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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1963

Page

4

Harper High School Annual Staff Welcomes New Team

As the school year opens the Senior Journalism Class unveils the Annual Staff listing with Editor-in-Chief Eileen Bernhard and First Assistant Irene Bier swhale. Other key roles include Joyc e Parker as Head Photographer, Scotty Lee Taylor as Second Assistant, and Beverly Roberts overseeing Layouts and Art.

Harper High School J. P. Rogers Eileen Bernhard Irene Bierschwale Scotty Lee Taylor Joyce Parker Ronnie Lumpkins Roger Roeder Kelton Kramer Beverly Roberts Mike Armstrong Lynn Reddick Marie Oehler Wayne Walker Keith Kensing Gregory Parker Sharon Wienecke Cleaburne Fritz Roy Kramer

What to Do After High School

The Round-Up discusses post graduation paths from vocational training to four year colleges. It urges students to decide early, choose suitable courses, and seek guidance from parents and teachers to avoid an unhappy future.

School Day Fragments Spark Laughs and Gossip

A series of school vignettes describe Ronnie and Cleaburne as possible assistant deputies on Friday Gay Walker and Beverly going steady Joyce and Beverly seen in the park swinging The band sells extinguishers Journalism Class misbehaving Wayne eats candy in Business Law class Homemaking IT girls travel to Kerrville for an event A senior seen trading at Piggy Wiggly Kerrville and a mister accusing senior girls of gossiping

Ronnie Cleaburne Gay Walker Beverly Joyce Ing. Wayne Kerrville Piggie Wiggly Hopi

Willard Family Lights Up IBM Convention Show

Harry Willard, son of a famed magician, was chosen at the IBM Convention in Knox ville Tennessee to entertain magicians. Born December 12 1895 in Clarksville Texas he grew into a lifelong illusionist with Frances his daughter and stage director keeping the show flowing. He later wowed Harper High School students at 1 30 pm performing tricks such as The Card Star The Vanishing Canary Doves from Confetti Pigeon Catching and Linking Rings.

Harry Willard International Brotherhood of Magician’s Knoxville Tenn I.B Harper High School K.K D.E.R

Round-Up Teen Activities Highlight Variation and Drama

The Round Up notes routine and social scenes as students engage in classes and training. Mentions include October 1 start for girls basketball training and senior boys studies, freshmen kneeling and initiation fears, friendships and tensions among Annie L Gay W and Irene.

Senior English Book Reports Stir Mixed Reactions

The Round-Up notes Friday classroom assignments as Mrs. Hopf’s classes submit literature reviews. Seniors critique English authors while underclassmen study American works, with essays on character goals and achievements and five sentence story summaries for freshmen.

M.E.O

Longhorns Dominate Medina In 52-28 District Win

Harper avenges early deficit to defeat Medina 52-28, extending district streak to three straight wins. Key plays include Cleaburne Fritz’s end zone grab, Ronnie Lumpkins long TD run, and multiple passing strikes setting scoring drives for the Longhorns.

Longhorns topple Medina 52 to 28 in district clash

Harper beats Medina 52 to 28 behind Bruce Parker and Lumpkins scoring multiple touchdowns. Key plays include Parker’s end zone grab and a 49 yard burst by Lumpkins set up late TDs. Mrs. Lewis Stevens visited Wichita Falls over the weekend.

Bruce Parker Mike Lange Longhorns Bobcats Lumpkins Fritz Long Bobcat T.D Longhorn Tommy Schmidt Bobby Walker Ronnie Lumpkins Roger Roeder Harper Medina M.D.A L.G.R Lewis Stevens Wichita Falls

Harper Shorthorns Rout Center Point Pirates 35 to 6

Harper Shorthorns defeated Center Point Pirates 35 to 6 on September 26. Jerome Esquell scored 27 points including two touchdowns and multiple extra points. Bernard Fritz added six points and Joe Navis two as Harper built an 8 6 halftime lead and pulled away in the second half with several touchdowns.

Harper Shorthorna Center Point Pirates Harper T.D Bernard Fritz Joe Navis L.G.R G.P

Harper Leanghorn Band Fire Extinguisher Sale

The Harper Leanghorn Band sells fire extinguishers from September 27 to October 8 at 2.95 each, below the usual 3.95. Proceeds support band needs and music purchases. Contact any band member for details.

Harper Leanghorn Scotty Tayvlo

State Fair of Texas Opens with 16 Days of Events

The 1963 State Fair of Texas in Dallas opens October 5 and runs through October 20. Gov. John Connally will preside at the opening ceremony after the downtown parade led by the Fourth U.S. Army Band. Rural Youth Day kicks off a schedule featuring the Faces of Freedom exhibit, 7 historical paintings, an Iroquois encampment, jewelry displays, new light beam communications, livestock shows, horse shows, fashion events, and live broadcasts from the Gas Exhibits Building.

Dallas John Connally United States Army Band Texas FFA

Texas Prison Rodeo Slated Sundays In Oct

The 32nd annual Texas Prison Rodeo will be held at Huntsville each Sunday in October. Inmate contests include Hard Money where riders fetch $50 from a Brahman bull and calf scramble with 12 Brahman calves and 24 Ferguson Unit inmates. Events start at 2 p.m. with celebrities and musical acts.

Texas Huntsville Ferguson Goree Woman's Prison Minnie Peart Terry Wilson Dizzy Dean Linda Loftis Ft. Worth

The Annuals Delay At School Fracas

September 24 reports say a husky junior carried four fifty pound bundles containing the Long horns. Rumors swirl after year book sponsor J P Rogers refused to distribute the Annuals and seniors were allowed to collect during first period.

J. P. Rogers

Seniors Hold Car Wash to Benefit Class Treasury

President Roger Roeder led seniors in a car wash in front of the Agriculture Building on Saturday September 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. About 20 vehicles were washed with sponsor Clayton Massey aiding and the event raised $30 for the Senior Class Longhorn project.

Roger Roeder Clayton Massey

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Mary Jane Molder Diana Rahe Annie L Gay W Mr. Cochran Pat Matt Marie Eileen Carlton Scotty California Irene Wayne Harper Longhorns the Herald Medina Bobcats Teddy Duke Dusty Gerrbon Harpers Schmidt Greebon Walker Lange Dusty Greebon Nueces Canyon Leakey J.C.P THE Harper Herald Harper, Texas R. F. Manske Fred Gammenthaler Harvey Stevens Robert Maurer A. m. Mangold Floyd Bierschwale Segovia Mrr Fred Whitewood Brown del Rio Jo Beth Peril Mitch Thomas Jourdanton George Duderstadt Fred Bode Richard Manske Walter Wright Roxie Briges Cisco Glen Hopf W. A. Hopf Bob Fritz Bernie Manske Ken Whitewood Todd Hill Country Buick Company E. Main &J Fredericksburg, Texas FIR WM. Cameron CO Ph. WY Vida San Antonio Krauskopf Bros John Deere West Main St Thes Association First State Bank Gillespie County Moellendorts Station Harper Hiway U.S Fredericksburg Texaco Alfred Moellendort Zenith TV Sales & Service MOBIL Floy Bode Company
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