Students urged to secure social security numbers for summer work
Fredericksburg High School received a release from the Federal Security Agency detailing that students planning summer jobs will likely need a social security number. Employers deduct social security taxes and report wages quarterly. workers should present their card on the first day and ensure the number is accurate. If missing, apply at the post office and mail the blank 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 Moral Plea Against Dishonesty in School
A moral exhortation condemns cheating in schools and beyond. It defines cheating as fraud and deception and cites common forms such as copying from books and notes during tests. The message urges students to study honestly, be proud of straight tasks, and accept the consequences of cheating.
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West Point
Webster
A Junior Prayer Poem Then I Lay Me Down to Sleep
A poem presents a child’s dark humor and school burdens. The speaker enumerates homework and teachers such as Mr Hans Mrs Lochte Miss Gold and Mr Walter as requests before death. The piece uses a grim twist to critique academic pressure.
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Mr. Hans
Mrs. Lochte
Miss Gold
Mr. Walter
Gossip and Secret Pairs Noted in Local Page
Hillbilly column lists pairs and initials as gossip about relationships in a light community tone. It hints at private notes tied to autograph books and teases a named couple in English class.
Hillbillies Drop Trio of Games in Tight Duel and Blowout
Llano Yellow Jackets edged Hillbillies 3-1 in a pitchers duel last Thursday as Henry Frantzen allowed four hits. Tuesday Lampasas beat Hillbillies 13-0 with Warren Hahn on the mound. Monday junior and senior softball teams played Mason, with juniors losing 25-3 and seniors 13-11.
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Llano Yellow Jackets
Hillbillies
Henry Frantzen
Lampasas
Warren Hahn
FHS
Mason
Autographs Frenzy Grips Mesa High Students
Autographs are in high demand as Mesa High students rush to fill their autograph sections after receiving them. The bustle centers on personalized signatures and eager crowding around the school.
Mickey McDougall Chosen FHS Band Drum Major
May 1 tryouts name Mickey McDougall as drum major with Jo Joyce Wahl and Corrine Cameron stepping to majorette roles. Judges from Comfort and Tivy high schools announce selections and commend James Teschner for two years of leadership.
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Carolyn Behrends
Micky McDougall
Jo Joyce Wahl
Janet Knopp
Jo Ann Striegler
Wilhelmina Beckmann
Corrine Cameron
The
Comfort
Tivy
Jo Ann Stréegler
Jo Joyce
Corrine
Micky
Doris Probst
James Teschner
James
Tops in Red And White Drum Major Honored At FHS
The junior girl Micky McDougall was named drum major of the FHS Senior Band after a Thursday evening tryout. She has led the Red and White Band as majorette for two years and previously represented the Junior Class at Tivy High School events.
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FHS
Micky McDougall
Micky
Tivy High School
School Lunch Menu Week Returns Classics and Colors
Monday offers Wieners Macaroni and Cheese Peas and Chocolate Pudding Tuesday features Chili and Beans Crackers Greens Carrot Sticks Jeilo Wednesday serves Hamburgers Potato Chips Devils Food Cake Thursday includes Ground Meat and Gravy Potatoes Vegetable Salad Cherry Pie Friday serves Hot Tamales Pinto Beans Pea Salad Ice Cream
Last Minute Exam Cram Advice
The piece warns students to start studying now to avoid foggy memory and shaky nerves. It emphasizes early preparation to improve chances of passing exams with confidence.
Judging Teams Compete at State Contest
Agriculture students from FHS traveled to A and M for the State judging contest Friday afternoon. Officials say results will be announced next week.
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FHS
Rosy disease absentee trend at FHS noted
In a fragment from the Rosy Life column two girls discuss a rumor about J W S while Norma and Vivian K mention a “ROSY” life in FHS. The item notes rising student absences due to a disease called Rosiola, framing it as a growing problem.
