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PAUL LANG
HARPER,TEXAS 78631
Stonewall Prepares For Annual Peach JAMboree and Rodeo
Two Retired Harper School Teachers Honored at Commencement
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HARPER WEATHER REPORT
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Boosting Harper ^High In The Hills sk Wonderful Region ^Best Climate In Texas
Total rain during week, 7.75.
Total rain during month, 7.75.
Total rain during year, 20.05.
Volume 63, No. 23.
Population 383
Altitude 2100 Feet
HARPER, GILLESPIE COUNTY, TEXAS 78631
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Flag Day, June 14, 1979, marks the 25th anni-
versary of the Presidential signing of the bill passed
by Congress inserting the words “under God” into the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
A short time after President Eisenhower signed
the legislation, officials raised a new flag on the
Capitol steps in Washington to mark Flag Day, and
joined in the first official recitation of the revised
pledge.
A statement by President Eisenhower on that
memorable day is still a noteworthy reminder that
“spiritual weapons will forever be our country’s most
powerful resource.”
The Presidential statement on that day, June 14,
1954, is worth a thoughtful reading now.
“From this day forward the millions of our school
children will daily proclaim in city and town, every
village and rural schoolhouse, the dedication of our
nation and our people to the Almighty to anyone who
truly loves America, nothing could be more inspiring
than to contemplate this rededication of our youth, on
each school morning, to our country’s true meaning.
“Especially is this meaningful as we regard
today’s world. Over the globe, mankind has been
cruelly torn by violence and brutality and, by the
millions deadened in mind and soul by a materialistic
philosophy of life. Man everywhere is appalled by the
prospect of atomic war.
In this way we are reaffirming the transcendence
of religious faith in America’s heritage and future; in
ibis way we shall constantly strengthn those spiritual
weapons which forever will be our country’s most
powerful resource in peace and war.”
OLD GLORY
As we look at our beautiful flag, which we honor
on June 14, we’ll think of all the history, all the living
that’s back of every star and stripe. We’ll remember
the people who made possible each step of progress
that is symbolized in the flag. As we watch it flying
high, we’ll feel the courage that has inspired our
citizens throughout the years. We’ll be challenged to
carry on the ideals which have made our country
great, those enduring goals which continue to enrich
our nation and every individual.
GRADUATION
In caps and gowns they seem the same,
Sedately marching two by two;
I wait to hear a special name —
And then my child comes into view.
My daughter, through another’s eyes,
May bear resemblance to the rest;
But through this doting mother’s eyes,
She is the sweetest, and the best.
Vacation Bible School at Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church,
Harper will have a Vacation
Bible School June 17-21 at 7:30
each evening, Sunday through
Thursday. There will be Bible
Study classes for all ages in-
RELIGIOUS VACATION
SCHOOL AT ST. ANTHONY’S
CHURCH STARTS JUNE 11
The annual Religious Vaca-
tion School will again be held at
the St. Anthony Church for
June 11 to June 24. This vaca-
tion school was organized in
1933 and has been held every
summer since, with one excep-
tion.
The school is directed by two
Sisters, members of the “Holy
Ghost Sisters” founded and
with headquarters in San An-
tonio. They are assisted with
members of the local parish,
under the overall supervision of
the Pastor, the Rev. A. A. Git-
ter.
Children from kindergarten
age through 9th grade are to
attend. Those in 10th grade,
and/or members of the Con-
firmation class are urged to
attend.
The hours of school are from
8:15 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
Mass is offered each morn-
ing, Monday through Friday, at
11 a.m.
Any child of the community
is as welcome as our o\yn.
Harper High School Graduating Class of 1979
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THE 27 SENIOR GRADUATES of the Harper High School who re-
ceived their diplomas at commencement exercises held in the
Harper School gymnasium-auditorium Friday night, June 1,
were, left to right, front row: Evelyn Stehling, Denise Fritz,
Chuck Coffey, Allen Wienecke, Buzzy Bierschwale, Judy Edson,
Lisa Spencer, Raymie Ficker, Patricia Holmes.
Second row, left to right: Barbara Maurer, Tammie Meeks,
Kina Storms, Andrea O’Brien, Patty Young, Lori Fitzgerald,
—Photo by Kilman.
Rose Ellen Dunn, Joyce Lang, Vicki Beard.
