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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1952
Page
11
Students should consent to the majority’s decision and cooperate in carrying it out. Dissatisfaction and controversy can delay matters needing immediate attention. Once votes are cast the decision is final and those opposing violently should be ashamed. Every student should cooperate for the class’s projects benefiting all.
We are proud of our tennis players who did well at the tournament in Brady. Mary Lou Trice reached the girls singles final but lost to a Brady player. Jeannie Knoche and Marilyn Schuch fell in girls doubles final. Kermit Heimann made the boys semi finals. Nathan Sultemeier and Flint Immel reached the boys doubles and show promise for the District Meet in Fredericksburg.
At FHS a short assembly honored 21 football lettermen who received jackets. Sixteen of the group will return next year. Coach Roy Langerhans led the ceremony and received a gold football topped trophy. Coach Jones received the trophy earlier before leaving for service. The student body voiced pride and well wishes.
A diary style note recounts visits to a biology room where a rabbit is found, a history room with music resembling the French national anthem, a gym sighting of students on mats, and Ag class wishing to be a boy. The author plans to tour more rooms and gather rumors for next week.
Pep Squad leaders Doni Beckmann Margaret Ann Gold Gladys Jenke Esther Knopp and Margie Mitchell received miniature megaphones marked F for Fredericksburg for their year of leadership. Student Council on March 25 planned an Every Day Party for March 29 honoring class favorites with seniors Gladys Jenke and Dale McHalek juniors Eileen Sager Hayden Grona sophomores Isabel Grona Thomas Warden and freshmen Mabel Leyendecker Roy Crenwelge named as honorees. The event precedes a freshmen initiation on April fourth amid broader remarks on school spirit.
A list of affectionate paired names appears, presenting adjectives with given names and surnames in a playful assembly. The sequence features many throughlines like cheerful descriptors tied to individuals such as Knopp, Bauer, Reissig, Jenke, Probst, Durst, Gold, Gomez, and others.
J W erases the door and closes the board as static fills the hall during a math class scene starring Mr Haas.
Fredericksburg claimed first place in the poultry judging contest held March 27 with four Fredericksburg entrants Curtis Eckhardt top individual and James Eckhardt third. Dripping Springs finished second with Mason third, Liano fourth, and Kerrville fifth. Victor Rode of Mason was second high individual.
Vernell U has a new flame and Allan H is revealed as the dazzling tennis player Cubby D lost some jewelry Norman M’s pin may be missing Nan M wears a pretty necklace Arnold H’s football linked to a mystery Gary S has a new heart throb Merle T. seen as the dresser Kitty to Gary notes a local gossip item
Menu lists meals for Monday to Thursday with items like Meat Loaf and Orange Juice on Monday, Chili and Beans on Tuesday, Meat Vegetable Stew on Wednesday, and Chicken and Egg Noodles on Thursday. Daily staples include Peanut Butter, Honey, Oleo, Bread and Milk.
Doris Probst, a 17 year old Fredericksburg resident, is a popular senior involved as majorette for the band for three years. She serves as secretary treasurer of the student council and belongs to both the band student council and FHA. She enjoys swimming and tennis, favors red, and plans for a successful life after graduation.
A motivational piece urges readers to treat each day as 24 hours to invest. It compares daily time to money, noting hours spent on sleep meals work and learning shape lasting value, and warns against procrastination as tomorrow’s hours disappear forever.
Band director Kermit Gammenthaler took the Senior Band to Southwest Teacher College in San Marcos on March 27 to hear entrants in the Texas Interscholastic League contest. Fredericksburg Band did not participate due to an error, but the trip was educational and enjoyed by all. The band plans to train hard to compete next year.
In a biology class Isabel Grona asks to run upstairs to fetch a skeleton left in study hall. Miss Jung humorously agrees as a student asks if a snake lays eggs, and the teacher confirms snakes do lay eggs.
Fredericksburg Hillbillies beat Comfort Bobcats 4 to 3 in six innings at Fair Park. Warren Hahn pitched the complete game allowing three hits while the Hillbillies tallied eight hits. The contest ended early due to rain.
In a brief exchange noted as a flash item Mrs Stafford states she wants a man who can cook while Mr Krause counters she wants a man period. The remarks reflect a lighthearted social quip.
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station tests show mite control possible with chemical compounds on cotton. Last year evaluated aramite ovotran sulphenone sulphur compound 922 TEPP parathion phosphory compound 4049 EPN and sulphur dust for mite suppression.
A fragmented list identifies local people by notable traits and items. Mentions Joann Wision Alvin Leitz Corrine Cameron Mary Jane Sultemeier Mr Shilling Marilyn Lawrence Janet Knopp Harriet M Shaky references to hair, car, ribbon, teeth, and a theft claim.
A survey of students from Iola to Harvey E shows varied views on single dates. Some say it’s fine with care, others prefer double dating or know a partner well.
Apr 1 FFA and FHA unite for student activities. Apr 3 track meet with Mason. Apr 4 Look Out Initiation. Apr 5 FFA Area Contest hosts Stephenville, drawing regional teams.
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