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Newspaper

Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1950

Page

5

Thanks for kindness after Emil Alberthal’s death

The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of Emil J. Alberthal. Special thanks go to Rev. O Lindenberg Mrs John J Moritz Mrs Perry Woerner the Legion Hospital staff pall bearers American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Schaetter Funeral Home and for the floral tributes and sympathy cards.

Odessa Luella Wahl Campbell Beckmann Emil J. Alberthal O. Lindenberg John J. Moritz Perry Woerner Legion Hospital Kerrville American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Schaetter Funeral Home

End of Term Chaos and Holiday Break Arrives

Sixteen weeks of school pass as the first term ends in two weeks. Sophomores mockery and Juniors groans share campus humor while Civics laments law breaking. Mrs. Carter joins family in Midland for Christmas as Texas U students prepare to return home.

Carter Midland Tom Margi Texas U

Homemaking II Class Hosts Christmas Meal

Wednesday the Homemaking II class prepared a Christmas themed meal with a miniature tree centerpiece. Adeline Crenwelge acted as host Evelyn Crenwelge hostess and Kathleen Bohls as waitress, as students studied table service.

Adeline Crenwelge Evelyn Crenwelge Kathleen Bohls

Juniors Change Plans For Hillbilly Hi Lites In 1951

The Junior class will not take over Hillbilly Hi Lites this semester due to small class size. The 1951 staff remains the same led by Ann Jeanette Kneese with Sophie Rode and others continuing as reporters. Seniors sponsor senior contributions. extras are noted from English and Speech classes with quotes and light campus humor throughout.

Ann Jeanette Kneese Virginia Evers Goldine Herber Betsy Seipp Krause Sophie Rode Harry Davis Nell Idges Evelyn Walter Virgina Evers Annabel Feuge Carter Miss Jung

Chemistry Party Christmas Class Event

The chemistry class held a Christmas party in the Visual Aid Room on December 22. Cookies candy and cake were provided by the girls and cold drinks by the boys. Entertainment followed the refreshments.

Visual Aid

School events include Dickens tale and nature film

The English Class presented The Tale of Two Cities on Wednesday December 20. Charles Dickens authored the original story. Science classes viewed Realm of the Wild, a technicolor film about wild animals and their living conditions. Homemaking girls studied a Three Month Old Baby and Its Actions on December 21.

Two Cities Charles Dickens

Senior Class Gifts Spark Brass and Jeep Pranks

Mrs. Carter hoped for a Buick for Christmas but got a black jalopy with gold trim from the Senior Class. The group also gifted Mr. Krause a brigaded jeep with gold trim for his use, reflecting playful school tradition.

Tennis Club Thanks Donors for Newspapers and Magazines

The Tennis Club expresses gratitude to patrons who donated newspapers and magazines. Donations continue to be accepted and welcomed.

Obey Traffic Rules and Local Nuisance Laws Cited

A city notice reminds bicycle riders to face traffic and warns against riding backward. It also prohibits throwing paper on school grounds with a $25 fine, restricting public speculation on streets, and penalties for sleeping on sidewalks up to $50. Burning leaves causing odors may violate the law.

Christmas Spirit Fills School Hall With Carols and Candy

The last week of school featured rooms adorned with lighted trees drawings cards and wall poems. The organ in the speech room drew the most attention as Christmas carols filled the day. Friday the Speech class presented a program on Christmas followed by carol singing. At the end candy bars were passed to pupils as a faculty treat.

Conversation on appetite and space in a terse exchange

Victor asks why a man eating resembles a woman packing a truck. Wilbert answers the comparison hinges not on capacity but on surrounding items that fit.

Victor Wilbert

Elephant Diet Riddle Sparks Peanut Banter

Mr A K K asks about peanuts and Mrs A K K declines saying they're fattening. Mr K questions, Mrs K quips elephants eat them to fatten. The exchange plays on a joke about elephants and dieting.

Mrs. A. K. K Mr. K Mrs. K

Joellen Sprains Ankle and Vernell Misses Llano Game

Joellen Humes sprained her ankle during the week and will be out after Christmas without her ankle brace. Vernell Dietrich, star of the Llano game, has a severe cold and cannot play with the Bil kings before New Year.

Joellen Humes Vernell Dietrich Billikens

Courtesy to Officials Impacts Free Throw Chance in Game

A high school student body is urged to be courteous to officials during basketball games. Booing or yelling could lead to a technical foul on our team captain, and a single free throw could decide the outcome of the game.

Classroom Pranks and Salty Pretzels Surprise Teacher

A student misreads R F D as Ranklin Felano Roosevelt. Gilbert gives saltily salted pretzels to his teacher who notices the salt is missing. He jokes the baker removes salt by licking it off, prompting a series of lighthearted misunderstandings.

Alex Ranklin Felano Roosevelt Gilbert Cermin Gilbert

Prayer for enduring friendships in old age

Poem by T. C. Clark thanks God for cherished friends growing more valuable with years. It asks for strength to value friends over possessions as life’s path continues and for guidance to share the journey with those true companions.

T. C. Clark

Enderlin Begins Processing at Fort Sam Houston

Kenneth Hans Enderlin son of Mr and Mrs Henry Enderlin resident here began processing this week at the Fort Sam Houston Reception Center with several hundred men. He will spend eight days on shots orientation films close order drill and questionnaires as Reservists recalled to active duty begin basic training at posts nationwide for six weeks after processing.

Kenneth Hans Enderlin Henry Enderlin Here Fort Sam Houston

Classified Ad Update Prompt Requires Summary

The text appears to invite use of classified ads for filling needs. It hints at a service or instruction to place or process classified notices but provides no concrete names, dates, or events to document.

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