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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1952
Page
12
Campus Corner reflects on one more week of school before a three month break for students and teachers. Graduates face new life stages while underclassmen plan rest, work, and summer activities including camps and chores.
James Teschner, an 18 year old Fredericksburg High School senior, is noted for brown hair and brown eyes, 5 feet 8 inches tall. He has served as drum major for two years and student director for three, and was editor of the Mesa. He aspires to office work and has studied in Fredericksburg and San Antonio.
The German class under Miss Jung staged the last radio program of the year featuring folk songs and narration. Chief narrators Mary Margaret Tally Perry Jo Bode and Marcia Vollmar spoke while Seddie Durst portrayed the German professor. Other students contributed songs and German jingles.
A graduation themed message urges students to cherish memories and follow safety rules during summer. It encourages graduates to return after starting new careers, resolve to stay on top of assignments, and maintain good relations with teachers while acknowledging last year’s ups and downs.
The writer signs off from the school paper noting teachers plans for summer, students schemes and a Rodeo Party incident. She mentions Miss Schmidt heading to Colorado, Miss Yates eyeing Europe, Miss Hodges in San Marcos, and bets on English tests. A junior senior feud and gossip about ag class temptations appear, with best wishes for summer and return next year.
A senior reflects on graduation day as May 27 approaches and the realization sinks in that this is the last time as a student. The piece laments leaving friends, routines, and the many memories built during four years of high school.
Students in the Typing II class express gratitude for three weeks of office work experience in Fredericksburg. They thank Balser and Davidson Dr. Dor Brown Mr. William Bruns the County Agent's Office Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic Mr. Alex Frantzen Rev Ike Hargrove Knoop and Metzger Mr. Harry Land Lone Star Gas Company Mr. Fred Mathisen Soil Conservation Office United Telephone Company and Dr. Leon Zwiener.
On Saturday May 17 the Red and White Band enjoyed a long picnic at Buchanan Lake from 8 am to 6 pm. They swam boated and returned with sun tans praising organizers and parents for arranging the trip and approval to use a bus.
Former New York governor Al Smith called the Fulton Fish Market his alma mater, reflecting on his early career roots in the bustling seafood trade and the city's famous market.
On Tuesday May 13 FHA girls hosted a mothers banquet in the school lunch room. Mothers and daughters enjoyed barbecued chicken macaroni salad peas hot rolls lime sherbet ice tea and a style show by homemaking students followed by a Speech class program and handmade gifts.
The 1952 senior class at FHS is honored as Tops in Red and White. The small class is remembered for its many honors and loyal service. The article wishes graduates good luck and suggests they remain loyal to their school.
The Campus Comet staff announces this is the final issue and thanks the Standard and Radio Post newspapers for cooperation and space. They express appreciation to readers and hope to resume work next fall with improved efforts.
Parents of seniors hosted a kid party at Sunny side Tavern last Friday night to celebrate the end of childhood before graduation. Children played with dolls and toys amid balloon decorations while red carnations, chicken salad sandwiches, date bars, and orange punch adorned the main table. After kids performed, everyone danced.
Humble service stations prepare for Welcome Week May 23 to 30 to thank Texas motorists. Officials Jerry Blansett W L Kindle and W B Caughran discuss final plans as stations receive spring cleaning and rest rooms upgrade. A broad advertising push will run in over 500 newspapers with bunting and banners for the event.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Holden and children of Lampasas visited Johnson City on Saturday. Szet and Mrs Fritz Wittkohl of Austin stayed with Otto Wittkohl and relatives. A 1.10 inch rain refreshed crops and pastures. Bob Pearson and daughters of Houston are visiting Charlie Wolf family in Johnson City.
Four children, two girls and two boys, were born in local hospitals last week. The Saengers of Fredericksburg welcomed a boy on May 14, the Straubes of Fredericksburg a girl on May 20, the Behrends of Stonewall a boy on May 20, and the Rode family of Llano a girl on May 20.
The Sophomore Class held a rodeo themed party at Turner Hall on Friday night. Three ranches The Hobbled O The Rocking Chair and The Walking F competed in contests before a Bandera Stomp entertained. Mothers of the Sophomores prepared refreshments and Mrs Kurt Eckhardt was recognized for organizing help.
Robert Fulton, known as a portrait painter in his early career, later emerged as an influential inventor. His shift from art to engineering marked a pivotal contribution to early mechanized navigation and steam propulsion developments.
Typewriters for rent by the month available now. Good used machines for as long as you want. Call 40 Fredericksburg Publishing Co.
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