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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1952
Page
7
A student project at Harper School was conducted under the supervision and sponsorship of Mrs. Ruth Carpenter. Students recorded observations and prepared an exhibit detailing their findings for a school display.
The Supt Bailey led a special assembly in study hall on Wednesday November 19 urging students to keep floors clean by not throwing paper pecans or corn. avoid carving desks. stay in halls only as needed. report to study hall if early. and limit noon recess wandering. He urged courtesy toward other teams and accepting punishment as a sign of good sportsmanship. High School reporter Starper School News.
High School notes that a replay was not allowed due to lack of rule evidence though a protest was filed. Supt Bailey and Coach Garrett attended a Kerrville meeting on Nov 18 to choose the district representative against Pflugerville. Center Point won support to face Pflugerville, with several players earning all district honors.
Harper B defeats London B 12 6 on November 13 at London. Billy Fagan scored both touchdowns for Harper B while London earned a late touchdown. Reporters Bobby B and Lonnie M. provide the summary for Harper School News.
Frances Dittmar and Val Bierschwale showcase short haircuts while H E girls scrub woodwork for painting. Eighth graders celebrate Janice Parker's birthday on Nov 15 and revisit six week tests on Thursday and Friday.
M Liss Spaeth president and Lydia Faye Bierschwabe vice president led FHA members to the area meeting at Austin High School on Saturday November 8. Delegates and officers heard speakers sang songs and attended workshops after lunch at the school cafeteria. Reporters Frances Rischner and Bobbie Gibson covered the event with thanks to Mrs Lee Schmidt and Miss Janice Rowell for organizing support.
The eighth graders held a surprise birthday party during study hall on Thursday November 13 in the English room their homeroom. Betty Kramer supplied cake Delphine Maurer baked cookies Bernice Duderstadt funded hot chocolate Eugene Bode provided cups and napkins. Fourteen pupils and all high school teachers were served. Delphine M reporter notes Janice especially enjoyed it.
Champs-Canteen officers held a Tuesday night social on November 11 with table games and dancing as the main entertainment. The same capable musicians performed and refreshments of cole punch and crisp cookies were served. Chaperones included Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Mrs Carpenter Miss Rowell and Mr Black. The event was planned and sponsored by Mr. Suffel and Miss Rowell. Joyce Solbrig and Robbie Gibson reported.
A collage of school life and local happenings from Harper features Lonnie Mayhugh’s imagined car and a 40 to 34 football win by St. Mary’s, quirky hunting season moments, study periods before tests, fashion critiques, a near miss of Lonnie’s Model A, and various school day curiosities.
Narrative snippets from Harper School recount Friday after game chatter and local events. Pupils share hunting tales and cartoons of social life while cheerleaders resume duties. Odds and rumors spark curiosity about friendships, incidents, and school culture.
The American Legion sponsored a Turkey Shoot on November 15 from 11 a.m. to dark. Contestants used open sights at 85 yards and scopes at 100 yards, standing offhand with no slings. Anderson Kensing won a turkey in the special target match, with Buddy Friedrich as high school winner. many participants from across the country attended, and the post sold sandwiches, cakes, pies, and candy.
The H E department plans to redecorate with light green walls white woodwork cabinets and ceiling dark green accents on table tops and cabinet tops new curtains will be hung and other improvements considered to make a livable attractive work space quoted by reporter Bobbie Gibson in the Herald subscription note.
A resident thanks Gillespie County voters for their confidence in the November 4 election and pledges to serve to the best of their ability going forward.
Leeroy Kramer a 15 year old son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Kramer of Harper shot his first buck on his grandfather’s Harper area ranch at 7 15 a m Sunday morning. It was a five point trophy. FOR SALE registered Hereford bull Royal Domino stock $200 Allan Gibson Harper Texas 11 28pd
A thank you note expresses gratitude to friends and voters for support in the recent election. The writer pledges to work for all constituents in Commissioner Precinct No 2 and promises full cooperation and assistance wherever possible.
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