Hillbilly Hi Lites Profiles Hillbilly Students
Hillbilly Hi Lites introduces Le A James Neffendorf a 5 foot 5 inch stocky blond from Doss now at FHS active in baseball ranch life after graduation and FFA work plus daily bus rides Victor Meier a six foot tall brunette Hi Lite reporter for FFA and dairy team member aims for Lone Star Farmer Degree and ranching after graduation He enjoys barbecue fresh vegetables and shop work.
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James Neffendorf
FHS
Doss
FFA
Victor Meier
Fredericksburg FHS Names Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Ann Jeanette Kneese is named valedictorian of the 1950-51 senior class with the highest two year average. Ann Jeanette serves as editor of the school paper and business manager of girls basketball. Annabell Feuge earns salutatorian honors and is a lifelong Fredericksburg student. Kermit Crenwelge is the top scholarship boy among eligible seniors. Joe Ed Crenwelge had high grades but was not in school last year.
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Ann Jeanette Kneese
Henry Kneese
Fredericksburg
Angie
Annabell Feuge
Harry Feuge
Kermit Crenwelge
Joe Ed Crenwelge
Ann Jeanette
Seniors Honor Class At Turner Hall Party
The mothers of the 1950-1951 FHS graduates plan a May 28 party at Turner Hall as the final all-seniors gathering before the senior trip. Marilyn Itz and Betty Brown were honored at a tea hosted by Mrs. A. H. Jost. Imogene Land’s parents hosted a dinner for her senior friends and sponsors.
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FHS
Turner Hall
Marilyn Itz
Betty Brown
A. H. Jost
Imogene Land
Methodist Young Peoples Group
Theresa Cravens
Harry Davis, Jr
Local Desk Staff and Assistants Named
Ann Jeanette Kneese leads staff with assistants Annabelle Feuge Theresa Cravens Goldine Herber Evelyn Walter, under sponsor Frances Carter Clinton Houy Relty Brown.
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Ann Jeanette Kneese
Annabelle Feuge
Theresa Cravens
Goldine Herber
Evelyn Walter
Sponsor
Frances Carter Clinton Houy
Relty Brown
Teachers Plan Summer Steps Across Fredericksburg
A list of local teachers and staff map out summer activities. Mr. Krause will stay in Fredericksburg to monitor building progress and recruit next year’s teachers. Others, including Mr. Tatum, Mr. Fluitt, Miss Ging, Coach Jones, and Miss Jung, share plans ranging from further schooling to military moves and flexible summer routines.
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Krause
Fredericksburg
Tatum
Fluitt
Ag Boys
School Bus Schedule and Faculty Meeting Notice
On Wednesday May 30 buses will operate for students arriving by 9 o clock and returning by 11 30 a m A general faculty meeting is planned for that day at p m
Open Exchange Column Dreams of Journalism Careers
The piece invites readers to consider opportunities in journalism through vivid images of travel, foreign reporting in Korea, and touching moments like a soldier returning home. It recalls the thrill of seeing a photograph that moves people and encourages pursuing reporting ambitions.
Storm uproots tree blocking school drive
A wild wind uprooted a tree on Tuesday morning, crashing onto the driveway and blocking bus access. The busses were undamaged, and the tree was cut up by the janitor and students to reopen the drive, with a detour via the playground and Orchard Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchard Street
Harry Kunz
Langerhans
Hartmann
Baccalaureate Services Sunday at High School
The high school holds baccalaureate events Sunday at 8 p m with a band processional for white robed girls and red robed boys. Imogene Land will sing The Lord's Prayer, the Choral Club performs two numbers, and Rev Poehlmann delivers the sermon.
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Imogene Land
Jesus
Poehlmann
Thos
Harry and The Deviled Eggs at Fritztown party
The girls of Fritztown praise deviled eggs from a Commercial Club party on Wednesday. Harry Davis Jr is asked for his opinion while noting he ate fourteen eggs and will cast off his foot cast soon. He will need a crutch briefly during the senior trip planning.
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Fritztown
Harry Davis, Jr
Harry
Mrs Carter Named Delegate to State Convention
Mrs Frances Carter has been chosen by the Midland Business and Professional Womens Club as the clubs delegate to the state meeting in El Paso on June 8 9 10 including Juarez Mexico. She is a past state officer and last summer served as a Texas State delegate to San Francisco.
