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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1975

Page

9

Harp er High School Roundup Kau

Kerrville Stock Show participants and results. Harp er High School news notes junior high IQ tests and science films. Basketball reports cover girls loss to Utopia 46 22 and boys 46 32 win. Upcoming games and student activities listed with scores and standings.

Kerrville David Wilson John Brown Becky Tatsch Michael McMahon Vickie Beard Buzzy Bierschwab Ies Hampshire T Peril Medina Center Point Harper Gym Harper Girls Utopia Buffaloes Utopia Lady Longhorns Harper Terry Goff Cindy Parker Tammy Harper Juanice Beard J. Porter Harper Boys Utopia Boys Clint Hill Richard Boutin Randy Feller James Hagan Hugh Cowen Teddy Cornelius Charles Dun Longhorns THE Pirates Jkm Jbr Rif

Shorthorns Fall To Wildcats Ingram Victors In Gridiron Match

The Shorthorns lost to the Ingram Wildcats with Harper players Allen Wienecke Buzzy Bier schwabe and David Jung among top scorers. Ingram led by Hirt 10 Ficker 8 and Carson 6. Girls game saw Harper beaten 24 to 15 with Meeks 11 and Young 14 leading Ingram.

Harper Ingram Allen Wienecke Buzzy Bierschwabe David Jung Don Westfield Sherwin Staudt Louis Martinez John Brown Robert Matranga Hirt Ficker Carson Lady Shorthorns Wildcats Tammy Meeks Denise Fritz Fritz Ferguson Holmes Blair Beard Spencer Stehling Baethge Young Edson Jid Bobcats

Kerrville Stock ShowPlacings Highlight Local Winners

Thomas Cauthen and Pam Massey led Kerrville entries with champions in cattle and hog divisions. Cauthen earned the champion fine wool lamb and a reserve hog in county. Massey secured a reserve hog in district. Additional placings list multiple 4-H and FFA members at San Antonio and local shows.

Thomas Cauthen Pam Massey Kerrville Thomas Pam David Stehling Kevin McMahon James Vrazel Richard Boutin Mike Ficker Freddie Switzer Johnny Treadwell Kenneth Stone Juanice Beard John Giles

Hill Country Memorial Hospital Holds Annual Meeting

The Hill Country Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees will hold its annual meeting on Thursday January 30. Newly elected trustees Edwin Eckhardt Jr and Victor Meier will be installed to fill expiring terms. Reports from medical staff hospital auxiliary and nominating committee will be presented. Officers of the corporation will be elected.

Hill Country Memorial Hospital C. O. Balser Edwin Eckhardt Jr Victor Meier Dudley Althaus Warren Petsch Dor W. Brown Jr Ella Sebera

Homemakers Club Plans Nutrition Focus and Sessions

Homemakers announce a series of programs through spring focusing on foods and nutrition. Speakers include Jerry Parsons and Jerral Johnson with Mike McWhorter, at Milam Hall. TV nutrition series Mulligan Stew runs February 1 with follow ups, plus a 4-H food project show February 2 and district event February 15 in Sweetwater.

Jerry Lynn Dittmar Jerry Keidel Hospital Fredericksburg Robert O. Dittmar Harper High School FFA Longhorn Science Club FTA H.H.S Charlie Pride Mel Tillis Donna Fargo U.S.A Lynn Anderson John Wayne Texas A&m University Jerry Parsons Milam Hall Jerral Johnson Mike McWhorter Family Living Committee Cophany KTBC Jay Community Savings Hall Sweetwater Leta Ann Metzger

File Tax Returns Without Regard to Rebate

Austin taxpayers should file 1974 income tax returns as early as possible regardless of any rebate plan. Howard C. Longley, acting IRS southern Texas district director, explains the President's plan for an automatic rebate based on a percentage of 1974 tax liability, noting details about rebate amounts.

Austin Internal Revenue Service Howard C. Longley IRS Southern Texas Longley Congress

Nugent Named Transportation Committee Chairman

Rep Jim Nugent was appointed Chairman of the Transportation Committee by Speaker Bill Clayton. Nugent will also serve on the Appropriations Committee, which handles all state budget bills, and is regarded as one of the House's most powerful leaders.

