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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1952
Page
9
The Billikens defeated Gonzales 31 to 12 in a district game on Thursday January 24. Willie Beckmann led high point with 14 and Toby Humes added 8 as officials arrived after the half. The crowd enjoyed the matchup and the team looks set for a strong season.
A string of film titles and names listed as entertainment items and credits. Includes performers such as David K and Judy E, titles like The Red Badge of Courage and The Earth Stood Still, plus references to teachers and students in a school setting.
Students at the leap year dance crowned a king and queen from each class and paraded in a grand march. The Hill Country Boys supplied music as Hokie Pokie and other dances drew crowd energy before sandwiches and punch ended the night at midnight.
A humorous reminiscence notes Ohio adopting the scarlet carnation as the state flower. The joke contrasts a dentist's joke with a man stepping on coins, anchoring the light piece in local color and civic lore.
Fredericksburg High School will host a public concert at 7 30 p m in the high school gym featuring modern music solos ensembles marches and classical pieces. An outstanding member will receive a medal for cooperation music knowledge performance and inspiration. The event honors Band Boosters and thanks Mr Gammenthaler for his work.
Walter Richter, a representative of the Stock Company, visited Mesa staff on January 18 and offered advertising advice for the yearbook. Haas reports students will learn to use a slide rule in spare time this week and may continue through the semester. Walter Meter, junior high math teacher, was ill but has returned. Students Donna Kay Smith and Mary Jo Fugitt will move away from Fredericksburg between semesters.
Weekly lunch menus listed for February 4 to 8 include Barbecued Hamburger Meat on Buns on Monday and Beef Soup with Tuna Fish Sandwich on Friday. Daily extras are Honey, Peanut Butter, Bread, Milk, Oleo. The note teases hospital visit and ring ownership among named individuals.
A brief exchange has Mr Tatum complimenting his wife’s driving as lightning and Mr Walter replying she is always striking trees, implying a dangerous driving habit.
Gossip column notes on Gonzales girls. inquiries about student names ages addresses and relationships. questions about whistles from a Model A in Hallettsville. curious incidents in classes and study hall including cooking, rabbit hunting, and a leap year party invitation.
A playful list reimagines students Nadene Marlene Mildred Mary Jo Percy C H Franklin Raymond Bambie and Judith as new personas. Each original surname or nickname is swapped for an alternate word reflecting a different role or identity.
A Campus Comet staff change announces juniors will edit the paper starting with the next issue. Former members wish luck and pledge to boost you over bumps ahead. Standard Want Ads Phone 4.
Marie Meier is a 16 year old senior with brown eyes from Albert. She has attended the local school for two years and serves as treasurer of both the Commercial Club and the Pep Squad. Marie plays basketball, is team manager, was duchess of her class last year, favors sour pickles, and plans to attend college after graduation.
Mrs. Schuck quotes her daughter arranging a piano piece as Miss Jung welcomes a new work aimed at bringing peace. The exchange hints at a collaborative musical offering for a tranquil moment.
The dollar value of series E Bonds owned by individuals climbed to an all time high of 34.7 billion by December 1 1951, up 15 percent from the August 1945 VJ Day level, underscoring strong reserve buying power.
Roy Mayer, a master conjurer, performed before the FHS student body last Friday. He used three grade school volunteers and capped the show with stories and jokes. The student council sponsored the act with small charges, and more shows are planned this year.
The 1952 Defense Bond program aims to broaden ownership of the national debt and mobilize regular savings to support the defense effort and curb inflation as the program expands.
Lubbock Texas Eldred Jordan a Fredericksburg senior in agriculture has been elected vice president of the Plant Industry Club at Texas Tech The club serves agriculture majors with options in agronomy horticulture and plant industry.
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