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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1952
Page
10
The Indian Football Sweetheart of 1952 Tilda Ann was crowned during halftime as the Indian and Bobcat Pep Squads delivered a grand performance. The crowd witnessed a moment of school pride amid the football action.
The St Mary’s Pep Squad crowned Tilda Ann Metzger senior as their Football Sweetheart during the Fredericksburg High School Stadium ceremony last Saturday night. Kenneth Kordzik and Ned Moritz were honored by presenting autographed footballs, while Tilda, daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Metzger, has been a pep squad member since freshman year and was elected cheerleader last spring.
Orchids praise hard working students for football support and exam seriousness. Orchids to Sister Mary of Providence for an ice cream and cake experiment. Orchids to the Junior Class for providing manpower to the football team. Onions to Glee Club members who talk during practice. Orchids to freshmen for sweetness and submission to seniors. Onions to a few for talking at Flag Raising. Orchids to those who attended Sodality Communion and Living Rosary events.
George Gold, a junior in his third year, stars at end and disrupts opponents with strong pass defense and rough play. He experiments with kicking off and is set for more action. Darrel Schlueter, also a junior in his third season, anchors defense and poses a serious threat on the field as the Indians seek victory.
The notice lists events including a Student Council Meeting on October 15, a Journalism Meeting on October 16, and the First District Meeting of the Teen-Age Library Association in San Antonio on October 14.
A local birthday list notes October celebrations for Doris Braeutigam October 16 Kenneth Kordzik October 17 David Hartmann October 17 Daniel Hartmann October 17 Madeline Kammlah October 17 Clarence Metzger October 20.
For those special occasion Thank You Notes see the complete selection at the Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Inc. This notice highlights the available cards and invites customers to browse the assortment for personal or event use.
During the World Series week, Junior English class studies sportscasting while following games on radio. The 1 o'clock class, led by Sister Alphonsine, tracks announcer technique and Dodgers pitching, staying loyal to Brooklyn to the end, though a small group backs the Yankees.
Warren Schlueter, junior class president, announced the drive to stage the grandest prom in St Marys School history. Darrel emphasized needing money, and the class aimed to raise $300 with 100 percent cooperation. They voted three fundraisers: raffling a lace tablecloth donated by Mrs Jenschke, a Mexican Supper, and a junior class play, ending with a short sing-along.
Seguin nine Fredericksburg students enrolled at Texas Lutheran College for the fall term. Freshmen include David Knopp Charles Ottmers Robert Reissig and Marion Rode. Upperclassmen returning are Elias Rode Sophie Rode Alan Sager Jeffrey Seidensticker Evelyn Walter Anne Marie Lindig of Hye and Della Mae Engel of Luckenbach.
At St Marys the Student Council established rules for the daily flag raising. Sister Fortunata notes orderly reverence. Rules include silence around the flag pole uniform neatness with black ties and proper posture. Pledge of Allegiance to be recited slowly. Homeroom reps record class conduct for six week honor points.
Dorothy Miller, Class of ’52 graduate, completed a seven month course in three at Draughon’s Business College and now holds a position at San Antonio Title and Trust Company. She visited Sisters during a weekend home, sharing her rapid ascent in business and recalling St Mary’s.
Fourteen high school girls from the Library Club, guided by Sister Mary of Providence, prepare to attend the first district Teen-Age Library Association meeting in San Antonio on Friday October 18. The Eighth District is led by Our Lady of the Lake Library Club after a Galveston state convention showed district meetings boost practical outcomes.
Mr. R. W. Thompson called the 1952 Chieftain a superior publication and one of the finest yearbooks. The 1953 staff adopted its cover as the standard and named Wilfred Weinheimer editor in chief with Patsy Jordan as assistant editor and a staffed team including Fredolin Kaderli and Cecile Pyka.
Fredericksburg's Hasenpfeffer Band added to its fame by performing on WFAA TV and at the Magnolia Stage during the Texas State Fair in Dallas on Thursday. The 30 minute telecast featured opening and closing numbers and several band performances with director Lorenzo Bading and members Alfred Pehl Wesley Gold Herman Rusche Albert Meijer Roy Stroeher Wallace Ottmers and Pressley Arhelger. Local officials Gilbert Eckhardt and Wm Petmecky helped arrange appearances with fair leader Joseph Rucker and James H Stewart coordinating events. Joe Tatum and FFA students also attended the special day.
The sale of beer liquor and wine will be illegal on election day November 4 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. according to G. B. Worley a Liquor Control Board inspector stationed in Fredericksburg.
Henry Meurer of Goodyear Service Store launches Count the Dots, offering a console Domestic sewing machine and $50, $35, $25 certificates. Entries must mail to P O Box 228 Fredericksburg by Oct 19, 1952, with result announced Oct 22.
The article details Louis Schmidtzinsky’s recent improvements to his property including new chicken houses for his large poultry operations. It notes his hobbies of hunting and fishing, adds local travel for fishing, and mentions visitors Hubert and Bruno Knopp from San Antonio visiting Fredericksburg relatives.
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