Austin Jim Nugent Transportation House Bill Clayton Nugent Appropriations Texas Highway System Texas Mass Transit Commission Department of Public Safety

Leader Praised for Transit Work Despite Outsized Skepticism

Observers recall a demanding and effective worker, noting his energy and competence in any assignment. He is described as a vital leader for the Transportation Committee and a person to watch in future efforts.

Transportation Committee

Harper ISD Trustee Election Set for April 5 1975

Harper ISD announces school trustee elections to be held on April 5 1975. Prospective candidates must file their candidacy by March 1 1975 at the school office.

Harper I.S.D

Bill Introduced To Ban Smoking In Public Places

Senator Jack Ogg of Houston introduces a bill to ban smoking in planes trains elevators hospitals museums and other public places unless a smoking area is provided. Violations would be Class C misdemeanors with fines up to 200 dollars.

Jack Ogg Houston Ogg Sen. Ogg

State Comptroller Calls Inefficiency in Office

Texas state comptroller Bob Bullock told the Texas Press Association meeting that his office is the most inefficient in state government. He said he fired 31 employees after taking over Jan. 1 and admitted hiring some friends. He described clearing out old files and moving toward archiving or destruction. The convention also featured debates on right to work, praise for public utilities, and remarks from Father OBrien about the Carrasco affair. Miss America Shirley Cothran received a banquet honor with regional title holders in attendance.

S. A. Light Comptroller’s Office Bob Bullock State Comptroller of Public Accounts Bullock Texas Press Association St. Anthony TPA State Archives Dan Eddy Dallas Salvation Army Texas Southwestern Bell Public Utilities Bell Eddy John Treager Seguin Matt Garcia San Antonio Traeger Garcia Joseph O’brien Hunsville Carrasco O’brien Fred Gomez Carrasco Ignacio Cuevas Houston Hananea Hain Cuevas Department of Public Safety Texas Department of Corrections Shirley Cothran Miss Cothran Army Jerry Childress Southwest Regional Oklahoma Observer Frosty Troy

Krueger Calls for National Energy Effort Mirroring Moon Mission

In a weekly report Congressman Bob Krueger recalls the moon landing as proof of national leadership and urges a similar push to secure future energy. He cites rising consumption, growing foreign oil costs, and long planning cycles as reasons for a bold energy program led by government, business, and labor.

America Congress

Government Assistance Conference in Dallas Texas

Twelve federal agencies cosponsor the first Government Assistance to Small Business Conference in Dallas at the Fairmont Hotel from February 18 to 19. The event runs daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is expected to attract 1,000 to 1,500 small business owners from Texas and neighboring states. Fred S. Neumann of SBA Region VI notes the significance of the conference.

Dallas Texas Fairmont Hotel Louisiana Oklahoma Arkansas New Mexico Fred S. Neumann Small Business Administration

Federal agencies to convene small business conference in Texas

The SBA will coordinate a major conference bringing 12 federal agencies under one roof to assist small businesses. Agencies include Commerce, Defense, HUD, Labor, Health, Education, Welfare, Agriculture, EPA, FEA, GSA, and IRS. Thomas Kleppe will speak. Registration is $15 before Feb 18 and $20 after, with luncheon and exhibits. Contact local Farmers Home Administration or SBA regional office in Dallas for brochures.

SBA Departments of Commerce, Defense, Housing and Urban Development Labor, Health, Education, and Welfare Agriculture Environmental Protection Agency Federal Energy Administration General Services Administration Internal Revenue Service Thomas Kleppe Farmers Home Administration Fredericksburg Texas Regal Row Dallas

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Harper School News Bernadine Fritz Howard Ervin Jerry Lynn Dittmar the Herald Harper and Utopia Shorthorns Ingram Wildcats Susan Thorn Thorn Worms Germany Texas Tech University Southwest Texas State University San Marcos Sul Ross State University Alpine Fernando Chapa Photo By Lloyd Schumpelt Mason Lamb Division Doyle Parker Cak Ocus Homemakers By Leta Ann Metzger Rep Distributors OF Wayne Lochte Storage Pat’s the Levis Bob Krueger Harper and Trade Territory First State Bank F.D.I.C Gillespie County Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Harper, Texas
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