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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1950
Page
10
An unsigned editorial asks readers to guess the identity of a "fine fellow" who defies stereotypes and avoids teasing about race or strength. The writer praises a modest, principled man who prays, enjoys wholesome fun, and rejects bravado, inviting guesses sent to a local lodge in Texas.
A little mouse narrator recounts a Sodality gathering at St Josephs Hall on October 30. Al and the Highlanders provided music while Mike Wehmeyer and Anthony Knopp sold tickets. Intermission featured cakes and sandwiches as parents watched, and by eleven the group prayed and departed.
On November 1 at 2 p m KNAF aired a Sodality of St Marys School program led by Father Logan on the Assumption dogma recently proclaimed by Pope Pius XII. Betty Jean Lochte Elaine McKay Antoinette Kraus and Dorothy Miller performed readings and songs while a group labeled Socialists sang Ave Maria and related pieces.
A miscellany urges daily tasks done with confidence and a night of no worry. Will Rogers quips on spending forty eight hours, then counsels smiles as happiness in home and business. It cautions not to chase popularity by repeating compliments and notes that effort, not hours, counts. It ends with a cheeky sports comparison between SMH and SMU in a recent game.
A playful survey notes many students wear spectacles for vision and study. It lists named students and teachers with comments on how glasses aid or affect their behavior and performance in school.
A fragment from the Junior Room notes school life with questions about Betty J L learning checkers Rose Mae as a future miniature golf champion and curiosity about Senior Boys interest. The column recalls a drive in incident with Franklin and Carle and ends with a lamp metaphor about friendship and faith.
A playful exchange features a asked definition of non sense by IOAES Patsy and a humorous answer from Franklin describing an elephant hanging over a cliff with its tail tied to a daisy. The vignette uses surreal imagery to spark amusement.
In a light moment Kenny asks about singing while Franklin commits to singing, then Kenny playfully instructs to bury the recently finished tune in the backyard. The exchange highlights humorous banter between the two speakers.
On Friday November 10 two staff members from the Chieftain will join their Moderator in San Antonio to attend an Annual Workshop at Central Catholic Boys High School. The aim is to improve St. Mary's staff efforts on the Annual, which is progressing well and expected to be ready before January.
To Mr. Herbert Durst manager of the 87 Drive-In who gave free passes to the entire Indian squad. To Mrs Emil Stehling for the delicious sandwiches enjoyed by the Indians after Saturday's fame. That was Mamma's Mamma.
On Thursday November 23 a debate will be held with a resolution on whether boys value and appreciate their Catholic religion more than girls. The boys team includes Nealy Johnny Moritz Jr and Herbert Pyka. girls team features Antoinette Kraus Betty Jean Lochte Frances Loth and Margaret Mozart. Parents of the Sodality and school are invited to judge after the rebuttal while a Sodality skit directed by Reverend Robert Logan will entertain during vote counting.
The article lauds Sister M Fortunata and Sister M Carmel for leading the Senior and Junior Sodalities with a lap full of stars. It notes near 100% attendance at the Sodality Dance and widespread stars for devotion events, while praising Father Logan for his untiring support and influence.
A large Sodality gathering on Wednesday night November 1 processed from the School to the Church for Father Logan to bless the new banner. The Sodality and congregation jointly performed the Conse cration to the Blessed Mother followed by a Holy Hour led by Father Logan. The recently formed boys choir aided with hymns during the Holy Hour and Benediction.
An essay contemplates life as a perpetual challenge urging selfhood growth through daring exploration. It references unexamined worlds, art, music, and human faces as triggers to seek the divine voice guiding beyond the known. The fragment ends with unrelated lines about chloroform and a rug joke.
A mourning dove banded in Fredericksburg August 8 by Game Warden Ad. Heep was killed in Pettus Bee County October 20. Pettus is 150 miles south of Fredericksburg and the dove was about 10 days old when banded. The kill was reported by Edward N. Jones of Pettus to the State Game Fish and Oyster Commission.
A group hosted by Mr. and Mrs. James Evers honored Mrs. R. W. Gowdy of San Francisco at their home on Sunday October 28. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. James Evers Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Evers Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hahn and Mr. and Mrs. Felix Klaerner. A barbecue supper featured and games of pinochle and canasta were played.
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