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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1965
Page
4
The Ehirper Leong horn Band performs a halftime routine during the homecoming event. They march from the north end to the south, execute formations, and play Hello My Babs and The Twist while Mayjorettes perform a black SMU themed routine. The crowd cheers as the band concludes with a final formation and dance.
A jumble of local items from Medina includes questions about who decorated school property Sunday, an FFA judging team winning at the district meet, a party at Mr and Mrs Dunns, and various school notes. Scrambled phrases hint at PTA chatter, tests, and a play rehearsal with unclear names and places.
Thursday afternoon Oct 28 Junior High held a pep rally in front of the school. Cheerleaders Linda Jung and Genevieve Fritz majorettes Nancy Phillips Connie Honig and Jennifer Jones wore blue and gold. They led yells and routines then ended with the school song B. G. S. Can The Canyon.
A short item notes dedications from a Jack to a King in Lynn Park and a road trip linked to Don Braeu ioom A Sun Pack to Go Matt and Har.
Lange and Fritz attend a CYO convention with Mary Attory Vita and other students from Harper High. The event included performances by students and a reception led by Merv Joe Lange Antes father, with Warren Spalin as master of ceremonies.
The Harper Shorthorns defeated the Medina Bibvats 20 to 0 Thursday night October 28. By winning all games this season they clinch the district and receive a trophy the team is proud of, according to a local fan.
Editorial warns that the coming end of the second six weeks brings tests and overdue papers. It links student performance to future job prospects and urges immediate action to turn in overdue work. Local social notes mention visits and weekend open houses.
Harper fans packed Medina for a 1965 football clash as Longhorn Buddy Spaeth returned a kickoff 65 yards for a touchdown and added a 25 yard TD, with Dusty Greebon and.Charles Seale making plays. The Bobcats fought back late but failed to close the gap.
A first person account describes fear as a rider approaches a 1200 pound steer in the bucking chute. The narrator recalls freezing knees and a vanished saliva sensation while the animal is raised. Officials give congratulations after the ride despite danger and lingering adrenaline.
A compilation of football scores shows Harper over Medina 20 to 12, San Saba over Juburves 29 to 14, Kerrville over El Campo 19 to 12, George West over Comfit 6 to 0, Somerset over Avalte 28 to 2, Johnson City over Barthol 25 to 14, and Lampasas defeating Buda 14 to 25. Also mentions a veterinary note on Algarel as a wormer for livestock.
Miss Nancy Philips was elected best citizen in the 6th grade class on October 25 at the 6th grade classroom. She is the top scholastic student, has played basketball for three years, is Majorette for two years, and has participated in the Longhorn Band. The Harper Shorthorns District Champions named her Football Sweetheart for 65-66, presented at the Medina Harper game with gifts from the team and coach.
Monday features roast, creamed potatoes, salad, biscuits, peaches, milk. Tuesday offers hamburger with all the trimings, corn, cake, milk. Wednesday serves enchiladas, chili, green beans, salad, jello, hot rolls, milk. Thursday includes beans, lunch meat, cole slaw, cinnamon rolls, milk. Friday presents salmon patties, macaroni with countlake topping, carrots, cookies, milk.
Frightened cheers erupt in a math room as Cathy Tatech and Eileen Hopf lead a rousing pep rally for the Longhorn Bobcat game. The head cheerleader Jo hn Esquell declares I am the viper and vows to wipe the vin ders, while the band and majorettes perform Hello My Baby and a sequence of routines before the school song ends the event.
Readers record of a PTA gathering discussing the Fall Festival program details. The notes mention agenda items, volunteers, and scheduling but details are fragmented across OCR text.
The 13th annual Harper Longhorn Basketball Tournament will be held Thursday through Saturday, December 20. Nine visiting schools have accepted invitations, with both girls and boys teams listed from Dripping Springs, Boerne Junction, Center Point, Leakey, Junction, Liane, and others. The tournament will feature Ed Bailes as coach and will include a concession stand run by Namert. organizers note past efforts to support local classes.
An on page Lions Club gathering in the cafetorium discussed ongoing outreach efforts and media relations. Antonis spoke on club services and public relations while members urged continued support and participation.
A chili supper fundraiser aims to raise proceeds for community needs. Members invite attendance with atmospheric revel and entertainment, priced per plate, promising ample talnment and a social evening.
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