Port Electric Service Announces Door Prize Winners
Port Electric Service lists first drawing winners for the 30 year anniversary event. Ven tura Puente takes a double strand cultured pearl necklace valued at $40. four others win double strand simulated pearl necklaces valued at $10 each: Lescadio Perez, Mrs. George Groomer, Jerry Morris, and Mrs. James Higginbotham. A second drawing occurs December 23 with identical prizes. entrants must submit coupons by noon that day, no purchase required, and attendance is optional.
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Port Electric Service
Ventura Puente
Ist
Lescadio Perez
George Groomer
Jerry Morris
James Higginbotham
General Electric Appliance Co
W. E. van DeGuaer
Christmas Lights Set For Port Isabel Lighthouse
Port Isabel volunteer fire department members will string Christmas lights on the Port Isabel lighthouse this Sunday. The project is ready with materials on hand and will proceed when members have time. The lit lighthouse has become a yearly tradition, visible for miles.
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Port Isabel
Three Commissioners Vote No On Pay Raises
In Brownsville a salary hearing heard five county officials seeking raises up to 30 percent. A 4-3 vote blocked increases with Judge Dancy and Commissioners Ehlers abstaining. District Attorney Graham urged raises while others opposed cited tax and fund concerns amid a roughly 100-person turnout.
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Brownsville
Jack Ehlers
San Benito
Tom Foster
Harlingen
Ted Hunt
Port Isabel
Johnny Ginn
F. T
Dot” Graham
Ehlers
Rio Hondo
Graham
Cameron County
McHenry Tichenor
Boynton Fleming
H. C. Holcomb
J. C. Jessup
Herb Seago
Dist
Atty Graham
Lula George
Dancy
Robin Pate
South Texas
Seago
Fleming
George
Holcomb
Mail Early Is Plea Local Post Office
Local post office personnel urge early mailing of Christmas cards and gifts to improve on-time delivery. They advise clear legible addresses, checking unusual package sizes, using corrugated cartons, ample padding, and securing wrappings. Include return and recipient addresses inside and outside the package and cover the address with transparent cellophane to prevent defacing.
Dedication of St. Andrews Church Held Here Sunday
The St. Andrews Episcopal Church in the Diocese of West Texas held dedication services last Sunday at 3 30 pm followed by a reception. Rev John E Winslow led litany and prayers with Bishop R E Dicus offering benediction. The morning lesson 1 Kings 8 22-30 was given by Rev D Williams McClurkin and Rev Paul Abbott led the Apostles Creed. Bishop Dicus delivered the sermon and served on the bishop's committee were Leo Baumfelder David Dunn Joe Lane George Colley and W E Ruthruff. The reception at the Dunn home featured cake by Mrs William Brackmeyer and coffee poured by Mrs George Raymond for about 45 guests.
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St. Andrews’ Episcopal Church
Diocese of West Texas
John E. Winslow
San Benito
R. E. Dicus
West Texas Episcopalian
D Williams McClurkin
Harlingen
Dicus
Paul Abbott
Brownsville
R.E. Dicus
Leo Baumfelder
David Dunn
Joe Lane
George Colley
W .E. Ruthruff
William Brackmeyer
George Raymond
Tamale Sale by Port Isabel High Seniors
The Port Isabel High School senior class will hold a tamale sale. Contact Mrs Hortensia Groomer at the Men’s Store or Mrs. Ethel Morgan at Lighthouse Grocery for purchases. Tamales priced at 60 cents per dozen.
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Port Isabel High School
Hortensia Groomer
Ethel Morgan
Lighthouse
Five File To Date For Place On Local Water Board
Deadline for filing for Cameron County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1 board seats is December 27. The January 7 election will be at Firemen's Community Hall. Five candidates have filed: Joe Lane, Richard Roloff, A. R. Keller, William B. Barrera, and George Kennedy.
