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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1955
Page
4
A reflection on teachers as guides to success and manners. The author notes long hours and daily care teachers provide, highlighting the reward of seeing former students succeed and appreciating teaching. The piece emphasizes fundamental knowledge and life skills imparted by educators.
The Round Up reports Harper Shorthorns lost 31 to 19 at Center Point. James Wienecke scored the Harper points, including one kickoff TD, as Center Point struck twice early in the first quarter and Harper tallied late in the second.
The column reviews the Sophomore football group this year noting that none lettered previously but gained experience and some play in main lineups. Players listed include J Cottle C Wienecke L Moellendorf G Tatsch B Whitewood C Wendel J Oehler.
A collage of sophomore antics and visions includes Sock Hop debates, deportment grades, prank plans, calls to Corsicana, nickname quirks, and election for the Roundup staff Social Reporter. Spoofs of dances, sports mishaps, and student moods color this playful page.
In a playful exchange Mr Rogers jokes about a hard hit during his teaching career. A backseat conversation reveals a driver is perhaps a stubborn teacher, with another line about a trip and a sleepy moment. The piece reads like light humor from a local paper.
At a Student Council meeting the plan was approved to display framed class photos in the high school hall. The first portrait to be hung will honor Harper School's graduating class of 1953 known as The Round-Up.
The page describes study hall social sewing and a sock hop after a football game with cake and punch. It notes Harper’s 36 to 26 win over St Joseph’s, and previews a district game against Medina at Harper. It also reports soil conservation efforts, brush control, and pasture improvement by local cooperators.
Mr and Mrs Olin Walker spent the weekend in Dallas with son Carroll Walker and family. Several visitors from View Texas Marlin Denton and Fredericksburg dropped by Harper to greet friends. Mrs Herbert Gamel returned home from the hospital. Eugene Strackbein from Lackland visited his sister Ashbrey Harper. Paul Barr and two children from Rock Springs visited Mr and Mrs E R Brown. The Friendly Sewing Circle meets Oct 27 at Mrs Antone Lang home. George Dutler Stadt and family spent the weekend with relatives in Jair danton. Carl Ernst and Emma Haslan arrived from California for a family visit. Gillie Pape and family of Praderanch visited relatives in Harper Monday.
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that public schools will receive state funds this year regardless of integration status. The decision voids a need for a special legislative session and follows a suit by the Texas Citizens Council in Big Spring to block funds to mixed schools. The ruling aligns with district court findings that segregation portions of state law are unconstitutional. Governor Shivers cautioned that desegregation timing remains a local matter.
The Harper Herald highlights Rayburn's result surprising Texans and reports on the Veterans Land Board resuming WWII veteran loans on November 1 with about 5 million dollars for up to 1,000 more veterans. Ralph Wolf is named executive director of the State Building Commission as Austin plans two 83 million dollar state buildings. Texas drops in traffic safety rankings, armed forces enlistments for September total 4,698 with 4,249 separations. Nearby social notes mention locals visiting relatives and veterans returning home.
J. G. Mangold spent several days visiting his daughter Mrs. Floyd Bierachwale and other relatives at Segovia and Kerrville. He traveled and stayed with family during the visit.
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