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Port Isabel Press

Location

Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1954

Page

2

Queen's Ball Sponsored by Catholic Mothers Club

The Catholic Mothers club will sponsor a queen's ball on August 22 at the Charlie Berry Clyde Privett building one block west of the Causeway. Father Lawrence Fanning will crown the queen Miss Mary Perez at 6 p.m. A dance follows with Meme Garcia's orchestra. Proceeds go to the Catholic Church fund.

Catholic Mothers Club Charlie Berry Clyde Privett Causeway Lawrence Fanning Mary Perez Meme Garcia Catholic Church Fund

People You Know Roundup From Aransas Pass And Brownsville

Mary Nell Pope of Aransas Pass spent two weeks in Port Isabel visiting with Patricia and Raylene Byrd Raylene accompanied Mary Nell back to Port Isabel for a few days Mr and Mrs Victor Mack announce the arrival of a son born Tuesday night at Mercy hospital Brownsville Joseph a is the name given to Shannon Oliver of San Saba visiting his uncle and aunt Mrs and Mr E wards Mrs J H Schmidt left Saturday for Houston to visit two weeks with her daughter Mrs James D Goodrich Mr and Mrs H T Hall and sons of Houston are visiting the home of Mr and Mrs R Bell Ewine Clark is reported to be improving after major surgery at Mercy hospital The Woman s Society of Christian Service will meet at the home of Mrs Haze Marlin on Tuesday August 24 at 4 pm Mrs Bruce Derry will com

Mary Nell Pope Aransas Pass Port Isabel Patricia Raylene Byrd Raylene Mary Nell Game Pass Victor Mack Mercy Hospital Brownsville Josepha J. H. Schmidt Houston James D. Goodrich Woman's Society of Christian Service Haze Marlin Bruce Derry

Jeremiah study invitation for members and guests

A notice invites members and guests to complete the study of Jeremiah. The posting emphasizes inclusive participation and suggests attending at a planned session with no further details provided.

Jeremiah

First Baptist Church News Revival and Activities

The First Baptist Church in Port Isabel reports growing attendance across services. The Mexican mission meets Sunday at 2 00 PM, with various prayer and group meetings through Friday. WMU workers conference and Sunbeam Band rally planned in Raymondville on Tuesday August 24. transport help offered.

Church WMU Raymondville Sunbeam Wilson Wharteen Raymond Glass

Brotherhood Meeting Reports August 12 in Education Building

The Brotherhood met Thursday August 12 in the Education building. Judy Hawthorne Phillips of Harlingen spoke. The group enjoyed a fish supper and reported a good attendance of men.

Judy Hawthorne Phillips Harlingen

Brotherhood Family Night Promises Aug 26 Meeting

The Brotherhood invites all to a family night on Thursday August 26 at 7:00 pm in the Education building. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish and enjoy a planned program.

Telethon set for September 4 in the Valley to aid March of Dimes

E C Bennet of Cameron County chapter announces a telethon airing on Station KGBT TV from 9 p m Saturday to 2 p m Sunday to support the emergency March of Dimes. Lions clubs will man phones and collect donations while noting no Valley quota but urgent need nationwide is 20 million dollars.

Kgbt-Tv Bagwhole Valley E.C. Ben Cameron Cameron County Lions Clubs of Valley Bennet Harlingen National Foundation

Hockaday Roberts Resigns as County PTA President

Mrs. Hockaday of Harlingen resigns as county council president and Mrs. Hockaday becomes first vice president. The local board appoints Mrs. Carl Flemming as president and Mrs. Clyde Privett as first vice president. Members discuss PTA workers to chair committees and year’s work plan.

PTA Board Sets First Regular Meeting Date

Executive board notes September 9 and announces first regular PTA meeting scheduled for September 16.

Ecutive Board Tepta

Bayview Apts Guest List Guests Bayview apartments

Bayview apartments hosted Port Isabel visitors this week. The list includes Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hockey of Edinburg, Mr. and Mrs. C Guelker of Edinburg, Mr. and Mrs. M C Stone of San Antonio, Mr. and Mrs. R M Allen of San Antonio, Mr. and Mrs. R E Cannon of Beaumont, and J D Ferrell with daughter Dorothy Zulauf of Mission.

Port Isabel Bayview Apartments Bill Hockey Edinburg C. Guelker M. C. Stone San Antonio R. M. Allen R. E. Cannon Beaumont J. D. Ferrell Dorothy Zulauf Mission

Police Report Summaries for June and July

Port Isabel Police Department releases two month report showing a quiet period with 2 affray cases 4 drunkenness 11 disturbing the peace 1 vagrancy and 1 simple assault in the corporation court and 5 cases in traffic court.

Port Isabel

Police Patrol Records Two Month Traffic Enforcement

The report lists 35 improper brakes tickets and 20 running red lights, three with no plates, four for stop sign violations, four for failing to report accidents, and three with no driver license. Total hours patrolled were 1500 across the period with miles logged as A.

VFW Members Attend Edinburg Social Event

The Port Isabel VFW and Auxiliary twelve strong attended the 18th District social in Edinburg Sunday. Members reported an enjoyable time after participating in the business session and donating four pints of blood for the blood bank.

Port Isabel VFW Edinburg

VFW and Auxiliary Back Dust Control Drive in Port Isabel

The VFW and the Auxiliary at a joint meeting last week voted to donate 25 toward dust control. They plan to support the March of Dimes drive this weekend and urge Port Isabel and Valley residents to back the project. The VFW meets on the first and third Wednesdays and the Auxiliary on the second and fourth Wednesdays.

Houston VFW Port Isabel Valley

Town Hosts Open Invite for Visiting Members

Town leaders extend an invitation to visiting members and residents to attend a forthcoming gathering. The event will include remarks from officials and opportunities for community discussion and networking.

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Marie Christensen Lions Club Lynn Phillips Shannon Oliver San Saba, Texas Mrs. E.wards Mrs. H Ewine Clark Baptist Church News First Baptist Brotherhood Ci Youn Fred W.L. Petch Ly Resoning Southwestern Lee Insurance Pegey Battley Frances Smyth Indonesia Padre Island Bety Mack Sharon Fleming Mille Goatee Myrtle Lois Ladriqueu Bayview Apts Taive Dairies, Inc LOS Fresnos State Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Oawenerne LOS Fresnos Edinburg Social Gwenn Bellinghausen Dial Gulf Bobbitt Ning PERL Rss East Elizabeth Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce Ralph Yarborough Yarborough Travis County Allan Shivers Port Arthur Shivers
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