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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1962
Page
3
The Harper School news notes a rise in enrollment and highlights student activities reported in the Round-Up. Teachers and administrators collaborate to manage the increased enrollment and community involvement.
Fragmentary notes describe students from various names and places attending a local school event. Several individuals are named with uncertain spellings, noting attendance by Melvin Counts Deve Froenermeks Doss vind Walker and others.
The article notes Kaiser Scheel opening at Harper for LPR Sear on Sept 4 with grades one through twelve. At 9:20 a m school began and high school classes joined a general assembly in the auditorium. Teachers and students were reduced, the flag and Anthem were observed, and comments on building improvements followed.
A fragment notes a lone girl riding the Brooksmith bus, discussions of a teacher named Mister selling a shorthand class, Nalene enjoying a PTA meeting, and a girl leaving class. The piece has a casual, editorial tone and minor school life snippets.
The Brooksmith Mustangs defeated the Loushorns 12 to 0 in a first game delayed by heavy rain. Weather slowed play and dampened crowd participation, with captains Ronnie Lumpkins Liaved Wendel and Rodger Reeder of the Longhorns noted for future travel to Cover Point for Friday’s match.
fragments show teams Bocsi and Broo contending in a lively local scene. unclear lines mention Arte OTe Secor and a performance by Pirates with scattered scores and crowd notes.
A reflective piece urges Harper High students to own their duties to the school and teachers. It emphasizes respecting property, avoiding disruptions, and pursuing a strong education through five concrete steps. The message ties school responsibilities to lifelong learning as graduation approaches.
Mr and Mrs Max Oehler of Kerrville and daughter visit Mr and Mrs Max Lange on Sunday afternoon. Mrs James Linkin and James and Ronnie of San Antonio join. Mr Lange is the uncle of Mr Oehler.
Thursday September 6 Mr W L Potlard Kerrville attorney spoke to Marper Parent Teacher Association and high school students about the Council on Foreign Relations. He argued CFR harms the United States government and urged the audience to open the eyes of the American people. A large group of parents teachers and students attended.
The Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District schedules the subdivision 4 supervisor election for October 2 at Bull McNutt Ranch 19 miles southeast of Junction on Kerrville highway. Gilbert Anderegg announces a safety and shooting demonstration at 3:30 and 4:30 pm with McNutt’s shooting range and a 2,000 foot rail system. Game Warden John Caneel and a Texas Game and Fish Commission biologist discuss deer census results and new hunting laws at 6:00 pm, with the election at 6:15 pm conducted by County Agent W. C. Henderson. Coffee will be served. all landowners are invited.
Members gathered at Mrs Alfred Kramer's to sew towels aprons and hot pads. Lanschmidt Lange Kramer Staudt Wachhals Mies Casper and others donated towels pillowcases and dishware. The group donated six towels to Harper School dining room and quilted two baby quilts plus a sofa quilt.
A special Stocker-Feeder Show and Sale is set for Union Stock Yards with San Antonio Livestock Market Institute and the Commission Compares hosting. Last sale drew 3300 cattle and calves. 1046 prize calves sold in 47 minutes amid strong demand. Cattle shown in three divisions Hereford Angus and Brahman Crossbreed. judging starts 7:30 a.m. auction 9:00 a.m. Tuesday September 20. Open to all livestock owners. contact commission company or institute for details. Band Booster Club met September 10. barbecue and dance planned for Sept 15. community notes include visits and a barbecue supper for 135 people hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Hogan and family.
Dr. W. Haberman of the Ralston Purina Entomology Lab discusses using chemical additives in cattle feed to prevent fly development in manure. While promising as an aid, current methods such as sprays and dips remain necessary, and inconsistent intake under field conditions limits effectiveness.
Mr and Mrs Joe Reiss of Houston spent the weekend at the Fletcher cabin, enjoying a quiet leisure retreat away from the city.
Guests gathered for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gammenthaler with their daughters and families including Mesdames Allen Fowler Carl Durst and Reginal McDougall to celebrate Mr Gammenthaler's seventh birthday with a turkey dinner at noon.
Mr and Mrs Frank Lange and daughter Sabrina spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Louis Lange. Other visitors were Mr and Mrs Edmund Jenschke and son and Mr and Mrs William Fritz and son of Center Point. Mr and Mrs Paul Staudt visited in the Lee Schmidt home Sunday evening.
Ir and Mrs Sivells and Sue Roe Harold Culp of Austin visited the W E Fletcher Ranch on Labor Day. G B Stephens of Eden stopped by with family before a lengthy tour through the Western States and Canada. Mr and Mrs Raymond Spaeth took their daughter Saundra to Seguin for Seguin Lutheran College. Patrick Lange of Pasadena Texas spent a week with grandparents Louis and Mrs Lange.
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