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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1960
Page
4
Fragmentary text mentions a 7 event time and names Bert Justin and others, but readable details are limited. The item appears to be a brief notice or caption with uncertain context.
The Round-Up staff for Harper School includes editors Bonnie Friedman and William Lange, with assistants Malcolm Marschall Sally Spencer John Tarr and Bobby Lang. Sports reporters are Kathy Duderstadt and Daniel rritz, clubs and social reporters Charles Warner and Charles Jung, elementary reporters Calvin Jung and Lamar Itz, lunchroom reporters Sandy Spaeth Jack Phillips Joyce Kramer-Scrapbookkeep Karen Dittmar Langford Metzger-Feature Stories Eugene Heinemann-Roving Reporter.
A jumble of teen town tale bits from Friday night sports and after class adventures. References to Jack with a red nose after the game, Kathy in a heater-on convertible, and local teens planning trips to Camp Wood Belton and a San Antonio beach.
The Student Council met on Thursday October 20 with full attendance. They assigned Joe Dean Spencer to refreshments and Sandy Spaeth to decorations and hired a dance band. Sandra was tasked to order ribbons for the Denner Point and Harper game attendees. They also organized signage for the December 1 2 and 3 basketball tournament and expressed thanks to supporters.
The newly formed Spanish Club met Thursday October 22 with Mrs Witting. Officers were not elected as many members could not attend. Plans include a Brackettville trip to The Alamo site and lunch in Ciudad Acuna, a San Antonio missions visit, and a corrida de toros later this year. Members listed: David Hopf Kathy Dusterstadt John Tarr Cody Marshall Gayle Dittmar William Lange Karen Dittmar Alice Molder Kathleen Fiedler Jo Warren McDougall Sandy Spaeth Langford Metzger.
A group of Spanish students gathered Sunday evening at 7:00 p m in the residence of Douglas Duderstadt with Mrs Whitting, Harold Schmidt and Butch Kelsco in attendance. The night featured Spanish conversation about music dances work food and drinks, plus hi fi records. Refreshments followed later and participants exchanged phrases like Que? Si, No Entiende? while enjoying the lively evening.
After a Friday loss to Nueces Canyon, the Harper Longhorns aim to rebound by facing the Utopia Buffaloes this Friday in Utopia. Nueces Canyon handed Harper its first defeat of the season.
The first Thursday after six weeks featured all club and class meetings in a single day. An 8:30 to 9:30 assembly opened the day with explanations for students. New clubs formed, F F A and F H A met after, and the Student Council met in the afternoon before classes ended.
Mr and Mrs Creighton Stevens and Mr and Mrs J R Peril sponsored a dance at the Fire Station after the Nueces Canyon game. Music by Billy Hogan Creighton Stevens and Victor Harper. A large number of students ex students and visitors enjoyed the event.
Six students met with Mr. Bailey to organize a Math Club. William Lange was elected President and Daniel Fritz Secretary. They will contact the Texas Education Agency for guidance and plan to order math films. Interested students are invited to next meeting.
On October 20 the seventh grade elected officers: President Raymond Jones Vice President Buddy Spaeth Secretary Treasurer Rochelle Grana Reporter Matthew Jung. Students discuss hat and rummage sales for a Halloween party while teachers contend with restless behavior and delays in reporting.
Harper F H A met Thursday at 10 30 in the homecoming room for officer installations and a business meeting Martha Stevens presided with Sally Spencer as chapter president New chapter mothers for the term were elected Mrs Raymond Spaeth and Mrs Robi Dittmar The group decided to donate to the State Home in Austin for a Halloween party collecting dimes to buy candy napkins and tablecloths Plans were made for a barn dance on Nov 12 with a committee to set time and place They also discussed a Christmas formal with F F A and approved the idea.
The piece traces Halloween origins from Druids and Samhair to modern decor and ghost imagery. It notes All Saints Day links, bonfires to ward off spirits, and traditions in New Orleans cemeteries. It mentions Harper’s Fall Festival and minor mischief by older youths after trick or treating.
The Future Teachers of America group met October 20 under Mrs. Hopf with about 17 members. Bonnie Friedrich was named president, Sandra Spaeth secretary, and Sally Spencer reporter. They agreed to seek help from Kerrville F. T. A. The next meeting will follow report cards distribution.
MW Harper School plans a full roster of participants in the Interscholastic Literary Meet. Categories include Debate, Declamation, Poetry Reading, Extemporaneous Speech, One Act Play, Journalism, Ready Writing, Spelling, Number Sense, Slide Rule and Typewriting with specified entry counts.
An October Thursday assembly in study hall featured Principal Mr. Rogers praising student conduct. Teachers discussed school activities and participation in the Interscholastic League contest. Clubs proposed include Spanish, Math, Science, Future Teachers of America, and National Honor Society. Fire drill procedures were reviewed and follow up club meetings were held.
At the Harper F F A meeting in the Agriculture Building on October 20 Sally Spencer was elected F F A Sweetheart for 1960 61. She is a senior active in the Longhorn Band Future Teachers of America and Future Homemakers of America.
Nueces Canyon Panthers defeated Harper Longhorns 50 to 34 on October 21 to extend their win streak to seven, tying a national record. The contest featured a late both-sides duel with Harper closing the gap to 34 36 before Nueces Canyon pulled away in the final quarter. Coach J D Nester, son-in-law of local residents, is embarking on his first year after starring at Texas A&I.
El Paso Senator Frank Owen denounces Amendment No 4 amid loan shark concerns. He argues the proposed substitute would raise interest for all borrowers, especially those with frequent small loans under $100, averaging about $35. He urges targeted action within current law to protect borrowers.
Mr and Mrs Glen Hopf left Friday for Colorado for a few days hunt. They were joined by friends from Fredericksburg. Ulu Jonn Wachhals of Austin spent the weekend with his parents, Mr and Mrs Hans Wachhals.
Mr and Mrs Anton Mrosek welcomed a baby girl born Sunday October 23 in Jacksonville Florida. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joseph Mrosek.
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Ney and daughters of Brownwood visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stevens over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Manske hosted a seafood supper Thursday evening with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hopf Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maurer and Michael Fritz.
The coach Nester voices the heavy burden of following a team with a rich record and strong reputation. He says the pressure is terrific as he takes on the job.
Mrs. Charles H. Bierschwale enjoyed a pink and blue shower at her home on Saturday night. Guests received refreshments and sandwiches and she was presented with many gifts by relatives and friends.
The Lespie County Game and Fish Association invites the public to a meeting at the Turner Matt on Friday November 4 at 7 30 p m Four new directors will be elected to replace four outgoing officers The session includes door prizes and two films Tenas Game and Fish Commission film Tistter Fishing Ahead and a bow and arrow film North to Adventure Also on the agenda is discussion of future game laws and a proposed Net per for Game Warden Adolph Bene ing the 45 day heating screen begins November Mrs C N Taylor ter Miss Scotty Lee funeral of Mrs Ciycel lor at Junction noon Burial will be in ax cemetery
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