

Cpl Edmund J Klein and Pvt Victor C Klein in England share a year apart since last August and October respectively. The report lists numerous Klein relatives visiting, including Chas Roeder family, Mrs Harry Klein, Alfons Klein, Emil Tatsch, Emil Fritz, Raymond Juenke, Gilbert Klein and others from Harper Morris Ranch White Oak and Fredericksburg. A rare lamb event is noted with Gilbert Klein’s mother sheep yielding triplets though one died.

Cpl Edmund J. Klein Pvt Victor C. Klein England Victor C Chas, Roeder Harry Klein Little Son Alfons Klein Arthur Feller Fredericksburg Eddie Klein Harper Johnny Klein Emil Tatsch Milton Kramer Little Daughter Emil Fritz Willie Klein Lawrence Heinemann Morris Ranch Raymond Juenke Gilbert Klein Jake Roeder Edward Werner Klein Edgar Klein Otto Grona Jacob Roeder August Rischner Esther Klein Marvin Tatsch Louis Kunz White Oak Pfe. Alouis C. Klein Dallas Carol Beatrice Roman Felix Klein Chester Tatsch Elgin Klein Pfe Elgin Esquelle Los Angeles Calif Alton Klein Milton Klein Chas Alfons Feller Alfons Aia Tg

Visitors at School Welcome a Wide Range of Guests

The school hosted visitors throughout the week including Mr. Davidson from Fredericksburg IRS offices Mrs. E R Brown Mrs J S Whitewood Mr Rollie Rothman Mr and Mrs George Gibson Mrs Doris Eckhardt and Cpl Whitehead We invite any guest to visit at any convenient time.

Davidson Fredericksburg Internal Revenue Offices Board of Education E. R. Brown J. S. Whitewood Rollie Rothman George Gibson Doris Eckhardt Cpl. Whitehead

Gossip and senior notices stir school gossip

A stream of high school chatter recalls smiles on Billy and Johnnye, graduation present chatter, and various dance and English class moments. People wonder about dates, notes, and invitations as seniors hear news from Mrs. Ruskey about their invitations.

Billy Johnnye Madge Audrey Mae Fredericksburg Virgil Andrew Joyce Harold B Minda Faye Alfred Bonnie Inez Doris Camille

Gasoline and Coal From Farm Plants Proposed by Society

The American Chemical Society announces a process to produce gasoline and coal from farm forest and sea plants, using heat and pressure to mimic millions of years of natural formation. Dr. E Berl of the Carnegie Institute outlines sugar cane yields and extension to sorghum, potatoes, and crop wastes, suggesting global supply could meet demand and even power homes and tractors.

Cleveland American Chemical Society E. Berl Carnegie Institute of Technology Pittsburgh Berl America Berg

Baby Gitts That Are Practical et Content Bouy Ce

A compact note highlights practical baby gifts and contentment amid a French phrasing blend. The item suggests usable baby gear and simple joys, reflecting a domestic mood.

Gillespie County Trustees Vote Result in Precinct 2 and 4

The Gillespie County Commissioners canvassed school trustee elections in Precincts 2 and 4. John Manor won reelection over Belmore Roberts in Precinct 4 by 149 to 140, while Enos Rode was elected in Precinct 2 with 53 votes. Other counts include various local precinct tallies and county fund balances totaling 47,000 in war bonds. Sgt Milton Herbert reported wounded in Italy, hospitalized with arm and chest injuries but no bones broken.

Milton Herbert Italy Gillespie County Commissioners’ Court John Manor Doss Belmore Roberts Harper Manor Commissioners Enos Rode Willow City Tosca Crabapple Cherry Springs Rheingold Cherry Mountain Bruns Elgin Crenwelge Richard Herbert 34Th Div Herbert Sgt Gillespie County Camp Bowie 36Th

FBI Meeting Set For Junction Following Fredericksburg gathering

About 130 peace officers and guests from central Texas attended a Fredericksburg FBI meeting. Special agent in charge R C Suran led a session with a film Invasion of Holland Denmark and France and an address on the Preservation of Physical Evidence by Martin of the Austin Public Safety Department. Additional talks included A A Dervey of Houston and an open forum on law enforcement. A chicken barbecue supper followed at the Fredericksburg Club House. Judge Henry Hirsch chaired the entertainment committee. The next meeting is planned for August in Junction.

Texas Fredericksburg R. C. Suran San Antonio A. A. Dervey Houston Palace Theatre Fredericksburg Club Henry Hirsch Juncwon

Gems of Thought Quotes and Fragments

A collection of quotations on trust truth and faith from George MacDonald Mary Baker Eddy M Henry Geliki and John Burroughs. The verses invoke trust in God and personal assurance amid life’s anxieties and wonders.

Mary Baker Eddy

For Sale Jersey Bull Ready for Service

A young Jersey bull is offered for sale at ten dollars. Seller Felix W. Maier located in Fredericksburg.

Jersey Felix W. Maier Fredericksburg

Real Discovery for High Blood Pressure

A promotional piece touts Diamonex as a fast relief for essential hypertension with claims of 75 percent total reduction in two weeks. It includes a money back trial offer and lists a Chicago address for ordering.

Chicago North Michigan Ave Clcago Illinois

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