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Page Four Friday, May 6, 1955.
The Harper Herald - - Harper, Texas
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Longhorn Tales
Can you imagine all these Har-
per “tom-boy” girls dressed up
in formals? Maybe you can’t, but
believe me, you should have
seen all the pretty girls with
sparkles in their eyes. Every-
one just looked beautiful.
Of course we can’t forget the
other half. “The boys!” They
were dressed in their suits and
Looking mighty handsome.
We wonder how many of our
boys Will be working the rest of
their lives to pay for the corsag-
es. MY! They certainly were
beautiful! Even orchids! I’m sure
all the girls were real proud of
their corsages.
Sounds like the Seniors are in
“High-Heaven” getting ready to
leave for their great Senior Trip!
I’m sure they will have loads of
fun. Enjoy yourselves, Seniors!
It only happens once,
The juniors seem to be grin-
ning also. Wonder why? Could it
be because their “senior rings”
are coming? Guess the juniors
will really have to start digging.
I heard Boyd talking about
walking down the aisle! For a
minute I thought some girl
would either be lucky or some-
thing. Finally I put two and two
together and he was talking
about walking down the aisle at
Commencement. Pardon me.
Of all the substitute teachers!
They almost seem familiar. Any-
way we’re glad to have them.
We heard Mrs. Schneider got
tickled in the senior class. Real-
ly, you seniors should be careful
what you say!
When the* Black Aces couldn’t
come, I believe there were a
number of juniors scared pink!
But it all worked out fine and
the juniors really appreciated
the Royal Combo’s Orchestra
helping them out.
There seemed to be a number
of youngsters on Highway 290
rather late after the Prom. Of
course we only have a Prom
once a year!
We found out, Mr. and Mrs,
Schneider can really dance.
Seems like she is just good at
anything she attempts to do.
So long, se you next week.
—“The Round-Up”—
“With Sympathy”
The entire student body, as well
as teachers and friends, wish to
extend their sincere sympathy
to Mr, and Mrs. Paul Suffel,
whose Mother passed away last
week.
, ~f‘The Round-Up”
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Junior • Senior Prom
And Banquet
The Junior-Senior Prom and
Banquet was held in the gym on
April 28, 1955.
The Seniors were welcomed
by the Juniors with a large sign
across the curtain of the gym
stage. The theme for the occas-
ion was “Down South.” The gym
was decorated to match the
the theme with cotton, cactus,
blossoms, and loads of flowers.
One of the main attractions was
an old buggy painted green and
gold.
The banquet starting at 6:30
p. m. began with the Welcome
given by Darlene Mrosek. Alvin
Lange gave the Response fol-
lowed by the Prophecy given by
Donald Phillips. Rev. Lewis Pet-
mecky gave the Invocation. Din-
ner was then served along with
entertainment by Cathy Duder-
stadt and Karen Dittmar as
Southern “Top Hatters,” accom-
panied by Micky McDougal at
the piano. Pretty little Jan
Brown gave a top performance
in “Down Texas Way.” The
Class Will was given by Joyce
Solbrig. The sophomore girls, as-
sisted by Mrs. Pete Crenwelge,
sang “Till We Meet Again.” To
complete the banquet the guests,
students, and faculty were hon-
ored by a fine speech given by
the guest speaker , Coke R.
Stevenson.
The prom was enjoyed immen-
sely by all. Music was furnished
by the “Royal Combo” of Freder
icksburg.
—“The Round-Up”—
HARPER LOCALS
Mrs. Alfred Kott, Mb. and Mrs.
A1 Poeske, and baby daughter,
and Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hilburn
Jr., all of Kerrville visited Mr.
and Mrs. Glen Hopf Sunday after-
noon.
———oo o—-
Mr. and Mrs. C. Kneese and
sons spent the week-end with Mr.
and Mrs. Alton Kneese at Cy-
press Mills.
-ooo-
Little Miss Sudie Green spent
the past week visiting her grand-
mother, Mrs. Ida Kneese.
-ooo-
Ellis Ellebracht spent the week-
end visiting his aunt, Mrs. Chris-
tian Birck, and family at Round
Mountain.
