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Port Isabel Press

Location

Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1957

Page

2

Women's Society of Christian Service Meeting in Rome

Mrs Floyd Bobbitt hosted the Women’s Society of Christian Service in Rome on Tuesday evening. President Mrs William Churchwell led the program with Mrs Kiem Martin presenting the fourth part on Paul’s letters to local churches. The society approved purchasing Buddy Johnston books for the library. Cake coffee and drinks were served by the hostess with Mrs Marlin assisting. Members present included Mesdames Frisby Whitney Churchwell Cai Martin Byrd Caudill Peteh Pomery Gaskill Monlux and Cumming.

Floyd Bobbitt Women’s Society of Christian Service Rome William Churchwell Kiem Martin Paul Buddy Jonnstin Tia Tentious Hbrary Marlin Bobbitt Mesdames Frisby Whitney Churchwell Cai Martin Byrd Caudill Peteh Pomery Gaskill Monlux Cumming

Luncheon Honoring Mrs Weikel and Mrs Meyn Held at Home

A farewell covered dish luncheon was hosted at Mrs Kerra Wedels home to honor Mrs Weikel and Mrs David Meyn who will soon move to California. Attendees included Mrs Floyd Bobbitt Mrs Marshal Storey Mrs Bob Spoone Mrs 2 W Heme Mrs JF Jo Nharin Sandra Bobbits Gary Storey Lynn Meinge Marcia and Terry Spoene.

Kerra Wedel Weikel David Meyn California Floyd Bobbitt Marshal Storey Bob Spoonemore W. Heme Jo Nharin Sandra Bobbits Gary Storey Lynn Meinge Marcia Terry Spoenemore

Kellys Observe 27th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Horace Kelly celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary with a Monday gathering at their home at 706 ppm ending by 10:00 pm. The guest list included Dr. and Mrs. Hockaday, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Bautinther, Mr. and Mrs. B. Peasier, Mrs. Georgy Coley, Mrs. Gertrude Gillham, Tina Barrera, Al Meare, Charlie Vitek, Henry and F J Martin, Natalie Taylor, and Jim Lisenby.

Horace Kelly

Mrs F Bobbitt Hosts Double Birthday Celebration

Mrs Floyd Bitt organized a surprise double birthday party for Mrs Marshall Storey and Mrs Bob Spoonemore Monday afternoon. Cheesecake and coffee were served to a group including Mrs E W Heine Mrs Francis Kershaw Mrs Sam McConnell Sir Davel Meyn Mrs Jack Merryman Mrs Boo Spotnemore Mrs Maneus Davis and Mrs Fiord Babnitt.

Floyd Bitt Marshall Storey Bob Spoonemore E. W. Heine Francis Kershaw Sam McConnell Davel -Meyn Jack Merryman Boo Spotnemore Maneus Davis Fiord Babnitt

Local Happenings in Brownsville and Port Isabel

Community notes reveal celebrations for Lora’s coming of age in Brownsville with friends Rosalie Lorna Joan T Karen and Penny. A local profile describes Henry George Bejan a boy from Lag an Viskd planning college, civil engineering, swimming, and guitars, with a Driftwood Inn past job and Port Isabel contact details.

Rosalie Lorna Joan T Karen Penny Brownsville Lora Skipper Bonnie Pat Charles W Jo Jean Majestic Bonnie's Ford Lagan Viskd Henry Mlanning Driftwood Inn Port Isabel

Local radio host Asty Blan featured on Corpus station

The piece notes Asty Blan on KATR Corpus Christi with a playful aside about his lack of a favorite TV show. It records his birth date August 12 1942 in Laredo Texas and mentions friends family and outings to various theaters and venues including Love in the Afternoon Written on the Wind The Ten Commandments and The Shanking Man.

Vorite Asty Blan KATR Corpus T.V Laredo Texas Mike Johnny Kin Bualdwin Lucky Austin Harlingen San Benito

Weekend Happenings Across Texas Towns

Local residents journeyed to Houston San Antonio and Port Isabel over the week. LaVers returned from Houston after three weeks and recalling a visit with the Everly Brothers. People note social visits from Leesville Ter ry and Larry and trips to San Antonio and the Alamo.

LaVert Houston Everly Brothers Tommy Sands

Asian Influenza Epidemic Expected to Hit Texas

The article warns of a world wide influenza outbreak likely to strike Texas in fall and winter. It notes vaccines are being produced with a limited supply by mid September and a national case count rising with several deaths.

Texas State Health Department T «9 Leroy Burney Hong Kong Orient India United States Valley Forge Far East State Department of Health

Rosalie Joins Swimmers in Local Outing

Rosalie accompanied a group for a swimming outing, joining friends as they enjoyed the water activity together.

Buffalo man pampers buffalo at Alvin Texas store

In Alvin Texas, J. B. Choate treats his buffalo to beer at his country store. He sells buffalo chips to souvenir tourists, betting on the animal's scarcity to attract customers.

Alvin, Tex J. B. Choate Alvin Choate

Wonderful World of Modern Telephones and Time-Saving Devices

The piece highlights advances in home technology such as metal ovens, portable TV sets, pocket radios, wall and hang-up telephones with volume control, eight decorator colors, speakerphone with hands free use, and an answering and recording set. It emphasizes how telephone service stays in step with modern living and hints at more innovations to come.

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