F H S FGHO Editorial and Student Honor Roll
ECHO notes high academic achievement among eighth to eleventh graders at F H S FGHO with a B plus or higher in all subjects. Names listed include Dougall Dittmar, Vera Anderg, Evelyn Feuge, Donald Endefie, Julie Grote, Agnes Juenke and others across grades.
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Dougall Dittmar
Louise Grote
Tosca Reichenau
Edward Stein
Lucille Prochnow
Vera Andereg
Lucille Heimann
Marjorie Henke
Verdie Houy
Margaret Jost
Lonny Zwiener
Vernell Prochnow
John B. Seelig
Vernell Stahl
Evelyn Feuge
Julie Grote
Students Show Interest in County Meet tryouts
With the Interscholastic League week near, many students reveal enthusiasm for athletics and other subjects. The campus is lively as tennis and volleyball courts open. students practice outdoor games and study during noon and P T periods. Spelling typing and declamation students show fair grades, and self sufficiency is seen as key to learning. It is hoped most students participate in the county meet.
Chili Fiesta Thanks Supporters for Senior Class Event
The Senior Class extends sincere thanks to parents business friends and others who helped make the third annual Chili Fiesta at Peters Hall on February 22 a success. Students compete in trials this week to qualify for Kerrville Tri County Meet with volleyball trials and regular workouts to select the school team for April.
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Peter’s Hall
Kerrville
Confucius Says High School Lessons and Prom Worries
A quirky student column describes misread signals about study in high school life. References to a freshman, a girl anxious about a Junior-Senior dance, and a letter from New Braunfels hint at social pressures and expectations.
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Porter
Alvina
Harper Boy
Annabel Veree
Guenther Veree
New Braunfels
Spring Fashions Modeled By Fredericksburg Seniors
Through Mr Kneche and the F H 5S seniors a style show at the Palace Theater showcased the latest spring fashions in connection with Broadway Melodies of 1940. Fredericksburg merchants supported the event as the school orchestra led by Miss Harrison and the St Marys voilée pupils performed, while the FHS Girls Glee Club directed by Mrs Biddy sang.
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Kneche
F. H. 5S
Palace Theater
Merchants of
Fredericksburg
Miss Harrison
St. Mary’s Voilée
FHS Girls Glee Club
Biddy
Fine Arts Exhibit to Run March 11 to 15
Reproductions of world paintings will be displayed in the auditorium of the Public School during the second week in March. The Colonial Art Company supplies about 150 large colored reproductions from many countries. Exhibit hours are 2 to 4 PM.
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Colonial Art Company
What Our Alumni Are Doing
Alumni notes show Harvey Mecher with the 63rd Squadron visiting the high school and doing ground work. Walter Hohmann attends Draughon’s Business College in San Antonio. Margaret Roos is a University of Texas student home for the weekend. Verdie Bell McDougall returns from Austin nursing at St David’s. Edgar Kneese works for National Biscuit Co in Dallas. Oliver and William Schneider Jr Alton Wilke and Harold Hobenich visited from the University of Texas. Ethel Sagebiel completes Parkland Hospital nursing training and enjoys her cap day with peers.
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Harvey Mecher
63Rd Squadron
Walter Hohmann
Draughon
Business College
San Antonio
Margaret Roos
University of Texas
Verdie Bell McDougall
Austin
St. David's Hospital
Oliver and
William Schneider Jr
Alton Wilke, and
Harold Habenich
The
Ethel Sagebiel
Parkland Hospital
Dallas
The Auto Industry’s Wide Reach in Social and Economic Life
The automobile's rapid rise reshaped social and economic life in the nation. Growth stems from affordable cars, modern service, and flexible payment plans, with Chevrolet leading a robust used car program that refines reconditioning and value for buyers.
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America
Library fines increase for first time since September
Library fines in the last six weeks totaled $1.02 marking a rise not seen since September. The note expresses hope that students will incur fewer fines in the next six weeks.
Hiker Sees Panther In Gillespie County Culvert
A Texas hiker spent the night under a culvert in Gillespie County and reported a full grown panther confronted him as he started to emerge. The incident was reported by the Fredericksburg Standard.
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Texas
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
Used Car Reconditioning Builds Loyalty for Chevrolet
Used car buyers often become new car buyers, as factory precision reconditioning adds value and goodwill toward the manufacturer. Chevrolet dealers report a substantial share of new car sales driven by satisfied used car owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet
Herman Sons Golden Jubilee Celebrations Announced
Herman Sons mark a golden anniversary with a March 30 celebration in San Antonio Texas including bowling contests free lunch concerts by the Herman Sons Band and Mixed Chorus and a Grand Ball Sunday night. Sub committees are coordinating the events for a successful Jubilee.
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Herman Sons Band
Herman Sons Mixed Chorus
San Arttohio
Texas
Grand Lodge
Advertising Planned for Llano Granite
The Llano Chamber of Commerce board adopted a plan to advertise Llano County granite to Texas consumers and set aside a fund. The committee Will Collins T. J. Moore and Lee Black will push the campaign to reach 5 000 Texas households over the coming year.
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Llano
Texas
Don't Kill Robins Warned By State Official
The executive secretary of the Game Department urges residents not to kill robins. Reports of small boys using air rifles and sling shots to slaughter songbirds flood in across the state. Robins are protected by state law and migratory birds. violators face federal fines. A Texas farmer cutting a hollow tree found three seven pound opossums, five fat squirrels, and twenty pounds of honey.
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Game Department
Texas
Texas oil drives 41 percent of state manufacturing
The article notes that the manufacture of petroleum products from Texas oil accounts for 41 percent of all manufacturing activity in Texas, highlighting the prominence of the oil sector in the state's industrial landscape.
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Texas
Lettuce Cup with Cottage Cheese
A simple quick dish uses fresh lettuce cups lined with leaves. Cottage cheese is seasoned and spooned into each leaf for a light lunch option.
Dr Keyser Named President of Four County Medical Group
Fredericksburg physician Dr Lester Keyser was named president of the Four County Medical Group formed by Kendall Kerr Gillespie and Bandera in a meeting at the Nimitz Hotel. He succeeds Dr Woodall of Kerrville who led the group last year.
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Lester Keyser
Fredericksburg
Kendall
Kerr
Gillespie
Bandera
Nimitz Hotel
Keyser
Woodall
Kerrville
Elmer Wiedemann
Junction
J. Jackson
S. E. Thompson
Sweezy
C. C. Jones
Comfort
J. B. Russ
Sterling Russ
Leon Kopecky
San Antonio
Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Office Supplies Available
Mimeograph paper sten cils and inks are obtainable at the Fredericksburg Publishing Co Inc office.
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The
Fredericksburg Publishing Co., Inc
Build U for Women Periodic Distress and CARDUS Use
A promotional note asserts CARDUS helps with periodic distress including headaches nervousness and cramps linked to functional dysmenorrhea. It claims appetite increase gastric juice flow digestion aid and greater physical resistance and reduced discomfort when taken before and during menses. The claim mentions 69 years of CARDUS use.
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Cardus
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