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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1961
Page
3
A Mercedes group held a housewarming and fish fry for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dunson at their new home. Jerry Vandersnick organized the fish fry. About 13 couples attended and gifted the Dunsons a barbecue set as they recently moved to the area.
Mrs Thomas Torres celebrated her birthday with a barby supper on the lawn Sunday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Marcos Garza Sabas Gonzales Nayo Perez Pascual Perez Encarnacion Delgado Jose V Martinez Luis Champion Tranquilino Torres Jr Mrs Don Eliff and Miss Tere Villarreal. Out of town guest Mr and Mrs Moe Vela of Harrington attended.
Mr and Mrs Francisco Mato announce the birth of a nine pound son born at 12 45 a m on Monday at the Hockaday Clinic both mother and baby are reported to be well.
The Women Missionary Union gathered at 9 30 A M in the Educational Building with Mrs P J Harris directing Sunbeam program. Junior G A s and group conferences followed including a Mercedes conference with Tom Law presenting a slide on The Thirty Thousand Movement. Sixteen Port Isabel church members attended.
A reader recalls the era when Texans wondered why rice was sold by the pound rather than by the ounce, reflecting on changing shopping habits.
Tarpon team schedules a Friday scrimmage with La Feria. Harlingen events include a Explorer Sea Scouts dance at the Air Force Base, a Luau, and badge presentations. Port Isabel residents attend shows and visits, with numerous locals named. A pep squad meeting and senior meeting are planned at local schools.
Circle No. 2 of the W.S.C.S. met at Mrs. Paul Brown's home on Thursday August 17. Mrs. Spradling gave the opening prayer and Mrs. Jay Faile read The Woman Who Was Forgotten from the To gether Magazine. Prayer partners were chosen for the year and refreshments served to members.
W. P. Strube Jr president of Mid American Life Insurance Co will lecture on the evils of Communism and responses Aug 28 at 7 30 p m Calvary Baptist Church Auditorium Harlingen The event sponsored by patriotic citizens has no admission charge Strube attended University of Washington and University of California and serves as vice president of the Christian Anti Communist Crusade.
The American Cancer Society reports Texas Crusade contributions reach 1 217 090 in 1961, surpassing 1959's 1 189 000 with 121 counties exceeding minimum goals. Grants totaling 624 046 support 16 researchers and three Texas institutions, including lifetime cancer research by Dr. A Clark Griffin of Houston.
USDA scientists developed a parboiled wheat wafer to stockpile in fallout shelters. The five year plus shelf life wafer packs 84 calories per wafer and 12 wafers daily meet about half of a 2000 calorie diet during two week shelter stays. Further research on production packaging and variety is needed.
The piece links Labor Day to food labor from farm to market and notes US abundance amid world deficits. It salutes the 84 million working in agriculture and the workers who transport grade and inspect food to ensure consumer confidence and steady supply.
Pan American College announces 1200 plus students issued admission cards for fall. total registration reaches 2038 for day and evening classes in 1960. Entrance exams set for Sept 2 followed by by appointment registration Sept 5 for all students with staggered dates for seniors juniors and sophomores. Transcripts and health records required prior to registration.
Mr and Mrs Lorenzo Barrientez and daughters Andy and Emma left Tuesday August 15 for San Diego California to visit Mr Barrientez nephew Johnny Barrientez and family.
Lucian Adams of the Brownsville VA office announces War Orphans Education Program aid for eligible young men and women ages 18 to 23. Applicants should seek VA counseling to choose a suitable education or training plan, as benefits cover up to six months with 110 dollars per month.
Church listing shows Rev Norman Lester as pastor. Sunday School at 9 45 a m Worship at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m with Thursday prayer service in the evening. Location 665 appears in the record.
Rector James Copeland leads services on the 1st 2nd 4th and 5th Sundays with Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. A women's auxiliary meets on the 2nd Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Regular 8:00 a.m. services observed.
Rev Don Burrows pastor announces services at 7 30 p m Tuesday Bible study 7 30 p m Thursday Bible study 7 20 p m at Gospel Lighthouse Church.
Port Isabel firefighters watched a San Francisco shot film about congressional investigations into Communistic activities. Chief Bob Roberts and retired chief Bob Bird led the event on August 21 with 19 department members and several visitors. Burgers were served afterward.
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