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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1954

Page

7

Harper Girls Edge Rocksprings In Thriller Basketball Night

The Harper High School girls traveled to Rocksprings for a doubleheader. The B team lost 19 to 15 in overtime, while the A team fell 27 to 25 after a tight finish. Edwina Smart scored 16 and Marlene Kaiser 23 in a pair of strong showings. The boys joined as pep squad to support the team.

Harper Rocksprings Edwina Smart Marlene Kaiser Edwina Marlene Mr. Bailey

The Roaed Up Cake Sale Sponsored by Junior Class

The Junior Class held a Sweet Sale Monday November 15 at local grocery stores. They thank the mothers who helped the three stores for cooperation and sponsors Mr and Mrs Harris. The sale was very successful.

Harris

Pen Squad Rally at Medina Halftime Show

The Medina pep squad formed a school house as cheerleaders and majorettes danced Ten Pretty Girls at halftime. A bus was borrowed to convoy the group. The boys delivered a solid game and are urged to top St. Marys next week. All the Way, LONGHORNS.

Medina St. Marys Longhorns

Local visits and travel notes from Junction area residents

A string of visits and travels in the Junction region includes Mr. and Mrs. Gene Jones and sons visiting the Clark Bierschwale home, Mrs. Mack Scarborough returning from Ft. Stockton, Rev. E. L. Moor of Port Arthur and Rev. Don Starkweather of Grand Prairie visiting and hunting, and plans for Parker and Riley families to travel to Indiana. Also noted are funeral attendance for Mrs. Sinclair at Morris Ranch and improving health of Mrs. C. J. Whitewood in Kerrville.

Gene Jones E. L. Moor Port Arthur Don Starkweather Grand Prairie Rev. Moor Pentecostal Church P. F. Jones Diana Paul DeLorey MS. Sinclair Morris Ranch

School Notes From The Round Up

Last Thursday afternoon the girls basketball team won both games against Fredericksburg despite nerves from a driving coach. Students report class rings were awarded and cheer routines formed a school house in hall activities.

Mr. Bailey Fredericksburg Wallenderf Shirley Medina St. Mary’s Cotton

Kremlin's Main Target Is Here in Your Land and Mine

Stalin warned that words mask deeds and true diplomacy relies on actions. The article argues Soviet strategy aims at the United States, not Europe or Latin America, and contends modern successors pursue the Kremlin’s program domestically. It claims the U S is the principal field of Russian influence and danger.

Asia China Stalin Kremlin France Germany Guatemala United States Russia General Motors

Visitors Gather at Maurer Home in Local Event

Guests included Mr and Mrs Bob Fritz and children Mr and Mrs Eddie Reed and children Mrs Mary Roeder of Fredericksburg Gerald Herbst of Comfort and Dorthy Fritz of Kerrville joining the Maurers in the gathering.

Hy. Maurer Bob Fritz Eddie Reed Mary Roeder Fredericksburg Gerald Herbst Comfort Dorthy Fritz Kerrville

Stonewall A Segner Family Visit Noted

Ma and Mrs Alex Segner of Stonewall visited with Mr and Mrs Robert Maurer Sunday. Mr and Mrs J J Rogers and daughter Mrs Bob McElroy visited their sons and brothers Ted and Bob Rogers and family at Uvalde.

Alex Segner Stonewall Robert Maurer J. J. Rogers Bob McElroy Ted Bob Rogers Uvalde

Longhorn committee leaders pictured in group photo

A labeled group photo shows the Longhorn committee heads: seated J R Mayhugh as business manager, Joyce Solbrig editor, Alvin Lange assistant editor. Standing are Janice Spaeth sales manager, Barbara Lennon layout and art, Kenneth Othler photographer, Marlene Kaiser layout and art, Bobbie Gibson advertising manager.

Frances Rischner Janice Spaeth J. R. Mayhugh Bobbie Gibson Marlene Kaiser Barbara Lennon Frances Dittmar Otto Schneider, Jr Longhorn Joyce Solbrig Alvin Lange Kenneth Othler

Pasture Rest Grants Boost Drought Subset Farmers

Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District notes Federal cost sharing for pasture rest under the Kimble County ACP program. About twenty five ranchers received funds as drought lowers stock numbers, enabling rest periods that yield more grass. Experiments show four months of rest improves pasture condition versus year round stocking.

Mildred Snead Kimble County ACP Upper Llanos

McDougalls Move to Roy Stettle Property in Harper

Mr and Mrs Edd McDougall relocate to the Roy Stittle home in Harper. They have purchased land adjoining the Steitle property and plan to build a new home there in the future.

Edd McDougall Roy Stettle Harper McDougall’s Steitile

Klaehn Family Visits Seguin Amid Buck Hunt

Mr and Mrs Hilmar Klaehn and children of Seguin visit their parents Mr and Mrs Carl Klaehn and Mr and Mrs Lorenz Wendel. Hilmar is hunting for his buck.

Hilmar Klaehn Seguin Carl Klaehn Lorenz Wendel Hilmar

Lehne Family Visit Mixed with Hunt Trip

Mr and Mrs Robert Lehne and their San Antonio daughter are visiting for several days to enjoy a combined visit and hunting trip in the area with planned outings and local dining.

Robert Lehne San Antonio

Mary Duderstadt Fatality on Ranch S-Point Back

Mary Duderstadt age 1, daughter of Mr and Mrs M R Duderstadt, was killed after an S-point incident on her father's ranch. The accident occurred Monday evening and, according to reports, Tuesday evening followed with no further detailsreleased.

Mary Duderstadt M. R. Duderstadt

Wahl Family Visits Langs in Fredericksburg

Mr and Mrs George Wahl of Fredericksburg visited Mr and Mrs Edwin Lang and family on Monday.

George Wahl Fredericksburg Edwin Lang

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