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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1952

Page

12

Seniors Lead Honor Roll at FHS Six Weeks

The six weeks shows the seniors on the honor roll with twelve members. Sophomores follow with ten, freshmen nine, and juniors seven. Listed seniors include Vernell Alberthal and others. juniors include Myrtle Ahrens and James Feuge. sophomores list Corrine Cameron and more. freshmen note Alta Lee Baumann and Kurt Poehmann.

FHS Vernell Alberthal Shirley Bernhard Henry Frantzen Dorothy Gold Fredda Hodges Joy Humes Flint Immel Jo Ann Langerhans Harriett Moellering Gloria Jean Ressmann Eileen Sager Davene Virden Myrtle Ahrens James Feuge Cynthia Gellermann James Hennig

Junior High Cagers Split Games vs Comfort

The Jr. High Girls fell 40 to 6 as the junior boys edged Comfort 17 to 12 in a Wednesday matchup.

Jr. High Comfort

Fredericksburg Basketball Schedule and Events

On December 10 the Billikens host Boerne at 7:00 p m. December 12 the high school Xmas dance is sponsored by band and pep squad. December 12 to 13 the Medina Tournament for Boys basketball occurs there. December 15 FHA hosts Date with Dad. December 16 Fredericksburg vs Mason at 7:00 p m. December 18 Fredericksburg vs Medina at 7:00 p m. December 19 Messiah rehearsal in the new gym at 7:30 p m.

Billikens Boerne Medina FHA Dad Fredericksburg Mason Messiah

Senior Pep Squad Girls to Receive Award Sweaters

A dozen senior Pep Squad girls will receive new sweaters or jackets as awards. Nine selected red Satin jackets feature a red F outlined in white with a megaphone and honor stripes. White wool sweaters carry the same insignia. Delivery is expected after Christmas.

Pep Squad Santa

Eighth Grade Plans Christmas Party Details at Old Gym

The eighth grade held a class meeting Tuesday morning to plan the Christmas party. They will dance play games and see a play in the old gym. A follow up meeting will draw names and select committees to arrange the event.

Junior Historians Hear Book Review and Music

At the December 4 Junior Historian meeting Lou Ann Falkenburg presented a review of A Month of Christmases. Eileen Sager performed a poem. Carroll Schoenewolf and David Walter played trombone and trumpet. a German carol was recorded. The program closed with Silent Night and Oh Christmas Pine.

Lou Ann Falkenburg Eileen Sager Carroll Schoenewolf David Walter

Why does M B go to the show so often

The snippet hints at M B attending a show frequently possibly to gain attention from B A S. It suggests a social dynamic or motive but lacks a clear event or outcome. The text centers on personal motivation rather than a concrete incident or public matter.

M. B T. L

Local Teens at FHS Share Details on Appearance and Plans

J P Burg James Luckenbach and Kurt Weinheimer are described as Stonewall or FHS students with notes on height hair color eye color and school history. Burg and Weinheimer are 17 or 5 feet 3 inches tall while Luckenbach is 17 and both discuss activities hobbies and future college plans.

J. P. Burg FHS Stonewall J. P James Luckenbach James Commercial Club FFA Kurt Weinheimer Kurt

Billikens Open Season with Two Wins in Three Games

The FHS Billikens split three early games this week. They lost to Leakey 29 to 37 in a fast paced battle, defeated Harper 62 to 20 in a practice, and beat Boerne 34 to 8 with substitutes playing late. The squad believes the experience will boost their season.

FHS Billikens Billikens Leakey Harper Boerne Boerne Girls

Student Council Names Officers in First Meeting

Wilburn Beyer, elected student body president, presided over the first council meeting last Thursday to elect officers. Toby Humes became vice president, Hayden Grona secretary treasurer, Merle Kolmeier reporter, and Mrs Mildred Lochte adviser. The constitution was read and the second meeting set for December 8.

Wilburn Beyer Toby Humes Hayden Grona Merle Kolmeier Mildred Lochte

Birthday Dates and Local Quips Prompt Holiday Cheer

The text lists birth dates for Vernell Treiles Cynthia Gellermann Marlene Davis Roland Crenwelge Patsy Morgan and Pete Henry. It includes humorous exchanges about Saddle on the stove and ride aligns with regional humor. It notes TB kills more Texans aged 15 to 35, emphasizing health concerns.

Vernell Treiles Dee Cynthia Gellermann Dee Marlene Davis Dee Roland Crenwelge Dee Patsy Morgan

Harry Davis in Cast of Christmas Play Production

Georgetown students stage a 40 minute Dickens classic A Christmas Carol at Southwestern University on December 18 at 7 30 p m. Angus Springer directs and plays Ebenezer Scrooge with Harry Davis delivering the prologue. Admission is free in the administration building auditorium.

Georgetown Southwestern University Mask and Wig Players Charles Dickens Angus Springer Department of Speech and Drama Springer Ebenezer Scrooge Harry Davis Harry O. Davis Fredericksburg

Typewriter Gift Offer At Fredericksburg Publishing

A request to provide an Underwood Portable Typewriter to a schoolgirl or boy this year is noted and directed to Fredericksburg Publishing Co Inc for action. The message invites the recipient to see the student at the publisher’s office to arrange the gift.

Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc

Whaley Opens Medical Office in Johnson City

Dr. Wm. C. Whaley arrived this week and will practice in Johnson City at the new hospital. He moves from Burnet where he served five months on the Allen Clinic Medical staff. his family will join soon.

Wm. C. Whaley Johnson City Burnet Allen Clinic New Hospital Dr. Whaley WOW VFW Club Charlie Holden M. B. Gipson G. R. Gipson Lonmie Austin Emery Danz Joan Louisiana Inlaw E. J. Danz Alma Chappell Florence Bates Opal Ray Miller Creek

Firemen Seek Dresses for Dolls in Toy Repair Drive

San Angelo fire department volunteers fix Christmas toys for city children. Chief Tom Biggs asks individuals or groups to bring dresses for about 100 dolls currently under repair to the Fire Station. Firemen will assist in the volunteer effort.

San Angelo Tom Biggs Biggs

Books Make Ideal Christmas Gifts at Fredericksburg Shop

Fredericksburg Publishing Company showcases a full book display perfect for Christmas gifts for all ages. Highlights include Siddie Joe Johnson’s A Month of Christmases, Landmark series titles, Bobbsey Twins, Jungle Book, Walt Disney classics, and Revised Standard Version Bibles with various editions.

Fredericksburg Publishing Company Siddie Joe Johnson Fredericksburg Ben Franklin Old Philadelphia Betsy Ross John Smith Liife

Bernice Wieser Named to Who's Who in 1952 52

Bernice Wieser daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Wieser of this city and a senior at South west Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos has been elected to the Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities for 1952 52. Selection is by faculty and a committee of administrators and faculty based on scholarship leadership extracurricular activity citizenship and service.

Bernice Wieser J. B. Wieser Southwest Texas State Teachers College San Marcos

Western Xmas Cards Offer from Fredericksburg Publishing Co

Eastern readers are invited to view Western style Christmas cards displayed by the Fredericksburg Publishing Co Inc. The collection promises seasonal greetings with a western flair.

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