Back To School Party On Island At South Padre Island
A Hawaiian luau style back to school party for about 130 teens was held at the Pavilion on South Padre Island on Wednesday August 15 starting at 6 00 p m Hostesses Kay Sue Linda Koeger and Sherry White led the event Teens traveled from various Valley cities in sports clothes to enjoy dancing from 6 to 7 00 p m Moonlight swimming followed at local motel pools after a bonfire on the beach Foods featured crab meats pineapple Hawaiian punch and chilled grapes and watermelon Two Port Isabel attendees listed include Tony Andrade Victor Vaz and the Meyners plus several others from the area Hostesses reside in Harlingen and summer on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Padre Island
Kay
Sue
Linda Koeger
Sherry White
Port Isabel
Tony Andrade
Victor Vaz
Frank
Mike Meyners
Shirley Roberts
Denny Dixon
Walter Spinks
Freddie Petty
Chris and Marie Yurkovic
Heo Trump
Don Hockajay
Harlingen
Port Isabel Rebekah Lodge Holds Regular Session Honor Banquet
The Port Isabel Rebekah Lodge No. 265 held a regular session with a program honoring past Noble Grands. Sketches of each honoree were read and they were welcomed at the altar. Attending were Marari Salsgiver Blanche Haney Naomi Starling Mable Hickman and May Lowery. Next meeting set for September 7 invitation extended to members and visiting Rebekahs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Naomi Starling
Mable Hickman
May Lowery
Irene Shaw
Carmen Hunt
Elizabeth Berry
Rotha Skipworth
N. G
Ethel Goolsby
Rebekahs
Garland to Lead Morning Prayer at St Andrew's Church
C J Garland of Brownsville Texas Southmost College will conduct the regular service of Morning Prayer as lay reader at St Andrew's Episcopal Church Sunday at 8 o'clock. Rev Copeland will return from vacation next week to resume duties here and at San Benito.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Garland
Brownsville
Texas
Cole
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Mr. Copeland
San Benito
Birthday Celebration for Billy Boy Perez
Billy Boy Perez son of Mr and Mrs Nayo Perez Sr celebrated his ninth birthday on Wednesday August 10 at his parents home. Attendants included Frank Marchan Jr Johnny Marchan Micheal Bobby Rudy Garza Carl Martin Jr Robin June Jimmy Sagn es Mrs Carl Martin and Mrs Everett Sagnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Boy Perez
Nayo Perez Sr
Billy
Frank Marchan Jr
Johnny Marchan
Micheal
Bobby
Rudy Garza
Carl Martin
Robin June
Jimmy Sagnes
Everett Sagnes
Mrs Swain and Daughters Visit Merced County Family
Mrs. Frank Swain and her daughters Nancy and Patty from Mercedes are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bob Roberts for a week. Mrs. Swain is Mr. Roberts's sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Swain
Nancy
Patty
Mercedes
Bob Roberts
Mrs. Swain
Mr. Robert
Birthday Dinner for H. Thompson Acknowledged
A birthday dinner party honored Herbert Thompson at Thelma Langs home on August 12. Family members attended along with Mr. Allen Sauer of Chicago and Mr. Chuck J. Poynter of New Carlisle. Both visitors are stationed at Fort Hood Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Thompson
Thelma Lang
Allen Sauer
Chicago
Illinois
Chuck J. Poynter
New Carlisle
Indiana
Poynter
Mr. Sauer
Fort Hood
Texas
Junior Sunday School Wins High Attendance Banner
Temple Bautista reports Mrs. Louise Wickham's Junior Sunday School class led with full attendance Sunday plus one visitor. The group again claimed the high attendance banner in Training Union Sunday evening. Cottage prayer services begin this week with Thursday seven o'clock at Mrs Leonarda Zamora Ochoa's home and Friday seven o'clock at Mrs Lila Moore's home. Rev and Mrs Collings Wickham visit Olney Texas Sunday evening and will return Wednesday with daughter Elaina home from vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Wickham
Brother Wickham
Training Union
Leonarda Zamora Ochoa
Lila Moore
Collings Wickham
Olney
Texas
Elaina
Mrs L C Skip Edwards Returns From Mercy Hospital
