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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1951
Page
4
The notice lists editor Ann Jeanette Kneese with assistants Annabelle Feuge Theresa Cravens Goldine Herber and Evelyn Walter, sponsored by Frances Carter Clinton Holly and Betty Brown.
The Billikens defeated Marble Falls 35 to 7 in a district game for their third district win. Betty Brown led with twenty points as the starting forwards were Betty Brown Toby Humes and Wilhelmena Beckmann. Guards were Joellen Humes Vernell Dietrich and Joyce Wiennecke with all substitutes used.
Taylor Cotton Boll contrasts American schooling with Russia's, arguing true education defends democratic life. He says Russians focus on political loyalty and history, while Americans must understand global affairs to resist communism and uphold freedom.
Mr. A K Krause attended a state commissioners meeting in Austin for all school superintendents over Thursday to Saturday. Topics Thursday included records audits reports transportation formula small school survey certification and curriculum development services. Friday covered Services 6 Teacher Education 7 Foundation Program Special Services.
Construction of a new gym is in its earliest stage with a large ground cavity visible. Loud banging and sawing disturb students and teachers, but administration says the noise will pass and the gym will be worth the effort.
A birthday note honors Beatrice Crenweige and Mrs Frances Carter for celebrations between January 10 and January 14. The item records local well wishes and names the two individuals without additional details.
A school note discusses relationships at a high school, arguing that girls who date graduating boys face social spite from remaining students. It claims girls outnumber boys, notes Halloween dance attendance, and questions why few boys danced with partners.
The FHS Hillbillies beat Marble Falls 44 to 23 for their first district win but then fell 28 to 32 to San Saba at Fredericksburn in a matchup where a six point halftime lead vanished in the final minutes. Calvin Klaerner scored 16 in the Marble Falls win while Guenther Maenius and Harry Davis each had 9 in the San Saba defeat.
Mr Schilling s Civics Class uses current periodicals as bases for themes on Taft Korea isolationism UN efforts to halt fighting the North Atlantic Pact and atomic bomb in war Their class also covered Democracy last Friday and students now worry about their grades.
Mason Cowgirl B team led the entire game to defeat the Billiken B squad 38 to 0. Readable lineups include Ann Kneese Dorothy Wehmeyer Barbara Schuch Vernell Grona Marion Rode Kathleen Gold Virginia Evers Goldine Herber Marilyn Itz Betsy Seipp Jo Wahl Shirley Bernhard Susie Striegler Nan McHalek.
Willie Ann Bush injured her knee after kneeling to pick up party refreshments in a car. Doctors unavailable, she is treated for a painful case of house maid's knee. A school PE class handed out posture reminders reading Stand and Sit up straight to girls at FHS.
Future Homemakers of America members heard Mrs. Mildred Lochte speak about her trip to Hawaii on Wednesday morning. A brief business meeting followed the talk.
For the first time in four years the FHS Hillbillies begin spring football training under a Texas Interscholastic League ruling after moving to Class AA. Training should run four weeks starting in March with Coach Jones hoping for a large roster. Alumni names Alvin Leitz and Liston Maner headline a strong junior and sophomore pairing.
The Junior class will order their Senior rings late this year or early next year so they can wear them in their senior year. Rings must be paid in full before ordering to avoid nonpayment default shifting costs to the Senior class. Once ordered, rings cannot be returned due to initials and date engraved.
Dr J Hardin Perry of Kei del Hospital spoke to the high school girls in the gym on posture. He cited poorly developed backs and feet and demonstrated exercises to straighten backs. Mrs Krause’s physical education class arranged the lecture and thanked him. All girls and women faculty attended.
The 6th period Civics class went downtown Thursday to interview county and city leaders. Interviewees included the tax assessor, sheriff, judge, commissioners, city attorney, the mayor, and the City Utility Manager.
Under Coach Krause and teacher direction the school will observe Good Posture Week. Students are urged to stand up straight and practice proper walking and sitting. The program runs next week with emphasis on posture.
The 1951 senior class rings arrived at the Express office on December 3, 1950. By January 5, most seniors had paid and received their rings that morning. The rings closely resemble last year’s design and are said to wear well.
The undefeated Mason Cow girls defeated the Billikens 22 to 18 to keep the Deer Country Trophy for another year. Billikens led 12-11 at halftime after a 6-0 start, with Toby Humes Beckmann Brown in the forward positions and Dietrich Wienecke Joe Humes at guard.
The Juniors assist the Seniors on the Hillbilly Hi-Lites to gain reporting experience. Selected juniors include Robert Westerfield, Robert Reissig, Gary Smith, Marie Meier, Doris Probst, Mary Jane Sultemeier and Harriet Crenwelge.
The students and faculty express deep sympathy on the death of Max Schmidt father of Viola Mae Schmidt shorthand typing and bookkeeping teacher.
Several students have left the high school, including Billy Marie Moss a junior who is attending Port Nechua, Shirley Rogers a sophomore who moved to Houston, and D lene Welge a senior who withdrew.
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