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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1955
Page
3
S Morri son and Lavern Langbein of the Listerdale Indians tied to win The Radio Post trophies in the Farmer Boys League. Morrison claimed batting champion. Langbein named most valuable player in the league.
Truman Leslie, who died in Los Angeles last Wednesday, was mourned at a Mason funeral attended by Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Harlan, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Rogers, and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Gibson. Leslie was a brother in law to Mrs. Vernon Rogers and son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leslie of Mason.
Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopf traveled to Austin Monday and Tuesday to see their son Erato and his family.
A young city boy learns to adjust to a farmer's routine, finding farming life rewarding though demanding. He gradually embraces early mornings and steady work, balancing curiosity with the rhythms of rural duties.
Stonewall clinched the championship over Harper 2-0 in a pitchers duel. Joe Kaiser threw nine innings of one hit ball for Stonewall, while Harper starter Tooted Parker fanned 14 but allowed Eckert’s late homer as the key blow. Crowd hailed the thriller to end Harper season and crown Stonewall champions.
Beginning Sept. 15, 1955 vehicle inspection started with updated rules. Mechanics must pass a written exam, stations carry bonds, and new checks include brake reserve, line leaks, cracked reflectors, rear view mirrors, and legible license plates. Inspections are not done in rain, and current stickers stay valid into next April to avoid rush lines.
Family travels through Harper en route to Louisiana. Lang family visits in St Louis. Hopf family visits Barnwell relatives in South Carolina. Fredericksburg wedding guests include McDougall Walker Bernhard Klein Moellendorf. Reiger reunion attendees travel from Dallas to Menard area.
Pilot Knob HDC met at home of Mrs. Martin Dittmar on September 12 with 17 members present. A game Going Shopping was played and Mrs. Clemens Reed reported. Mrs. Carl Mazinke gave a pie making demonstration. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Dittmar and Mrs. Marlaluce Dittmar. Next meeting set for October 10 at Mrs. Raymond Klein’s home.
While recuperating from a heart attack at his Stonewall ranch, Senator Lyndon Johnson received guests including Governor Allan Shivers and Congressman O. C. Fisher. He held a news conference, met Miss Jan Turbiville of Lockhart, and attended the Texas U versus Texas Tech football game in Austin.
The Harper Herald-Harper notes weekend visits by Mr. and Mrs. Weslie Sageser and daughters from San Antonio, Bernard Jesko returning from Korea, Willie Maurer anniversary at Fredericksburg, Ida Smith visiting Seguin, and the Dieter family’s vacation return. Also mentions H. D. Sivelds of Austin visiting Harper relatives and a quip from a football candidate about being born.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Kramer and their sons spent the weekend visiting her sister Mrs Willie Henson and family at Red Rock.
Forest Bede of Del Rio was a visitor in Harper on Wednesday, staying briefly and exchanging greetings with local residents. The report notes the social call as part of regional community interactions.
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