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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1952
Page
10
An essay argues that fire harm stems from human negligence and urges daily safety habits. It cites careless habits like neglecting flue cleaning and risky smoking, urging readers to dispose of hazards and practice tidiness to prevent fires and save lives and money.
After a speech on common fire hazards by Mr. Dunne and a showing of The Race Against Time inspectors thoroughly examined St. Mary's School and found no fire hazards. Credit for the safety record goes to Father Hildebrand the superintendent along with all teachers and students.
Mary Frances Stehling was elected prefect for 1952 1953 at the Sodality’s last meeting of the school year held Tuesday evening May 6. Rosemary Kunz was named vice president Judy Holland secretary Lucille Straube treasurer Wilfred Weinheimer correspond ing secretary.Outgoing officers include Frances Loth James Braeutigam Antoinette Kraus Helen Mae Meurer Agnes Molberg. The Sodality is a religious organization promoting Christian spirituality and morality through a balanced program of spiritual and social activities.
A humorous dialogue excerpt features students and teachers trading quick jokes. Lines touch on history, animals, weather, music, sports, and wordplay with playful banter and punchlines.
The Junior Octet and the Freshman Septet performed at the annual Fredericksburg pioneers festival held May 8 in the FHS Auditorium. They presented Forsaken How Can I Leave Thee and Sole Mio. The girls thanked the Music Study Club for the invitation.
Co editors Patsy Jordan and Freddy Wehmaeyer lead the Indian Pow Wow. Columnists include Betty Meurer Darlene Duecker Lucille Traube Helen Meurer Judy Holland. Reporters are Alice Jung Tilde Ann Metzger Rosemary Kunz Fredolia Kaderli Jeanette Weidenfeller Freddy Meurer Hugo Stehling Darlene Stranbe Shirley Schneider. Typists Mary Francis Stehling Wilfred Weinheimer. Unsor Sister M Alphonsine.
Barbara Reinbach is named favorite girl among the Freshmen at St. Marys. She is active in the Sodality pep squad glee club choir Freshman Septet and other activities boosting her popularity. Gilmer Ulbricht is chosen as favorite boy. He participates in Sodality football squad Boy Scouts and serves as an altar boy.
St Marys Library Club sponsored by Sister Mary of Providence completed a modern adjustable shelving installation in the high school library. The effort relied on cooperation from students and St Marys School friends, with support from the Senior Class donation and a Freshman Class benefit luncheon. Gratitude is extended to Mrs Warren Miller Mrs Milton Petermann Mrs Henry Reinbach and Mrs Helmuth Ulbricht for luncheon assistance and to Sister Mary of Providence and the young librarians for their work.
On Sunday May 4 St. Mary's Indians defeated St. Anthony's Yellowjackets of San Antonio 4-0. James Metzger pitched a two hitter for the first shutout of the season. In the third inning Hartmann stole home and Kenny Jordan drove in runs with a single as bases loaded. Lineup: Moritz Becker Hartmann Kordzik Novian Pyka Jordan Jenschke Metzger.
A sequence of school activities listed across May includes picnics recitals a glee club party baseball games music recitals a kindergarten program and a multi day examination period. Class night reports cards distribution follows Mass and General Communion with issuing after 8 a m to 8 p m on May 23.
In a May 2 game the Schertz Cibolo nine rallied in the ninth inning to edge St. Marys 5 4. Carlo Franke pitched eight innings before James Metzger finished the ninth. Freddie Pyka led the Indians with three hits in four at bats as errors plagued St. Marys defense.
Orchids praise the Freshman and Junior Octet for singing at the Music Club and applauds students for term themes and essays. White orchids honor the Junior class and parents for the prom. special orchids go to Sister Alphonse and mothers who prepared the banquet. Big orchids recognize Sodality leaders. White orchids also honor Mr. Dunne for the Fire Prevention speech and the Fire Prevention essay and poster winners.
Kenny Knopp senior and Cecile Pyka junior took first and second in the Fire Prevention Contest. Theresa Stehling and Rosemary Stehling seventh graders won in the Poster division. All St Marys High School pupils participated in the Essay and Poster Contest.
Henry jokes that Gilmer has a head like a door knob because any girl can turn it. Verna Mae touts a new milking cow method and invites inquiries. Annette hunts for green Plymouth cars while a certain somebody may own one.
May 23 has been set as clean up day for the local cemetery in preparation for Memorial Day services to be held at 4:00 o'clock May 30. The Cemetery committee leads the program with Mrs J M Lomax and daughter, Mrs J P McCaley and Mr and Mrs J T Morris of San Antonio, former Harper residents, visiting over the weekend.
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