New School Faculty Member Arrives In Bay Side
Mr. T. A. Jackson joins the school faculty and lives in Bay Side. Mrs. Floyd Bouill and a Brownsville guest attend a WOMW weekly meeting hosted by Mrs. Matt Murphy. Sergeant Ray and family have returned to Florida after a visit with relatives. Skipper Ray, youngest Junior division contestant, attended the TIET event with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Jackson
Bayside
WOMW
Matt Murphy
Membury
Troblin
Jerrett M. Ray
Joy
Skipper
Bryan
Wiley Jo Ray
Florida
Ray
Earl Long
34th Anniversary Observed by Brownsville Friends
Mr and Mrs Levidiumreider celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary on Saturday with a gathering at their island home. Mr and Mrs Jack Harris joined the couple along with friends from Brownsville and Mr and Mrs E B Hinkley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levidiumreider
Jack Harris
Island
Brownsville
E. B. Hinkley
Annual Bazaar Of Church Planned
The Catholic church plans its Annual Bazaar on August 25 and 26 with a meeting this week to appoint committees and committee chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Church
Miss Oswell Returns From Year Abroad
Miss Roberta Oswell has returned from a year in Europe teaching Air Force children in London. She toured capitals, saw the Queen, rode subways, and visited theaters. She also traveled Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Scotland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Holland with many photos and slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Oswell
Europe
Air Force
London
Oswell
Sumeter
Scotland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Holland
Local Visitors Share Week at Rock and Champion Homes
Bruce Derry guest from Houston visits the Rock home with Mrs. John Duncan Smith and children Carol Fohn and Bruce. The Ste family from Lockport and Ms Stevens are related to Mr Rock. Weekend guests include Mr and Mrs Res from Brownsville and son, plus Joe Champion and daughter Joyce from McAllen. Buddy Johnson to preach at Port Isabel First Methodist and plans fall return to Sam Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Derry
Houston
John Duncan Smith
Carol Fohn
Roy Rock
Mero
Richard Steand
Nancy
Lockport
Stevens
Mr Rock
Dim Res
Brownsville
Ps Die Island
Joe Champion
Daushier
Joyce
Marshall Storey
Champion
McAllen
Buddy Johnson
4.C. Johnston
Methodist
Buddy
Port Isabel
First Methodist
Jacksonville
Texas
Sam Houston
Fere Runteville
Shrimp Fleet Shows Early Week Recovery Delays
Betty Allen reports mixed shrimping results this week with captains denying large catches while docks note a late surge. Some boats bring in up to five barrels per night. overall landings vary, with many shrimp still small but a balance of larger catches among top four counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derrica Corian
Port Soabel
Motine
Hay
Fishing Vessel Report Shows Busy Week at WEP Docks
The weekly fishing log lists numerous unloadings with several boats like Valley Sky, Valley Star, and Magic Valley aboard. Highlights include Trinity Shoals with 67 barrels at WEP and Yvonne Marin with 41 barrels, while other vessels posted varied catches across Southwest Seafonds and Gulf Shrimp Co. Overall activity picked up Sunday with Maria Sue No. 2 and Sam Houston contributing substantial unloadings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley King
Pass
Valley Sky
Valley Star
Valley Guden
WEP
Dahlia
Loy Ann
Vailey
Broussard
Magic Valley
Enola
Republic
Romevelt
Georgia’ Mae
Southwest Seafoods
Bahia Hondo
Fwong Push Co
Bayside
Sea Dog
Maria Sue No
Yvonne Marin
Miss Ginger
Sylvia H
Iain
Guill Shomp Co
Southwest Seafonds
Blanche Mare
Wanda Ginger
Mary Loreng
Ewing Fish Co
Mary Louise
Taurus
Sammy Jr
Blanche Marie
Southwest
Queenie Bo
Sam Houston
Gulf Schrimp Co
Teche
Ocean Bride
Sandra
Southwest Seafood
Marne
Francis Lee
Schanindt
Vila
Pocahantas
Queenie B. Wilken Dry Dock
Alurina
Nya Anh
Marne Mart
Elinor
Acapulce
Busy Week Ahead as People Return to Work
JO JEAN ROSS notes a wave of activity as many people resumed routines by returning to jobs and daily tasks. The column reflects on perceived idle time and counters the idea that no one is busy.
