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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1930
Page
8
TheEcho staff lists Dorothy Ries as editor in chief and Margaret Klinksick as managing editor. Other roles include Amanda Mae Inne as society editor and Walter Klett as sport editor with Elsie Sagebiel and Ola Mae Hanson in exchange and alumni duties.
The Fredericksburg High School paper aims to instill a love of journalism and reading, build school spirit, and foster self expression. It provides journalism and business training, preparing students for college work and future careers. The effort seeks initiative and unity among pupils and broader school recognition.
An editorial urges readers to resist adopting others' expressions and mannerisms. It warns that many people lose their true personality beneath borrowed speech and habits and encourages striving to maintain genuine individuality and authentic voice.
Miss Stulken's third grade welcomes Mildred Gerloff from Blanco City. Second grade hosts a Halloween Party for first graders invited by Miss Mueller's class. Mary Louise Klingelhnoefer visited Austin. Second grade celebrates Agnes Juenke Albert Detjen Elgin Jung and Alice Henke birthdays. Mother's calling day Friday October 31 at 3:00. Mothers urged to attend. Seventh grade hosts a Halloween Party Friday night.
Ruby Keyser, Lottie Rans leben, Dora and Nora Arhelger enjoyed Sunday in Kerrville. Clarence Habenicht visited relatives in Stonewall Sunday. Clara Andregg visited her former home at Cherry Springs. Elsa Hohmann and Alice Itz spent Sunday in San Antonio. Victoria, Margaret Keidel and Dorothy Ries enjoyed a weekend in San Antonio. Guido and Norma Klett spent Sunday before last at Doss. Louise Stahl, Ruby George, Mattie Rovery, Paula Feller, Emilie Nielson and Byron Hardin spent the weekend at their homes.
Mrs. Calvin spent Saturday in San Antonio. Mr. Klingelhoefer visited Austin and Pfingerville Saturday. Mr. Von Rosenbarg and Mr Browning were in San Antonio Saturday and brought back Mr. Byron Duff, a friend who spent Saturday night and Sunday with them.
Fredericksburg Wins 26-0 over Llano High School. Paul Henke scores twice with assists from A Keller and W Klett as the Hillbillies capitalize on Llano errors. Key players include H Dietel BH Delel and Immel. four starters sit out with injuries.
Chester Smoky Klaerner, end for Rice Institute, played in a Texas game in Houston on Saturday October 24. The Texas Longhorn Band, led by Arthur Kowert, accompanied the team to Houston. Marvin Schnelle attends North Texas State Teachers College Denton majoring in commercial art aiming at advertising.
The Daily Texan notes freshmen face rapid changes as they move from elementary to high school and then to college. It stresses recognizing when to shift gears and making constructive changes, advancing from low to intermediate speed without backsliding, to achieve real progress.
A collection of quotes on gender, knowledge, aviation, communication, and education from figures like Samuel Hoffenstein, Hoover, Lindbergh, Wm Childs, and L R Aldermann. It ponders competency, distance, speech, and adult education in a modern age.
The Mesa Staff received the dummy and letters from Service Engraving Co of San Antonio. Plans were set Monday for advertising and the subscription drive while Haderer Studios of San Antonio arrived to photograph the annual. Indications point to a better, more successful Mesa for 1931.
A compact set of observations notes how common people attend films daily while many are unemployed. It cites radio and theatre language counts, the one penny London admission in Shakespearean times, and quotes Voltaire on Shakespeare. It mentions leisure in Greek, invisibility of steam, the French Revolution’s Sunday abolition, and Wordsworth as a critic’s sharp retort.
In fourth grade Louise Brodie Bernice Durham Mildred Kordzik and Margaret Roos are on the honor role. Fifth grade honors include Louise Enderlin Ester Kott Doris Jane Rowin Ruth Stein and Albert Schleuter. In seventh grade Emma Hohmann and Elfrida Manschke join the honor roll.
Tommy Reis, sought since the slaying and robbing of 74 year old Mrs. Carrie W. Moeller, was arrested by county and city officers at a house in Alta Loma. A pistol and $185 were found on him. Reis was brought to Galveston and shown to Mrs. Moeller, who collapsed and could not identify him. Charges of robbery by firearms had been filed earlier.
Creed Clements a 38 year old farmer from Lynn County was shot when the shotgun he dragged through a fence discharged hitting his abdomen. He was brought to a Lubbock hospital in serious condition and surgeons said they could not operate.
Washington reports the 1929 birth rate at 18.9 per 1000, the lowest since 1915 when compiled nationwide. Infant mortality fell to 58 per 1000 births, down from 101 in 1915 and 1916. Highest state rate was New Mexico at 26.9. Oregon had the lowest birth rate at 14.1 and infant mortality at 48. New Mexico's infant mortality was 149.
Olin Gurgess aged 16 died after 73 hours unconscious from a basal skull fracture suffered in a Saturday night crash near Kerrville Texas. He was buried at Nichols Cemetery with a Mexican driver fined for driving without lights. Burgess was involved in the collision with his brother and a third man.
Bargain offered for three rabbit boxes each containing three hutches. Hutches measure 36 inches long 30 inches wide and 20 inches high at the door with 1S inches at the rear. Ring 26F24 at Williw City or write F. A. Pressler Tosca Texas.
Report highlights a Balkan queen owning a gold bathtub bearing the names of her former suitors. The item is noted amid other sensational curiosities as readers are told one fifth of the U S population is mentioned in passing.
Brothers Alvin Burgess and siblings are listed as survivors. Authorities said no additional charges were filed against Guerrero on Wednesday morning. Other survivors include Mrs. Anderson Carlyle and Robert Burgess of Kerrville, Ebberton Burgess, Carl Burgess of Tex, Thurman Burgess of Idaho, and father R. M. Burgess of Longville La.
The German Club organized by Mr Bittner held its first program Thursday October 23, with all events in German. A minor fine was set for English statements, and the group decided to meet every other Wednesday at 4:00 PM, after a successful program and business meeting. Guests included Rev G C Brannies and Mr Charles Von Rosenberg.
The Choral Club met Wednesday night October 22 at 7:30. Sixty members attended and practiced Robin Redbreast and Old Black Joe, with success. The group invites more music lovers with singing ability to join.
Biology class starts stem studies and reviews this week for the first exams next week. Examinations occur every nine weeks and all students must take them to earn credits in the subjects.
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