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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1960
Page
4
The Harper School Round-Up notes Bobcats as feature in sports coverage. Editors and reporters across sections such as elementary, clubs, and lunchroom contribute to a cohesive student news issue.
Six-Man football report notes Harper Longhorns visit Medina October 14 for a second district game. Medina recently lost 44 to 6 to Center Point while Harper defeated Leakey 48 to 14 and Nueces Canyon beat Utopia 90 to 48.
Students urged to boost school spirit through pep rallies and activities. Emphasis on football and basketball games to raise participation and study interest. Editors Bonnie Friedrich and Willie Lange note a lack of spirit when few students engage.
Report highlights exam stress and tough critics, Langford photographed for the Longhorns at Leakey, and 26 football players on the Leakey squad. Eugene Daniel Erwin receive a soil conservation plaque while Joe Spencer scores 24 words per minute. Band struggles at Leakey game and Bonnie Friedrich seeks crowd support from the student body.
High school girls formed the Future Homemakers Club for 1960 61 in the Homemaking Room during last period. Officers elected include President Sally Spencer First Vice-President Sandra Spaeth Second Vice-President Kathy Duder Stadt Third Vice-President Karen Dittmar Fourth Vice-President Bonnie Friedrich Fifth Vice-President Gayle Ditt Corresponding Secretary LaVerne Klein Recording Secretary Kathleen Fiedler Treasurer Alice Mulder Parliamentarian Shay Kramer Pianist Nadene Barker Plans for a freshman initiation were set for Wednesday night October 12.
The Harper F F A Chapter met to discuss the current school term and adopted several resolutions for the year. An initiation of the Green Hands is set for October 12 at 7 00. Soil testing services are available through Mr Clayton Massey Charles Jung Lawrence Metzger and Ker mit Klaehn.
A jumble of vignettes mentions Mrs Hopf singing belting songs, Betsy and friends moving a pickup for exercise, four girls in trouble Friday night, sunburns at a football game in October, running into doors and a black eye, misspelled names, ball games, doors and noses itching, graveyard visits, hayride mishaps, and teens studying late for six weeks tests.
The Harper Longhorns defeated Leakey 48 to 14 in an afternoon game started at 2 30 due to no lights at Leakey field. Scorers included John Reddick 18 Logan Stevens 8 David Hopf 7 Daniel Fritz 6 Cody Marshall 6 and Jack Phillips 1 with a Longhorn safety adding two points. The Eagles fielded largely sophomores and a few juniors and kept fighting to the end.
The Junior team beat Medina 6 to 0 with Marcel lus Esquell carrying the ball for the decisive score after team cooperation. A return game is set for Tuesday October 18 at 6 pm against Center Point. Students also prep for six weeks tests and hope teachers stay in good moods.
Attendees at the Hill Country Chapter Auxiliary quarterly meeting held at the club house on the Divide include Mesdames Gilbert Anderegg Watkins Tarr H L Stevens Jack Jones A C Wend el Clint Brown E R Brown Harvey Stevens J M Stevens Charlie Rogers Pat Rogers A L Bierschwabe Robert Dittmar Ollie Parker of Harper and Mrs Alvie Blunt of Houston a guest of Mrs Tarr.
Felix Meier reports good seed and vigor from K R bluestem Little bluestem and Sideoats grama in a deferred pasture aided by two springs and modified water troughs. Simon Honig plants Melilotus indica clover oats for grazing mix while Marvin Williams adopts deferred grazing to balance range use and enhance native stands through seed distribution.
The Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Council urges families to create and rehearse a simple emergency plan. Key steps include calling the fire department, ensuring family safety, and saving livestock. Equipments like rakes, axes, hoses and extinguishers aid small fires. use high pressure sprayers and water sources when possible.
Stanley Paul Sauer son of Mr and Mrs Paul Sauer of Doss was awarded the Louis Wagner Scholarship at the University of Texas College of Engineering. He was named a Fellow for ranking in the top 2.5 percent of engineering students and is pursuing advanced senior work in civil engineering. He is a 1955 Fredericksburg High School graduate and has Army service including 20 months in Korea. He is married to Virginia Koennecke.
The letter argues that Spain under Franco resists American influence and calls for ending foreign aid to enemies. It contrasts Spanish restraint with U S efforts and questions charity to the world, urging defense of faith and freedom and condemning One World Socialism.
Mr and Mrs Felix Feuge of Fredericksburg visited Mr and Mrs Max Lange on Thursday. Mrs Cynthia Ingram of Alto spent the weekend with Miss Betty Dane Bailey.
This feature traces how legal proof evolved from ancient practices like trial by fire and water tests to medieval methods such as oath helpers in England. It notes the rise of scientific evidence with Galileo and Newton and cautions readers to consult an attorney for actual legal decisions.
Dr. C M Patterson extension veterinarian warns farmers to watch for limping cattle in cold wet weather as a sign of foot rot. The disease thrives in wet muddy pastures and can spread quickly, but early treatment with tissue trimming and medication can cure. Prevent by drying up stabling areas and avoiding stagnant water.
Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Feller Saturday night were Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Novian and daughter of Ingleside Texas Mrs Paula Stoffers of Fredericksburg and Emil Lange of Doss.
Mr and Mrs Mitch Thomas of Jourdanton and their son Jimmie who attends Trinity University in San Antonio visited Mrs Thomas parents Mr and Mrs Geo Duderstadt for the weekend.
Mrs Bill Lennon and daughters Mary Lou and Twinkles of Midland spent the weekend with relatives here. Mrs Herbert Jones accompanied them for a five week visit.
Laymen's Day will be observed at the Methodist Church on Sunday October 16 with a Kerrville guest speaker invited to address the congregation. The public is invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Jack Parker and their young daughter from San Antonio spent Saturday and Sunday visiting relatives in Harper, sharing a brief family appearance in the local society notes.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Juenke and daughter visited her parents Mr and Mrs Emil Fiedisr in Kerrville on Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Billy Brown and their daughters from Smithson Valley visited relatives here over the weekend sharing news of family and travel.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Klein visited Mrs Willie Tatsch and Mr and Mrs Adolph Bernhard at Fredericksburg Sunday evening. Anie Blunt of Houston staying at Tarr ranch hunting lodge. Wilber Dickey and Center Point visitor Carrie Calentine Monday. Langs shopping in Fredericksburg last Thursday. L H Harper spent days in San Antonio for hospital check up. Marlene and Willie Mae Kaiser of San Antonio weekend with mother Mrs Morris Bein and Mr Bein.
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