Campus humor and senior profiles from FHS yearbook page
A collage of campus pieces includes satirical lines about seniors and teaching, poems, a playful “Old Rhyme, New Twist” segment, and photo blurbs. It features Clayton Eckhardt, Warren Hahn, and Gary Cravens with notes on appearance, activities, and post graduation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Eckhardt
FFA
Clayton
Warren Hahn
FHS
Doss
Warren
Billie
Gary Cravens
PHS
Stonewall
Gary
Hillbilly Party Line gossip in a school chatty tone
A stream of classroom rumors centers on dating clues and crushes among students. It asks who is involved with several named girls and boys, noting pockets of talk during study hall and periods, and hints at friendships and rivalries across classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas J
Carol Ann G
James E
Jewell W
Patsy M
James C
Perrie Jo
Fritz T
Pipe Line
Elizabeth E
Janis M
Bozo K. Chip
Barbara
Wilburn M
Harvey N
Patsy H
Shirley T
Nan McK
James P
Evelyn K
Elmer
Tennessee
Berbice S
Ida Mae W
Carol H
Ronnie S
Carol
Virginia P
Itehen W
Films Used in FHS Studies
Mr Walter shows science films to students for study with a PTA funded transport. Films are provided free by various companies and are preferred for action and drama. General science classes view ten hours of film, physics eight hours, and driving six hours per semester.
Price of Freedom Reflections on Liberty and Duty
In a reflective piece Margie Lane argues that freedom costs sacrifice and self-reliance. She warns against reliance on the state and recalls historic fights for liberty, urging readers to work and defend freedoms rather than surrender duties.
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U. S
Germany
Hitler
America
Uncle Sam
Silly Billy Sallies And Witty One Liners Parade
A string of brisk, humorous exchanges unfolds with characters like Mr Black and Harvey T in a humorous vignette. Jokes range from hearing aids to medicine bottle directions, cake recipes, and playful dialogue about tides and birthdays. The tone is light and comic throughout.
Band Takes Part In Santa Parade Fredericksburg
The FHS Band and Pep Squad with Saint Nick led a Fredericksburg parade down Main Street. A fifty piece ensemble, drawn from seventy, rehearses marches for a December 6 contest in Uvalde.
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FHS
Ole Saint Nick
Fredericksburg
Santa Claus
Uvalde
Watch the Want Ads For Sharp Bargain Finds
If you have a sharp eye for bargains, watch the want ads for deals and savings. Readers can spot discounts and limited-time offers in the classifieds section, where merchants and households post items for sale today.
Question Of The Week From Readers
Readers share one wish each with answers ranging from basic needs to playful fantasies. Eddie H wants to eat sleep and drink, Kathleen G imagines a happy future, Carroll S wishes to play a trumpet, Miss Schmidt hopes students arrive on time and pay lunches, Evelyn N is unsure, Rubin W desires a million dollars, Patsy M longs for a pink Cadillac, Temple K seeks a round trip ticket to Saudi Arabia, and Nell’s line ends abruptly.
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Eddie H
Kathleen G
Carroll S
Miss Schmidt
Evelyn N
Rubin W
Patsy M
Temple K
Saudi Arabia
Nell
Upcoming school events and activities schedule
December events list includes Junior Historians meeting at 3 45 in band hall, basketball games with Boerne teams at 7, Senior class meeting at 2 45, band marching contest in Uvalde, and games Billikens vs Leakey and Boerne vs Billikens at 7 00. Personal notes mention a car, marriage wish, and wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boerne
Uvalde
Billikens
Leakey
Billies
Democracy speech tryouts at local school finals set
Eleven students from two classes gave democracy speeches judged by two teachers. Four top speakers were chosen to advance to KNAF for final judging. The finalists named are Eileen Sager Marilyn Hartmann Davene Virden and Lou Ann Falkenbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
KNAF
Eileen Sager
Marilyn Hartmann
Davene Virden
Lou Ann Falkenbury
Agricultural problems speech prompts farmer’s rainy rebuttal
Mr Percy asks how the speech was. the farmer replies a day’s rain would help. Mr Westerfeldt scolds lateness. a student jokes classes start whenever he arrives. A father questions hosting Corinne at night clubs, while Elmer F asks to reason with her.
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Mr. Percy
Corrinne
Elmer F
Ahrens Twins Baptized Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church
Irene Gertrude and Joylene Mary Ahrens, twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Benno Ahrens, were baptized Sunday morning by Rev. Gus Sager at Zion Lutheran Church. Tene Gertrude’s sponsors were Dorothy Ann Kasper Irene Ketron and Kermit Eckhardt. Jaylene’s were Oswald Kirchner Hilmar Ahrens and Mr and Mrs. Oswald Kirchner. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Oehler and the late Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Ahrens. A barbecue dinner followed on Saturday night at the family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Gertrude
Joylene Mary Ahrens
Benno Ahrens
Gus. Sager
Zion Lutheran Church
Gertrude
Dorothy Ann Kasper
Irene Ketron
Kermit Eckhardt
Jaylene
Oswald Kirchner
Hilmar Ahrens
Edmund Oehler
Fritz Ahrens
Buddy Hodges Stars in SWTSTC Oz Production
Buddy Hodges of Stonewall, son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Hodges, has a major role as the Tin Woodman in SWTSTC Children's Production The Wizard of Oz. The five year tradition of child focused Speech Department plays continues with Elizabeth Goodspeed's three act version.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy Hodges
Stonewall
Ernest Hodges
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
Hodges
Tin Woodman
Elizabeth
Birthday Dates List For December
December birthdays include Davene Schmidt on the fifth Kurt Weinheimer on the fifth Evelyn Crenwelge on the seventh Norma Eckhardt on the seventh Ernest Jordan Jr on the seventh Agnes Treibs on the tenth.
Western Auto Fredericksburg Toy and Wheel Goods Offer
Largest selection in the Hill Country promotes Lay-Away Plan at Western Auto Associate Store in Fredericksburg. Limited time mention includes date 12-18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Country
Western Auto
Fredericksburg
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State Department
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Davene 5
Jerry H
Price OF Freedom
Margie Lane
Mr. Black
Harvey T
Sys
Mr. Stobaugh
Mr. Westerfelt
Doctor
Harvey E
Mrs. Lechte
Charles T
Genie Sue
Gary C
Honey
Henry F
Doris FE
Butch K
Doris E
Emmie G
Mercury
Harold K
Davene V
Parker
Parker Magnetix
Montag
Che Teuly
The
Esterbrook
Gibson
This
FreDeRicksburg PuBlishing Company, Inc
Ahrens
del Rio
Mr. Ahrens
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