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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1960
Page
2
The Round-Up lists staff across sections including editors and reporters. Notable items mention Kathy D and Anthony L in the library project, Patsy preparing for marriage, Joyce engagement, seniors receiving rings, and local car incidents during the first night with Erwin, David, and a clutch burn.
Harper school adds four new teachers to its staff for the year. S A Witting from Junction teaches second and third grades and high school Spanish after UT Austin graduation. Mrs John Shannon, a 13 year Brownwood educator from Howard Payne, leads first grade. Mrs Van C Brown teaches Homemaking with five years experience after San Marcos College. Mr John Sheppard handles third and fourth grades, studied at Texas Christian University and spent a year teaching in Great Britain. The ROUND-UP notes Jeanette Rogers elected Sophomore class president with Betty Jane Batley as vice president Daylene Parker secretary treasurer and Lloyd Wendel reporter Mary Ells Parker and Leslie Esquell chosen student council members.
Harper Longhorns opened their 1960 football season with a 45 14 victory over Brooksmith Mustangs. Daniel Fritz had a 35 yard run on the first play from scrimmage and scored twice, with Jack Phillips adding the extra point. The Longhorns led 20 0 after one quarter and 26 14 at half, then pulled away in the second half with more touchdowns and a final 65 yard Fritz run sealing the win.
One hundred twenty six elementary and seventy three high school students report for classes on opening day. Four new and seven returning teachers greet them. Principal J P Rogers leads assembly and handbooks on graduation requirements and conduct rules are distributed amid minor disagreements. Junior class 1960 elects officers and two student council members. Girls P E class plans a lively year with daily workouts led by Mrs Peggy Brown for about fifteen participants.
Summer at Harper High features students traveling, working in canneries, camps, and visits across Texas. Notable names include Daniel Fritz, Sandra Spaeth, Kathy Duderstadt, Karen Dittmar, and many others with trips to Port Aransas, Luther League Camp, and Millwaukee. The Round-Up notes seniors elected new officers Jack Phillips as president and Daniel Fritz as vice president with Spaeth and Fritz as student council members.
Bob Fryar will coach the Harper High School girls basketball team. Practice starts September 7 with about 19 girls expected to try out. Anticipated schedule includes roughly 25 games before district play. Freshman class elected officers September 5 with Marie Oehler as president and Ronnie Lumpkins as secretary treasurer. Round-up staff appointed. Roy Ressmann family visited Roswell over the weekend.
A daughter was born Sunday at Fredericksburg Hospital to S/Sgt. and Mrs. Paul Lang. The child arrived on her two year old brother’s birthday and has a sister aged four. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Wahe of Fredericksburg and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lang.
An evening and night program features cake walk and dancing activities. Attendees are invited to enjoy music and social dancing in a community setting.
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