Tarpon Tales from the Sophomore Class Fundraiser and School Events
The Sophomore Class thanks contributors for a supper ticket and dance. An Ecology Contest is planned for Thursday. Trash pickup by all classes aims for a $10 prize for the top collector. Band tryouts had eight students. six qualified for the All Valley Concert Band. A Christmas Concert is set for November 14 at 8:00 p.m. in Derry Elementary Auditorium with free admission. A football game features faculty men versus all stars in period four at Tarpon Stadium. The holidays extend to January 2 with no classes. Birthday notices include Lupita Garza and Katie Hilland with masses and dances planned.
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P.I
All Valley H. S
John Moore
Charlie Estes
Andy Sanchez
Lupita Gutierrez
Helen Ochoa
Felicitas Quintania
Derry Elementary
P.I. Tarpon
All Stars
Lupita Garza
Katie Hilland
Nectarine Butter Sauce For Hamburgers
Melt butter in a sauce pan then add tomato parsley garlic salt oregano and nectarines. Heat thoroughly while stirring gently. Broil barbecue or pan fry hamburgers and spoon the warm sauce over them. Serve with yellow rice.
Island Development Plans Rise in Cameron County
Cameron County commissioners outlined an $850000 plan to develop Site No 1 at the southern tip of South Padre now Isla Blanca Park. Volunteers lit the lighthouse for Christmas decorations as the fire department organized the effort.
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Cameron County
South Padre
Isla Blanca Park
Island
Christmas Services Planned by Area Churches
Several churches announce holiday programs. The First Baptist Church hosts caroling and scripture at 6 30 p m on Sunday December 17 followed by fellowship in the Educational Building. The First United Methodist Church presents a White Christmas pageant at 7 p m December 17 and Holy Communion at 7 30 p m Christmas Eve. St Andrew s by the Sea Episcopal offers Holy Communion at 8 45 p m Christmas Eve. Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic plans Midnight Mass Christmas Eve.
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First Baptist Church
First United Methodist Church
ST. Andrew's BY the Sea Episcopal Church
OUR Lady Star OF the Sea Catholic Church
Chamber of Commerce Releases New Office Hours
Betty Prein announces new seven day schedule for the Pavillion office on South Padre Island. Weekday hours are 9 30 a m to 4 30 p m with Saturday and Sunday afternoons 1 to 4. Directors now meet at 2 p m on the second Tuesday monthly at Sea Island Resort Motor Hotel.
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Chamber of Commerce
Pavillion
South Padre Island
Betty Prein
Chamber
Area Chatter and Weekend Travel Notes
Mrs Dolores Dickens was surprised by a birthday party hosted by senior student helpers Stella Gonzalez and Ronnie Garza. Florence Landrum and children and Deborah Weikel were iced in at Abilene while visiting relatives.
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Dolores Dickens
Stella Gonzalez
Ronnie Garza
Florence Landrum
Deborah Weikel
Abilene
Port Isabel
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