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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1955
Page
4
Readable fragments hint at Sophomore and Junior class antics at Rocksprings with snowball mischief, painting, study hall pranks, a cookie eatery attempt, and a running joke about traffic signs. Eugene Parker and companions recount a Sahara ride as humor closes the page.
Hal Ray Bierschwale, serving in the air force, is on leave and visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bierschwale.
Harper Shorthorns hosted Center Point Juniors in the season finale. Geo Mains was injured in the first half as Center Point scored a safety and two touchdowns after the kickoff. Center Point won 15 to 0, ending Harper’s season.
The Round-Up notes a crucial Friday game against Center Point for Harper and Center Point with optimism. It recalls a 28-8 win over Leakey last week and previews the girls basketball opener against Rocksprings at home Thursday night with best wishes to the team.
The F H A chapter met November 2 1955 with 17 members present. Doris Oehler reported 97 66 in the treasury and Lonnie Hugh is welcomed as a new sweetheart. Cards will aid State Home Kerrville patients. funds from registration are due Friday. meeting adjourned after a skit and refreshments. Kenneth Whitewood Donnie Bode Roy Williams spent the weekend with their families.
During halftime of the Harper-Leaky game Edith El lebracht is crowned Football Queen by captains Cyrus and Corus Schmidt who present gold mums and a crown. Bobby is named pin-up boy, Edith and Bobby celebrated with a dance in the gym and refreshments follow.
A one hour pep rally featured yells by the squad. Mr Bailey and James W played harmonica and guitar, providing good music. Students sang The Star Spangled Banner Reuben and Rachel and I Ain t Gonna Study War No More. Seniors will run next rally. The Round-Up. Snow comments in hall varied from sore hip to appreciation of the weather.
Mrs J A Milam reports Miss Janice Parker had a cousin guest and Miss Judy Fuller visited from San Antonio. The Hunters prepare camps for opening deer season. Families share visits, trips to Harper Kerrville Fredericksburg and Junction. Snow and rain hit Noxville to Junction with 6 inches of snow and 20 points of rain.
A short, rustic verse quoted by Reverend Charley Grant commenting on patience money and love. The speaker notes Mr Hinch saving box tops and Sophie Binger taking pills when tired of her boyfriend as a critique of curdled generosity and hardship.
Frances Dittmar, 18, Gillespie County native and Texas Lutheran College freshman, was chosen District 7 Queen and will represent 16 counties at the Texas Farm Bureau state finals in Fort Worth November 7. The winner earns 500 for travel to Chicago for the American Farm Bureau Federation convention. runners up receive wrist watches and a Mineral Wells hotel stay.
Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District cooperators on the Victor Marshall and Dan Kennedy ranches report outstanding shin oak eradication using goats in short bursts and rest periods. Cross fencing and divided pastures aid brush control, with Kennedy tracking gully erosion while Marshall expands fencing as needed.
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