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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1969
Page
5
In a hard fought game at Center Point Pirates star Carrol Wofford dodged several Longhorns to score a spectacular touchdown, only for officials to nullify the play on a personal foul. The Harper Herald later notes Stephenville, Texas.
Nancy Phillips daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Phillips was named Football Sweetheart after a Friday night ceremony at Longhorn Stadium. She has held multiple school offices, serves as Senior class vice president and FHA secretary, and is band president. She played basketball four years, has seven years in the band, and was junior class favorite last year.
Local social notes record Kerrville residents visiting family in Harper and Lometa, frost in Harper, and weekend gatherings across Kerrville James River Ranch and Boerne areas. Bank condition report shows deposits and loans as of early October 1969 with sworn cashier statement and notary certification.
The Center Point Pirates upset the previously unbeaten Longhorns 18 to 16 in a district showdown. Center Point took momentum early, and after a back and forth first half the Pirates surged ahead late. The Horns controlled the fourth quarter but could not overcome the deficit.
The Senior class met with John Sandidge to discuss the Annual cover and front page design and ordered invitations and name cards. Nancy Phillips chosen football sweetheart and Gary Rahe Fin-up boy. a freshman cried at practice. hunting season opens Saturday. Walt Bobby and Jim Bob provided music for the Homecoming Dance. State Agency Small Schools division representative visited and was pleased with the school.
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