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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1951
Page
2
A fragmented student voice recalls Thanksgiving origins from 1621 to Lincoln and Johnson eras. The piece references public memory, school life, and local figures while noting classroom moments and student activities.
The eighth grade enjoyed a Thanksgiving party on Monday afternoon with a white and gold decorated serving table. Foods included chicken pimento cheese ham sandwiches chips pickles and gingerbread. drinks were RC Colas and Orange Crush. Games like Dodge Ball and Electricity provoked laughter as guests were entertained by Mrs Edwards and other sponsors.
The Harper school page reports Thanksgiving observations, pep squad sweaters arriving, and a busy week with dances, cookies, and a regional event. Local students Lydia Bierschwale and Kath Jomin visit, while Lyaia Have Bierschwale is highlighted as football sweetheart.
The Gillespie County Court convened with Judge Vitor Sagebiel presiding. The first week opened with a six member petit jury and the case State of Texas vs W P Smith, charged with threatening to take a life, postponed to Monday for continuation at 9 00 a.m. The trial of State vs B W Alexander for swindling with a worthless check resulted in a guilty plea and an $8 fine plus court costs.
The Pep Squad plans a Thursday event at Harper Texas featuring a pin up football hero and a presentation by the team and cheerleaders. Riese Biers and Captain Paster Erredoped lead the cautious remarks as the crowd awaits the next play and halftime activities.
December 6 marks the first Angus sale by the FA Country Angus Association at Gal esple County Ball Grounds Belton Texas. The 24 breeders have 22 registered bulls 38 registered Angus females and mail bids will be accepted by field men from Cleburne San Antonio Brady and other towns.
Tax-Collector-Assessor Mil lon Durst said October collections amounted to 63 percent of the period, with county and district totals shown. The state share was $18,725, while countywide road district payments reached $61,200 and state totals were $39,900, compared with October last year.
Private Staudt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Staudt of Harper, enters infantry basic training at Camp Roberts California with the 7th Armored Division. He trains at the large western training center between San Francisco and Los Angeles, part of World War II era expansion and the division faculty system.
Mr and Mrs J Poyner plan to attend the Thanksgiving Day football game at College Station between A and M College and Texas University and expect a spirited matchup.
A new 50 by 100 foot judging arena and sales ring rises at Gillespie County Fair Grounds for the first Fill Country Aberdeen Angus Association sale on December 6. Foreman William Kuenemann reports completion despite bad weather. The old ring is dismantled, with space repurposed for display while seating expands for auctions. The structure is funded by a small sale percentage as planned.
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