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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1960

Page

2

Harper School Round-Up Elects Officers and Schedules Games

The Round-Up reports Harper School eighth grade elected class officers: President Jan Brown Vice President Dennis Fritz Secretary Patsy Bailey Treasurer Patsy Bailey Reporter Peggy Feller. Junior football schedule lists Center Point vs Harper September 27, Medina vs Harper October 4, Center Point vs Harper October 18, Medina vs Harper October 25.

Jan Brown Dennis Fritz Patsy Bailey Peggy Feller Center Point Harper Medina

Bridal Shower for Patsy Benner Bride Elect of Lanne Brehmer

Patsy Benner was honored at a coke party on September 8 at the Raymond Spaeth home with about 20 guests. gifts were given and memories game played as plans for her September 17 wedding were discussed. Hosted by Kathy Duderstadt and others, refreshments included cheese dips, chips, cookies, and cokes. The Round-Up notes TAR Leys football captains Jim Tatsch and Bruce Parker and junior girls basketball practice upcoming.

Patsy Benner Lanne Brehmer Raymond Spaeths Patsy Kathy Duderstadt Sandra Spaeth Karen Dittmar Sharon Gibson Bonnie Friedrich Mary Ellis Parker Joyce Kramer Laverne Klein Lanne Pat

Seniors head to college and stay local after Harper High

Harper High School seniors pursue futures in college and work. June Braeutigam enrolls at SWTSTC San Marcos for elementary education. James Wiennecke undecided. Delbert Oehler heads to Texas Lutheran College Seguin for chemical engineering. Several classmates join the National Guard at Fort Sill while others attend Trinity University San Antonio. Local workers include Carolyn Lennon Martin Fiedler Roy Jones Johnny Spencer and Butch Ernst.

Harper Harper High School June Braeutigam Swtstc San Marcos James Wiennecke Delbert Oehler Texas Lutheran College Segulr Jimmy Peri Cecil Tatsch Douglas Bode National Guard Fort Sill Oklahoma George Mains Trinity University San Antonio Doris Edwards Elgin Lange Sidney Heinemann Durham Radio and T. V. College Paris Junior College Curtis Totty Saundra Cottle San Antonio College Carolyn Lennon Martin Fiedler Roy Jones Johnny Spencer Butch Ernst

Imagining a Resupply for Iterature at the High School

The notes mention Logan with a flat tire after leaving the Palace Theater. Shay and Gay drive for Logan on Sunday night. A coach arranges a game this week. Other items reference names and movements including Jack, three Boy Scouts returning for the weekend, Sandy speaking with Georgie, Hollis and a rolling pin check, Langford crossing the street, and Lanne ensuring gifts exclude a rolling pin.

Shay Gay Logan Jack Sandy Georgie Hollis Lanne Langford

Band To Get Started At Harper School

The Harper School plans to form a band with director Henry M. Streety from Schreiner Institute Kerrville guiding the group. Streety will begin after Schreiner registration and classes start, with practice expected to begin later this week. The community’s support for the Harper School Band is greatly appreciated.

Henry M. Streety Schreiner Institute of Kerrville Streety Schreiner Harper

Harper Longhorns Prep for Prairie Lea Game

After a light practice week and no game last Friday the Harper Longhorns travel about 100 miles to face Prairie Lea. The matchup, scheduled recently, features an 8-man opponent but will be played as 6-man. The Longhorns aim to extend their early season winning streak.

Harper Longhorns Prairie Lea Httle Longhorns

Girl s Alphabet A to Z: student names linked to traits

A list assigns each letter of the alphabet a girl name and a personality trait from A to Z, with many entries including specific names such as Mary Ellis, Bonnie, Karen, and Joyce Parker, plus a closing placeholder The Rotund-t.

la Verne Mary Ellis Bonnie Karen Kay Alice H Betty Jane J Jace K. Es Sandra L Sally M Patsy N—Neat Gayle D. O Joyce F. P Martha Q Emma Jane R Kathy D. S Geneva T Daylene Kathylene Jeanette Marie X Eileen Mrs. Arnold Joyce Parker

Harper School Band Begins Practice This Week

The Harper School Band resumes under Henry M Streety of Schreiner Institute Kerrville after registration and class organization delays. Regular instruction and practice are expected to start this week.

Harper Schools distribute new policy copies to staff and parents

The Board of Trustees of Harper Schools has distributed policy copies to teachers, bus drivers, and parents. Additional copies are available at the superintendent's office.

Harper Schools Harper School

Enrollment Totals for Harper Schools

A Harper Schools pull shows 202 pupils enrolled split 128 in Elementary and 74 in High School. Grade counts: 11,15,13,17,23,15,18,16 in elementary and 17,18,19,20 in high school. Fourth grade adds notes of new teacher John Sheppard, class size 17, and readers Dabs Brown Jeanette Fritz David Moollendour. The Round-Up. Watermelon party in Harper Park on September 8 with 30 watermelons teased by FFA members.

Harper Schools Tigh John Sheppard Eskimos Morris Harper Larry Jungsin Dabs Brown Jeanette Fritz David Moollendour Harper F.F.A Harper Park

Governor Won’t Limit Debate on National Platform

Gov Price Daniel says he will not muzzle complaints about the National Democratic platform yet warns Dallas convention on Sept 20 is for writing a Texas party plank and nominating state offices. He opposes electors voting for any candidate regardless of party and urges loyalty to Democratic ticket.

