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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1951
Page
21
Mrs. Krause's speech class studies Christmas poems while Santa talk sparks interest. Typing II struggles with a thirty hour budget now doubling to sixty. Band coach Mr. Gammenthaler tests attention as hay is hauled for PTA. The Littlest Angel screens amid holiday spirit.
Beyer from FHS faced re-exam in principal’s office. Teachers posed one-question test asking capital of Texas. He wrote Dripping Springs, a 24 mile distance from Austin. They deemed 76 correct, passing.
The Student Council releases the provisions of the newly drafted FHS Student Constitution. The document outlines the council’s purpose and functions, clarifying its role for students and faculty.
Handwritten holiday pleas request snow sleds and deer tags along with peace wishes and a playful note about Santa's chimney. The bulk contains a Fredericksburg High School Student Council constitution detailing name, purpose, membership, officer duties, meetings, and amendment rules.
Esther Knopp is an 18 year old senior member of the Commercial Club and vice president of the senior class. She plays tennis and cheered this year, and was elected co sweetheart of the football team. She plans to become a bookkeeper after graduation.
The school grants a long Christmas break from December 21 to January 3. Students are urged to avoid overeating and drive safely, with well wishes for a safe return to classes.
The second period sophomore English class presented a Christmas program on KNAF Wednesday morning. Students performed singing and instrumental carols and modern songs under the direction of Mrs. Lochte.
Mr. Schilling announced that all library books must be turned in by December 21. No books may be checked out during the holidays.
A fragmentary yearbook style list names several students including Elyce Neal James Feuge Willa Filter Harvey Treibs Dorothy Birk Henry Louis W Marilyn Lawrence and James Engel plus Iola Itz Joan Wisian and Douglas Jung Johnson City Scorekeeper Arnold Houy Curtis Eckhardt Allie Woer ner.
A playful exchange among locals includes misheard towers and Solomon’s wives as jokes. Mr Haas recalls a past date with a remark about keeping a girlfriend’s figure. Sue and Lou joke about love and apple pie with a pun on crust and sauce.
The piece cites Arabian, Scandinavian, and German sources for Christmas symbols and practices. Jeanette Lee, an art supervisor, notes that American holiday icons come from diverse cultures and that this year bright colored tree ornaments are popular on Christmas cards.
Frank Gotch is cited as one of the era’s top wrestlers, celebrated for his dominance and lasting impact on the sport and its history.
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