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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1941
Page
8
The Fredericksburg High School Echo section in the paper will discontinue after next week as the school opts for a bi monthly student published paper. The Echo’s twelve year run ends with issue volume 12, and the standard expresses support for the move and offers future access if needed.
The senior class section A ends its 1940 journalism after two semesters. The Echo staff thanks the Publishing Company for space and introduces the new junior publication to be sponsored by Miss Virginia Harrison and Miss Maurine Smith. It will be issued twice monthly.
The 1941 Frederickburg High senior class proves strong to produce The Mesa by raising money through class dues and broad school support. Seniors led by teamwork, with the treasury boosted by dues and local business goodwill, showing loyalty to the class and its annual.
Mrs J R Kerr former Miss Flora Mayer of Fredericksburg sent a scrapbook of El Paso Times clippings and Bryan Collection materials. The folios include letters from Stephen F Austin and other patriots, plus historical papers, enriching Texas history references for F H S and UT officials.
The supplementary business practice of bookkeeping has been assigned to different students and must be completed by four o'clock Monday January 13.
Questions swirl about cheerful moments and social happenings from Monday to Sunday. Residents wonder who danced with Arthur B, what sparked Lucille F.’s happiness, and who sent birthday notes or letters from Norman R. The piece hints at tavern nights, new trading posts, and friendly mischief among neighbors.
A holiday box delivered belated Christmas gifts to standout senior class sellers. Arthur Behrends earned an electric table lamp after selling 10 Curtis Publishing Company subscriptions, while August Eberle and Elgin Friederich received steel hunting knives. Julie Grote, Louise Oestreich, Clarice Greathouse, Ruby Schneider, and Frances Katner chose charm pins. The class treasury gained $32 through senior sales efforts.
Coach Klaerner began practice with 15 boys including 2 returning regulars and several newcomers. The team opened with a 22 to 33 loss to Kerrville Tioy High, and plans a return game in Kerrville on January 17 drawing local fan support.
The first Mesa shipment departed January 10 including the foreword monogram school board football team photos King and Queen of Carnival and teacher portraits. The initial shipment received a 3 percent discount followed by a 2 percent discount on the second shipment.
The Fredericksburg National Bank will close all day next Monday January 20 in observance of the birthday of Robert E. Lee. The Standard notes the holiday and bank closure.
F.H.S. proudly receives a gift from Helen Weirich, 1935 graduate and class poet. The large volume Democracy Speaks includes poems by writers nationwide, including two poems by Helen. The school thanks Helen for her generosity.
Urges prompt treatment of coughs and bronchitis to prevent chronic bronchitis. Promotes Creomulsion as a non narcotic remedy that penetrates to loosen phlegm, soothe inflamed membranes, and restore rest with a money back guarantee if dissatisfied.
Students completed a sales project trading goods and services among themselves. Transactions include paint, knives, cameras, cigarettes, saddles, annuities, bond paper, candy, tea, cheese, aluminum, tractors, Coca Cola, peanuts, coffee, advertising space, toiletries, red granite, and Vicks preparations. The exercise ends with the note the second semester will cover advertising.
The Junior Historians thank Don Biggers for donating Gillespie County Pioneers to the F H S library's Texana collection through Fredericksburg Publishing Company. Students and faculty can read about local pioneers for pleasure and profit.
The girls basketball program began practice on January 7 with sessions from eight to nine. The time moved to after four o'clock. About twenty five girls joined, and Miss Davis was named coach.
Don't rush to harsh measures for relief. Take Black-Draught at bedtime to gently ease constipa tion as it tones bowel muscles. Economical 25 to 40 doses for 25 cents.
The home economics class finished their initial dresses and modeled them on Monday January 13. Students critiqued each piece and assigned grades to reflect what they thought the wearer deserved. On Monday January 20 the group will model again before high school.
The encyclopedia and reference books once in FH 8S study hall have been relocated to a new area. All library dues must be paid before any student may take an exam.
The Spanish class wrote a theme on The Cid, national hero of Spain. They then studied demonstrative adjectives and pronouns.
Leroy Woerner, a student at Schreiner Institute, was named on the college honor roll. The announcement highlights his academic achievement among fellow scholars.
An old classified style notice advertises pest control by J. K. Massey offering to kill ants rats and roaches. The short item promotes home pest extermination services framed with a wartime era cadence.
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