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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1952
Page
10
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OCR reads unclear phrase about delay and aid, with possible references to guards or officials. Readable parts suggest a report on a stalled assistance effort and a questioned response time or authorization. No definite names, dates, or locations are established in the legible text.
The Junior High story tracks Wayne's health woes from pyorrhea to arteriosclerosis amid a hard spelling match. It notes Freddy P s drum incident and hints at school gossip about Everett Walden and W G s gift. The Junior Billies beat Comfort 32 to 15 with Franklin Beckmann as leading scorer.
December 19 marks birthdays for Fred Scott and Kermit Priess. December 20 includes Jerry Gold Joy Frances Humes and Stanley Klaerner. December 22 lists Clarence Beckmann and Alta Lee Baumann. December 23 observes Clinton Herber and December 24 Liston Maner.
A Friday December 12 all high school dance took place in the gym hall hosted by the FHS Band and Pep Squad. The event moved from honoring the Hillbilly football team to an all school dance due to basketball tournament conflicts at Medina. The hall glowed with multi colored lights and streamers, a Christmas tree lit at the far end, music by the Hill Country Boys, and class prizes to boost attendance.
Calendar lists Medina versus Fredericksburg at 7 p m on December 18. On December 19 the speech class hosts a Messiah rehearsal at 7 30 p m in the new gym. From December 19 to 29 a boys basketball tournament runs in Boerne. A Lions Club Christmas program features The Messiah at 7 30 p m on December 21.
Fredericksburg Publishing Co. introduces a new Esterbrook pen and pencil line ideal for Christmas giving. The standout sets appeal to buyers seeking quality writing instruments as holiday presents.
The Billikens defeated Boerne 62 to 7 on Wednesday night with Marilyn Hartmann 9 and Fredda Hodges 11 leading scorers. Forward duo Willie Beck Mann 12 and Evelyn Nebgen 9 boosted the offense, while Tony Hartmann was injured in the third quarter and expected to miss time. The win followed a previous loss to Leakey on Monday.
Mrs. Edgar Gold, mother of Dorothy Gold, a FHS senior, died Thursday afternoon. She was active in school church and home activities and inspired those she worked with. The FHS student body extends heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends.
Large selections of wonderful gifts for all the family available at Western Auto Associate Store 17 with plenty of options for children parents and grandparents.
Eileen Sager Kath leen Geistweidt and Tony Hartmann are profiled as FHS students. Eileen, 17, active in Junior Historians FHA and Commercial Club, editor of the 1953 Mesa, on the Billikens A basketball team. Kathleen, 17, Doss alumna, FHA and Junior Historian participant, Pep Squad president, color green favorite, plans undecided. Tony, 18, FFA and Home Making Club leader, Commercial Club officer, Basketball co captain, undecided after graduation.
A lively letter from Country Cousin recalls attending a gym basketball game between teams wearing red and purple. She notes crowded spectators, striped referees, a net mishap catching the ball, and players shouting as the action moves from one end to the other. The writer signs off with family names and dinner plans.
David Walter, a Fredericksburg High School Junior Historian, contributes an article in the December Junior Historian issue published by the University of Texas. The piece titled Christmas in Colonial Fredericksburg appears in a magazine overseen by the Texas State Historical Association and editors Kate and Lewis Hanke.
Hilma H Henke of Morris Ranch is named to the general livestock committee of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition for February 20 to March 1 in the Ala mo City. He will work with exhibitors at the ten day stock show at the Bexar County Coliseum as entry requests top 5409 head of livestock. The event offers about 44000 in premiums across breeds with a Quarter Horse Show and rodeo events drawing top cowboys and over 35000 in rodeo prize money. Ticket prices range from 360 to 150 for various seating levels and are available from the expo office in San Antonio.
Airman Second Class Johnny Nocker of the Of futt Air Force Base Nebraska is home on a 20 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Johnny Nocker. He will report back for duty December 28.
A notice from Fredericksburg Publishing Co. invites readers to send a Gibson wedding gift card and offer congratulations to the couple. The item frames a simple personal gesture through a local commerce channel.
Trinity Lutheran Church's Ladies Aid met Thursday December 11 in the Parish Hall Stonewall for its annual Christmas program. The group sang carols read scripture Luke 1 67 29 and shared Christmas readings and gifts for Trinity Homes at Roma Rock. Twenty nine members and two guests attended with lunch served by Mrs Erwin Lindig and Mrs Edwin Lindig.
The Post Oak Home Demonstration Club held its Christmas party after games and a program. Hostesses were Mrs. Ewald Rech and Mrs. Karl Petermann. A progress meeting on Friday December 12 planned a range tour and soil testing for January 6 1953.
Baptist Women’s Missionary Society attendees met at Mrs. Marvin Schaefer Thursday December 11. Mrs. R. A. Swanson directed the program titled Where Jesus Walked Israel and Lebanon. Mrs. Henry Henke and Mrs. B. H. Heinen shared mission stories from Italy and Lebanon. Mrs. Ike Hargrove reported Brazil work. The group closed with cookies coffee and chat.
Mr and Mrs Otto Sultemeier accompanied by Mrs Ad Maurer and Lyn den were in Austin Friday for a brief trip.
The U S department reports improved prospects for the fall sown winter wheat crop in recent weeks due to rainfall and snowfall. Previously the crop was in a precarious position.
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