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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1929

Page

9

Grammar Grade News Features Student Projects and Clubs

The sixth grade paints a window cactus and edits Travel Club lessons to simulate county trips. The seventh grade forms two English clubs with Leola Usener as president and Vernell Holly as secretary. A program on Sept 27 includes songs poems stories and a Tex Club performance.

H. Petermann Texas Leola Usener Thomas Nixon Vernell Holly Blue Bonnet Club Audrey Burgdorf Margie Schmidt Harold Schoenewolf Tex Andres Burgdorf Maurine Voelkel

Freshmen Entertain At High School Assembly

Last Monday during fourth period freshmen performed in the auditorium after announcements by Mr C W Feuge. The program featured Brown with an introductory speech, Kott presenting a letter from Hans to Fritz, Cole Lewis’s jokes, and a musical selection by the Backward Orchestra.

C. W. Feuge

Faculty News Highlights Ties and Travel

Mrs. Benton spent the weekend in Blanco and Miss Feuerbacher traveled to Austin for the weekend. Mr. Klingelhoefer attended a wedding Tuesday afternoon.

Mr. Klingelhoefer

Newspaper staff leadership list

The staff roster lists Alma Schmidt as editor-in-chief with Aline White as assistant editor and May Stein as managing editor. It names Herman Kuhlmann as sport editor and Wesley Gold as assistant sport editor, Viola Schaefer as society editor and Stella Brannies as assistant society editor.

Alma Schmidt Asst Aline White

Freshman Initiated at High School Party

On Thursday night October 3 the Senior class hosted a freshman party inviting juniors sophomores and freshmen. About 160 people including teachers played banco and prizes of school stationery were awarded to Lottie Ransleben Agnes Brannies Viola Schaefer and Mildred Enderle. Refreshments were served and the Fish initiation followed in the auditorium before all departed in good humor.

Banco Lottie Ransleben Agnes Brannies Viola Schaefer Mildred Enderle

Pep Squad Receives Uniforms for FHS

The pep squad girls have received white jerseys and Turkey red skirts in FHS colors. They will cheer the boys during upcoming games and drill during the half at future events.

F.H.S

UT Alumni Notes Highlight Evening at Home

Gifford White Albert Keidel and Arthur Kowert UT students spent the week end at home. Lee Kiehne sends best regards to F H 8. Miss Helen Stucke spent Saturday in San Antonio.

Gifford White Albert Keidel Arthur Kowert University of Texas Lee Kiehne F. H Helen Stucke San Antonio

P E P Literary Society Opens Sophomore Year In Spirit

The P E P Literary Society held its first meeting October 4 in the High School Auditorium with a program themed That High School Spirit featuring Amanda Mae Hahn and a yell behind the screen. New pupil Raymond Young was initiated. pep squad girls sang and cheered football players on stage while Marg aret Keidel and Dorothy Ries performed a Blue Magee Clog and musicians played You Were Meant for Me. Other songs included I m Just a Vagabond Lover sung by Elise Weber Minna Crenwelge Ruby Kneese and Elizabeth Wei rich, ending with the High School song by the sophomores. Freshman Day was observed October 3 with green ties for boys and red or green ribbons for girls. KY0 Clubs seniors will host a dance at Peters Hall Saturday.

P.E.P. Literary Society Amanda Mae Hahn Raymond Young Margaret Keidel Dorothy Ries Amanda Mae Hahne Victoria Keidel Elise Weber Minna Crenwelge Ruby Kneese Elizabeth Weirich K.Y.O Peter’s Hall

Gum plan suggested for class fund drive debate

Mr Feuge proposed that any student caught chewing gum should buy four car tons of gum. The plan, only a suggestion, would have the gum sold and profits donated to the class. The idea was left to class decisions.

Not Interested Whats on the Menu

A dining scene features a sharp retort about food offerings and crude remarks on deformities. The exchange contrasts curiosity about the menu with a bold insistence on what is served, hinting at tension over tastiness and respect.

Battery Charge Converted to American Money

A tourist asks about the price of a battery and the foreign mechanic replies with a joke about one and a half volts and converting it to U.S. currency. The exchange highlights language and currency play in a humorous roadside encounter.

Hill Billies to Meet Llano High on Friday

The Hill Billies travel to Llano High School for a Friday game on the Llano gridiron. It marks Flehe's first conference test this season with Feuge assisting Klin gelhoefer in coaching the football team.

Hill Billies Llano High Fill. Hill Billies Llano High School Llano Flehe Feuge Klingelhoefer

Fat cattle market in Fort Worth steady with tight supplies

The Fort Worth stock market reports the first two days with the smallest steer supply this year and steady to higher prices for steady fat steers. Fat yearlings are scarce with some $13 to $14 odd lots, and best yearlings mostly $12 to $12.50. heifers show slower trading with $10 to $11 for choice, $8.50 to $9.25 mid range, and $6.50 to $7.50 for common. Cows steady with top $8 for a choice load and bulk $7 to $7.60, canners $4.25 to $4.75, calves $9 to $9.50 for heavies, and stocker calves $10 to $10.50. Bulls $5.50 to $7.50, light-weight $5.50 to $6.

Card of Thanks for kindness after loss

The bereaved family expresses sincere appreciation to neighbors and friends for assistance, sympathy, and floral offerings after the death of their wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Thanks are given to Rev Walter Probst the Kerrville Lutheran Congregation choir Rev Arthur Koerner the Holy Ghost Choir nurses Mrs Adolf Jung Mrs Gatz and Doctor Palmer for their kindness and untiring efforts.

Walter Probst Kerrville Lutheran Congregation Arthur Koerner The Holy Ghost (Church Adolf Jung Gatz Doctor Palmer

Texas Leads In Electric Transmission And Rail Mileage

Texas has 4 590 miles of electric transmission lines with many new miles under construction. Texas reports 973 69 miles of electric railway while New York leads electric railway mileage at 792 35 miles.

Texas New York

Special Bargains in Used Cars at Star Garage

Star Garage features a limited sale of used cars with discounted prices and tagged bargains. Dealership highlights include early 20th century models and practical family autos, with a focus on value and reliability amid the current market.

Star Garage

Supper Planned by Methodist Ladies Church South

The Ladies of the Methodist Episcopal Church South announce a supper set for November 7 offering community dining and fundraising.

Ladies of the Methodist Episcopal Church South

Cystex 48 Hour Test Ad Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement urges readers to try Cystex for backache bladder irritation and sleeping disturbances. It claims rapid improvement with a money back guarantee, stating the product costs 60 cents from Central Drug Co. Advy.

Central Drug Co Advy

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