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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1952
Page
5
Federal data indicate more than 114 million fingerprint cards are stored on file with the FBI. The figure reflects extensive nationwide record collection across agencies and years, illustrating the scale of biometric data maintained by the bureau.
The total number of churches in the United States is estimated at 265 583 reflecting a broad scope of religious community establishments across the nation.
The piece notes chalk shortages due to campaign posters by the Comanches and Apaches, a joke about campaign budgets, and students joking about string pulling by Daniel Hartmann. It mentions seniors and juniors reacting to classroom life and a reference to a Ford in someone’s future.
The article notes tension as teachers avoid wearing badges for party affiliation while discussing a Benedict Arnold remark and a non Apache Father Logan in the junior and senior rooms. It hints at a political inquiry and calls for neutrality amid student nicknames.
September 26 honors Father Logan and September 27 honors Emil Hartmann Jr. September 30 honors Wilfred Weinheimer. The passage notes that all who act foolish are not acting wisely.
Senior English students finish a two week unit on consumer problems. They compile lists of luxuries and necessities from personal lists and debate items like rugs televisions and cigarettes. They study advertising emotion and write letters to federal and local agencies requesting consumer information publications.
The school reports universal student approval of the election methods at St Marys with praise for speeches rallies and campaign activity. Civics students cite freedoms and leadership while key delegates note the two candidates Lucille Straube and Rosemary Kunz in a Christian competitive spirit between the Apaches and Comanches.
Brownies and families will hold a Brownie Roundup and Basket Supper at Fair Park on Monday September 29 starting at 7 p m East entrance at Stein Lumber Company corner is advised for attendees seating will be arranged by Friday September 26 Those attending should reserve space for Brownies and family unless notified otherwise Arrangements led by Frances Stehling Alonzo Evers Jim Hensell and Ty Cox with Mrs Ty Cox as program chair The program titled Brownies promises fun and fellowship Highlight will be new Brownies wings and the move up to Girl Scouts.
Lynette Wehmeyer a patient at Warm Springs Foundation Hospital Gonzales enjoys her first visitors day with family and friends. She attends church services on the grounds and participates in a campfire and wheel chair square dancing week activities. She will begin school from her bed this week continuing the fifth grade curriculum.
Miss Marcella Strackbein daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Strackbein and Harold Haecker of Cibolo wed Sept 14 in Seguin officiated by Rev E J Braulick. bridal party included Dorothy Kott maid of honor and Roman Pfannstiel best man with reception in New Braunfels. wedding trip to New Orleans followed by attendance from Fredericksburg relatives.
The Willow City Woman's Society of Christian Service met in the home of Mrs. Emil Horlen with one visitor. Topics included scriptures from 1 John 3 18 and discussions of African Heritage and Africans on Safari led by Mrs. Greathouse and Mrs. Alt haus. A missionary letter from Africa was read and the meeting closed with prayers and refreshments.
If you have a sharp eye for bargains, watch the want ads in today’s issue for possible buys and deals hidden among listings.
Mr and Mrs Carl F Weden announce the birth of a nine pound boy Michael Wayne on Tuesday Sept 23 at 3 02 am in Brooke General Hospital San Antonio Mrs Weden is the former Miss Julia Hartmann Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry A Hartmann of Fredericksburg and Mr and Mrs Carl H Weden of Youngstown Ohio
Orchids to loyal Apache and Comanche supporters for preparing campaign materials to attract student voters. Onions to students who fell for the Comanche appeal and bubble gum. Orchids to Apache Campaign for patience with the German I class. Corsage of Orchids to Rosemary Kunz and Lucille Straube for speeches at Friday’s rally. Orchids to campaign managers Freddie Wehmeyer and Patsy Jor.
The report commends Dan for fine speeches at the rally and lauds Bruda Weinheimer for artistic talent donated to the Apache Party while noting disappointment among some girls who missed their Leap Year privilege.
Miss Diana Catherine Petsch daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Joseph Petsch San Antonio and Lt William Ernest Lamm son of Mr and Mrs Al H Lamm wed at St Peters Prince of the Apostles Church San Antonio Saturday morning The Rev William Lamm performed the ceremony Bridesmaids included Loretta Lamm Pat Lamm Mary Lou Jenschke Patsy Kuntz Mrs Stephen M Gose Jr Best man was Gerald Scherrer Additional groomsmen listed among relatives and friends
Chr Mathisen, a prominent farmer in Rocky Hill, celebrated his eighty second birthday with a Sunday chicken dinner at his home. Joining him was Mrs Albert Schellhase and a group of relatives and friends from San Antonio Gonzales Brady Cain City Racine Wis and local guests.
The wedding included Tim Hanrahan as a groomsman and a reception in the Hi Minuet Room at the Menger Hotel. Mrs. Willie Petsch and her husband Marvin Petsch of Dallas attended with the bride and groom, including the bride's grandmother.
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