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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1950
Page
11
The article marks March 2 as Texas Independence Day, noting 103 years of importance. It recalls Sam Houston and Santa Anna in struggle, Houston's postwar plans, and a newly promoted aim for harmony. It highlights Brotherhood Week with Mexicans and Texans uniting at international bridges shouting Viva la Mexico and Viva la Tejas.
The notice profiles two youths, one a male student from Fredericksburg Public School who plans college and enjoys loafing, sauerkraut as his favorite food, and a hobby. the other, Viola Beckmann born January 8, 1933, who attended Lower Grape Creek School and Public School, excels in basketball, aims to become a Home Economics teacher, and favors potatoes.
Fredericksburg High School students gathered for an assembly led by Mrs Lochte and Mrs Tyrus Cox who announced Stein Lumber Company prizes. Fifty dollars funded awards with half to four top letters writers Betty Brown Ann Jeanette Kneese Jane Hag ee Evelyn Walter, and twenty five dollars to the twenty five hon oreable mentions.
Roy Beckmann, a Fredericksburg native, was born on September in a local note highlighting his birthplace and family roots.
The text profiles Shirlene Borchers born October 7 1932 and Kermit Burrer born June 26 1933 with school histories in Mason Llano and Fredericksburg, activities like Pep Squad Cheerleader and Junior Historian, and plans for college. It lists their favorite foods hobbies and athletic involvement.
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