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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1955

Page

4

Round-Up Staff Election Held by Junior Class

On Tuesday October 11 1955 the junior class held a meeting to elect The Round Up Staff. Elected officers include Editor in Chief Doris Oehler Assistant Editor Jerome Lang Sports Editor James Tarr Social Editor Eugene Bode Inkes Kermit Strackhein Typists Janice Parker Bernice Duderstadt Miscellaneous Douglas Tatsch Alois Lange.

Doris Oehler Jerome Lang Janice Parker Bernice Duderstadt James Tarr Eugene Bode Inkes Kermit Strackhein Douglas Tatsch Alois Lange

Round-Up of School Notes and Student Moments

A compilation of light school items from freshmen to seniors includes test day mishaps and plan questions, student projects, and club activities. Mentions cover Mrs Bailey's class, program committees, band practice, and sports events with playful classroom anecdotes.

The True Meaning of Sport and Sportsmanship

An editorial urges practice of fair play and courtesy in all endeavors. It defines sport as fair amusement, sportsmanship as honorable conduct, and stresses applying these ideals to everyday life and school, not just games.

Bailey Harper

Round-Up: Junior Football Team Dominates with Seven Touchdowns

The complete junior squad starred in a Hunt game led by James Wienecke scoring seven touchdowns and adding points. Johnny Spencer Martin Fielder and others contributed, with Harper leading 37 0 at halftime and Hunt scoring late. Wienecke punted well as Harper prepares to face Center Point on October 13. Coach B D Green is thanked by the squad.

Hunt James Weinecke Johnny Spencer Martin Fiedler James Wienecke Jimmy Peril Harper Secore Center Point B. D. Green

Snooper 2 recounts school gossip and lunchroom chatter

The Snooper returns after a four month break with campus rumors. He notes two senior girls wanting to finish school, spies Corine and James W. walking the hall, Janice and J W at lunch, and chatter about dime store rings. Homemaking class posts biscuits and kitchen mishaps as students rush before the bell.

Janice J. W Mrs. Bailey Elva

Harper to clash with St Josephs in Friday game

Harper basketball teams prepare for a busy weekend with a Friday night home clash against St Josephs and practice success noted for girls basketball at Rocksprings Tournament. The junior football squad also hosts Hunt Thursday night as Harper kids rally behind Shorthorns.

Mrs. Bailey Elaine Clark Elva Mae Elizabeth Bob Virginia Agnes Steve Lew Johnnie Cottle Harper Elva Cecilia Clifford Brown St. Joseph’s Hunt Shorthorns James Tarr

Managing A Football Team And The Cost Of Clean Uniforms

A Wisconsin style club piece describes handling a football team amid messy uniforms and the humor of washing and repair. It highlights a Texas political shift as Lt. Gov. Ben Ramsey becomes a national Democratic committeeman from Texas and the party’s internal strategy.

Austin Texas Ben Ramsey National Democratic Ramsey Fort Worth State Executive Committee Wright Morrow Houston San Augustine House Sam Rayburn U.S Lyndon Johnson Morrow Hisenhower Johnson Rayburn

Former state senator Bell faces bribery indictment quash attempt

Bell, a former state senator who helped set up the veterans land program, was charged with conspiring to steal $154,000. He again proclaimed innocence after learning the indictment would be quashed.

Court of Criminal Appeals Duval John Ben Shepperd R. L Adams Duval County A. S. Broadfoot State Supreme Court Woodrow Laughlin Broadfoot Laughlin K. K. Woodley Shepperd U. S. Supreme Court Lloyd W. Davidson Davidson Harry N. Graves Graves Woodley William A. Morrison Morrison Bell Veterans Land Program

Walker Family Weekend Visit in San Antonio

Mr and Mrs Olin Walker and their son spent the weekend visiting relatives in San Antonio Texas during a brief family trip.

Olin Walker San Antonio W. San Antonio St. Fredericksburg, Texas

Fire Poster Awards Announced By Committee

In connection with Fire Prevention Week Freddieburg volunteers held a county poster contest among school children. Winners listed by grade include Butch Jenschke and Candis Ann Her bert among others with 252 posters entered. Judging committee consisted of Edwin Herbert Henry Kuennmann and Walter Klier.

Fredericksburg St. Mary's Edwin Herbert Henry Kuenemann Walter Klier

TS&GRA Met Oct 1 For Quarterly Meet With Divide Club

Hill Country TS&GRA president Mrs. Werner Henke presided at the October 1 meeting with Divide Sewing Club as hosts. Guests were welcomed by Mrs. Tommy Priour and Mrs. Felix Klein. The wool banquet cloth and appliqué ranch border were on display, with center lettering in white felt and silver sequins.

Werner Henke Hill Country Ts&gra Divide Sewing Club Tommy Priour Felix Klein Ad. Stieler Dale Priour Elma Real Jeannine Thompson Ozona Portland Oregon Russell Dickey W. H. Cowden W. R. Henke Blue Bonnet Hotel

Bailey family visit and ranch trip noted

Supt. and Mrs. Edward Bailey and their daughter visited friends in Johnson City Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Watkins Tarr and daughter Mary Nell with Mrs. A. C. Wendel traveled to the Tarr ranch Tuesday to retrieve Mr. Tarr who had gone to the ranch Monday night.

Edward Bailey Johnson City

Country Game Fish Ass'n Set for Oct 21 Meeting

The Hill Country Game and Fish Protective Association will hold its annual general meeting Friday October 21 at 7 30 p m in Turner Hall. The nominating committee proposes Elmer Lange Henry P Schmidt Henry Welge and Hayden Osbourn for the board of directors with Perry Geistweidt Harvey Stevens Roy Lange and Almon Kirchhoff stepping down. The club plans many prizes for the upcoming hunting season with details to follow. An interesting meeting is planned for October 21.

Boams of Hill Country Game and Fish Protective Association Chamber of Commerce Turner Hall Elmer Lange Henry P. Schmidt Henry Welge Hayden Osbourn Perry Geistweidt Harvey Stevens Roy Lange Almon Kirchhoff

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Editorial B. D the Snooper Darlene Mrosek Darlene Shivers Allan Shivers Seguin John J. Bell Edwin Lang Pvt Paul Lang Lackland Air Base Mary Martha Sunset Baptist Church J. O. Stevens Othe Presbyterian Woman Society Warren McDougall W. O. Pape Oliver Hopf Patronize Herald Just Otto Rahe Harper, Texas Lehne Lumber & Hardware Mark A. Thompson J. F. Cook Lone Star Texas Portland Cement Company Orange Gulf Coast Teuas Peetland Cement Company George Ae Associates T Am Divide Chas. W. Barrett Harper, Tex Harper Community Alex Mittendorf Prop Rocky Chester Tatsch Crosley and Bendix Magnolia Ay Etty Auto Accessories Floy Bode CO Kerrville Mattress & Furniture Co Broadway Kerrville Ray Falls Rep Kerrville, Texas Sportsman Cafe Edmund Fisdlet QREST Edwin Lange Magnolia Gas & Oils
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