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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1932
Page
5
German Christmas customs are recalled with St Nicholas day and December 24 tree Eve. Children hang stockings for Saint Nicholas and await gifts. A fir tree marks the season as Santa Claus appears behind the tree prompting children to pray in German before touching new toys.
The FHS Hillbillies defeated the faculty in a compact game despite no prior collective practice. Enderle forgot the stopwatch, so exact playing time is unknown, but the contest was described as good.
The Fritztown High boys defeated the faculty squad 34 to 28 in a lively game last week. Coach Feuge praises the faculty team for spirited play despite the loss and hopes for future rematches.
Austin Reuters reports Pat Humphries was acquitted by a Travis County jury of murder in the slaying of his employer John Wear, a Seguin race horseman, at Guadalupe County fair grounds in October 1930. Humphries claimed self defense after Wear advanced with a pitchfork. a prior trial had yielded a three year penitentiary sentence later overturned on appeal.
A bright student asks for a concrete example of thermal expansion. The teacher notes that heat makes substances expand while cold causes contraction. The student cites longer days in summer to illustrate perceived expansion.
Women with weakness experience aches and tired nerves. Cardul, a vegetable tonic used for over 50 years, aims to improve overall health and ease monthly periods. It is advertised as safe for women of all ages.
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