1951 Resolutions From Abilly Faculty and Students
A list of New Year’s resolutions from Abilly teachers students and staff. Many vow to study harder improve grades curb gossip and spend more time on classwork while others plan personal goals such as avoiding late nights or driving a GMC pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krause
Westerfeldt
Seddie
Kathleen
Gabby
Dorothy Ann
Red
Erlene
Janet
Harriet M
Betty
Vernell D
Alex
Jo Ann
Tony
Alice
Mr. Schilling
Harry
Isabel
Doretha Ann
Walter
Evelyn C
Charles
Emmie
New Year’s Resolution Promises for a Better Life
A reflective list outlines personal goals for self improvement. It urges a sincere smile and greeting, keeping ill thoughts to oneself, helping others through encouragement, and dropping grudges and prejudice. The note ends with a commitment to pursue near-perfection through regular prayer.
Staff editors and assistants listed for credit
The article credits Editor Ann Jeanette Kneese and assistants Annabelle Feuge Theresa Cravens Goldine Herber Evelyn Walter with Frances Carter Clinton Holy and Betty Brown as sponsor figures. This credits team members behind the publication.
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Ann Jeanette Kneese
Annabelle Feuge
Theresa Cravens
Goldine Herber
Evelyn Walter Sponsor
Frances Carter
Clinton Holy
Betty Brown
Peace on Earth and Inner Security in Christmas Editorial
The Lone Star Lutheran argues peace comes from inner faith in Christ, not armaments, urging leaders to invite the peace of God into conferences. It links spiritual trust to national calm, then notes a new school gym work shed uncovered on the high school grounds for next week.
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Earth
Korea
Christ
St. Paul
The
Lone Star Lutheran
Ann Jeanette
Dahling
Miss Schmidt
Sadie Hawkins Week Prompts Girls To Act In Dating
A town announces Sadie Hawkins week where girls must ask a boy for a date and cannot date the same boy twice. The piece invites readers to write the editor with opinions on hosting a Sadie Hawkins Dance and paying for boys’ parties or dances.
The Author Replies to a Self-Deprecating Writer
At a party a self proclaimed hack told the famous author he was unworthy. The author urged him to stop diminishing himself stating you were never that big. The exchange turned on the writer spending time traveling for information versus writing.
Christmas Assembly Program at High School
The High School held a Friday December 22 assembly led by Mr. Westerfeldt and Mr. Krause. Speech Class recitations featured Joyce Wienecke, Mary Ann Schlaudt, Harriet Crenwelge and others plus "The Lord's Prayer." Music included James Teschner's accordion, Red and White band carols, and a final group singalong. A Warm Springs Foundation gift collection supported crippled children.
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Westerfeldt
Krause
Joyce Wienecke
Mary Ann Schlaudt
Santa
Harriet Crenwelge
Marlene Heep
Annabell Feuge
Evelyn Welgehausen
Nell Hodges
Theo Lindig
James Teschner
Harry Davis
Warm Springs Foundation
Gonzales
Quintette
Rudolf
Red Nosed Reindeer
Homemaking Teacher Evelyn Ging Goes to California for Christmas
Miss Evelyn Ging and her parents travel to California to visit her brother serving in Camp in California for a four day leave. The family plans to spend Christmas weekend with him before possible Korea deployment.
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Evelyn Ging
California
Korea
Ring Out the Old Ring in the New Poem Hymn
A 1920s era hymn urging renewal as "Ring out the old, ring in the new" echoes through lines about ringing out false pride, greed, and war while ringing in truth, peace, noble virtue, and the Christ to be reflected in a brighter era.
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Christ
Billies Start Three-Game Win Streak
The FHS Hillbillies beat Mason to begin a three game run after a four game skid. Freshman Alvin Leitz led with 14 points while Mason’s Bush had 11. Calvin Klaerner scored 14 in the non-district win over Blanco, Buddy Brodbeck adding 16 for Blanco. The Hillbillies then defeated Harper 38 to 27 with G Maenius scoring 11 and Harper’s Clark Bierschwale totaling 17.
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FHS Hillbillies
Mason
Alvin Leitz
Bush
Billies
Blanco
Calvin Klaerner
The
Buddy Brodbeck
Harper
G. Maenius
Clark Bierschwale
Crowded Barroom Exchange Echoes in Hallway Rush
In a noisy scene a line of patrons clash for service before the bell. One man complains he was first while another mocks the delay and teases about thirsty mouths and dry towns amid a flurry of splashes and spats. The account captures quick punches and quips in a tense moment.
Krause Family Reunion Celebrates Christmas Weekend
Nearly thirty members of Supt Krause's family gathered here for a reunion to celebrate the Christmas holidays over the weekend.
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Supt. Krause
The Day After Christmas Holiday Chaos and Household Woes
The poem depicts a family recovering from Christmas with mess, noise, and fatigue. Aspirin, a wet towel, and a sleep-deprived mother dominate the scene as children drum and bustle. A dachshund chews a rug, a kitten naps, and leftovers promise more meals while bills and toothaches add to the post holiday strain. In a separate note, Mickey McDougall, a sophomore, was badly burned Tuesday night when an electric heater fell into bath water at home.
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Mickey McDougall
America to Me Reflects Liberty Rights and People
A reflective piece extols America as a land of liberty security and rights. It credits the nation with wealth resources and a government by the people noting equal justice for all and welcomes persecuted immigrants seeking freedom and a fresh start.
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America
Billikens Edge Harper 11-7 In Low Scoring Win
The Billikens defeated Harper 11 to 7 after a slow start with limited scoring. Starting lineup included Vernell Grona Barbara Schuch Jo Ann Striegler fort wards and Marilyn Itz Betsy Seipp Virginia Hankinson guards. Next district game is January 2 versus Marble Fa! at home.
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Billikens
Harper
Vernell Grona
Barbara Schuch
Jo Ann Striegler
Fort Wards
Marilyn Itz
Betsy Seipp
Virginia Hankinson
Marble Fa
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