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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1948
Page
4
A jumble of small ads and society notes from Harper Fredericksburg Kerrville Kerr County list services and sales. Horse training tires boot repair baking oils fuels and local visits note residents Loyd Carter Homer Smith Earl Walker Neal Fox Rev Starkweather and others with scattered travel and health mentions.
The Hill Country League rises in interest as Sisterdale defeats Seipp's 7-3 and Stonewall beats Camp Stanley 4-1 to move into second. Harper crushed Ingram 17-9, while next Sunday features Harper at Stonewall in a potential crowd puller.
Harper outlasted Ingram 17 to 9 in a long, erratic ball game at the Harper Community Park. Vene Cottle, official scorer, notes sensational catches, wild throws, and fan interruptions. J Thurman relieved and earned the win. Box score shows Harper’s late surge with 6 runs in ninth to seal it. Next Sunday Harper hosts Stonewall.
The Homemaking Girls entertained their mothers on Monday April 26 at the school. Tables formed a U with pink and white decorations and carnat ions in lapel vases. Menu items included tomato juice cocktail Ritz chicken a la king, candied sweet potatoes, buttered asparagus, rosey pear salad, hot rolls, iced tea, angel sunshine cake.
Rev. Jack Minter and W C Russel Jr traveled to Corpus Christi for a two day fishing trip last week. Fred Nabers visited Mrs. A C Wendel. J B Birt Jr of San Antonio visited his parents Dr and Mrs J B Birt. Walter Markworth enjoyed a James River fishing trip Saturday night. Garrett Bierschwale and Lofton Bowers visited Ida Smith. Mrs Frank Thurman, Willow City teacher last term, has returned home.
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