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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1975
Page
5
Mr. E M Stevens of San Antonio presented the biography One More Sunrise to the Harper High School Library. The book covers the life and achievements of Stevens founder of the Great Western Loan and Trust Companies.
The fifth grade directed by Miss Connie Honig lists students Quint Bratcher Ricky Franco Tomas Martinez Kimberly Matranga Phyllis Parker Judy Ressmann Theresa Schlueter Terry Sembritzky Renee Staudt Curtis Tatsch and Richard Walker. They study reading writing math spelling art music social studies science P E and band with art collages and map drawing this week. The Harper Booster Club hosted a fish fry fundraiser with help from Chester Tatsch Roy Ressmann and supporters. FHA planned activities including Jaws the Craft show a pregnancy talk and a year of events from October to May with community service and social events. The Shorthorns lost 16 0 to the Ingram Wildcats as the coach noted improved offense but weaker defense. Daniel Kramer Mitch Maner and John Brown had notable runs while Lewis Martinez recovered three fumbles. Hook em Horns.
Harper High School seniors outline fundraisers for their class trip including a 50 cent chocolate sale and a bake sale on November 14. The fall menu lists beans with chili and other lunch items for October 6 to 10. Jahjan Seniors FTA notes elect officers for 75 76 with Lester Behrens as president and Rose Mary McDonald as reporter.
A September 27 wedding at St. Mary's Catholic Church united Brenda Lee Eckhardt and Dennis John Segner in a ceremony officiated by Rev. Anthony Cummins. The couple, from Stonewall and Kerrville, planned a paired reception at Legion Hall with extensive fall floral décor and 400 guests.
The Edwards Plateau Historical Association invites all interested to the United Methodist Church Annex in Coleman Texas on October 4 for its annual meeting Coffee begins at 9 am with the meeting at 9 30 am A lunch and tour follow in the afternoon This notice appears in the Herald offering local subscription rates.
The Booster Fish Fry drew a great turnout. Harper Longhorns plan a October seventeenth homecoming with 7:30 start and halftime pin up boy and homecoming sweetheart selection, followed by a Community Park dance. Locker updates prompt a locker change for all students. Mr. Schmidt notes football teams look strong.
Football schedule lists games for Leakey High School with home and away dates. Matches include Center Point Homecoming on Sept 17, Knippa at home Oct 10, La Pryor at home Oct 24, Leakey away Nov 7, and Leakey home Oct 3.
The Institute of Texan Cultures announces the Texas Folklife Festival at HemisFair August 5 through 8. The fifth edition brings 26 ethnic groups and over 6,000 participants from 130 Texas towns, with more than 100,000 attendees expected. Participants present historic foods, music, dances, games, costumes, arts and crafts.
The Phillip Kirchhoff reunion was held Sunday September 28 at Grapetown Hall with 114 descendants and guests attending a barbecue lunch and social. Kathy Kirchhoff was elected secretary treasurer and officers remain Gordon Green president and Dorothy Green vice president. Prizes went to Minnie Taylor oldest member Carey Adeline O Mara youngest member John Henry Keith and Henry Borchers longest married couple Johnny Taylor most children present and Fred Kirchhoff and family who traveled farthest. A cake walk bingo and horse show contest were enjoyed with Ralph Treiber winning and Donald Kirchhoff runner up. The reunion will return to the same place next year on the fourth Sunday in September.
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