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Cameron County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1
Firemen's
The
Water District
Garcia Street
Maxon
Powers
Gulf Cafe
Water Board
Joe Lane
Richard Roloff
A. R. Keller
William B. Barrera
George Kennedy
Whole Valley Invited Charity Barbecue in Sunset Park
Los Fresnos Lions Club hosts a charity barbecue Saturday evening from 7 p.m. Proceeds support sight conservation for youngsters and Valley Boys ranch. Werthel donates a fat steer. barbecue by Terrell Bozarth Amick Spensler and Smith Henderson. Tickets $1.25 adults 75 cents children. prizes include a television set and a 16 gauge shotgun. If rain, event moves to Lions hall.
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Los. Fresnos
Los Fresnos Lions Club
Grover Weikel
Sunset Park
Valley Boys Ranch
Werthel
Terrell Bozarth
Amick Spensler
Smith Henderson
Lower Valley
Lions Hall
Bob Overcash
Los Fresnos
Port Ignbe
Port Isabel Welfare Committee Plans Tonight Meeting
Freddie Gonzales announces Port Isabel Community Welfare Committee will meet at 7 30 PM at the Catholic church parish hall. Urges all members to attend as last minute Christmas work remains and the group continues year round aid with baskets for needy families.
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Freddie Gonzales
Catholic Church
Port Isabel
Freddie I
Petchs and Fleurier Travel for San Antonio Surgery
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Petch and Mrs Fleurier of Donna left Monday afternoon for San Antonio where Mr. Petch underwent surgery Tuesday morning.
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Fred Petch
F. O. Fleurier
Donna
San Antonio
Petch
Two Shrimp Boats Lost This Week
Two shrimp boats were lost this past week with one exploding and sinking nine miles off shore on Sunday. The other caught fire on Monday burning to the water line. both crews escaped on life rafts. Ebb Tide exploded in the engine room killing no one. captain Peter Hahias and crewman Benjamin Taylor, from Brownsville, were rescued by Pa Ka Jon. Captain Hurst, captained by Harry Griffin of Golden Meadows, Louisiana, burned to the waterline in 19 fathoms while crew escaped to Captain Hurst and were unharmed.
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Dne
Peter Hahias
Benjamin Taylor
Brownsville
Pa-Ka Jon
Harry Griffin
Port Isabel Girls Fall In La Feria Tourney Opener
Port Isabel high school girls basketball dropped a 28 to 41 result to Lyford on Thursday at the La Feria tournament. Carol Privett led with 11 points and Maggie Carter added 3. The Tarponettes face the Raymondville-Falcouch Elsa loser at 2 p.m. in the second round. Both boys and girls will compete in the Big Hondo tournament starting December 19.
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Port Isabel
Lyford
Tarponettes
Carol Privett
Maggie Carter
Birth of Son for Mr and Mrs Charles Bennett
Mr and Mrs Charles Bennett announce the birth of a son on December 3 at Mercy Hospital Brownsville. The baby weighs 6 pounds and is named Charles Edward Bennet Jr. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Hal Bowker of New Carlisle Ind and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Luther Bennett Sr.
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Charles Bennett
Mercy Hospital
Brownsville
Charles Edward Bennet, Jr
Hal Bowker
New Carlisle
Ind
Luther Bennett
Bridge Club Meets At Mrs Roloff Home
The Thursday afternoon bridge club gathered at the home of Mrs. Richard Roloff with eight members present. Ambrosis brownies and coffee were served.
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Richard Roloff
Roloff
Santa Claus to visit Port Isabel by firemen courtesy
The Port Isabel Junior High will host a Friday morning Christmas program in the auditorium led by Principal Millard Caudill and Mrs. Fred Petch the chorus will sing. Santa Claus arrives likely Monday afternoon December 23 via the city fire department with candy for children and a new fire truck may accompany him. A firm time will be set after a fire department meeting Monday.
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Port Isabel
Santa
Millard Caudill
Fred Petch
Santa Claus
Garden Club Lighting Contest Open To All
The Driftwood Garden Club invites area residents to join a Christmas lighting contest with judging on December 22. No entry fee or forms. decorate homes in Port Isabel Padre Island Bayside and Laguna Vista to be eligible for prizes.