-ooo--
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Deiter of
San Antonio spent the week-end
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Carlos Parker, and Buzzie.
-ooo-
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INVITES
All the Ladies and Smart 'Teen Agers
TO HAVE
THEIR HAIR EXPERTLY STYLED IN THEIR
OWN PERSONALITY TREND
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Valedictorian And
Salutaiorian
Announced
Thursday of last week Supt.
Ed. Bailey had the honor of
averaging the grades of the. sen-
ior class. He stated that it was
unusual for a class of this size
to have such a high average, as
no average was lower than 81.
Those achieving the highest
honors are as follows:
Kenneth Oehler, Valedictorian
with an average of 93.23, and
Frances Rischner, Salutatorian
with an average of 92.57.
The following girls with a
close average were: Joyce Sol-
brig, 91.78, Val Bierschwale,
91.32, Lydia Faye Bierschwale
91.02.
We wish to congratulate these
mentioned above along with the
rest of the ’55 class for their out-
standing work in the past four
years.
Baccalaureate Services will, be
held at the Harper School Gym.
Sunday night, May 22, 1955, at
8:00 p. m. Commencement exer-
cises will be Monday, May 23,
1955, at 8:00 p. m.
—“The Round-Up”—
Last Will And
Testament Of 1955
We the Seniors of ’55 of the
City of Harper, County of Gil-
lespie, and State of Texas, hav-
ing a one-track mind, lack of
memory, and acting under the
overpowering influence of all the
teachers, do make, publish, and
declare this to be our last will
and testament.
First, the Senior Class wishes
to will all the signs on the hi-
way to the juniors.
Boyd Thurman wills all the
fishing holes in Devil’s River to
Darlene Mrosek.
Joyce Pape wishes to will her
eighteen - diamond engagement
ring to Alfred Edwards.
Frances Rischner wants to will
Alfredo to Jennilea.
Leroy Kramer wills his job at
die Gulf Station to Bobby Joe.
Carolyn Parker wills Levi’s
ilass ring to Ola Mae.
Frances Dittmar wills her bub-
ble gum to Wilmar Klaehn.
Shirley Ernst wills to Joe Park-
sr her ability to take care of
‘Misters” desk drawers and his
Dooks
Mildred Wright wills to J. W.
her ability to get engaged.
Rubin Klein wills his short-
hand grades and his ability to
come to school on time to Donnie
Phillips.
Bobbie Gibson wills all her
former loves, including Corus, to
the junior girls and hopes they
have fun.
Kenneth Oehler wills Margie
and Rosie to the junior boys.
Marlene Kaiser wishes to will
to Cyrus her height and baseball
pitching ability.
Val Dean wills her typing abil-
ity to Lonnie in hopes that he
will be able to win the state
title next year.
Katheryn Lang wills her figure
to A. C. Ernst.
Alvin Lange wishes to will his
winning way with w'omen (Val)
to Tooter.
Virginia Roeder wills all her
blind dates to Frank Lange and
hopes that he will enjoy them.
J. R. wills to Joe Parker his
ability to always be with the
girls.
Janice Spaeth wills a new
blue Buick to James Wallendorf.
Lydia Faye Bierschwale wills
all of Joe’s former loves to the
junior boys.
Joyce Solbrig wills her devoted
slave, Kenneth, to next year’s
editor of the Longhorn.
Barbara Lennon wills her old
saying “just a minute” to Speedy
Edwards.
Ralph Harris wills his big feet
to Ola Mae in hopes that they
will convey her to him some day.
The Senior Class wills the first
copy of a book, written by Mar-
lene Kaiser and Joyce Solbrig,
“How to Coach Basketball in 10
Easy Lessons” to Mr. Bailey.
SIGNED:
THE SENIOR CLASS OF ’55.
—“The Round-Up
Senors Honored
Mrs. Lewis Stevens, Mr. and
Mrs. Edwin Dittmar, Elva and
Gayle, and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey
Stevens were host and hostesses
to the Seniors and their dates at
the ranch home of Mr. and Mr.
