Harper Highlights Staff Honors Students At Harper High
St re St udhed weekly lists faculty roles and student reporters for Harper High School in October 1942. The issue notes Mrs George Smith sponsor Maxine Lange editor Viola Marschall assistant editor and Minda Faye Moses society editor with Camille Stevens grammar school editor. It details reporters Robey Dean Goff vocational ag Walter Win Parker grade reporters Andrew Kroll Dennis Parker Jean Heffington and twelfth grade reporter eighth ninth tenth eleventh graders and marks Friday October 9th 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Lange
Viola Marschall
Lora Sageser
Minda Faye Moses
Camille Stevens
Robey Dean Goff
Walter Win Parker
Andrew Kroll
Jean Heffington
Dennis Parker
Demonstration On Fire Prevention At Local School
Chester Cherry and Curly Hayes spoke on fire prevention and home defense during National Salvage Week. The program included a boys versus girls quiz with defense stamps as prizes and two demonstrations on fuse safety and gasoline danger in homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Cherry
State Volunteer Fire Department
Curly Hayes
Willie A. Kaiser
Harper
Mr. Hayes
United States
Minda Faye Mosel
Where would you like to be
Fragmented list of names and locations with playful, uncertain phrases. Mentions Adele Doris Kathryn Juanita Parker Lois Pauline Lora La Nelle Curtis Field Harlingen Camp Bowie Brownwood Peter's Hall Lora La Nelle Sageser and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adele
College Station
Doris
Madge
Gossip Sparks Plan for Harper Jitterbugs Club
Rumors hint at Bonnie and Madge forming a club named Harper Jitterbugs with members unknown. The Bonnie and Billie case grows serious as Kathryn's singing of He wears a pair of Silver Wings raises questions. A Harlingen sergeant cited by Faye sparks smiles. Homemaking girls stir, Rusky promotes a Love Me sign. Lora La Nelle Sageser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie
Madge
Lora la Nelle Sageser
Local Social Notes From Junction and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Royce Buster of Junction spent the weekend in Harper with her parents the Rogerses. Ellis Granville of Harlingen visited his parents the Granvilles. Mr and Mrs August Kirchhoff made a trip to Kerrville Wednesday. Roy Stevens took a business trip to San Angelo Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royce Buster
Junction
Harper
J. J. Rogers
Ellis Granville
Harlingens
Mrs
Co. W. Granville
August Kirchhoff
Kerrville
Roy Stevens
San Angelo
Carl Oehler
Earl Sylvester
San Antonio
Willie Collins
Susie Stapp
James River
Chester Itz
Oliver Roberts
Lon Parker
New playground equipment arrives for school sports
Early Monday a group of boys dug and stretched nets between poles as footballs, volleyballs, baseballs, and badminton sets were installed. By Monday afternoon the gear was tested during play period and students, led by Eldon Marschall, hoped to soon challenge any team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Marschall
Turkey Supper Prank Initiates Homemaking Girls
The Homemaking I girls at the school house were surprised October 6 by a prank dinner and initiation. June Bode led a humorous toast, the group sang a ditty while serving corn, then drank turkey dinner before dressing in oversized clothes and makeup. They rode to Beins Hall for dancing and woke with sore jaws from laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bein’s Hall
Freshman Class Raises Defense Bonds and Scraps
Freshman class reports owning 167.50 in defense bonds and stamps. The amount could buy forty one trench helmets or two Garand rifles. The boys have been busy collecting scrap for Uncle Sam. Walter Parker Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Walter Parker, Jr
TIME MARCHES ON EXAM PREP PUSH FOR STUDENTS
A school column urges students to begin study early for the sixth week amid upcoming exams. It emphasizes avoiding last minute cramming, praises the school environment, and prompts gratitude for access to public education while urging diligent work to achieve high grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Making Pie Crust Demonstrated by County Club
Miss Elberta Martin outlines a wholesome crust using the least lard at a Doss Home Demonstration Club meeting held October 1 1942 at Mrs Otto Spaeth home. A recipe was shared specifying 112 cups flour and 12 cup vegetable oil or similar ingredient for crust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elberta Martin
