Fredericksburg Jaycees Plan Three Civic Projects
The Fredericksburg Junior Chamber of Commerce maps three immediate civic projects: refuse collectors on Main Street, four welcome signs on four highways, and a welcome stranger program. A slogan contest for the signs is open to all ages, with prizes. A January 16 dance at the Nimitz Hotel replaces the regular meeting, featuring Art Koch and His Shadows, and the outstanding young man of 1950 will be named.
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Fredericksburg
Brown
Chambers of Commerce
Nimitz
Art Koch
Newspaper Masthead and Staff Roster Fragment
The fragment lists editor in chief Ken Knapp and assignment editor Antoinette Kraus with makeup reporters Dorothy Mil ter Daniel Hartmann Carlette Moritz Betty Meurer Patsy Jordan future book Oleta Alberthal typists Ruth Heep Gladys Stehling and moderator Sister M Clemen tia CDP.
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Ken Knapp
Antoinette Kraus
Dorothy Milter
Daniel Hartmann
Carlette Moritz
Betty Meurer
Patsy Jordan
Oleta Alberthal
Ruth Heep
Gladys Stehling
Sister M. Clementia
CDP
Sodality Holds Watch Party on New Year Eve
The Sodality Watch Party from six to seven p m on Dec 31 drew about eighty Sodalists and outsiders. It opened with Stations of the Cross then hymn prayers and meditations by Father Logan. The Rosary and Litany of the Blessed Mother concluded the hour.
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Sodality
Father Logan
History Mystery on Campus Sparks Guilty Verdict Joke
A campus dialogue riffs on a teacher probing past events and humor about a mock guilty verdict for auto fatalities in Texas. The exchange uses playful wordplay around historical timing and mistaken guilt.
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Texas
The Lady of Smiles and a busy mart scene
An observer meets many people in trade and notes a cheerful shopkeeper nicknamed The Lady of Smiles. Despite trials and sickness, she greets all with a steady, inspiring grin. The piece blends reflections, casual banter, and a playful aside about social dances and everyday quirks.
Peace Rosary Broadcast Promises Friday Night on KNAF
A Friday night program over KNAF will feature Reverend Robert Logan leading the Rosary with help from local high school socialists. The opening broadcast on January 5 aims to unite St. Marys Parish families in prayers for peace in nations, families, and communities through Mary.
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KNAF
St. Mary’s
Robert Logan
Father Logan
Mary
Christmas Reflections From Frances Jenschke
The author notes a pleasant Christmas and a long holiday affecting study routines. She mentions mid term exams approaching but no details or dates are given and humor is used to describe tiredness. The voice is informal and reflective.
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Pubbie
Frances Jenschke
SMH Hunters Well Rewarded Season Deer and Turkey Totals
13 St Marys students took 19 deer and 5 turkeys amid a school record 140 total points. William Weber led with a 16 pointer, Dayton Klein and Herbert Pyka shared 11 pointers, Pyka also earned the booby prize with 3 points.
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Weber
Pyka
St. Mary’s
William Weber
Soph
Dayton Klein
Herbert Pyka
Kenneth Jordan
David Kraus
Aaron Fritz
Freddie Wehmeyer
Darryl Schlueter
Roy Weidenfeller
That Bugged Tuesday At School
A quirky school notebook lists students with humorous nicknames and looks. Ruth Heep, Carolyn Jung, Pubbie S, Elizabeth Stehling, Ima Jane Schlueter, Rose Lee W, Frances Jenschke, Gabby Hohmann, Red Weinheimer, Billy Metzger, Walter McKay, Marvin Nebgen, Roger Moritz, Florence Hagel, and Delores Stehling are described with playful facial expressions or themes, suggesting a lighthearted mood after a holiday period.
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Ruth Heep
Carolyn Jung
Pubbie S
Elizabeth Stehling
Toni Carl
Ima Jane Schlueter
Rose Lee W
Frances Jenschke
Hawaii
Gabby” Hohmann
Red Weinheimer
Billy Metzger
Walter McKay
Marvin Nebgen
Roger Moritz
Roger
Florence Hagel
Delores Stehling
Girl Scout Troop 2 Christmas Party Recap
Girl Scouts of Troop 2 and mothers enjoyed a Christmas Party at the Scout Hut last Thursday. They played Singing Handkerchief and Musical Chair with music by three girls, then exchanged gifts and had refreshments. The group thanks Mrs Blanchard and Mrs Duecker for their support this year.
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Girl Scouts
Troop 2
SMH Students Observe Christmas Themed Service
At 7 00 P M December 21 SMH students gathered in the schools lower half led by Sisters Fortunata and Clementia. They lit candles and carried gifts to the Infant Savior crib before moving to St Josephs Hall for the annual Christmas Party.
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SMH
Fortunata
Clementia
St. Joseph’s Hall
Juniors Sponsor Sock and Barn Dance Victory Night
Juniors announce a sock and barn dance next Wednesday January 10 at 7 00 pm with plans for prizes for loudest socks and sockless dancing. organizers hope for big attendance and a fun, memorable event that may affect the next day at school.
January Church Activities Schedule With Guest Speaker
The notice lists events for January including a General Sodality Meeting on the 3rd at 7 00 P M with Rev Thomas F Moher from San Antonio A rosary program at KNAF on the 5th and a second program on the 12th A barn and sock dance featuring prizes for loudest socks and square dancing also on the 12th a monthly press conference in San Antonio and mid term exams January 15 through 19.
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Thomas F. Moher
San Antonio
KNAF
Distinguished Guest Speaker To Address St Marys Sodality
Rev. Thomas F. Maher of St Henrys San Antonio will address St Marys Sodality on Wednesday January 3 at 7 PM. The meeting includes spiritual projects social activities and the guest talk by Father Maher noted as a superb youth leader and speaker.
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Thomas F. Maher
St. Henry’s
San Antonio
St. Mary's Sodality
Sodality
Father Maher
Anatomy-Sixth Grade Style
Describes a child’s body parts in a playful, instructional way noting head, shoulders, spine, back, arms, fingers, legs, feet and toes. Mentions eating, balance, and basic movement with a humorous tone about never having seen inside.
Moritz Hunter Slips After Holidays
The note recalls Roger Moritz once a strong hunter, but this year he faltered as he grew interested in a girl. It questions why senior boys return to school with eyes closed and mouths open, wondering if they studied or worked hard at home.
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Roger Moritz
Unclear race banter over Roy B Sonny Cren welge
The note questions whether Roy B surpasses Sonny Cren welge and implies Mickey prefers a college runner. It closes with a playful wish for Sonny.
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Roy B
Sonny Crenwelge
Mickey
Sonny
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