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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1960
Page
2
The Round-Up notes hunting season begins with leaves turning and a crisp air. Local nimrods prepare for deer and turkey, reporting good wildlife and urging extra care due to increased firearm use. The piece ends with a nod to the Cowboys.
The fourth grade decorates the room with autumn leaves turkeys fruits and vegetables and centers on the Horn of Plenty. Students look forward to the Thanksgiving holidays and the weekly menu lists chili corn noodles with butter devils food cake pressed ham sliced tomatoes beans pickles cinnamon rolls turkey dressing and gravy peas with carrots cranberries peaches for the week.
With one football game left for the Longhorns and girls’ team opening Tuesday night the season looms. The girls show a stronger practice year and may reach the December tournament on the 1st to 3rd. Some seniors seek scholarships as tests near. Erich Glasche from Monterrey Mexico joins Harper High as a special student aiming to improve English and study in the US.
D Hants and Harper meet in a Bi-District game at Bandera on Friday November 18 at 8 00 p m The Longhorns seek a Bi-District win to reach Regional for the first time since 1951 past two seasons they won District but failed here Opponent undetermined Cuhe The Cowboys
An article explains the purpose of bankruptcy law allowing honest debtors to discharge debts after surrendering assets and the court process. It notes exemptions for personal items and the possibility of reclaiming goods under conditional sales or chattel mortgages. Local items list residents visiting, family news, and a birth in Fredericksburg Hospital.
Sidelights discuss Johnson’s senatorial vacancy likely to trigger Texas first run off in a special election under the Pool Bill. Names mentioned include Connally Cox Dies McAllen and Tower as potential contenders while voter approved amendments raise pay and loan rules and boost the Veterans Land Board.
J O Musick Texas Safety Association general manager urged Thanksgiving travelers to drive cautiously. He noted 326 days of no accidents in 1960 leap year and warned that holidays raise risk. He advised pre trip car checks rest breaks non intoxifying beverages and, if needed, reinforced tire chains. He stressed consistent use of common sense to prevent death and damage.
Mr and Mrs John Hughes and Dorothy Ann of Austin spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang. Also visiting were Lt and Mrs Norman Sullivan and their children from San Antonio. Mr and Mrs Albert Shilling and children and Mrs Birdie Stevens of Kerrville visited Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang Jr on Sunday.
Crieghtan Stevens and son Logan returned from a hunting trip to Catulla this weekend. Mrs J L Bierschwale spent the weekend with her daughter Mrs J J Casper and husband in Fredericksburg. Mrs Winnie Kirchner of Cain City visited Mr and Mrs J M Stevens Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles Waller of Crabapole visited in the home of her daughter Mrs C H Rose and family Thursday.
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