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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1955
Page
2
Local newspaper brief dated Friday August 26 1955 from Port Isabel covers community notices and events. Includes concise listings of meetings, reports, and upcoming activities affecting residents of Port Isabel and Cameron County.
Internal Revenue Service official Stanley Eckwall explains exemptions and deductions for dependents and student workers. He notes parents may urge minors to quit jobs to avoid taxes, while workers over 19 must be bona fide students to qualify. A Padre Island Fiesta summary covers events, with Isla Blanca Park hosting a Saturday evening dance and Fiesta weekend recap.
El Rancho Viejo was founded in 1771 by Jose Salvador de la Garza, the earliest European settlement in the area now known as Cameron County.
A Monday evening gathering honored Marie with a turkey dinner at home. Attending were Me. and Mrs. D. H. Christensen and sons Terry and Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Goldshag, and Mr. Raymond Smith.
The IRS explains that a son or daughter may earn over 600 dollars during summer without losing a dependent exemption for the parent. If the child is under 19 at year end or a non‑student under 19, the parent may still claim the exemption if certain conditions are met. The text stresses that earnings do not automatically negate the exemption when qualification factors are satisfied.
J L Merryman a director of the upcoming Shrimp Fiesta spoke at the Port Isabel Rotary Club gathering at Gulf Cafe. He outlined Fiesta activities including the queen contest presentations and the selection process, with details to be announced.
Joyce McCauley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Sem Me, became the bride of EM 2/C Billy J. Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs LT Wilson of Port Isabel, on August 15 at the Assembly of God church in Seadrift. The couple, in aqua dress and white carnations, planned a trip to Uvalde and will reside in Seadrift. They attended Grand Haven Coast Guard birthday celebration.
The National Council of Catholic Women held a workshop at Anthony's Parish Hall on Friday August 1 in Harlingen. It marked the first workshop in the Brownsville area.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service honored college students with an evening at the educational building of Bethiociot Church. MYF members also attended as guests.
The Thoroughmans arrive back home in Port Kebe after a visit including Grand Haven and Festus Perryville where they viewed relatives. Mrs. Stanley accompanies them and their daughter Barbera.
Joseph Clifford Mock celebrated his first birthday with a party hosted by his mother Mrs. Victor Mock at their home on Wednesday afternoon. Cake ice cream and drinks were served to Susan Broudreaux Frances Mock Eleanor Goo and other children while mothers Mrs. J L Goolsby Mrs. Kyle Browder and Mrs Jack Mocking attended as guests. Mr Milton Broudreaux and Mr and Mrs Viege Christensen of Baytide were among the entertaining guests.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church lists Sunday Masses at 6 46 and 10 AM, Weekday Mass at 7 AM, and Holy Hour on Thursday at 7 3 PM.
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