Harvey Stevens.
A number of enjoyable games
were played and enjoyed by all.
After this we were served a deli-
cious and attractive supper.
The seniors and their dates
wish to thank the hostesses for
a wonderful evening of fun!
—“The Round-Up”
Gillespie Co. Fair Invites Crocheters To
Enter ’55 Nationwide Crochet Contest
How would you react to the
news that you were first prize
winner in a Nationwide Contest?
When you caught your breath,
you would probably gasp, “You’re
kidding—you can’t mean me”.
But it will be you. And this op-
portunity, wearing a crocheted
glove, is once again knocking at
needleworkers’ doors and is ad-
vising all crocheters to “come to
the Fair” with their entries for
the 1955 Nationwide Crochet Con-
test. Over $3,000, in cash prizes
and free trips to New York City
are the national awards offered
in this exciting Contest.
Anyone but anyone can be a
winner in the 1955 Nationwide
Crochet Contest. As in the past,
this year’s competition is open to
all men, women and teen-age
girls who are handy with the
hook. Before you eagerly pick
up your hook and cotton to
start on your entry for the 1955
Nationwide Crochet Contest, be
sure that you will be using mer-
cerized crochet cotton in a
thread size of 100 or less, as the
Contest rules indicate. Merceriz-
ed crochet cotton with a metal-
lic strand is also eligible. Your
entry must be completed, of
course, since January 1, 1955. The
judges at the Fair will award
Nationwide Crochet Contest blue
ribbons to the best piece in each
of sixteen classifications and a
gold loving cup to the entry-chos-
en “Best of Fair”. These prelim-
inary awards render the entries
eligible for the final judging in
New York City. No entry will be
acceptable in the finals without
this special blue ribbon.
You may enter articles in any
of the following classifications:
1) Tablecloths. 2) Bedspreads,
3) Luncheon Cloths. 4) Center-
pieces (14” and over). 5) Buffet
& Vanity Sets. 6) Chair Sets. 7)
Doilies (under 14”). 8) Scarves
and Wall Panels. 9) Pot Holders
and Hot Plate Mats. 10) Place
Mats. 11) Other' Household Acces-
sories. 12) Edgings and Inser-
tions. 13) Fashion Accessories.
14) Ladies Over 65.15) Men Only.
16) Teen-age Girls.
The country’s leading needle-
work authorities will make the
final decision which will be based
on workmanship, beauty of de-
sign and general appearance.
From among the hundreds of
winning entries, three champion-
ship pieces will be selected, the
crocheters of which will be nam-
ed Grand National Champion,
Men’s Champion and Teen - Age
Girl Champion. The Grand Na-
tional Champion is entitled to a
$500. cash award, the other two
$100. each. All three will re-
ceive free trips to New York City
where they will be escorted to
glamorous night spots, theaters
and restaurants, and will be
guests on television and radio
programs. Large engraved troph-
ies will also be given to each as
lasting mementos of their victor-
ies. Balance of the national prize
money will be awarded to the
First, Second, Third, Fourth and
Honorable Mentions in each of
the sixteen classifications.
For those crocheters who are
adept at originating their own
designs, Smart Crochet Magazine
is offering $600 in special awards.
These awards will be presented to
the crocheters of the best pieces
of original design entered in the
1955 Nationwide Crochet Contest.
Take advantage of this golden
opportunity to prove your cro-
cheting prowess. You may dis-
cover that your good fortune is
just around the corner. But be
sure to start your entry now so
that it will be ready in time for
the opening of the Fair. For
further information on entering
your piece in the Gillespie County
Fair, contact the Manager of the
Fair, Wm. M. Petmecky.
Pearl Among Top In
U. S. Total Sales
It has been announced by Otto
A. Koehler, President and Chair-
man of the Board, Pearl Brewing
Company, San Antonio, that the
Pearl Brewery has moved into
25th position in Total Sales
among all breweries in the U. S.
for the year 1954.
In 1953 the Pearl Brewery was
30th.
