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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1952
Page
10
A classroom report describes late arriving students interrupting lessons as the teacher repeats assignments, delaying exam instructions and shortening periods. Disruptions from forgotten materials and side conversations further hinder progress, leaving the teacher to recap and students to rush to study hall.
Andrew Alberthal wins fourth place in the statewide Junior Historian contest with Recreation in Fredericksburg earning $25 prize. He is elected president of the local Society of Junior Historians for 1952 53, placing him in Red and White's top honors this week.
Whispers reveal the 1952 seniors will travel to Monterrey Mexico for their senior trip. They discuss vaccination at the border dress codes and hair color, while report cards spark talk of A’s and F’s. Teachers planned outings to see Romeo and Juliet, FHA meetings, and a city civic-questions box looms in the hall. Observers anticipate roses for prom decorations and a lively Junior Senior event next week.
The FHS Billikens hosted a Mexican supper with Mrs Hodges Hartmann Bernhard Hartmann and Striegler serving as hostesses. The baseball team split a busy week with a 11-6 comeback win over Lampasas, a 3-1 loss to Llano, and a 6-4 setback to a district favorite. Gary Craven hit a homer and triple in the rally. Warren Hahn pitched well in relief. The girls and boys volleyball teams lost to Mason. Regional tennis saw Heimann, Shhuch, and Kno che fall in finals. P. E. classes prep for track with a class points trophy upcoming. Joy Humes and Joan Wision show promise.
High school students submitted essays on fire hazards in the community under the Fredericksburg Fire Department drive. Prizes will be awarded for the best themes reflecting safety awareness.
The area VII FFA judging teams from about eighty schools all qualified for the state meet. Livestock, Meats, Dairy Cattle, Poultry, and Dairy Products earned top honors at area contests held at Tarleton College, Swift and Company, and Tarleton State College. National finals will be in Kansas City for livestock and meats, and Waterloo, Iowa for Dairy Cattle Dairy Products and Poultry next fall.
The Junior Class hosted an Old South Plantation Party on April 25 at Turner Hall with a Southern theme. An orchestra led by Art Koch and His Shadows performed while seniors and juniors danced, played games, and enjoyed a menu of sandwiches, cookies, and punch served by waiters portrayed as “Negro servants.”
M B St Clair is an 18 year old senior with brown hair and green eyes. He is 5 feet 10 inches, attended Richland Springs for four years, is Leap Year King, member of the commercial club, and lettered in football for three years. He plans to join the U S Air Force after high school. Mary Jane Sultemeier is a 17 year old senior with blonde hair and blue eyes. She is 5 feet 7 inches, attended Rocky Hill for eight years, member of FHA Club Commercial Club Campus Comet and Mesa Staff, served as secretary of the Sophomore and Junior classes, and was class favorite in her Sophomore year. Her food is noodles, color orchid, sport swimming. She plans to work after graduation.
The note lists upcoming events including a May 2 band recital at 8 p.m. a May 6 second grade school program at 7 45 p.m. a May 6 music study club at 8 p.m. and a May 9 senior junior return event.
Clamations of praise rang out as attendees recalled the Old Plantation Party, a historic event marked by strong support and vivid reminiscences.
Fredericksburg drivers training class observed 208 cars at Keidel Hospital intersection on April 7 1952. Of 48 turning cars 30 failed to signal. 11 U turns had 4 proper signals and 7 lacking or uncertain. Lane changes and parking also showed signal gaps. Emphasis on courtesy and safety urges drivers to signal clearly to prevent accidents.
A brief campus note appears on Page 8 Section 2 highlighting a notable event or feature named the Campus Comet. The item signals renewed student activity and university interest, with emphasis on campus life and local context.
Menus list daily dishes from May 5 to May 9 including Green Peanut Buttered, Pickles, Apples, Orange Juice, and Cansauce May 5. Chili and Beans, Slaw, Rice, Sweet Doughnuts May 6. Boneless Stew, Potatoes, Cyrets Buttered, Relish, Prunes May 7. Hamburgers, Potato Salad, Cake, Pie May 8. Tuna Fish Sandwiches, Bla Eyed Peas, Jell-O Salad, In Cream May 9. Daily staples include penny butter honey oleo bread and milk.
Fredericksburg and Gillespie County credit youth groups like 4 H FFA Boy and Girl Scouts and church programs for building character and future livelihoods. The Fredericksburg Standard highlights extensive coverage of youth activities and urges adults to join and support these organizations as they grow with community aid.
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