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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1955
Page
7
The editorial notes the revived printing press and invites readers to the new red hot edition of The Round Up. It mentions juniors will write for the paper next semester, with staff elected before the next press run and pen names to appear in future issues.
FHA Club of Harper High held its October 5 1955 meeting with President Ola Maertz presiding. Officers explained FHA roles to new members and Elva Mae Dittmar was elected song leader for the year. The group voted to sell Christmas cards to fundraise and listed 1956 mothers and committees.
The Round Up lists Orchids for studies and good behavior including Mr Rogers patience and sophomores doing English reading. Onions condemn loud remarks and hallway roughness while praising reporters and lunchroom staff for quality efforts.
Third and fourth graders gave a daytime radio program in their room to entertain the first and second graders last Friday afternoon. The second grade made fire prevention posters to enter in the Firemen's Contest at Fredericksburg.
In the Vocational Agriculture program four classes at Harper High School work on an old bus to create a public use chuck wagon. Supervisor Mr. Paul Suffel guides the project while another effort constructs a large magazine stand for the school library to house magazines for subscribers.
The FHA Club of Marper High School held its first meeting September 30 1955 electing officers for the school year. Officers include President Ola Maertz Vice President Jenny Wienicke Secretary Darline Mrosek Treasurer Doris Oehler Reporter Bernice Duderstadt Parliamentarian Janice Parker Historian Evelyn Rischner The Round Up.
About 17 boys from Troop 139 in grades 6 to 9 biked to Flag Creek on Tuesday afternoon. They played Hawks vs Crows, with the Hawks scoring three touchdowns on three ball possessions while the Crows scored once by accident. Dennis Parker and Holland Walker joined the trip, then the group returned home after a picnic lunch.
Freshman Homemaking classmates woke with laps around the tables and received compliments on biscuits. Mister complained they were too salty, Mrs. Bailey disagreed, and Miss Wertheim praised the texture. On Wednesday muffins were planned, with hopes they turn out well.
Carlton Wendel is president Gene Tatsch serves as vice president Edith Ellebracht becomes secretary treasurer Lew Moellendorf holds the treasurer post Elva Mae Dittmar and Clifford Wienecke are named student council representatives
Gillespie County Soil Conservation District sponsors a field tour on Thursday October 13 starting at 1 00 p m at the Agriculture Building in Fredericksburg. The tour visits Willie Hahn Ranch Meusebach area and Emil and Max Lochte ranches to view deferment brush control water distribution cross fencing and grazing plus soil erosion prevention discussions and an award presentation by Goodyear for 1954 1955 conservation work. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The report honors Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson and the Senate for a busy session with 1325 bills passed, 77 of 147 Eisenhower recommendations acted on, and only 11 vetoes. It notes no filibusters, fewer secret committee sessions, and strong leadership despite partisan divides.
Misses Bobby Gibson Marline Kaiser Peggy Schmidt and Virgil Lennon of San Antonio spent the week with their parents. They attended the Friday football game between Harper and D’Hanis where D’Hanis won 27 to 20.
Erwin Woerner owner of Woerner Warehouse announced this week that they sold their entire 1955 wool clip at an average 45 to 46 cents per pound. About 425000 pounds largely went to Bill Fields buying for Albert Schneider with small portions to other buyers. Prices ranged 41.5 to 55 cents per pound and only a car load remains. Government support prices affect customer returns and Woerner expects averages above 60 cents in past years’ terms.
The 1954 farm fire losses are estimated at 157 million dollars, up from 139 million in 1953, threatening thousands of homes and crops and claiming about 3,000 lives annually. The Agriculture Department urges precautions including planned construction, basic extinguishing equipment, and a community fire protection organization.
Mrs Charles Schmidt joined her husband stationed in Germany. Clayton Massey and son visited W R Massey family in San Marcos. Rev Milton Bierschwab's son born Sept 30 in Old Ocean with Mangold and Bierschwale lineage noted. Anita Thurman and son visited Fredericksburg sister-in-law. Pat Rogers and Wayne spent Sunday in Harper with J J Rogers and Phil. Rev O C Raeke of Fredericksburg led communion at the Methodist Church. Jo Ann Spaeth of Harper elected senior class president, daughter of Raymond Spaeth. Charlie Klaehn Alfonso Lang Lehne families and others visited Alfred Lehne home. Seguin visitors Hilmar Klaehn and Hopf family also present.
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