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Frances Carter
Midland Business and Professional Women’s Club
el Paso
Juarez
Mexico
Band Jackets Distributed to Senior Band Members
Mr Krause presented jackets to the senior band members last week Friday. The red jackets feature a white lyre with FHS and sleeve stripes denoting three years of service for Della Mae Engel Wilbert Ransleben Louis Krenger and Victor Meier with Florine Kramer receiving two years.
Avoid Cramming for Finals with Early Study Plan
The piece urges students to begin studying now to reduce anxiety and improve grades. It contrasts cramming the night before with a calmer approach. It recommends an early movie the night before as a relaxation tactic.
Coach Jones to join Air Corps in Denver May 25
The article notes Coach Jones will depart for Denver on May 25 to enter the Air Corps for a period. Miss Ging taught Homememaking in Louise Texas over the weekend before traveling to Fredericksburg. Mrs. Carter visited her sister in San Antonio Saturday. Mr. Schilling enjoyed a weekend of fishing at Inks and Buchanan Dam. Mr Kneese is seen keeping his hat atop the world globe.
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Haas
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
Miss Ging
Texas University
Coach Jones
Air Force
Denver
Colorado
Miss Jung
Walter
Lochte
Kneese
Hargis
Schmidt
Stobaugh
Gouthwest
Texas State Teachers College
San Marcos
Carter
Midland
Westerfeldt
Lovegew
Air Corp
Louise
Texas
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
Schilling
Inks
Buchanan Dam
Senior Roll Call for 1951-52 Opens Strong
The Senior Class of 1951 1952 is named as the best yet with thirty six members listed. Names include Rosalie Baethge Bernice Beckmann Harriet Crenwelge Isabella Dietz Margaret Ann Gold Gladys Juenke Clara Kidd Esther Knopp Marie Meier Marion Rode Mary Jane Sultemeier Florine Duecker Delphine Wunderlich and brothers Kurt Bauer Seddie Durst David Nehr Charles Ottmers Reinhold Sagebiel Herbert Schumann James Teschner Erwin Weiershausen Bob Westerfeldt Willie Gaines Mike Gomez Robert Gomez James Knopp David Knopp Dale McHalek Robert Reissig Gary Smith M B St Clair Raymond Wilke Rubin Wunderlich Lanzo Usener.
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Rosalie Baethge
Bernice Beckmann
Harriet Crenwelge
Isabella Dietz
Margaret Ann
Mike Gomez
Robert Gomez
James Knopp
David Knopp
Dale McHalek
Robert Reissig
Gary Smith
M. B. St. Clair
Raymond Wilke
Rubin Wunderlich
Lanzo Usener
Junior Class Barbecue and Swimming Party Highlights
The Junior Class held a picnic funded by parents Mr. and Mrs. Sultemeier, Mr. and Mrs. Reissig, Mr. and Mrs. Westerfeldt, Mr. and Mrs. Knopp, and Mr. and Mrs. Probst. Students traveled by school bus, found a cement pool with spring water, and enjoyed chicken barbecue beans potato salad cake.
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Walter Sultemeier
Robert Reissig
W. C. Westerfeldt
Max Knopp
Clarence Probst
M. M
D. P
New Portrait Hung in Superintendent Office
A new oil painting graces the Superintendent's office hanging over Mr. Krause's desk. The painter is Mrs. A. K. Krause, identified as the artist of the work.
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Mr. Krause
A. K. Krause
Library Closure Notice and Fee Deadline
A notice states the library is closed with all books now due and fines payable immediately. It requires students to clear all outstanding bills before taking exams.
Commercial Club Party At Visual Aid Room
On Wednesday May 16 the Commercial club held a party in the Visual Aid room. Canasta and dominoes provided entertainment while chicken and cheese sandwiches deviled eggs potato chips and cold drinks satisfied refreshments. Miss Schmidt sponsor attended assisted by Miss Ging.
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Commercial Club
Visual Aid Room
Miss Schmidt
Ging
Senior play "Our Miss Brooks" praised by school leaders
Mrs Krause director and Mrs Carter business manager thank cast band ushers students and parents for the senior play success.
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Krause
Carter
Miss Brooks
FFA and FHA Picnic Ends With Wet Cold Fun
Last Thursday evening the FFA boys hosted a swimming party and Wiener roast for Homemaking girls at Otto Gronas. Heavy rain and wind turned the event into a chilly affair with no fires and raw foods while games like horseshoes and washers drew attention. Despite the weather, everyone enjoyed the gathering.
