High School News Column Forms At Fredericksburg
The Harper Herald funds space for a weekly senior English column at Fredericksburg High School. Staff members include editor Keddie Lindig and editors Baethge Grote Crenwelge, with various classroom and subject editors. Laboratory practice starts this week with general science in 8th and 9th grades and biology and physics offerings under Mr Enderle and Mr Nix.
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Harper Herald
Fredericksburg High School
Epnnummenene Keddie Lindig
Norma R Baethge
Julie Grote
Marvin Crenwelge
Louis Braeutigam
Margorie Nagel
Louise Oestreich
Arthur Behrends
Marion Wilke
Nix
Enderle
Why Not Be Friendly A Short Guide to Kind Speech
A brief excerpt urges restraint in unkind remarks and suggests a week of refraining from criticism. It notes many harsh statements are habitual and can harm the speaker, encouraging a generous view of others and better self control. Exchange.
Primary Grades Begin Busy Start Brighten Rooms
Students across three grades bring pot plants to classroom to brighten spaces. Miss Mueller and Miss Burgdorf lead singing practice for the entire primary grades. Later the students will perform little plays to entertain the grades.
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Mueller
Burgdorf
Intermediate grades enroll 202 students at Hardin trade school
Principal Mr. Hardin notes 202 pupils in the intermediate grades. Fourth and fifth grade social science classes organize notebooks and follow uniform forms. Emphasis on neatness, timeliness, safety, health, and orderly, clean classrooms with traffic signals included in lessons.
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Hardin
Math classes cover basics and geometry in quirky school note
The text describes general math classes focusing on addition subtraction division and multiplication, a plane geometry class learning to bisect lines, and first and second year algebra classes with humorous aims. It notes Mr Petersen’s goal to make students behave like ladies and gentlemen.
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Petersen
First Offering Spanish Class Attracts Twenty Eight Students
Twenty eight students enroll in the present Spanish class as the course aims for affiliation. Educators hope the program will soon enable better conversation with Spanish speaking friends in South America Central America and Mexico.
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South America
Central America
Mexico
Department Adopts Home Economics Program for Girls
Enrolled in the department are 112 girls. Wics Emelin Henke of Kerr Valley is the home economics teacher. Next week sewing will begin in earnest.
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Wics Emelin Henke
Kerrvnley
Shorthand Class Explores New Method With Miss Smith
The shorthand class studies a new method under Miss Smith as twenty two students in salesmanship learn the impact of selling on individuals and businesses. The course covers types of selling and the personal traits that shape character, using film stars to illustrate voices and mannerisms.
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Fredericksburg High School
F.H.S
Gillespie County
Dutch West Indies
English Class Activities Span Grammar and Newswork
English IV students learn vocabulary and oral speech while studying newspaper work. English II and English I focus on parts of speech and paragraph construction with writing practice.
Fredericksburg High adds home economics room equipment
The 1940 41 home economics wing receives six new machines including an electric model from the PTA. Three mirrored closet bays with compartments, six tables and 24 chairs complete the setup as girls study color arrange ment and garment work.
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Fredericksburg High School
P.T. A
Fredericksburg High School Teaches History and Safety Drills
Miss Davis leads world history on Greece and United States history covers European roots. Civics examines the legislative branch while Mr Klaerner guides Article I. Fire drills and the student council are emphasized for safety. The Pep Squad, led by Annie Heep and others, sports new uniforms as they support the Hillbillies.
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Miss Davis
Sady
Greece
United States
Klaerner
America
Congress
Senate
Mr. Klaerner
Texas
Mise Julia Still
Arizona
New Mexico
J. F. Dobie
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
High School Library Reopens With Expanded Collection
The library welcomes students with novels, histories, biographies, magazines and more. Patrons may check out books for a week with renewal if unread. a two cent daily fine applies to overdue items. Open periods include the second, third and fifth. Miss Naomi Davis of Abilene directs the staff with assistants Flora Lange and Juenda Wooten.
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Naomi Davis
Abilene
Abilene High School
Hardin-Simmons University
Texas
Ovale
Flora Lange
Juenda Wooten
Pecan breeder E E Rissen dies at 87 in San Saba
Edmond E. Rissen, famed for advancing Texas pecan varieties, died at 87 in San Saba after a long career starting in 1888. He cultivated the renowned Mother Tree, produced many varieties including San Saba Improved and John Garner, and influenced pecan culture worldwide. Survived by widow and four children.
