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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
10
Editorial quote from Gregg Typing Techniques urges students to take real interest in all tasks. It argues enthusiasm drives learning, efficiency, and future success, noting that loving one’s work spurs effort and reduces delays in progress.
November 21 1940 edition lists Gladys Herbert as Editor in Chief Lucille Fischer as Business Manager and notes staff across departments with names such as Marvin Prochnow band coach Viola Hohmann pep squad and Lillian Kott classroom head Historic teachers include Marjorie Hohmann Clarice Greathouse Walter Puhrmann Oscar Krauskopf Monroe Klinksiek and Vincent Knopp Details reference department leads in History Civics Mathematics English Science and Commercial Arts along with alumni and organization lines.
English I through III cover punctuation pronouns verbs and business letter writing while Readers Digest articles augment study. German, Spanish and physics discuss grammar verbs machines and dances host a pep squad fundraiser to fund a football banquet.
Students held a Thanksgiving program linked to a pep rally for the 34-A District game in Rochelle. The event featured a Star Spangled Banner, class and organization presidents, and reflections on 1927 FHS football, noting the district title and undefeated season. Alumni and staff updates followed, including relocations and careers.
The salesmanship class invited local businessman and FHS alumnus Gilbert Kaderli Friday morning. He reviewed student reports on special projects and, at their request, offered practical advice stressing honesty and fair dealing as the foundation of good business. He shared ideas on courteous service for oil station customers and answered student questions.
Five representatives from Taylor High School met with Hermann Fischer Felix Wilke Arthur Stehling and Smyre at Stephen F Austin Hotzl in Austin to decide the location for the Fredericksburg Taylor football game. They chose Taylor for 2 30 Friday afternoon with a school holiday to allow students to attend and return.
The school lists honor students by class with multiple names across grades. 9A includes Corinne Anderegg and Roy Beckmann among others. 2B, 3A, seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen are named with specific students named per grade.
A description shows home economics girls carrying folded garments and hangers on a winter day as they bring home their first completed outfits. The scene highlights the group’s progress and the somber mood as they ascend with more clothes.
Leola Rusenberger of Stonewall was named a 1940 Gold Star Girl by county home demonstration agent Miss Alberta Martin. A four year member of the 4-H Club, she earned the top honor for outstanding work in Cilespie County girl’s club activities this year.
The advertisement offers a Standard subscription for $1, valid from now until January 1, 1992, with a savings of 50 cents.
A local clipping lists names of residents connected to Town Creek fishing spots. Alton Woerner, Robin Tatsch, Lenora Staudt, Florine Hahne, and Calvin Mohle are noted with origins from FPbg, Flog, Hudson Bay, Trinity River. Each entry includes their preferred bait or hobby and stated ambitions.
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A historical manifesto extols Christmas lighting as an American symbol of liberty and joy. It frames lights on trees, homes, and public spaces as a forceful expression of faith, peace, and patriotism in uncertain times.
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