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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1967
Page
4
Special family reunions and Thanksgiving plans emphasize planned overs for variety. Guidance covers freezing turkey, dressing, and storage tips, plus recipes for cranberry layer gelatin dessert, turkey layer salad, and turkey spaghetti casserole designed for 8 to 12 servings.
Warren Petsch and Elgin Staats report improved range in Luckenbach and Crabapple areas due to brush control and balanced grazing. Staats adds a new well to aid distribution. Felix Herber plans a parallel field terrace southeast of Willow City to continue erosion protections.
The San Antonio Livestock Show runs Feb 9 to 18 at Joe Freeman Coliseum with a total of 256,26 dollars in premiums and prize money. Cattle hogs sheep goats poultry women’s division and horse show prizes set records, with major purses for the RCA cowboy contest and market auction consignments. Deadline for livestock entries is Dec 15 and horse show entries by Jan 19.
Harper school honors Superintendent E Dean Hopf with a gold watch for 25 years of service. Board President Robert Dittmar presented the gift after a Harper Nueces Canyon game. Hopf holds degrees from Southwest Texas State, A&M, and studied at the University of Wyoming. He taught at Comfort Center Point Schreiner Institute and coordinated the Veterans Vocational School in Gillespie County.
The gym overflowed with school spirit during a Friday pep rally. A band played the fight song and cheerleaders led yells before recognizing the senior football players. Mrs. Artitt spoke as faculty members offered remarks. Spirit Sticks went to Barbara Peril and Shirlene Rahe to carry into basketball.
Shirlene Rahe known as Squirrel was chosen Miss School Spirit at the Homecoming football game and received a silver cornet charm during halftime for her wide school activities. She supports the football team, plays cornet in the band, and serves as a three year basketball letterman and co captain.
Harper Longhorn girls A and B beat Llano 30 20 and 55 41 with strong defense and top scorers Genevieve Fritz 17 Nancy Phillips 11 Barbara Peril 29 Jeannette Fritz 20 Squirrel Rahe 6. boys nabbed lost 30 60 as Gary Rahe 12 Joe Mains 11 led Harper tough opener amid minimal practice after football finish Friday.
Blanco Panthers prepare to host D'Hanis Cowboys in a Class B district game Friday November 24. The event centers on a local high school rivalry with both teams aiming for playoff positioning.
A suspenseful Homecoming ceremony crowned Renard Fritz as the 1967 pin-up boy amid crowds and pageant action led by Karla Anderegg and Jeanette Fritz. Bernie, longtime Longhorn team member, served as Senior class president and earns praise for leadership and athletic versatility across football basketball and track. The report notes PABDP District 25B and District 26B standings with the Cowboys of D'ikaus winning, and a 2 season record.
Harper Longhorns defeat Nueces Canyon 20 to 2 to finish the season 6-4 and place second in District 9 B. Joe Mains scored on a two yard run and Benard Fritz added two rushing TDs with missed PATs. Panthers blocked a punt for a safety in the third quarter.
A fragmented account from a high school event notes a last game on a Friday night. Cathy Ts hall and Sweetheart selections are mentioned along with cheerleaders and a band performing during a football halftime ceremony.
Series E United States Latino Bonds now pay 4.15 percent if held to seven years maturity. The companion Freedom Shares offer 4.74 percent when held to a 444 year term.
Dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Levi Ellebracht Sunday were Mr and Mrs Elgin Ellebracht and Mrs Ida Smith. Mrs Fred Nabers visits her brother John S Whitwood and family in the Rio Grande Valley at Edinburg. Attending the Rice and A and M game in Houston Saturday were Eugene Lee Roy and Sister Miss Emma Jane Heinemann. They spend the night with their cousin Mrs Daniel Hartman and family.
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