Mrs L C Skip Edwards came home from Mercy Hospital Brownsville after a kidney infection. Visiting at their home were Mr and Mrs Roy Edwards of Tohoka Texas, cousins of Mr Edwards. Denise Barnes left for extended vacation and shopping spree for her Dime Store with plans to visit Miami New Orleans and New York City. Mr and Mrs Collins Wickham left for Olney Texas to visit friends and relatives and bring back daughter Elaina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C
Skip) Edwards
Mercy Hospital
Brownsville
Edwards
Roy Edwards
Tohoka,Texas
Mr. Edwards
Denise Barnes
Mrs. Collins Wickham
Olney
Texas
Elaina
Letter to the Port Isabel Press from a serviceman
Sgt James Moore expresses support for the Port Isabel Press noting its coverage of hometown news and a brother’s wedding. He commends the paper for continuing to publish for Port Isabel residents and deployed servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt
James Moore
A.F
Judy World Champion Bowler Visits Valley Benefit
Judy the chimpanzee bowling sensation tours the Valley to raise funds for muscular dystrophy research. At 39 inches and 38 pounds she bowls with a 16 pound ball, delivering a unique blend of curve and straight pitches while drawing crowds on national TV. Donations support Muscular Dystrophy Association research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy
Congo
Africa
Rio Grande
The
Petitioners Thank Ted Hunt
A petition bearing 45 residents of Mexiquito arrived at the PRESS office this morning to thank Ted Hunt, our County Commissioner, for work on the streets. Rev. Fanning of the Catholic Church adds a note of thanks as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexiquito
Ted
Our
Sent
Quito
Fanning
Catholic Church
Mr. Hunt
Three DWI Pleas Lead to Fines and Jail
Melcchor Salinas William Grayson Jr of Port Isabel and Rosalio Rodriguez of San Benito pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated. Each received a $50 fine and three days in jail plus six months license suspension in county court at law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melcchor Salinas
William Grayson Jr
Port Isabel
Rosalio Rodriguez
San Benito
Bowling fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy children tour
Local bowling events feature Judy to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy kids. Lanes in Mongoose Raymondville Citrus Weslaco and Brownsville host two shows daily in late August. Proceeds support the national association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tually
U.S.A
Raymondville
Weslaco
Brownsville
Shrimp Boosters Club Plans August Meeting
The Shrimp Boosters Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Queen Isabel Inn on Tuesday August 28 at 8 00 p m. All women interested in Shrimp Fiesta work are asked to attend this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrimp Boosters Club
Queen Isabel Inn
Coutino Couple Welcome Son at Hockaday Clinic
Mr and Mrs Solomon Coutino announce the birth of a son at the Hockaday Clinic on August 15 at 5 20 pm weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces The event adds to local family news with both parents named and the clinic cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Coutino
Hockaday Clinic
Road signs on patrol car prove highly effective
A patrol car bears a prominent sign that proves surprisingly effective in directing drivers. The sign’s visibility and clarity reduce confusion and guide behavior, demonstrating police vehicle markings can enhance road safety.
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Melvin C. Cost
Springfield, Ohio
John Cost
Alan, Coe
Mrs
Virgil Drewery
Avon Products
Port Isabel Area
Blackburn
E. Elizabeth
Laguna Vista
Magic Valley
Laguna
Roloff Development CO
F. M. Ra
Roloff Revel Gossene Co
Sta. Port Isabel, Texas
Padre Island
Surf Rider Club
Port Isabel, Texas
Rebekah
Garland
St. Andrews
Perl Bros
Elizabeth Street
H. Thompson
Bautista
Port Isobel
Ted Hunt
P. I
Johnny
Jake Reeves
Tick
Tack
Washington
DEPT
Eagle Lumber CO
Merchants Marine State Bank
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