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Garden Club
Port Isabel
Bayside
Laguna Vista
Padre Island
Driftwood Garden Club
X-Ray Unit Set for Port Isabel Visit This Week
The Cameron County Chest Xray committee announces a county X-ray unit will be in Port Isabel from Monday to Wednesday at the Torres Building downtown. Residents over 15 may be X-rayed from 1 pm to 5 pm on Monday and all day Tuesday and Wednesday. Food handlers must have a chest X-ray for a health card. if not done here, the cost is borne by the individual later. The Port Isabel Parent Teachers association meets next Thursday at 3 pm in the Junior High auditorium. Girl Scout Troop Nine members will care for children during the session.
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Pensacola
Cameron County
U. S. Navy
Florida
Naval Air Training Command
Port Isabel
John V. Trump
J. A. Hockaday
Ray Keller
San Benito
W. W. Housewright
Dick Welch
W. M. Ballenger
Steve M. Elam
Los Fresnos
Clyde Tandy, Jr
Gonzales
Ers Association
Girl Scouts
E.W. Edwards
Torres Building
C G Auxiliary Elects Officers At Port Isabel Dinner
Port Isabel Flotilla No 702 elected Lee Baumfelder as commander for 1958 at a Gulf Cafe dinner meeting. J J Brand was reelected vice commander and William G Kitchell named training officer. Les Thompson outgoing commander. special guests included district commodore Bob LeCorgne and Lt Commander Bob McKey. Ladies night with wives in attendance.
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Gulf Cafe
Port Isabel
Lee Baumfelder
Coast Guard Auxilary
J. J. Brand
William G Kitchell
Les Thompson
Eighth Coast Guard District
Bob LeCorgne
Bob McKey
Coast Guard Auxiliary
Florida Pipeline For Texas Gas
Coastal Transmission president Mr W J Bowen announced that a Washington Court of Appeals ruling upheld FPC certificates granting Coastal Transmission and Houston Texas Gas and Oil authority to build a 2600 mile natural gas pipeline from Texas to Florida. He said major legal issues cleared, construction could begin soon.
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W. J. Bowen
Coastal Transmission Corporation Today
Circuit Court of Appeals
Washington
2Tar
Federal Power Commission
Coastal Transmission Corporation
Houston Texas Gas and Oil Corporation
Texas
Florida
Bowen
Bay and jetty fishing reports show many trout catches
The log records numerous anglers across Houston and surrounding areas catching trout at bays and piers. Names include Walsh, A D Zennias, Cecil Harvey, J C Allwright, D E Dam, Bobb, Robert O Neal, W T Harkrider, Don L Smith, Dale Weeden, Jack Naylor, Jack Ruth, and guide Jack Bartholomew. Trout counts range from 14 to 74 in varied locations.
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WE. Walsh
A. D. Zennias
Houston
Cecil Harvey
Port Isabel
J.C. Allwright
Rosenburg
D. EE
Dampier
B. Bobb
Robert O'Neal
Dale Weeden
Purcell
Oklo
Jack Naylor
Jack Ruth
Jack Bartholomew
Fishermen Catch 26 Trout at Local Spot
On Monday December 9 D A Farmer of Marquaket Iowa and B Abbott of New Mexico fished the jetty and surf area reporting a catch of 26 trout.
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D. A. Farmer
Marquaket
Iowa
B. Abbott
New Mexico
Carter Couple in Wichita Falls Reels In 36 Trout
Tuesday December 10 Mr and Mrs A B Carter of Wichita Falls reel in 36 trout on a local river outing. The couple's catch highlights a successful day for area anglers.
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A. B. Carter
Wichita Falls
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Ecradle
NAVAL
Door
General Electric Company
Plea
St. Andrew's Church
Tamale Sale
Welfare Committee
Lighthouse Drug
Isabel
Jr. Hi
PTA
C. G. Auxiliary
Florida Pipeline
Texas Gas
W. T. Harkrider
Don L. Smith
Sturgis
Miss
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