Driftwood Garden Club Plans Show
The Driftwood Garden Club met at Mrs. John V. Trump in Lacuna Vista with nine members. They discussed the spring flower show set for April 13 with more than ten entry classes to be judged in the Methodist Church annex. Plans for the annual Christmas event on Saturday evening December 17 were also considered.
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Driftwood Garden Club
John V. Trump
Lacuna Vista
Methodist Church
Trump
Club
H D Club Changes Meeting Dates
The Port Isabel Home Demon streum club met on Friday at the home of Mr. Lee Sears. Roll call asked members how they entertain a baby, reflecting a social meeting with informal discussion.
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Port Isabel
Lee Sears
Club Minutes Record Date Changes and Christmas Party
Eight members attended as minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. The club shifted meeting dates to the first and third Tuesdays each month. A sunshine fund was created for small needs like cards and flowers. No meetings in December except the Christmas party on December 6 at Mrs. William Bellinghausen’s home. Hostesses served iced tea coffee pumpkin pie candy and nuts at the Friday meeting.
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William Bellinghausen
Women’s Guild Plans Silver Coffee Fundraiser
Members of the Episcopal guild met at Mrs Dunn’s home to organize a silver coffee event. The fundraiser is set for Friday evening December 16 at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Lane.
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Episcopal 'S Guild
Bi! Dunn
Joe Lane
Brownie Troop 17 Hosts Visitor Afternoon
Brownie Troop 17 met Monday afternoon with the Brownie Promise recited. Linda Williamson served refreshments as the troop played several games. Visitor Hilda Gonzales attended the meeting and Jeanette Dominguez acted as scribe.
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Linda Williamson
Hilda Gonzales
Troop 120 Girls Meet On Monday
Girl Scouts of Troop 120 met in the Methodist church education building for their regular weekly session. Mary Kennedy led the meeting, and dues were collected from attendees.
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Methodist Church
Mary Kennedy
Christmas Gift Exchange By Local Troop
Frances Mack reports that troop members made Christmas gifts for this holiday. They drew names to exchange presents and concluded with the singing of Taps as recorded by Sharon Bryan, Scribe.
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Frances Mack
Sharon Bryan
Scribe
Birth Announced for Kellex Daughter in Keller Courts
A daughter was born Wednesday evening November 30 at Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs William P Kellex of Keller Courts.
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Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital
William P. Kellex
Keller Courts
Baptist Church Celebrates First Birthday in Brownsville
The Honeydale Ave Baptist Mission marked its first anniversary with special services led by Port Isabel choir members. Judge Hawthorne Phillips spoke on juvenile delinquency and church involvement. Thursday evening featured Ladies night with a seafood dinner and a Brotherhood meeting led by E Wilkins, mission attorney.
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Honeydale Ave
Hawthorne Phillips
The
Baptist Brotherhood
E. Wilkins
Associational Brotherhood
Our Lady Star of the Sea Church Mass Schedule
Sunday Mass at 6:30 and 10 AM Weekday Mass at 7 AM Holy Hour Thursday at 7:30 PM The note then shifts to cooking guidance, describing how to season pork chops with cider or white wine and simmer until tender.
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OUR Lady Star OF the Sea Catholic Church
Port Isabel
Church of Christ
Gospel Lighthouse Church
Schools reopen after four days of holidays
Schools resumed normal hours on Monday after a four day break for teachers and students ending holiday period.
Bombings Rise on Cyprus Defying British Death Penalty Edict
Reports indicate increased bombings on the Cyprus island in open defiance of a British order that imposes death penalties for bombing, possession of bombs, and possession of arms.
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Island
Cyprus
Explosives Found in Odd Everyday Places Warn Civilians
Fourth Army ordnance disposal teams warn that deadly war souvenirs and loaded projectiles turn up in homes offices and garages. They describe how duds collected in Texas Arkansas Oklahoma Louisiana and New Mexico are misused as paperweights doorstops and even toys. Immediate police or civil defense contact can trigger fast safe removal to prevent tragedy.
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Motion
Kingdom Come
Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Fourth Army
Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
New Mexico
Bod
Sheriff's Office
Civil Defense
Edinburg to Host VFW Convention Weekend Meet
Edinburg will host the VFW 18th District gathering at the Veterans Club and Court House auditorium. Visiting officers include Father Mack Johnson and Mrs Mildred Polliard among others. Principal speaker on Sunday is Wade Spillman with memorial services led by Father Johnson.
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Edward Cairns
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Edin
V.F.W
F. C. Card
VFW
Yes
Card
Veterans Club
Edinburg
Court House
Father Mack Johnson
Houston
M. G. Frost
San Benito
Mildred Polliard
Raymondville
Ladies Auxiliary
Billie L. Curtis
San Antonio
Mamie McCandles
Kingsville
Wade Spillman
McAllen
Veterans Land Program
Father Johnson
Houston Fire Department
United States Armed Forces
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
KURV
Travis Mann
South Texas
Memorial Services and VFW/Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Times
Memorial services start at 10 15 a.m. followed by an open meeting of the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary at 10 45. Luncheon is planned at noon. Closed business sessions begin at 1 30 p.m. with Commander Frost and President Polliard presiding at their respective meetings.
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VFW
Ladies Auxiliary
Frost
Polliard
Early Mailing Is Annual Postal Plea
The Personnel urge using first class mail for Christmas cards to ensure delivery by December 25. Three cent stamps, handwritten messages, and including return addresses help accuracy and forwarding. Envelopes outside standard sizes must use first class and hand cancellation.
Local and out of town mail bundles urged for Christmas cards
The Port Isabell Post Office advises sorting Christmas cards into two groups. Local versus out of town destinations should be mailed with labeled bundles. Send distant cards by December 15 and local ones a week before Christmas for timely delivery.
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Port Isabel
Weekend TV Schedules for Channel 4 and Channel 5
Readable listing of Friday Saturday and Sunday broadcasts on channels 4 and 5. Includes program names like Love of Life Cowboy Corral News Mr. District Attorney Schlitz Playhouse and Wrestling, with times scattered across the three days.
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Channel 4
Channel 5
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Weslaco
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H.D
Hunt
Sinclair
Women's Guild
Brownie Troop 17
Los Fresnos
Los Fresnos, Texas
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Baptist Church News
First Methodist Church
First Baptist
Mexican Mission Training Union
Nember Chamber of Commerce
Port Trabel, Texes
Yule
Windsor
Jim Ferguson Motor Co
S. Sam Houston
Sen Benito
Ye Rogers
Toyland Express
Bobby
Riley
World News
Sturday News
Moulton Cobb
Mr. Wizard
de Ave Rae
His Honor Co Bell
George Gobel
Tafon
Dr. Hudson
Jimmie LaRoche
DIAL
Parker Pens
Kodek
TOY
DEPT
Whitman
Dorothy Gray
Yardley
Leatherie
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