Back row, left to right: Kevin Birkes, Clayton Parker,
Sherwin Staudt, Joe Mosty, Kenneth Wilke, Roy McCauley,
Martin Vallance, Eddie Miears, Brookie Samford.
HHS Commencement Held Indoors; District Judge Bob Barton Delivers Inspiring Address
eluding adults. The teachers for
the youth will be college stu-
dents who have been well train-
ed.
The weekend revival services
will follow the Vacation Bible
School on Friday and Saturday
nights at 7:30 and Sunday
morning at 11:00 and Sunday
afternoon at 1:30. The Rev.
Bille Clarke is the preacher and
Rev. Dewey Baldwin is the
singer.
The public is invited to attend
the Vacation Bible School and
the Revival Services.
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SEWING LESSONS
The emphasis is on sewing
Men’s Clothing and Adult and
Youth Quilting groups.
The Adult and Youth Quilting
Groups will be held at 9 a.m. to
11 a.m. and the Men’s Clothing
Class will be held at 1 p.m.
Everyone will be encouraged
to call for more information.
The classes will be held at the
Home Economics Building.
For further information call
Mrs. Thorn - 864-4044.
Commencement exercises for
27 Harper High School seniors
were held indoors, in the High
School gymnasium-auditorium
instead of the planned outdoor
services at the athletic field, on
Friday night, June 1. Inclement
weather, too much rain, can-
celled the outdoor festivities.
District Judge Bob Barton of
Kerrville delivered the com-
mencement address, coming to
Harper for the occasion direct
from his duties as district judge
at Fredericksburg where court
was in session. His introduction
was made by HHS honor stu-
dent and graduate Raymie
Ficker.
Judge Barton had no pre-
pared speech, speaking instead
“off the cuff” and rendering
good, sound advice to the grad-
HONOR GRADUATE
uates as well as to all within his Loewe presented the student
hearing range. Supt. James awards for academic achieve-
Engelmann, in commenting on ments.
the address, said that Judge
Barton had chosen as the topic
for his address a theme which is
timely and much in need today:
“Do You Want Freedom or Se-
curity?”
In essence, the speaker ad-
monished the graduates to seek ■
freedom, not just security by
remaining at home and letting
their parents or others continue
providing ‘security’ and an easy
life. He suggested that the
grads get out into the world and
seek their way, perhaps to a
better education if such is poss-
ible, and certainly for a worth-
1979 HARPER GRADUATES
Vicky Beard
Buzzy Bierschwale
Kevin Birkes
Chuck Coffey
Rose Ellen Dunn
Judy Edson
Raymie Ficker
Lori Fitzgerald
Denise Fritz
Patricia Holmes
Jo Joyce Lang
Barbara Maurer
Roy McCauley
Tammie Meeks
Eddie Miears
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while life which combined good Joe Mosty
employment, a skill, more Andrea O’Brien
knowledge, and real “freedom”
as well as security.
Allen Wienecke was the vale-
dictorian, Charles ‘Buzzy’ Bier-
schwale the salutatorian.
Harper School Board presi-
dent Charles Leinweber gave
out the diplomas; Supt. Engel-
mann presented the school
faculty and Principal Harold
Clayton Parker
Brookie Samford
Lisa Spencer
Sherwin Staudt
Evelyn Stehling
Kina Storms
Martin Vallance
Allen Wienecke
Kenneth Wilke
Patty Young
Two Retired Harper School Teachers Honored
Report on the Mental Health
Association Drive in Harper
PATRICIA HOLMES
Miss Patricia Holmes was
one of the Harper High School
Honor Graduates at com-
mencement exercises held last
Friday.
Unintentionally, the name of
Miss Holmes, and a picture,
were omitted in last week’s
issue of the Herald. Miss
Holmes, as did the other honor
graduates, had an average of 90
or more during her four years in
high school. She is currently
employed in the dry goods de-
partment at Knopp & Metzger,
Fredericksburg.
Credit for a successful drive
must be credited to those who
took the time to solicit contribu-
tions. They are: Mrs. Gene
Tatsch, Mrs. R. E. Peril, Mrs.
Virgil Lennon, Jo Joyce Lang,
Mrs. Monroe Lang, Mrs. Robert
Fritz, and to those who gave.
