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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1952
Page
22
An Indian Pow Wow reports English classes viewed a film on social etiquette titled How Do You Do. It covers proper introductions and meeting people, emphasizing who names are spoken first and who offers a handshake. The piece notes correct technique matters but stresses friendly relations above formality.
A lively школь page recalls senior year success with themes titled Ten Years From Now. Regulars at the post office include Mary Louise Fiedler and Alice Jung. The piece notes tardy excuses about car trouble and hints at school drama with characters like George Gold and Lenore. Rehearsals for a Christmas play begin after the holidays with Sister Alphonsine directing.
Tilda Metzger placed fourth in the humorous interpretation division at the Santone Speech Tournament held at Ursuline Academy in San Antonio last Saturday. Judy Holland, also from St. Mary's, entered The Lord's Prayer but was disqualified for overtime.
Orchids awarded to Tilda Metzger Judy Holland and the Ladies Auxiliary for breakfast service to school children on First Friday. Praises to elementary grades for a fine Christmas program and to St Marys Girls Scout troop led by Mrs Leo Blanchard Sr. for blue ribbon at the Christmas Flower Show. Onions issued to absent choir members and to students ignoring library silence and non attendance at General Communion. Also notes stage managers Henry Becker and Darrel Schlueter and NRTOC cadets Kaderli Wehmeyer Kordzik who took tests at Texas University.
Judy Holland's prize winning entry extols democracy in the United States across scenes of church bells printing presses and beaches. It links freedom of worship, the press, immigration, and public schooling to the American way of life and calls for a global spread of government by the people.
Tryouts for the Junior Class Play Brother Goose were held in Room 21 last Thursday night. Sister Alphonsine selected the cast with understudies for leading roles, including George Gold as Brother Goose Jeff, Joyce Weinheimer as Carol, and Freddy Pyka as Wes.
The Library Club held a Christmas party in the high school library on December 11 with evergreen decor a festive tree and a display of gifts. Bunco and games entertained members while Alice Jung president led the gift exchange and refreshments were served. The club thanked Sister Mary of Providence for a wonderful evening.
December 18 presents Evan Olingale by upper grades. December 19 hosts the high school Christmas Party. December 20 marks the start of Christmas holidays.
The Fredericksburg Publishing Co offers imprinting on colored or white napkins for events, at a small additional cost. Request personalized prints for party supplies and distinguishable table settings.
Delta Kappa Gamma Beta Zeta members and two visitors met at Junction High School on December 13 for an annual Christmas program. Mrs Mildred Wiseman presided in Miss Ella Golds absence. Miss Austin Durst led the program as Mrs A B Haynes directed piano.
Approximately one third of the high school girls responded to a notice by Coach Knopp inviting girls to a meeting in Room 23 after school. For two weeks they have trained in calisthenics and basketball fundamentals, including passing and dribbling, and they say they enjoy practice.
Tuberculosis associations across the United States have demonstrated the effectiveness of community chest x ray surveys in controlling tuberculosis, showing the reach and impact of screening programs.
Western Auto Associate Store promotes wheel goods for children with a complete display on the showroom floor. The advertisement notes available lines and invites shoppers to view the selections now.
Mrs Wesley Gold celebrated the sixth birthday of her girl Dana with a party at Mann Sons Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Thirty two children attended as six marshmallow miniature pushcarts sat atop a chocolate cake and graham crackers. Favors included Crayola boxes. Assistants included Victor Schoenewolf Max Schoenewolf Thekla Gold and Miss Jeanie Knoche.
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