Students urged to obtain social security numbers for summer work
A Fredericksburg High School notice from the Federal Security Agency explains that most summer jobs will be covered by social security taxes and employers must report wages with the correct name and number. Students should carry and copy their card and apply for a new one at the post office if needed, mailing it to the Social Security Administration in Austin, Texas.
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Fredericksburg High School
Federal Security Agency
Social Security Administration
Brown Building
Austin
Texas
Cheating: A Public Plea Against Dishonesty
A blunt call against cheating outlines that cheating occurs everywhere from families to schools and businesses. It defines cheating as fraud and deception and urges students especially to study honestly, keep a clean conscience, and be proud of earned work rather than an unearned grade.
A Junior's Prayer Poem of Homework and Teachers
A juvenile verse imagines death as a relief from homework and school demands. The speaker lists teachers by name and requests their messages to be conveyed after death, reflecting a humorous yet dark take on academic stress.
Snooper Finds Prom Night Fun And Gossip In School
A candid diary recounts the Junior-Senior Prom with comments on teachers students and guests. Observations include teachers with boyfriends, Sophomores as maids and waiters, a waiter named Tubby Bauer and singer Andy Alberthal.
Hillbilly Party Line Gossip Column Observed Pairs
Gossip column notes pairings between students with initials and nicknames over three weeks. It hints at private activities and ends with a warning about autograph books and a cue to a couple in English class.
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Mary Louise—Harvey
Jeanie K
Victor Meier
Mary J—Vernon
Miss Hodges
Peter Peterson
Merlyn S
Carroll S. Merlyn S
Douglas J
Merlyn
Janet S
Perrie Jo B
Dudley Althaus
Joyce P.—Guenther
Gloria Jean R
Norman M
Margie M
Larry G
Virginia P
Stanley M
Jo Joyce W
David D. Micky
Sonny Crenwelge
Nan—Delbert Grona
Marilyn H.—Liston
Hillbillies Struggle in Slim Defeat and Setbacks
Llano Yellow Jackets edged the Hillbillies 3-1 in a pitchers duel as Henry Frantzen allowed four hits and Hillbillies offered two. Earlier FHS, Warren Hahn, delivered solid pitching but poor support in a 13-0 loss. Junior and Senior softball teams vs Mason saw 25-3 and 13-11 outcomes respectively.
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Llano Yellow Jackets
Hillbillies
Henry Frantzen
Lampasas
Warren Hahn
FHS
Mason
Autographs craze grips Mesa High School
Autographs captivate students as Mesa High School completes autograph pages and fills them with signatures. The bustle reflects a growing interest in personal mementos and school memory.
Mickey McDougall Selected as FHS Band Drum Major
The May 1 ceremony named Micky McDougall as FHS drum major after tryouts with competitors Carolyn Behrends Jo Joyce Wahl and others. Majorettes chosen were Jo Joyce Wahl Corrine Cameron Jo Ann Striegler and Wilhelmina Beckmann replacing departing seniors Doris Probst and JIm? Teschner will remain noted for past achievements. James Teschner praised for two years as drum major and stepping down.
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Carolyn Behrends
Micky McDougall
Jo Joyce Wahl
Janet Knopp
Jo Ann Striegler
Wilhelmina Beckmann
Corrine Cameron
Comfort
Jo Ann Stréegler
Jo Joyce
Corrine
Micky
Doris Probst
James Teschner
James
Drum Major Micky McDougall Selected by FHS Band
The Red and White salute this week honors Micky McDougall, newly chosen Drum Majorette of the FHS Senior Band after last Thursday’s tryout. She has led the Red and White Band as majorette for two years and represented the Junior Class at a Tivy High School party earlier this year.
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FHS
Micky McDougall
Micky
Tivy High School
Lunch Room Menu May 12 16
The menu covers Monday to Friday with daily offerings. Monday lists Wieners Macaroni and Cheese Peas Chocolate Pudding. Tuesday features Chili and Beans Cracker Greens Carrot Sticks Jello. Wednesday serves Hamburgers Potato Chips Devils Food Cake. Thursday offers Ground Meat and Gravy Potatoes Vegetable Salad Cherry Pie. Friday includes Hot Tamales Pinto Beans Pea Salad Ice Cream.
Crammer’s Advice for Last Minute Exam Prep
The passage urges immediate study before exams to avoid foggy memory and nerves. It warns that last minute cramming leads to forgetfulness and poor retention, encouraging taking action now to improve chances of success.
Judging Teams Shine at State Contest
Agriculture boys at FHS competed Friday afternoon at the State judging contest with results to come next week. Messages between Shirley F and Jeanie K mention concerns and sightings around the hut while gossip about two girls fighting over J. W. S. circulates. The piece notes rising student absenteeism in FHS due to an illness described as Rosiola.