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FFA
Otto Gronas
Billies Eye Strong Next Season in Class AA Football
After all major FHS sports wrap up the Billies head into 1960s football with four conference and six non conference games. District foes include San Marcos Seguin Gonzales and Lockhart. Eleven lettermen return and the backfield features Leitz Knopp Klinksick Beyer Eckert and Jordan. The line includes Beckmann Gomez Maner St Clair Merz Frantzen.
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FHS
Billies
San Marcos
Seguin
Gonzales
Lockhart
Alvin Leitz
David Knopp
Harold Klinksick
Wilburn Beyer
Harvey Eckert
Ernst Jordan
Bobby Beckmann
Mike Gomez
Liston Maner
M. B. St. Clair
Norman Merz
Henry Frantzen
Hi-Lite Staff Guests at Party
On Monday afternoon May 14 the Hi-Lite members met at Mrs. Carters house for a grand get-together. Guests arrived as others prepared hot dogs punch chips cookies ice cream and candy with Harry D. assisting in the kitchen and sampling. At 5 00 p m a long line formed and the feast began. Everyone reported a good time and having eaten too much.
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Hi-Lite
Mrs
Harry D
Senior Play Our Miss Brooks a Big 1950 51 Success
The senior play Our Miss Brooks was praised as one of the most successful undertakings of the 1950 51 term. Proceeds will help defray senior trip expenses. Cast and crew received compliments from local businessmen school board members Kerrville speech students and their teacher Mrs Sulla.
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Miss Brooks
Kerrville
Sulla
Weekend and Monday Class Periods Schedule
The schedule lists Saturday sessions 8:30 to 10:30 first period, 10:30 to 12:30 fourth period, and 1:30 to 3:30 sixth period. Monday offers 8:30 to 10:30 second period, 10:30 to 12:30 third period, and 1:30 to 3:30 fifth period.
PTA Meet Seniors Win $2 Prize First Time This Year
The seniors won the $2.00 attendance prize at the last PTA meeting. This marks the first time this year the class has claimed the award.
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PTA
Westy Reports No School Activities Week May Nineteenth Twenty-Eighth
The office announces there are no school activities for the week of May nineteen through twenty eighth. The period is reserved for review and study.
Seniors Receive Caps and Gowns for Graduation
Caps and gowns arrive for the senior class with white gowns for girls and red for boys. Tassels in red and white may be purchased by seniors. The event marks another step toward graduation and the seniors are excited.
Band members chosen for senior play and commencements
Several first chair players were chosen for the Senior play on Friday May 18. The band will also perform for the Commencement exercises on May 27 and May 29.
Birthday Wishes May 17–23 for Local Residents
A birthday notice celebrates Kathleen Geistweidt, Margaret Ann Gold, Gary Smith and Barbara Schuch with birthdays from May 17 to May 23. The local listing highlights these four residents in the weekly celebratory note.
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Kathleen Geistweidt
Margaret Ann Gold
Gary Smith
Barbara Schuch
Sympathy to Krause on Spicewood funeral visit
The Krause family mourns as Mr. and Mrs. Krause travel to Spicewood on Thursday to attend the funeral of Mr. Krause’s aunt.
Notice on transcript requests and facts about farming and calcium
Seniors must request college transcripts before June 1 and after August 15. King Ranch in Kingsville Texas is claimed as the world’s largest privately owned farm. It is noted that 99 percent of consumed calcium is used for bone structure. Cremation for a six foot man typically yields 8 to 9 pounds of ashes.
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King Ranch
Kingsville
Texas
Three Candidates for Degrees at SWTS in San Marcos
San Marcos Elgin Conrad Dietz Robert A Klett and Allen Kneese of Fredericksburg are candidates for graduation on May 30 1951 from Southwest Texas State Teachers College. Dr Henry Hill president of Peabody College for Teachers Nashville Tenn will be the principal speaker at Commencement Exercises May 30 at 10 30 a m in the College Auditorium. The Rev Troy Hickman pastor of the Methodist Church in Ozona will deliver the baccalaureate address May 27 at 8 pm, also in the College Auditorium.
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San Marcos
Elgin Conrad Dietz
Robert A. Klett
Allen Kneese
Fredericksburg
Southwest Texa State Teachers College
Henry Hill
O Peabody College For Teachers Nashville
Tenn
Troy Hickman
Methodist Church
Ozona
Elephant balance fact and favorite snack list
The piece asserts elephants cannot lift all four feet simultaneously and notes rodents envy treats like cheese doughnuts apples potatoes and peanut butter.
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Westy
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