Travel fantasy tour across cities and countries
The narrator imagines a grand circuit visiting towns and major cities from London to Chicago and Texas, joking that it would take ten minutes to make such a trip. She recalls tea with Queen Elizabeth, planes via USAF jets, and stops in Lake Michigan and Detroit before returning home.
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Jordan
Royal Air Force
London
Queen Elizabeth
USA
Air Force
New A
Mich
Lake Mich
Detroit
Chicago
Jeanine
Big “D
Texas
Austin
Houston
San Antonio
McAllen
Regular Grand Deanna Plans Gracious Gulf Fisheries Visit
Deanna has been working at Gulf Fisheries for three weeks and she and Susie have dined out every Tuesday. They enjoy their time together and recently celebrated with a ball for about an hour. They may visit relatives in San Antonio in a couple of weeks.
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Deanna
The
Gulf Fisheries
Susie
Dea Dea
San Antonio
Butch Ward Claims Gwen’s Dog Keeps Blondie Honest
Local observer Gwen asserts her dog Butch Ward does not lie about Blondie the lioness. She emphasizes the bond and trust between pet and animal, insisting the claim is true despite skeptics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butch Ward
Gwen
Blondie the Lioness
Blondie
Charles Green Goes to Florida to Visit Kin
Charles Green plans a two week trip to Florida to visit relatives, with his family accompanying him. He asks everyone to say goodbye for him before his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Green
Florida
Hir
Karen and Lorna Return From La Feria Trip
Karen and Lorna left Friday for La Feria. They stayed until early Monday morning and had a grand time. They are back home and glad to be home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen
Lorna
la Feria
Local Show Night Out in Port Isabel Ends in Excitement
Thursday night Karen Penelope Glenna Faye and Jo Jean enjoyed a Port Isabel show titled Love is w Manyderec Thing. They cooled off with a drink and rode around town afterward. Also out were Lorna Rosalie and cwen who had an exciting time. Bat Strong got his driver's license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen
Penelope Glenna Faye
Jo Jean
Port Isabel
Lorna
Rosalie
Cwen
Weekend Show Reviews In Brownsville And Nearby
Friday night Charles G and Jo Jean visited the Charro in Brownsville to see Joe Butterfly Utah Blaine and both acts impressed the audience. Ronald and Carol joined them for a second show the same night and reported a very good time. Penelope and Jimmy G Karen and Cary also enjoyed island visits and swimming on Tuesday afternoon. Eleanor plans to quit work to have more time free. Billy Joella Carol and Ronald attended Harling Sunday night to watch The Ten Commandments and all expressed satisfaction with the long spectacle. Janie spent Sunday off work and contemplates how to fill her spare time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G
Jo Jean
Charro
Brownsville
Joe Butterfly
Utah Blaine
Ronald
Carol
Penelope
Jimmy G
Karen
Cary
Billy
Joella
Harling
Back-to-School Plans and Island Pep Rally
The piece notes school starting soon and a football game in the first week. It mentions a big pep rally on the island and expresses excitement about the season ahead.
Weekend Trip Sparks Vacation Fun
Billy Heinze returned home Sunday around 7:00 after a vacation. The group nicknamed the lucky outfit composed of Gloria Diane and Bill went to San Benito last Saturday and saw "Tammy and the Bachelor."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.K
Billy Heinze
Gloria
Diane
Bill
San Benito
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Miss Oswell
and Bruce
Betty Allen
Bernie
Whitman's Army
Padre Island
S. J. Waugh
Carl's TV & Radio
Powers ST
Pruitt TV
Oregon
Tinker
Fred
Acer
By JO Jean Ross
Gwen Ward
Miss Ward
Moscow
Palestine
Bat Strong
KR Plastic
Richard Garza
E. M. St
Brownsville, Texas
Phon
Aookent
D.1.c
PAN American State Bank Fed BR
Eleanor
Janie
Los Fresnos
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
America
Delhi-Taylor and
Mayfair
Delhi-Taylor Oil Corp
Port Isabel, Texas
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