50 years ago in the Standard - Fredericksburg Standard

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50 years ago in the Standard

The Fredericksburg High School Battlin’ Billies host the South San Bobcats on Friday evening as FHS celebrates homecoming. Highlight of halftime will the crowning of a new homecoming queen. Nominees include Jeanette Gold, Debbie Dietel, Kay Moehle, Pam Schmidt and Joy Schnelle. The Hill Country was

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