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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1951
Page
3
The Hillbilly Hi Liter listing credits Editor Ann Jeanette Kneese and assistants Annabelle Feuge Theresa Cravens Goldine Herber Evelyn Walter with Frances Carter and Betty Brown noted as sponsors for Clinton Holy.
The Hi Lites reviews several new teen books including Gilbreth family tales Cheaper by the Dozen and Belles on Their Toes, Tel selys Champion Road, Kon Tiki by Thor Heyerdahl, How To Lay A Nest Egg, and Beatrice Vincent Make Mine Success, noting appeals for high school readers and girls seeking careers.
A reflective verse notes the fading post holiday glow after Christmas. It recalls the buildup of the Christmas feeling before the holiday, the peace on Christmas Eve, and the spark diminishing by New Year’s Eve, ending with a wish for year round goodwill.
A survey of girls and boys offers guidance on popularity. Boys favor playful, easygoing, supportive companions who fit in with friends and avoid flaunting brains or money. Girls should be approachable, not snobbish, and show interest without being overly independent or pushy.
It notes exams coming after a half year and urges steady study. Tony H. is described as having a strange disease with a rosy face blamed on a possible love-bug. Civics students spent holidays writing a term theme.
The Junior and Senior boys face the San Saba Armadillos in district games Friday night. Junior High starts at 6 45 p m with all teams seeking fan backing.
A letter from Fritz Klapperauf recalls gifts from an old man including a toster and mixer, a dish washer, and a small red brown case with a merry go round. He recounts a phoney box, fireworks noise, and a New Year blackout that frightened him before signing off as a friend.
An attributed remark from Goethe reflects self discipline and tolerance of youth. The quote suggests personal endurance shapes views of younger generations.
Rumors circulate that the senior class anticipates January delivery of their class rings, shifting attention from exams toward this milestone keepsake.
A quotation attributed to Tolstoy emphasizes personal bread only belongs when others have a share and no one starves. It frames a moral constraint on consumption and wealth in communal terms. The line resonates with social justice themes and the duty to support the needy.
A meeting of all den mothers cubmaster and pack committee men of Cub Scout Pack 133 will be held at the Lorence Feller home on Monday January 8 at 7 30 pm to lay plans for the January 18 pack meeting and other monthly pack meetings.
The Junior Mission Band of Bethany Lutheran Church met in the Sunday School Building on Wednesday afternoon for the regular monthly meeting. Jay Hein played piano as the group sang hymns. Janet Itz read the Bible and Joyce Friedrich led prayers. Members heard about David Livingstone and enjoyed class activities, closing with the Lord's Prayer and the Mission Band Doxology.
Mr and Mrs Louis Zenner announce the engagement of their daughter Joyce to Arma Lee Baethge son of Mr and Mrs Willie Baethge. No date is set for the wedding.
Mrs Christian Hahn returned Saturday after spending several days in San Antonio with the Alphonse Weinheimers and the Felix Hahns. Mr and Mrs Hahn and their son Bobby also visited here during part of the holidays.
A new finance firm named Fredericksburg Finance Company opens with offices at 103 North Adams Street. Manager-designate Alex Frantzen, a local insurance agent, says the firm will specialize in financing automobiles and electrical appliances with repayment terms aligned to current credit regulations. A trained staff has been hired to provide efficient service to all applicants.
Attendees included Mr and Mrs Henry Joseph Dr and Mrs Harry Tubbs Dr and Mrs W B Spiva Jr Dr and Mrs Victor Keidel Albert Keidel Mr and Mrs Wm Schroeder Mr and Mrs Vincent Knopp and Mr and Mrs Erwin Anderegg.
December 31 report by Tax Assessor-Collector Wm M Petmecky shows more than three quarters of state taxes and county levy paid. A total of 1680 poll tax receipts were issued in the quarter ending year end. state taxes 35806.08 and county 56868.40 collected. Durst to collect remaining January taxes. final payment day January 31. auto licenses issued after February 1.
Walter Hollmig, owner of Western Auto Associate Store in Fredericksburg, attends the Western Auto spring and summer merchandise preview in Houston. He reviews about 2500 items to stock for local needs. The show includes fishing tackle, outboard motors, sporting goods, seat covers, and lawn and garden equipment. Hollmig owns the store since April last year and oversees stock from 16 wholesalers.
The report notes that Durst announced the securing deadline set for April 1. No other context or details are provided in the fragment.
Mr and Mrs Max Molberg and their boys spent the New Year holidays in San Antonio visiting the parents Mr and Mrs Max Hee and other relatives.
Earl B. Starr will conduct a free hearing clinic for the hard of hearing in room 102 at The Nimitz Hotel in Fredericksburg Texas on Friday January 5 from 9 A M to 12 noon. He will answer questions about hearing difficulty, head noises, and why hearing loss worsens. Batteries for hearing aids will be available regardless of instrument maker.
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