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San Angelo
Texas
Rissen
Alfred Lord Tennyson
England
France
Madagascar
Palestine
Australia
South America
Mexico
States of the Union
San Saba
California
Galveston Island
Limestone County
Centennial
Philadelphia
Risien
Risten
Lord Tennyson
Queen Victoria
John Hay
McKinley
Alfonso of
Spain
Prince of the Asturias
John Garner
Doris Oliver
RR. L. Oliver
A.B. Liptak
Rye
N. Y
Fredericksburg Hillbillies Open Season With Win Then Loss
The Fredericksburg Hillbillies won a 30-0 practice game against Boerne on September 13 and lost a non conference game to Seguin on September 20. Dan Anderegge was knocked out in the second half as Seguin proved husky. On September 27 they host San Saba at home. Campus activity grows with rebuilt tennis courts and rising volleyball interest.
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Hillbillies
Billies
Boerne Greyhounds
Boyce Fisher
Fredericksburg Hillbillies
Boerne
Seguin
Dan Anderegg
Husky Seguin
San Saba
Fredericksburg High School
Wallace says farm incomes doubled during New Deal
The critique notes Henry Wallace claimed incomes doubled under Roosevelt. USDA figures show 1933 cash farm income at 5.278 billion and 1939 at 7.625 billion, not double. Seven-year averages favor Republicans pre New Deal, and per farm and per person incomes fell during 1933-39 after adjusting for government benefits.
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Henry Wallace
Roosevelt
United States Agricultural Department
Exports Decline During Depression Years Sketch
In 1932 the value of American exports fell to 752 million dollars amid the Great Depression. By 1939 agricultural exports stood at 683 million dollars, highlighting the continued downturn in export earnings for the sector.
National Herefort Show to Open at State Fair of Texas
The State Fair of Texas hosts two showcases from October 5 to 20 the National Herefort Show and the Regional Show of the Holstein Friesian Breeders Association. Kerrville visitor Mrs Burton Brown and her children spent Friday with her parents Mr and Mrs J S Whitewood. Harold Pape and his father Willie visited Harper Tuesday. Mrs Walter Parker and children shopped in Harper Saturday. Mrs Gilbert Anderegg of Devils River visited Harper Wednesday evening.
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Texas
Holstein-Friesian Breeders Association
Walter Parker
Noxville
Harper
Gilbert Anderegg
Devils River
McNary Champions Progressive Yet Sound Government
Senator Charles L. McNary in his acceptance speech portrays himself as a pioneer of the West and a defender of progressive but prudent government. He criticizes the New Deal for failing to govern effectively and emphasizes agriculture as the administration’s first duty, urging preservation of the American market for farmers.
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Charles L. McNary
Oregonian
New Deal
McNary
Senate
Charles McNary
Indirect Taxes Hit Small Families Says Study
The Northwestern National Life Insurance Company reports families earning $80 a month pay about $116.04 yearly in indirect taxes, roughly 12 percent of income. The finding questions the notion that only large earners bear tax burdens.
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Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
Politicians Debate Over Electoral Reform Stance
A fragmented quote hints at ongoing political debate about electoral reform. The remark suggests uncertainty about whether politicians can assume public support for changes. Further context is needed to identify speakers and specifics.
On Order For Rifle Echoes In Doughboy Jest
A World War I era quip notes that soldiers, prone to foggy speech, might mix up rifles and orders with humor about doughboys. The line plays on mispronunciation and wartime diction, reflecting trench humor and morale.
Roosevelt Urges Lawful Voting. Jersey City Mayor Stands Silent
The piece accuses Mayor Frank Hagne of Jersey City of blocking voting machine installation as directed by the State Legislature. It asserts President Roosevelt speaks on democracy and equal access, while alleging inaction from Hagne and a claim that Roosevelt says nothing on this matter.
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Roosevelt
Hagne
Bright
Jersey City
Frank Hagne
Democratic National Committee
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt promises budget balance despite seven year record
The article notes President Roosevelt pledged to balance the budget at least eleven times yet over seven years in office the federal budget has never balanced. The average annual deficit during those seven years is reported as 3,237,400,000 dollars.
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Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
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