Mr. Koehler stated that the
Pearl Brewery placed 11th in the
United States among Breweries
having a Single Plant Operation.
The standing figures show the
steady growth of the Pearl Brew-
ing Company, based upon the in-
creased public demand of the
people of Texas, because it is Ex-
tra Light, Extra Mild, Extra Mel-
low.
Mi*, and Mrs. Ben Frenzel, Mr.
and Mrs. Joe Coffman and baby
and Mrs. Annie Malenkof all of
San Angelo visited Mr. and Mrs.
R. F. Manske Sunday.
-ooo-
Mrs. Hazel Gillette of Junc-
tion visited relatives here and al-
so visited her aunt, Mrs. Oliver
Roberts, at Round Mountain.
Sisterdale Bests «,
by Vene Cottle
You that like a good ball game
and didn’t see Harper and Sister-
dale last Sunday really missed a
treat.
Harper scored first in the bot-
tom of the fifth. Harold Rahe
led off with a shot to center and
Mgr. George Salcher plated him
with a long double to right cen-
ter for the first run of the game
and the only one for Harper.
Sisterdale made it 1-1 in the
top of the sixth as Morrison led
off with a double and Kohls
scored him with a single. They
got two more in the seventh on
a base on balls, a couple of er-
rors, and a long triple by Mor-
rison. Then in the ninth, Boos
led off with a hit to center. Two
errors- and that many more sacri-
fice hits scored two more. That
was all the scoring.
That Langbein kid showed us
the best pitching we have looked
at this year. He used mostly a
high hopping fast hall that our
school kids couldn’t meet. It was
nice pitching, and our kids
shouldn’t feel too badly about it,
even if he did strike out 16 of
them. And then Tooter Parker
pitched a whale of a game for
Harper at the same time. He
gave up only seven base hits and
struck out 13 Sisterdale batters,
and two or three of these hits
were questionable.
I think we have a chance now
for a pretty fair ball team by
the end of the season. We may
not win the pennant, but I think
we are going to have something
to say about who does. If the
boys Manager Salcher, has now
stay with him, practice and pull
together as a team, they should
give any team in this league a
run for the money. I have seen
all the teams in the league now
except Comfort, and I think Sis-
terdale is tops in this league.
The Fredericksburg Texans and
Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Walker of
Dallas spent the weekend with
his, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Olin
Walker. Other members of the
family visiting Sunday were Mr.
and Mrs. Dayton Rahe and Mr.
and Mrs. Dallas Reiger and Mr.
and Mrs. Wayne Barrett and
children of San Antonio.
-ooo-
Frank Staudt and Roy Roberts
were business visitors in Austin
Tuesday.
-ooo-
Miss Jimmie Mae Wright of
San Antonio spent the week end
with her mother, Mrs, Hobson
Hopf, and Mr. Hopf.
-ooo-
Mrs. A. C. Wendel, Mrs. Fred
Gammenthaler and Mrs. S. S.
Stewart were Fredericksburg vis-
itors Tuesday, Mrs. Stewart •re-
mained in the hospital for med-
ical attention.
--ooo-
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Prestige of
Galveston visited Mr. and Mrs.
Max Lange last week.
Harper should be pretty close be-
hind them. Sisterdale has an old-
er, more seasoned team. Most of
the other teams, like Harper,
have a majority of school boys
and you may expect mistakes by
them for a while.
Harper goes to Comfort next
Sunday.
SISTERADLE— ABRHPOAE
^Matter, ..............
.10 0 0
0
0
Voight, 2b ...........
..3 0 0 0
1
0
Herbst, 2b...........
..0101
0
0
Barkhausen, if ..
..4013
0
0
Morrison, 3b ......
..5130
2
0
Kasten, rf ..........
.4010
0
0
Pruett, rf ..........
.10 0 0
0
0
Kohls, lb .............
..3016
0
0
Jung, cf .............
..1000
0
0
R. Taylor, cf .....
..2 0 0 0
0
0
Marquardt, ss.....
...4 0 0 1
3
0
Boos, c .................
...4 1116
0
1
Langbein, p.........
