Florida Ceded to United States in 1819
Florida, the last Spanish territory in North America, was ceded to the United States in 1819 marking a pivotal transfer of control and outlining the shift in regional power.
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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1963
Page
4
Florida, the last Spanish territory in North America, was ceded to the United States in 1819 marking a pivotal transfer of control and outlining the shift in regional power.
A bazaar at the Catholic Church Grounds Sunday August 4 starting 7:00 p m to benefit Queen Candidate Dorothy Cuellar features a chalupa game and tickets on sale. Tacos cold drinks candy popcorn peanuts and sno cones offered plus many games during the evening.
The First Baptist Church schedules a revival August 4 to 9 led by Evangelist Walter Davidson of Gatesville Texas with Rev Elmer Kelly of Memorial Baptist Harlingen directing singing Cottage Prayer Services will precede the revival in homes Davidson will go to Port Isabel for the revival Attendance at recent films Teen Age Witness and Face of the Master drew 73 to 100 youths No Teen Table Talk this Friday due to Cottage Prayer Services Praise and family news from church members included new music director Dale Drewery and others with several family visits and hospital recoveries noted.
Mrs. Kathrine Keller of Keller's Courts visits relatives in Ohio and West Virginia and aims to return around October 1. Mrs. Mary Keller recovers well after a pistol wound accident this weekend. Mrs. Bob Roberts and children return from visiting relatives in Waco Fort Worth and Wichita Falls Texas and enjoyed Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington Texas.
Mr and Mrs Celso Martinez Jr announce the birth of son Cornelio at Hockaday Clinic on July 26 weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces. A son Enri que Barrera born to Mr and Mrs Rodolfo Barrera at Hockaday weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces.
Brownsville early registration for Texas Southmost College begins today announced Dr. Dawson DeVines SC Dean. Students may register through Sept 4-5 with an appointment and registration permit. returning students only need the permit.
A summer dessert feature presents Frozen Lemon Pie and Chocolate Nut Crunch. Instructions outline making a lemon custard, meringue topping, crust, and freezing steps, plus a chocolate nut layered dessert with crumbs, margarine, sugar, and vanilla. A mixed beet and onion pickle recipe accompanies Spanish directions for serving.
A retro recipe blends 10 marshmallows with 14 cup grape juice and 2 tablespoons juice, banana, lemon, and nuts. Heat and fold to a marshmallow banana cream, then freeze in a gelatine mold for 3 to 4 hours. Unfold onto a cardboard base, wrap, and freeze again for serving 4 to 6.
Roses dominate home decor tips for bathroom and bedroom style. Suggestions include matching rose designed towels blankets window shades and nylon velvet rib trim for a cohesive rosy theme. A decorative touch is looping artificial roses around a white wood ring shade pull. Kingman Reef details appear with discovery notes from 1853 in a separate line.
Farmers and ranchers may obtain a refund of the federal excise tax on gasoline used for farming during the year ending June 30 1963. Claims on Form 2240 are due by September 30 1963. Forms and instructions available from IRS officers or county agent offices. Ensure records are adequate to verify the claimed amount.
Orson Welles and the radio program Attack from Mars triggered widespread panic on October 30 1938 as listeners mistook the broadcast for a real Martian invasion.
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