County Home
Doss Home Demonstration Club
Otto Spaeth
Harper P T A Holds October Meeting With Reports
The Harper P T A met Friday afternoon October 2 with 28 members and four visitors present. Committee reports covered piano purchase library books hot lunch program and first aid equipment. A meditation was read and Helen Doris Brown led a discussion on cooperating agencies in the community. Mrs. George Smith spoke on The Family Takes the Job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper P.T.A
Reuben Bode
George Smith
W. S. Robertson
Forrest Bode
Roy Stevens
Helen Doris Brown
Maxine Lange
Scrap Drive Mobilizes Harper Youth For War Effort
Patriotic boys and girls and Harper Community citizens answer a government call for scrap metal rubber and rags. Materials already hauled to the school ground with more to come. Proceeds from the sale fund new school equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Grammar School News Highlights Student Health Rules
First and second grade children buy defense stamps weekly and earn a star a day for following health rules. They work on Halloween decorations and enjoy making things from modeling clay. Friends of Carrie Jo Thurman are sorry to hear of her illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Jo Thurman
Fifth and Sixth Grade News and Activities
In class the Fifth and Sixth graders report Lellene's side one point ahead in their arithmetic contest. Students enjoy playing cowboys during recess. Merle Parker visited her uncle Howard Cottle stationed at Brooks Field in San Antonio. James Box earned a 10c defense stamp and James Jung 25c in coin for correct answers in Tuesday's school contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lellene
Merle Parker
San Antoni
Howard Cottle
Brooks Field
James Box
James Jung
Eleventh Grade Class Meeting Elects Room Mothers
The eleventh grade met Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 to elect class room mothers Mrs. Moses and Mrs. Cornell were chosen for this year. The Wiener Roast for seniors was postponed. Kerrville visitors and local illness notes appear among the week’s items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Cornell
Jean Heffington
For Sale 7 Room House on Main St Harper Texas
Classified ads list a 7 room house with lot on Main St Harper Texas for sale. Contact Max Solbrig or Alvin Solbrig in Harper and Fredericksburg Texas with dates and phone numbers provided. Also includes ads for cream milk and raw edged belts and a general cash for eggs hides and poultry notice from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Texas
Max Solbrig
Harper Rt
Fredericksburg
Alvin Solbrig
Harper Volunteer Fire Dept Thanks Attendees for Benefit Dance
The Harper Volunteer Fire Department extends sincere thanks to all who attended last Saturday’s benefit dance at Reed's Spring Creek hall. Columbus Day holiday observed. First State Bank of Harper will be closed. Also notices on expert truss fitting at Rock Drug Store, and Cash Produce offering special prices for sheep skins with phone contact in Fredericksburg Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Volunteer Fire Department
Reed’s
Spring Creek Hall
First State Bank of
Harper
Fredericksburg
Tex
THE
Radio Post
Texas
August L. C. Weber obituary and local notes
August L. C. Weber was born August 3, 1869 in Gillespie county and died October 4, 1942 at age 73. He married Bertha Goehmann in 1908 and was survived by his widow and children Felix Elise Florine and spouses, four grandchildren, a brother Otto, three sisters and other relatives. A stone mason by trade, he helped build Fredericksburg area homes and later lived on a farm before retiring in Fredericksburg. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. O. Lindenberg with Arion as honorary member at Schaetter's funeral home. interment in the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August L. C. Weber
Gillespie County
John Weber
Bertha Goehmann
Felix Weber
Elise
Arthur Kowert
Florine
L. W. Feller
Otto Weber
F. W. Arhelger
Minnie Burgdorf
Anna Lingsweiler
Fredericksburg
O. Lindenberg
Arion
Schaetter
Gems of Thought by M B Babcock
A short excerpt on virtue of study and self improvement cites II Timothy 2 15 and the idea that joy arises from following laws and disciplined effort rather than character alone. The piece reflects a devotional and instructional tone.
