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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1954

Page

2

The Round-Up Staff and Reporters

The Round-Up staff lists editors Beng ee Joyce Solbrig Frances Rischner and assistant editors with Janice Spaeth as business manager. Sports reporters include J. R. Mayhugh and Bobbie Gibson. Typists are Marlene Kaiser Barbara Lennon and Frances Dittmar. Individual class reporters will report regularly to the staff.

Frances Rischner Janice Spaeth J. R. Mayhugh Bobbie Gibson Marlene Kaiser Barbara Lennon Frances Dittmar Otto Schneider, Jr

F H A Club News From District I F F A Meeting

The district I F F A meeting was held in Brady on Saturday October 23 with the theme Living is fun in the home. Harper F H A girls including Frances Rischner Carolyn Parker Val Blerschwale Marlene Kaiser Frances Dittmar Barbara Lennon Shirley Ernest Ola Mae Itz Doris Oehler Janice Parker Evelyn Rischner Cecilia Fiedler Elva Dittmar Edith Ellebracht attended with club mothers sponsors and others.

District I F.F.A Brady Harper F. H. A Frances Rischner Carolyn Parker Val Blerschwale Marlene Kaiser Frances Dittmar Barbara Lennon Shirley Ernest Ola Mae Itz Doris Oehler Janice Parker Evelyn Rischner Cecilia Fiedler Elva Dittmar Edith Ellebracht

Match Box Burning Brightly At Round-Up Herald

Firelight flares as patrons of the Round-Up Herald fill the scene with bright sparks. Alvin and Val join Carolyn and Kenneth in a lively display while Ola Mae and Ralph watch Delphine and James near the bar. Bettye Lou and Junior share a moment as Willie Mae and Bobby Gene glow nearby. Bode and Bernice observe GONE OUT Boyd and Janice Spatch Cyrus and Cecilia TRYING TO STRIKE Janice Parker and J. W. seek a fresh start with the round-up advertisers.

Alvin Val Carolyn Kenneth Ola Mae Ralph Delphine James Bettye Lou Junior Willie Mae Bobby Gene Bode Bernice Boyd Janice Spacth Cyrus Cecilia Janice Parker J. W

The Gift of Laughter and the Faith It Fosters

A Powell Davies sermon reflects on laughter as a central humane force in a world of pain and fear. Laughter signifies confidence in God and the human spirit, challenging darkness and signaling a hopeful morning.

Earth A. Powell Davies D. D

Envious classmates and curious chatter at school

Students gossip about Marlene Friday's perceived secrets and Mrs. Schneider's wishes while Darlene brings a chiffon cake to influence boys. The typing I students debate Mister's recent spree and wonder about long distance calls from Miss.

Marlene

Longhorn Pep Squad Welcomes Two Cheerful Mascots

Vicky Honig and Kathy Tatsch perform with the Harper Longhorn pep squad this season. Vicky is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Honig, and Kathy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Belton Tatsch.

Harper Longhorn Vicky Honig John Honig Kathy ‘Latsch Belton Tatsch

Longhorn Tales from the Center Point Harper Game

A humorous local column recounts campus happenings around the Center Point Harper football game. It mentions a senior girl with bouquets, Darlene Morsek toting items, unusual lunchroom dishes, and a bonfire plan at the Harper Center Point game. It notes FFA activities, park escapades, and pep squad intrigue with light gossip tone.

Evening musings and schoolhouse chatter in Round-Ups

Middleton receives so frequently. Val smiles over six weeks physics grade. Who does Mis ter visit for those after dinner coffee trips to town. Cotton Frances and Ola Mae say Fredericksburg trip was to take pictures only. Freshmen girls enjoy Monday mornings after a Friday football game. Elva Mae Corrine brag about dates with Tooter Joe. Delphine adored James' crepe paper bow tie Friday night. Virginia got a Remington typewriter from aunt and uncle. Janice Spaeth stood out in typing class last week. The Round-Ups

Middleton Val Mister Cotton Frances Ola Mae Fredericksburg Elva Mae Corrine Tooter Joe Delphine James Virginia Remington Janice Spaeth

Santa Claus Day Planned for Fredericksburg Parade

Fredericksburg prepares for Santa Claus Day on the last Saturday in November with an afternoon parade at 1 30 and the grand arrival of Santa. The event features the high school band and St Marys Pep Squad, gift bags at courthouse square, and illuminated Main Street lights through the holiday season. Local officials and volunteers from the trades extension committee organize the festivities.

Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Trades Extension Committee Santa Claus Santa Main Street St. Mary’s Courthouse Square Courthouse Park Hotel Nimitz Kraus Bottling Works Trades Extension Committee C. J. Dooley Tyrus Cox Alfred Shorty" Crenwelge Max Metzger Norman J. Dietel C. C Wm. Schroeder Eric Juenke Milton Zenner Felix Siehling Tybor Fred Thompson Calvin Blerachwale Tony Knopp Arthur Kowert Victor Dittmar

Local election slate widens as Precinct 3 and 4 nominees named

Three candidates announce for Precinct 3 commissioner with Felix Pfiester seeking re election along with Victor Doebhbler and Arthur Jung. Precinct 4 sees two candidates August Land and Felix Herber. Incumbent E L Schmidt faces Walter Knoche for district clerk while Jarvis Wieser challenges William Schneider Jr. for county attorney and Pat Dooley faces Henry Hirsch for justice of the peace. Several incumbents run unopposed on the independent ticket and twelve constitutional amendments appear on the ballot with an election returns party planned at the Fair Grounds featuring Lions Club and Band Boosters concessions. Admission 25 cents.

Felix Pfiester Victor ‘Pete’ Doebhbler Arthur ‘Pat’ Jung August Land Felix Herber E. L. Schmidt Walter Knoche Jarvis Wieser Justice of the Peace William Schneider, Jr Schneider Pat Dooley Henry Hirsch Wieser Dooley Hirsch Victor H. Sagebiel Milton Durst Reinhold Tatsch Felix Scherer Hugo Klaerner Emil Dietrich B. L. Enderle O. C. Fisher San Angelo U. S Harold G. Kennedy Marble Falls Jack B. Miller San Saba State of Texas Radio Lions Club Fredericksburg Public School Band Fair Grounds Joe Stein Felix Wilke Arthur Schaetter Fred Mathisen Bill Petmecky Elgin Heimann Jack Petermann Alfred Cameron B. H. Helinen Alex Frantzen Lorence Feller

Harper locals attend Oak Hill Study Club in Harper

Mrs Marshall Brown and Mrs Gus Mahler of Junction visited Harper Saturday for the Oak Hill Study Club. Mrs Hilda Sageser of Eldorado spent the weekend visiting relatives and attended funerals for Louis Bierschwabe and James Jung Jr. in Fredericksburg. Paul Lange and Leona Wahl attended a Catholic Youth meeting in Fredericksburg Sunday. Supt Ed Bailey and family visited Johnstown City. Mrs Nell Gibson of San Antonio and Mrs Minnie Webb of Eldorado cared for Louis Bierschwale.

Marshall Brown Gus Mahler Junction Harper Oak Hill Hilda Sageser Eldorado Louis Bierschwabe James Jung, Jr Fredericksburg James Jung Paul Lange Leona Wah Supt Ed Bailey Johnson City John Thurman Nell Gibson San Antonio Minnie Webb Louis Bierschwale

Mrs. D. Duderstadt Hosts Harper History Club Meet

Mrs. Douglas Duderstadt hosted the Oak Hill Study Club on Saturday at 2:30 PM at Harper's Youth Center. Fourteen members attended with guests from San Antonio Kerrville Mountain Home Sanderson and Kerrville. The program on the History of Harper was led by Mrs. Watkins Tarr with assistance from several members and included period decorations and refreshments.

Douglas Duderstadt Oak Hill Harper's Historical Landmark Youth Center Harper Watkins Tarr S. S. Stewart Clarence Leineweber Clara Wendel C. C. Burris San Antonio Edith Harper Audrey Harper Mountain Home Herman Harper Kerrville Frank Harper Tobin Joe Rogers Roy Deaton Sanderson Louis Lee Artmire Hately W. M. Harris a_ Booster Herald Warren Hunter

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