Editorial Staff Credits Listing
The STAFF editor Ann Jeanette Kneese and assistants Annabelle Feuge Theresa Cravens Goldine Herber Evelyn Walter are acknowledged with sponsor Frances Carter Clinton Holy Betty Brown. This note records the newspaper’s current newsroom roster and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Jeanette Kneese
Annabelle Feuge
Theresa Cravens
Goldine Herber
Evelyn Walter Sponsor
Frances Carter
Clinton Holy
Betty Brown
If You Dare To Dream Dare To Deo
An inspirational essay urges readers to pursue worthwhile dreams with courage. It recalls a disabled war veteran who, after hearing a high school speaker, started a greeting card business printed with his teeth, proving dreams can become reality with effort and purpose.
New Teacher Joins Fredericksburg Faculty
Mr Raymond Kneese joins Fredericksburg High School faculty this week as a 1932 FHS graduate. He earned a BA from the University of Texas and an LLB from Southern Methodist University. Previously Elementary Principal at Bandera and Jourdanton, he taught at Post Oak Rural Blanco County and practiced law in Dallas and Fredericksburg. He will likely teach Texas History and Economics in the second semester and will pinch hit for Miss Gold on leave in Wiesbaden Germany while maintaining a law office in the Striegler Building after hours and Saturdays.
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Raymond Kneese
FHS
Kneese
University of Texas
Southern Methodist University School of Law
Fredericksburg
Bandera
Jourdanton
Post Oak
Blanco County
Dallas
Texas
Miss Gold
Wiesbaden
Germany
Striegler
Bus Driver Struggles with Start and Brakes on Route
On Monday morning Mr Schilling tried to start his bus for thirty minutes then had a mechanic push it about a mile to get it going. Brakes failed at Bergmann's store and he rode with passengers half loaded until Mr Meier brought a second bus. He returned town for service. Other buses had little notable activity. some riders arrive late with half breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schilling
Bergmann
Mr. Meier
Mr. Schilling
Thoughts for the Week of Exams
The English and Speech classes select weekly thoughts and quotes. Seniors study a J G Wells line about existence and dawn while the Speech class promotes sportsmanship to aid the basketball team. This week they feature Myrtle Keyser Sims and a local poem titled Judge Not about self reflection and fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Wells
Myrtle Keyser Sims
Billikens Triumph Over Goldthwaite in District Game
The Billikens defeated Goldthwaite 38 to 11 Tuesday. Joellen Humes and Toby Humes were absent from the winning lineup. Wilhelmina Beckmann led with 15 points. Starting forwards were Betty Brown Marilyn Hartmann and guards Vernell Dietrich Joyce Wienecke Virginia Hankinson. all substitutes saw action.
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Billikens
Goldthwaite
Joellen Humes
Toby Humes
Wilhelmina Beckmann
Betty Brown
Marilyn Hartmann
Vernell Dietrich
Joyce Wienecke
Virginia Hankinson
Notable Exchange Sparks Conversation Cutbacks
In a quoted exchange, Vernell D. comments on silencing certain people by removing phrases like "I'll say" and "I'll tell the world" from talk, while Betty B. responds with eager agreement and a hopeful promise to share truth. The dialogue highlights tension over outspoken speech.
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Vernell D
Betty B
Students Receive Exam Instructions
School rules cover exam exemptions, campus conduct, book checks, library fines, and two hour exams. Dates list January 11 to 24 for returns, report cards, and schedule changes with exams held January 16 18 and 19 in regular classrooms.
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Westerfeldt
Gossip Destroys reputations and harms lives
A Campus Camera column urges restraint on rumors and gossip. It argues that idle talk can ruin careers and reputations, sometimes unfairly branding people as communist or disloyal. The piece condemns rumor-mongering as moral murder worse than physical harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ney
Russia
Seniors Plan Menu Letter From Mrs Holly Fredericksburg Texas 1961
A letter from Mrs. Holly of Fredericksburg Texas dated January 12 1961 thanks seniors and sponsors for a week of planned menus served in the lunch room. She notes the plan for a new menu the first week of February with prices and usage guidance and apologizes for any limits due to facilities or money.
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Holly
Fredericksburg
Texas
Buick Ad on Page 1 Section 2
An advertisement for Buick appears on the first page section two, featuring car models, pricing, and promotional details. The ad highlights specifications, financing options, and dealer contact information for potential buyers.
FHA Club hears Mildred Lochte talk on Hawaii trip
Nell Hodges opened the FHA Club meeting with guest speaker Mrs. Mildred Lochte recounting her Hawaii summer journey. She described shipboard entertainment, modest Filipino waitstaff, Hawaiian clothing like grass skirts, island hospitality, and the ritual of tossing halavas when leaving shore.
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FHA
Nell Hodges
Mildred Lochte
Hawaii
Philippines
Lochte
Going Steady Debates Split Among H. E. Girls
High school discussions on the idea of going steady split by class. Senior girls argued against going steady while Sophomores supported it. Freshman H. E. class held a parallel debate with a similar outcome. The reporter notes a tie in the climax of both debates.
