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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1952
Page
3
Supt Bailey calls a special assembly in study hall during second period on Wednesday November 19. He warns against throwing debris and pecans on floors and desks carving or cutting public property. He urges halls be kept neat and reporting to study hall if arriving early.
Coach Garrett lays out why the team cannot replay the bi district game after an earlier protest. A Kerrville meeting on November 18 voted Center Point to face Pflugerville. district honors go to Buddy Friedrich, Douglas Carter, Kelton Lange, and Kenneth Maner with praise for Longhorn sportsmanship.
On Thursday November 13 the Harper B team defeated the London B team by 12 to 6. Billy Hogan scored both touchdowns for Harper while London scored on the final play of the game. Reporters Bobby B and Lonnie M note the win.
Frances Dittmar and Van Bierschwabe sport short haircuts while H E girls scrub woodwork for a painting project. Eighth graders throw a birthday party for Janice Parker on Nov 15 as six week tests loom.
M Liss Spaeth presides as F H A members travel to Austin to attend the area FHA meeting at the senior high school. Attendees include Lywa Faye Blerschwale Frances Rischner Bobbie Gibson Joyce Solbrig Peggy Lou Schmidt and other club officers.
The eighth graders held a surprise study hall party on Thursday November 13 in the English room their homeroom. A large table held cake cookies and hot chocolate with Betty Kramer supplying the cake Delphine Maurer the cookies Bernice Duderstadt the hot chocolate and Eugene Bode cups and napkins. Fourteen pupils and all the high school teachers were served and everyone enjoyed it with special thanks to Janice.
Champs Canteen officers held a Tuesday night social on November 11 with games and dancing as the main entertainment. The same capable musicians played, refreshments were cold punch and cookies, and chaperones included Mr and Mrs Bailey Mrs Carpenter Miss Rowell and Mr Black. Teachers Mr Suffel Miss Rowell Joyce Selbrig and Robbie Gibson sponsored the event.
Harper High School notes burst with colorful anecdotes from the football game 40 to 34 against D’Hanis on Saturday November 15. Students joke about hunting escapades school news traffic and dating while cheerleaders Frances Dittmar and Mildred Wright make appearances.
The American Legion sponsored a Turkey Shoot on Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. until dark with open sights at 85 yards and scopes at 100 yards. Participants shot standing without slings. a special target match carried high scores. Anderson Kensing won the turkey. Buddy Friedrich won the high school prize. The post sold sandwiches, cakes, pies, and candy as hunters from across the country and many students joined the event.
The official thanks voters of Gillespie County for support in the recent election and pledges to serve the public with courteous and efficient service.
The department plans extensive redecorating with light green walls white woodwork cabinets and ceilings dark green accents on tops and new curtains. Additional changes are undecided but aim to create a livable brighter workspace as stated by reporter Bobbie Gibson.
A public statement thanks Gillespie County voters for the vote of confidence in the November 4 election. The official pledges to serve to the best of ability in the future as in the past.
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