...2 2 0 0
0
0
Totals ...............
.34 5 7 27
6
1
HARPER—
AB R H PO A E
J. Cottle, ss ......
..4 0 0 0
3
0
Ernst, 2b .............
..4011
1
2
Benner, if ...........
..3 0 0 0
0
0
**H. Feller.........
... 10 0 0
0
0
Rahe, cf ............
...A 111
0
0
Or. Cottle, lb .....
...3 0 0 11
0
2
Salcher, c ............
..4 0 213
1
0
Roeder, if............
...3 0 0 0
0
0
Bierschwale, 3b
...3 0 0 0
2
1
Parker, p ..........
.3011
4
1
Totals ...............
.32 1 5 27 11
6
PILOT KNOS
School Closing
KLEIN’S "HALL
SATURDAY, MAY 7th
Children's Program
ai 3:30 p. m.
BARBECUE—Cake, and
POTATO SALAB for sale
at S;3© p. m.
Free Coffee
Grades 8, 9 8c 10 PLAY:
"Ready-Made Family"
ai ,7:30 p. m.
Dance Afterf lay
Music by Harmony Boys
Admission to play and
Dance, 50c Adults,
Children FREE!
EVERYBODY WELCOME!
DANCE
PAT’S HALL
Saturday Nate, May 7th
— Music by —
‘Eddy Dugosh &
The Ah Ha
Playboys’
EVERYBODY WELCOME!
J. Pairanella
Sicmpde
RODEO
Fri. & Sat. Nights,
May 6 and 7 — 8 p. ns
Bareback Riding
Calf Roping
Bull Riding
Cutting Horse Contest
Barrel Races.
Open Show
PRODUCED BY
OTTMAR SCHNERR
DANCING Each Night
Western Music
— at —
MANSFIELD PARK,
BANDERA, TEXAS
Be Sure, Be Insured!
— FOE FOUR —
Auto - Liability - Fire
INSURANCE
— SEE —
Chas. 1. Barrett
Harper, Texas
Pick PEARL
Sisterdale.............. 000 001 202—5
Harper .................. 000 010 000—1
Summary of game: Runs bat-
ted in: Barkhausen 3, Morrison,
Kohls, Salcher. Stolen bases:
Morrison. Left on bases: Harper
5, Sisterdale 8. Earned runs:
Harper 1, Sisterdale 1. Innings
pitched by: Parker 9, by Lang-
bein 9. Hits, allowed by Parker
,7 by Langbein 5. Runs allowed
by Parker 5, by Langbein 1.
Struck out by Parker 13, by
Langbein 16. Base on balls off
Parker 2, off Langbein 1. Wild
pitches Parker, Langbein. Passed
balls Boos. Umpires: Mains on
balls and strikes, Spenrath on
bases.
Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz Deiter
and Rev. Dale of Kerrville at-
tended the singing at the Pente-
costal Church Sunday afternoon.
v -ooo-
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Nay and
daughter now of Brownwood vis-
ited Mr. and Mrs. Creighton Ste-
vens during the week-end.
Mr. and Mrs. Edd Fisk of Kerr-
ville were visitors in the C. W.
Granville home Sunday after-
noon.
A large attendance was, had at
at the regular monthly singing
at the Pentecostal Church Sunday
afternoon.
NOTICE!
As of May 9±hr 1955, all Telephone
Bills are payable at the Telephone
Office in Harper since we will no
longer be in business where phone
bills were paid heretofore.
FRANK FLOYD STORE
’ HARPER, TEXAS
SPORTSMAN GAFE
HARPER, TEXAS
Short Orders - Sandwiches - Hamburgers
Delicious Chili - Tamales - Enchiladas
T-Bone Steaks - Regular Meals, etc.
Cold Drinks — Bottle and Can Beer.
Ice Cream, etc.
Come and meet your friends here!
MR. AND MRS. EDMUND FIEDLER
PEARL BEER COMPANY
ERWIN C. KRAUS -- DISTRIBUTORS -- PAUL A. KRAUS
425 West Main Street - Fredericksburg, Texas - Phone No. 28
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