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FHS
Sore Backs and Muscles For Girl Tracksters
A high school girls track meet is in preparation with most contestants reporting sore legs or backs from many relays and hurdles. The meet, on May 14, will feature four classes competing, and each girl will enter at least two events.
Diary entry from Dallas FHA convention night
Thursday April 24 Eileen writes from the Jefferson Hotel in Dallas after a long afternoon trip with H E teachers and Kerrville friends. They attend a State FHA Convention, supper, a ballroom at the Adolphus Hotel, and learn a square dance. They receive movie star posters and walk seven blocks back, nearly getting arrested for picketing.
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Jefferson Hotel
Dallas
Stafford
Marilyn Lawrence
Jerry Moore
Kerrville
Patty Johnson
Betty Lee Davis
H. E
Marilyn
Eileen
Leadership Training Conference at Fair Park with 2700 FHA members
Diary notes describe an April 25 event at Fair Park featuring Franklin C. Brandt and Janet Holder as speakers, Lawrence J. Taylor leading discussions on leadership, group sessions for 2700 girls, a flower show with a $60,000 bridal bouquet, a boys quartet, exhibits, a balloon souvenir spree, and plans to visit the Early Birds next issue.
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Fair Park
Franklin C. Brandt
FFA
Janet Holder
Mart
Lawrence J. Taylor
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale
Michigan
FHA
Lucky Marilyn
Victoria
Mr. Taylor
Eileen
Joyce P and Charles C Discuss Important Matter Again
Joyce P confers with Charles C about a pressing issue. Charles appears doubtful or skeptical about the significance or outcome, prompting renewed discussion on the topic.
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Joyce P
Charles C
Charles
Drivers Not Accepting Responsibilities Across Fredericksburg Survey
A Fredericksburg survey on April 3rd and 4th counted 223 vehicles on Main Street at Llano Highway. Of 130 obeying Texas safety rules, 93 violated in various ways including missing signals, crossing sidewalks, and red light infractions. The piece argues drivers must upholdCourtesy, Consideration, and Control to reduce accidents.
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Fredericksburg
Main Street
Llano Highway
Texas
Gossip The Root of All Evil
A moral tale on gossip and its harm. It contrasts Mary and Jane, showing how repeating rumors hurts others and backfires on the gossiper. The piece urges choosing kindness, avoiding idle hearsay, and adopting the rule if you cannot say something nice do not say anything at all.
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Mary
Jane
Ice Will Take More Space Than Water By Weight
A pound of ice occupies more volume than a pound of water due to density differences. As ice cools, its structure expands slightly, causing it to be bulkier than liquid water at the same mass.
May Activities Calendar At Fredericksburg High School
The May schedule lists events including Music Study Club program in the auditorium gym at 8 p m on May 8 and a Senior Junior Return Party at 8 p m on May 9. A baseball game with Fredericksburg at Lla no is set for May 9 followed by an FHA Mother Daughter Banquet at 7 30 p m on May 13 in the lunch room. The girls intramural Track and Field Meet at FHS is May 14 at 2 45 p m. Dead Week begins May 16 with no further school social functions and all summaries reviews and delayed work.
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Fredericksburg
Llano
Seniors Invite Juniors to Last Round Up Celebration
Invitations carry the cowboy theme on a sombrero for a May 9 event at Turner Hall. Seniors plan a Last Round Up program announcing the junior gathering with festive details.
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Turner Hall
Solemn Communion Celebration in Stonewall
Helping Alice Nebgen celebrate her Solemn Communion on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs Clemens Pehl and family Mr. and Mrs Willie Pehl Mr. and Mrs Ad Nebgen and family Mr. and Mrs Hilmar Nebgen Mr. and Mrs Marcus Burg and daughters and Mr. and Mrs Weston Bailey and Helen. Mr. and Mrs Adolf Jenschka and Mr. and Mrs Alvis Jenschke visited Mr. and Mrs Albert Nebgen and Mr. Jos Jenschke Sunday. Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Culberson and sons of San Antonio visited Mr. and Mrs Weston Bailey Saturday. Home for the weekend were Alvin Weinheimer Jr Guenther Maenius and Nell Hodges. Weekend visitors in the Werner Maenius home were Mr. and Mrs Clifton Maenius Mr. and Mrs Martin Maenius Mr. Alvin Maenius and Mr. and Mrs John Raul.
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Alice Nebgen
Clemens Pehl
Willie Pehl
Ad Nebgen
Hilmar Nebgen
Marcus Burg
Weston Bailey
Helen
Adolf Jenschka
Alvis Jenschke
Albert Nebgen
Jos. Jenschke
Kenneth Culber
Son and Sons
San Antonio
Alvin Weinheimer Jr
Guenther Maenius
Nell Hodges
Werner Maenius
Clifton Maenius
Martin Maenius
Alvin Maenius
John Raul
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Roberta
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Mickey McDougall
Red
Shirley F
Victor
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Shirley
Norma
Vivian K
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Calgon Inc
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Boston Shoes
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