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Timothy
M. B
Babcock
Weekend Visitors Reach Across Towns and Families
Local residents hosted and visited relatives and friends from Brady Harper Fredericks and Austin over the weekend. Entries name Mr. and Mrs R J Gamel Mr and Mrs David Schmidt and children Willie V Bier schwab Alfred Kirchhoff Selma Ernest Feller Max Lange Archie Simmons Herbie Oehler and others in various social calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Gamel
Brady
David Schmidt
Willie V. Bierschwab
W. C. Russel
W. A. Honig
James
Harper
E. R. Brown
Carl O. Whitworth
J. S. Whitewood
Douglas Duderstadt
Fred Whitewood
Bill
Helen Doris Brown
Alfred Kirchhoff
Selma
Ernest Feller
Fredericksburg
Willie V. Bierschwale
Charles
Harold Boyd Schmidt
Max Lange
Kirchhoff
Sam Honig
Archie Simmons
Austin
Herbie Oehler
Ida Honig
Doris Whitworth
Junction
Felix Kensing
Floyd Casper
W. C. Whitworth
Smoke Screen in Lawrence Brehi Campaign Speech
Lawrence J. Brehi defends his reelection bid amid accusations by Harry L. Davis Jr. Brehi cites the 1921 Mims vs Westerman ruling and says Davis was disqualified for failing to file an affidavit regarding Democratic primaries. He promises a followup on the Re Districting Bill next week and labels the charges as misinformation or malice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Davis, Jr
Boerne
Mr. Davis, Jr
Supreme Court
Mims
Gee Oflane
Harper Visitors Host Brown Family and Audrey Mae
Mr and Mrs E R Brown and daughter Audrey Mae visited Harper on Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Sam Honig were shopping in Kerrville on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Brown
Audrey Mae
Harper
Sam Honig
Kerrville
Woman Dies as Tire Blowout Upsets Car Near Helotes
Mrs. Rosie Usener aged 27 died after the car she rode in overturned two miles south of Helotes when a night tire blew out. She was dead on arrival at the county hospital with brain concussion and internal injuries. Deputy Sheriffs said her husband Walter Usener was en route to Fredericksburg to visit relatives. The crash raised Bexar County traffic deaths to 67 for the year, one more than the same date last year.
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San Antonio
Walter Usener
Fredericksburg
Auto Accident Fatal To Former Gillespie Woman
Mrs Walter Usener nee Rosie Rech daughter of Arthur and Rech died Tuesday night in San An after an automobile crash. Funeral services set for Thursday at 9 30 am from Schaetter Funeral Home with burial at St Marys Catholic Cemetery after St Marys Church mass. Husband rode upfront while 3 year old Rosalie and Norman Stehl ing 19 were in rear seat. All four occupants were hospitalized with minor injuries to the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Usener
Rosie Rech
Arthur Rech
San Anas
Fredericksburg
Schaetter Funeral
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
St. Mary’s Church
Usener
Rosalie
Norman Stehling
Alamo
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Freshman News
Juanita Bierschwale
Grammar School News
Alton Kneese
Baby
Round Mountain
Ida Kneese
P. F. Jones
Gpeeth
American Pure Milk CO
Phone
Felix Maier
Hahn
Mgr
Rock Drug Store
Harper Volunteer
Herald
Shakespeare
George Berkeley
Arthur Brisbane
Mary Baker Eddy
Lochie Storage & Commission Co
Cooper
Martin
White Bluff
Ida Celeta Honig
Secretary of State
William Lawson
Mr. Davis
Lawrence J. Brehi
Wheelus
Kerrville, Texas
Leon F. Zwiener
Optometrist
Gillespie
John Deere
Fairbanks Morse
Fredericksburg, Texas
EL Paso
Kerr CounTy Motor Co., Inc
Floy Bode Station & Warehouse
Magnolia Mobilgas
Mobiloil
Just
DR. Rogers
Lochte Storage & Com.” Co
Spa
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