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H. E
FHS Students and Teachers Complete First Aid Study
Mr Walter science teacher and students plus Mary Ann Schlaud Betty Mae Neffendorf Esther Dietz Anna bell Feuge Ruby Schumann Catherine Bohl join elementary teachers Miss Beichauer Miss Baumann Mrs Westerfeldt and Mrs Han nemann in First Aid meetings after eighteen hours of study in nine two hour classes earning eligibility for the Standard First Aid Card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Mary Ann Schlaud
Betty Mae Neffendorf
Esther Dietz
Annabell Feuge
Ruby Schumann
Catherine Bohl
Miss Beichauer
Miss Baumann
Westerfeldt
Hannemann
FHS
Progress on new gym as cement pours and reinforcements rise
The new gym construction advances rapidly with cement poured and reinforcements in place. A sand pile blocking access to the band hall draws interest, with Izzie quipping she wished for a shovel to build a sand castle.
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Izzie
FHS All Tournament Team Recognizes Two Billiken Players
Wilhelmina Beckmann and JoEllen Humes of the Billiken team along with Donald Dittmar of the Billies earned All Tournament honors and received gold basketballs despite the team not taking first place.
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FHS
Wilhelmina Beckmann
JoEllen Humes
Billiken
Donald Dittmar
Billies
Cross-eyed Bear Lesson Sparks Sunday School Joke
A child and mother share a playful exchange about a Sunday School lesson. The girl Goldine explains they learned about the Cross-eyed Bear named Gladly and sang a song titled Gladly the Crossed Bear.
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Goldine
Cross-eyed Bear
Williams speaks to PTA on teacher parent relations
Dr. Beauford Williams of Teachers Training School at Southwest Teacher’s College San Marcos addressed a PTA meeting on January 10 about fostering direct parent teacher contact. He urged informal meetings between individual parents and teachers to exchange first hand learning context and support student progress.
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Beauford Williams
Teachers Training School
Southwest Teacher's College
San Marcos
PTA
FHS
Class Explodes During Chemistry Experiment
A chemistry class Monday caused an explosion while handling nitric acid. Ruby Schumann suffered facial, arm, and throat burns. Retta Mae Alexander and Mary Ann Schlaudt sustained minor injuries. No other serious incidents in the classroom this year.
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Ruby Schumann
Retta Mae Alexander
Mary Ann Schlaudt
Buick Ad on Page 1 Section 2
Ad highlights Buick vehicles with emphasis on price, features, and dealership details. Mentions available models and promotions, inviting readers to visit the showroom for test drives and special offers.
Study Hall Rules Emphasize Quiet Study Time
School policy directs students to stay in study hall to study and keep chatter to a minimum. It bans early entry before 8 30 in the morning and requires noon study hall only in bad weather at 12 30.
Mrs Carter Celebrates Birthday in School Festivities
January 9 marked Mrs Carter’s birthday with a Senior English class cake fest featuring 101 candles and cakes. The third period class hosted the party with snacks and bubble gum favors. A fifth period class gifted songs and a surprise dinner by Miss Ging with all the lady faculty in attendance.
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Mrs. Carter
Huck Finn Film Shown to Freshmen and Sophomores
On Tuesday most English classes viewed the film Huckleberry Finn. Younger classes also saw it. The film depicted Mississippi scenery and early life and was enjoyed by all students.
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The
Mississippi
Seniors at FHS Receive Calling Cards and Memory Books
Some of the seniors at FHS are receiving calling cards and a small memory book. In about a week they will again exchange cards for memories in later years.
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FHS
Stock Show Proved Interesting
The stock show drew a crowd with FFA boys showing entries and many girls proving keen on livestock ownership. Attendees relaxed from classes early, helped feed and prep animals, and noted everyone returned home safely with fond memories of boots, western suits, and hats.
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FFA
Birthday acknowledgments for January 11 to 17 names
Readers note birthdays for January 11 through 17 honoring Curtis Freitag Gloria Jean Ressmann Dorothy Gold Della Holland and Tom Salazar with warm wishes and good cheer from the community.
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Curtis Freitag
Gloria Jean Ressmann
Dorothy Gold
Della Holland
Tom Salazar
Speech Plays for 1950 51 Present Two Short Dramas
The speech class plans two plays for the student body. For Whom the Telephone Rings features Daughter Mary Nell Hedges Daughter Grace Barbara Everett Marys boyfriend Harold Klier Mother Theresa Cravens Father Edwin Eckert Anne Rutherford Joyce Wiennecke. A Girl in Every Part stars Jim Harper Theo Lindig and the girls Jo ellen Humes Evelyn Welgehau sen Mary Ann Schlaudt Harried Crenwelge Naomi Wieser and Marlene Heep with Annable Feuge as maid.
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Mary
Nell Hedges
Grace
Barbara Everett
Harold Klier
Theresa Cravens
Edwin Eckert
Anne Rutherford
Joyce Wiennecke
Jim Harper
Theo Lindig
Joellen Humes
Evelyn Welgehausen
Mary Ann Schlaudt
Harried Crenwelge
Naomi Wieser
Marlene Heep
Annable Feuge
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