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Norma
Vivian K
Sore Backs Plague Girl Tracksters Ahead of May Meet
This report describes high school girls training for a May 14 track meet. Most contestants report sore legs and backs from numerous races, relays, and hurdles as four classes prepare to compete, with each girl entering at least two events.
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Pir
Diary Entries From Dallas FHA Convention Night
Thursday, April 24 in Dallas for the State FHA Convention. The writer and friends travel from Kerrville with Mrs. Stafford to the Jefferson Hotel, enjoy dinner and a ballroom, try square dancing, and receive posters of movie stars. They walk seven blocks back, nearly get arrested for picketing, and plan for a big day tomorrow.
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Jefferson Hotel
Dallas
Stafford
Marilyn Lawrence
Jerry Moore
Kerrville
Patty Johnson
Betty Lee Davis
Marilyn
Eileen
Friday Diary of FHA Conference At Fair Park
A diary entry describes an FHA Leadership Training Conference at Fair Park with 2700 attendees including Frank Lincoln Brandt and Janet Holder. Events include opening ceremony, group discussions led by Lawrence J. Taylor, a flower show featuring a $60,000 bridal bouquet, a boys’ quartet, a circus, and souvenir balloons before bed.
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Fair Park
Franklin C. Brandt
FFA
Janet Holder
Mart
Lawrence J. Taylor
Hilllsdale College
Hillsdale
Michigan
FHA
Lucky Marilyn
Victoria
Mr. Taylor
Eileen
Joyce P and Charles C Confer Over Urgent Matter
Joyce P meets with Charles C to discuss a pressing issue causing disagreement. The pair appear at odds over the significance of the matter, signaling a potential breakthrough or ongoing tension.
Drivers Fail To Follow Texas Traffic Rules In Fredericksburg Survey
A Fredericksburg survey on April 3–4 found about half of 223 drivers on Main Street violated Texas safety rules. Of 130 compliant drivers, 93 commits violations included missing signals and red-light jerks. authors urge responsibility behind the wheel with the three C's Courtesy Consideration Control.
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Fredericksburg
Main Street
Llano Highway
Texas
Gossip The Root of All Evil
A short didactic piece warns against gossip, explains how rumors start and harm both the spreader and others, and promotes a rule to stay silent if you cannot say something nice. It urges choosing kindness and notes the long term personal payoff of truthful, considerate speech.
Ice weighs less by volume than water
A pound of ice occupies more space than a pound of water due to lower density. The difference in volume means ice is less compact than liquid water, causing the iceberg sensation of bulk compared with equal mass of liquid.
What's Up May Events and Dead Week Start
Music Study Club program at auditorium gym eight o clock May 8. Senior-Junior Return Party eight o clock May 9. Fredericksburg at Lin o baseball May 9. FHA Mother-Daughter Banquet July lunch room May 13 seven thirty p m. Girls Intramural Track and Field Meet May 14 two forty five p m FHS only. Dead Week begins May 16 no further school social functions and all summaries reviews postponed and delayed school work.
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Bauer
Andy Alberthal
al Jolson
Alvin L
Fredericksburg
Roberta
Llano
Seniors Invite Juniors to Last Round Up at Turner Hall
Invitations carry a cowboy theme with a sombrero as the motif. The senior class plans a Last Round Up event at Turner Hall on May 9, inviting junior students to attend the gathering.
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Turner Hall
Solemn Communion Celebrations and Local Family Visits
Helping Alice Nebgen celebrate her Solemn Communion on Sunday were many relatives. Additional visits included Adolf and Alois Jenschke to Albert Nebgen and Jos. Jenschke, and Culbertson family members from San Antonio visiting Weston Bailey. Weekend guests included Alvin Weinheimer Jr and others, with several Maenius and Raul family gatherings noted.
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Alice Nebgen
Clemens Peh
Willie Pehl
Ad Nebgen
Hilmar Nebgen
Marcus Burg
Weston Bailey
Helen
Adolf Jenschke
Alois Jenschke
Albert Nebgen
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