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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1952

Page

28

Seniors Lead Honor Roll at FHS Six Weeks

The senior class tops FHS with twelve honor roll students this six weeks. Sophomores have ten, freshmen nine, and juniors seven. Named seniors include Vernell Alberthal, Shirley Bernhard, Henry Frantzen, Dorothy Gold, Fredda Hodges, Joy Humes, Flint Immel, Jo Ann Langerhans, Harriett Moellering, Gloria Ressmann, Fileen Sager, and Davene Virden.

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

Junior High Boys Lose, Girls Fall to Comfort

The Jr. High Girls and Boys basketball teams faced Comfort on Wednesday December 3. The girls were defeated 40 to 6 while the boys won 17 to 12.

Jr. High Comfort

December basketball and events schedule hometown list

Dec 10 Billikens play Boerne at 7:00 p m. Dec 12 high school Xmas dance led by band and pep squad. Dec 12 13 Medina Tournament for Boys basketball. Dec 15 FHA Date with Dad. Dec 16 Fredericksburg vs Mason at 7:00 p m here. Dec 18 Fredericksburg vs Medina at 7:00 p m here. Dec 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 warm sweaters and jackets chosen by three members. Nine wear fitted red Satin jackets with a red F outlined in white and a megaphone insignia, indicating length of service. The white wool sweaters carry the same emblem. Delivery comes after Christmas.

Pep Squad Santa

Eighth Grade Plans Christmas Party at Old Gym

The eighth grade held a Tuesday class meeting to plan a Christmas party in the old gym. Activities include dancing games and a play. A follow up meeting will select committees to arrange the party.

Junior Historians Hear Book Review and Holiday Program

Lou Ann Falkenburg presented a review of A Month of Christmases at the December 4 Junior Historian meeting. The program featured a poem by Eileen Sager, a trombone and trumpet duet by Carroll Schoenewolf and David Walter, a recording of a German carol, and ended with Silent Night and Oh, Christmas Pine.

Lou Ann Falkenburg Eileen Sager Carroll Schoenewolf David Walter

Honor Roll for Grades One Through Eight

The list compiles students across grades from one to eight named in each section. Notable entries include Carol Ann Arbelger Kenneth Crenwelge Clyde Dechert and many more across 3A 3B 3C 4A 4B 4C 5A 9B 6A 6B and Std with multiple families and surnames represented.

Carol Ann Arbelger Kenneth Crenwelge Clyde Dechert Clarence Durst Elgin Esensee Stephen Feller Jim Foster Lester Frantzen Richard Gammenthaler Evelyn Grona Rebecca Iohmann Paul Honig Henry Louis Itz Carlos Klaerner Charles Mallory Iris Anne Itz Patricia Ann Klier Verdie Jean Meyer Carolyn Behrens Don Allen Nagel Richard Schmidt Janice Schneider Trudy Schuck Carel Utley Sandra Wittig Tyra Ann Cox Jane Evers Buford Durst Paul Hartmann Jackie Filter Tony Hensell Katy Jo Duderstadt Riley Lindemann Judy Crouse Elaine Tomlinson Lu Ellen Nagel Vickie Nixon Sharon Ann Virden Jane Nell Wahrmund Carolyn Ann Wienecke Sue Schneider Kenneth Sultemeier Arthur Wittig Lana Gene Swan Patricia Springall Betty Jean Crenwelge Barbara Ann Kott Agnes Novian Maren Westerfeldt Robert Gail Krause Std Carol Gellarmann Lottie Helen Gold Joyce Grona Joanna Scherer Barbara Schmidt Walter Louis Crenweige Gene Lewiz Frank Meffendorf

Why Does M B Go to the Show So Often

The speaker asks why M B attends performances so frequently and suggests he hopes B A S will take notice. The brief ponders his motive and potential attention-seeking behavior.

M. B T. L

FHS Student Briefs Spotlight Burg Luckenbach and Weinheimer

J P Burg is a 6 foot 3 inch junior with brown hair and dark eyes from Stonewall. James Luckenbach, 17, from Stonewall, joined last year and plans college after FHS. Kurt Weinheimer, 17, from Stonewall, also joined last year and aims for college after graduation.

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 played three opening games this week in two home games and one away contest. They lost to Leakey 29 to 87 in the first defeat of the season, beat Harper 62 to 20 in a practice match, and defeated Boerne 34 to 8 with substitutes seeing most action. The squad believes each game builds better for the season ahead.

FHS Billikens Billikens Leakey Harper Boerne Boerne Girls

Student Council Names Officers in First Meeting

Wilburn Beyer was elected student body president and presided over the first council meeting. Toby Humes was named vice president Hayden Grona secretary treasurer Merle Kolmeier reporter and Mrs Mildred Lochte advisor. The constitution was read and the second meeting is set for December 8.

Wilburn Beyer Toby Humes Hayden Grona Merle Kolmeier Mildred Lochte

Birthday Dates and School Gossip Reflected in Yearbook

A collection of birthday dates for students Vernell Treiles Dee Cynthia Gellermann Dee Marlene Davis Dee Roland Crenwelge Dee Patsy Morgan Pete and light classroom chatter. The page mixes personal notes with jokes about teachers shows and Christmas signals among students. It ends noting TB is the leading killer among Texans aged 15 to 35.

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

Western Xmas Cards On Sale at Fredericksburg Publishing

Western Christmas cards are offered by Fredericksburg Publishing Co Inc for readers seeking seasonal greetings. The publisher promotes a range of designs suitable for sending to friends and relatives this year.

Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc

Harry Davis Cast in Christmas Carol at Southwestern University

Georgetown reports the Mask and Wig Players present a 40 minute staging of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol on December 18 at 7 30 p m in the administration building main auditorium. Harry Davis opens with a prologue and Angus Springer directs and plays Ebenezer Scrooge with six scenes and no admission charged.

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

Offer of Underwood Typewriter for Local Schoolchild

A request to give an Underwood Portable Typewriter to a local schoolgirl or boy this year. Readiness to arrange at Fredericksburg Publishing Co Inc for pickup or delivery.

Underwood Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc

Dr Wm C Whaley Establishes Office in Johnson City

Dr William C Whaley arrives in Johnson City from Burnet where he served five months on the Allen Clinic Medical staff. He opens an office at the new hospital with family to follow. Also noted: a WOW barbecue at VFW Club, December 7. multiple local moves and visits including Mason, Austin, Dallas, Fredericksburg, and Gonzales residents. Baby born to Wittkohl couple December 6.

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

Firefighters seek help with doll dresses for city youngsters

San Angelo firefighters prepare to repair Christmas dolls for local children. Chief Tom Biggs asks individuals or groups able to provide dresses for about 100 dolls to come to the Fire Station.

San Angelo Tom Biggs Biggs

Fredericksburg Book Dept Shows Ideal Christmas Gifts

The Fredericksburg Publishing Company book department features a broad Christmas display with titles for all ages. Siddie Joe Johnson’s A Month of Christmases leads the list, plus Landmark series like Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia and Betsy Ross and the Flag. Other favorites include the Bobbsey Twins The Jungle Book and Walt Disney classics. Revised Standard Version Bibles dictionaries and cookbooks are also offered as ideal gifts.

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

Bernice Wieser Named to Who's Who in 1952 53

Bernice Wieser daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Wieser of this city and a senior at Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos has been elected to the Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities for 1952 53 Students are chosen by faculty and administrators based on scholarship leadership extra curricular activity citizenship and service to the school and future usefulness to business and society

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

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