Austin. Tex Price Daniel Dallas Edward J. Drake Dallas County Los Angeles Will Wilson Texas Wilson Houston William S. Bly Victoria Texas Commission On State and Fly Daniel Conference On Aging

Harper FPA First Meet Sets Officers for 1590-1961 Year

The Harper F P A held its first meeting of the 1590-1961 school year. Officers chosen are William Lange president Malcolm Marschall vice president David Hopf secretary Eugene Heinemann treasurer John Tarr reporter Jack Philip sentinel Daniel Frite parliamentarian Bobby Lang song leader. A watermelon party is planned for September 8 at 7 45 with dates invited.

Harper F.P.A Harper E.F.A William Lange Malcolm Marschall David Hopf Eugene Heinemann John Tarr Jack Philip Danie Frite Bobby Lang Massey Jr. Ag Jonn Tare

Free Deer Hunt Set for Winner Of VFW Contest

Veterans of Foreign Wars posts sponsor junior rifle training and offer a deluxe big game hunting trip to state and national contest winners. The event, coordinated by the National Rifle Association, takes place on Thanksgiving weekend at Milroy Powell’s 80 acres in Concho County. Winning youths and escorts receive free lodging, meals, dress gear, antler locker service, game shipment, and mounted trophies. Entries open to individuals or teams under 18 sponsored by a VFW Post with judging by Nov. 3.

Veterans of Foreign Wars National Rifle Assn Milroy Powell Concho County Eden Menard VEW Post

Stored Grains May Require Fumigation

Extension entomologists C F Garner and R L Ridgway warn stored grains can be infested by rice weevil and Angoumois grain moth from field to storage. They endorse fumigation as best protection, discuss liquid fumigants, spraying techniques, and safety steps including keeping the bin closed 24 hours to several days. Local county agent can provide specifics.

Collezge Angoumois C. F. Garner R. L. Ridgway Gainer Rideway

Friendly Sewing Circle Meeting Set for Sept 22

The Friendly Sewing Circle Club will meet at Mrs. Louis Lange's home on September 22 at 2 30 p m.

Friendly Sewing Circle Club Louis Lange

Local Social News from Jefferson and Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs Aubrey Harper and children returning to Harper to live at the G D Lennon house in Jefferson Texas. Mr and Mrs Henry Wendel of Fredericksburg visited his sister Mrs Max Lange and Mr Lange Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs Dick Sheppard and daughter Elizabeth of Meridian visited their son John Sheppard and family Sunday. Mrs Larry Stapp of Segovia attended services at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. Mr John Stemper, a student at the Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, preached at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Felix Feuge of Fredericksburg spent last Wednesday with her sister Mrs Max Lange and Mr Lange. Visiting Mr and Mrs Nabers Monday night were Mrs A C Wendel and John Tarr. Week end visitors in the Nabers home were Mr Switcher and daughter Mrs Corine Aldice of Kerrville. Miss Patsy Benner bride elect of Lannie Brehmer was complemented with a Miscellaneous Shower at Sunset Baptist Church Monday night. Miss Benner will be married Saturday Sept 17.

Aubrey Harper Jefferson Texas Harper G. D. Lennon Henry Wendel Fredericksburg Max Lange Mr. Lange Dick Sheppard Elizabeth Meridian, Texas John Sheppard John Stemper Presbyterian Theological Seminary Austin Presbyterian Church Felix Feuge Lange Fred Nabers A. C. Wendel John Tarr Nabers Switcher Corine Aldice Kerrville Patsy Benner Lannie Brehmer Sunset Baptist Church Miss Benner

Pace Four Felony

A September 16, 1940 report from The Harper Herald in Harper Texas notes four felony charges filed in local court.

Pace The Harper Herald Harper Texas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harper School News Wiliam Lange Sally Spencer Daniel Fritz Charles Warner Charles Jung Calvin Jung Lamar Leys Jim Tatsch Bruce Parker Thesgigis Bng Charles’ Warner Wooomen of the World Life Insurance Society Mome Bene Parnan S'renet Oranha Noeoraska Royalite Portable Typewriter Palace Theater Rulad-Ur Schrviner Institute of Schreiner Institute Streely State Board of Education University of Texas Permanent Fund Board of Education Texas Yoan Council Rarlier W. C. Windsor Jr James Turman Truman Windsor Turman Gatesville School Gainesville School Jesse James State General Revenue Fund State Department of Agriculture U. S. Department of Agriculture VFW VFW National Youth Activities Office Kansas City Washington, D. Cc Larry Stapp Segovia Pat’s Pavilion Rhythmiers J. J. Patranella the Herald Community Foundation Gillespie County Lehne Lumber & Hardware Robert Lehne Zenith Radio & Television Sales & Service Westinghouse Appliances Fox MOBIL Floy Bode Company Harper, Texas Dial Charles Goodnight Empire Builde Panhandle Stockmen’s Association Bandit Brotherhood Goodnight Hlind Palo Pinto County Oliver Loving New Mexico Goodnight-Loving John G. Adase United States Brewers Foundation
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