They are: Douglas Tatsch, Al-
fred Edwards, I.T.F. Corpora-
tion, Gene Bode, Angela Mielke,
Inez Cottle, Bonnie Rahe, Mr.
and Mrs. Chester Tatsch, Mr.
and Mrs. Warren McDougall,
Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Worner, Mr.
and Mrs. Richard Roeder, Mr.
and Mrs. R. E. Peril (by Mrs.
R. E. Peril).
J. A. Wall, M. B. Johnson, Ted
Masser, Jesus Rangel, Robert
Jenschke, Hilmar Wahrmund,
Alfons Stehling, Aubry Harper,
Milton Kramer, Mrs. Willie
Dittmar, Herman Oehler, Clar-
ence Ernst, Charlie Friedrich,
Frank Ohnemus, Eugene Kunz,
Raymond Kunz, Carl Guincy,
Timmy Eilers, Jim Armstrong,
Lawrence Klein, Milton Klein,
E. L. Danos, Harvey Klein,
Stanley Feller, Edgar Klein jr.,
Mrs. Edgar Klein, Edwin Fritz,
Werner Klein (by Mrs. Robert
Fritz).
David Wilson, M. E. Wood,
Ann Fikes, Faye Jones, James
Engleman, Jean Myers, Max
Davis, Doris Parker, Addie
Lowe, Elizabeth McDougall,
‘Danny Palmer, Charles Lein-
weber, Clarence Leinweber,
Billie Lang, Lendon Palmer (by
Billie Lang).
Roy Ressmann, Mr. and Mrs.
M. Raz, Walter Markwordt, Mr.
and Mrs. Edwin Klein, Mr. and
Mrs. Pete Cosper, W. W. Ward,
Mrs. Leola Landis, Elmer
Lange, Joyce Lang, Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Lang (by Jo Joyce
Lang).
Rev. A. A. Gitter, Martha
Rose Baumann, Harper Locker,
Hank Huser, Carolyn Peril,
ENGRAVED WRIST WATCHES were presented
Friday night during HHS commencement
exercises to two retired Harper school teachers
in appreciation of their 40 or more years of
teaching service in the Harper Schools. Supt.
James Engelmann, left, made the presentation
to Mrs. Ola Mae (Dean) Hopf, who started her
teaching career in 1938, and Mrs. Alta Lee
Harper Girl Makes Dean's List at Uvalde Jr. College
(Warren) McDougall, right, who started at the
old Klein Branch rural school in 1931 and taught
most of the time since that year in Harper.
The engraved gold wrist watches were given
by the staff and faculty of Harper School. Mrs.
Hopf retired in July, 1978, Mrs. McDougall as of
June 1, 1979.
—Photo by Kilman.
Dean Dardus J. Elrod an-'
nounced the names of 51 stu-
dents who made the Dean’s
Kathy Harper, Joan Lennon (by
Mrs. Virgil Lennon).
Clifford Wienencke, Frank
Staudt, Phil Rogers, Levi Ken-
sing, Sara Lange, Boyce Grona,
Hubert Rahe, Elbert Feller,
Mrs. Belton Tatsch, Mrs. Ferdi-
nand Tatsch, Lisa Bierschwale,
Brenda Lange, John Ferguson,
Gene Tatsch (by Mrs. Gene
Tatsch).
They collected a total of
$349.00.
A record of the individual
contributions is available. Con
tact Rev. A. A. Gitter.
Honor Roll at Southwest Texas
Junior College in Uvalde in the
spring semester of 1978-79.
In order to make the honor
roll, a student must be enrolled
in at least 15 semester hours
and achieve a grade point aver-
age of 3.6 or higher.
Southwest Texas Junior Col-
lege uses the four-point system
(an A is 4 points. This number of
students was selected from a
total of 879.
Included in the list of Honor
Roll students was Sheila L.
Maner of Harper.
Metric conversion: 1 ounce
by weight equals 28 grams.
HARPER LOCAL
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Strack-
bein and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford
Wienecke were Sunday visitors
in the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Kermit Strackbein from San
Antonio, celebrating Keith’s
graduation.
Sunday evening guests were
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Kuntson of
Minnesota, Mrs. Clara Hanson
of San Antonio, and Mrs. Christ-
ian Strackbein from Seguin.
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