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Port Isabel Press

Location

Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1961

Page

2

Scout Meeting Awards and Den Pins Report

Scouting news notes a Cubmaster Clyde Privett led a Flag Ceremony and Harold DeHon presented awards. Den I and Den III activities included a movie from Shell Oil Co and a Living Circle with about 75 attendees. a list documents several bobcat pins denner stripes and den chiefs including Danny Rock Donny Keller and Jimmy Eliff among others.

Clyde Privett Harold DeHon Brownsville den I George Colley Sr Taskets Shell Oil Co den III Babee Denner Harry Leo Skipper Dancey Bobcat Phillip Morris

Brownie Troop 22 Elects Officers At December Meeting

Brownie Troop met Monday afternoon December 11 at the Methodist Educational Building. Carmen Kaevando was elected President Terri Galloway vice president Lisa Harris scribe Jeanne Hughes secretary. Plans were made for a Christmas party next week Refreshments were served by Rebecca Spint. Mrs Jack Hughes led the group and attended.

Brownie Troop Methodist Educational Building Carmen Kaevando Terri Galloway Lisa Harris Jeanne Hughes Rebecca Sphint Jack Hughes

Troop 21 Meets and Christmas Projects Across Den HI

Troop 21 and Cub Scouts Den HI hold December meetings at local homes and the Methodist Building. Brownies led by Candice Lindley and Martha Estes wrap up with Christmas projects and refreshments by Glenna Jaquil d. Douglas Langford and Miss Mery V. Bergman oversee Den III activities with carols and pledge. Den 4 and Den II plan future gatherings at Mrs. Rock’s home.

Methodist Educational Candice Lindley Martha Estes Glenna Jaquil S. Susie Reeves Vub den HI Roy Rock Douglas Langford den III Frederick Keller

Cubs Sing Carols and Practice for Pack Meeting

The Cubs held Christmas activities and carols while preparing for a pack meeting on December 9. Freddie Seals served refreshments as they played Steal the Bacon with Denell before the meeting dismissed with the living circle.

Cubs Freddie Seals Denell Living Circle

Seashore Area Debate Draws Local Leaders

Senator Allott urged Cameron county residents to voice their views on creating a National Seashore on Padre Island. He warned that once designated it would be beyond local control and could affect travel and tourism from Port Mansfield to Corpus Christi. Local officials and media representatives attended to discuss potential impacts on Port Isabel and South Padre Island.

Padre Island Corpus Christi Isabel Allott Colorado Seon Icted Saluieiet South End Cabenga Tio Teras Hig Oo Kanco Nebraska Yarborough Pass Port Mansfield Cameron County South Padre Island Freedom Papers KBOR Brownsville Kgbt TV Harlingen James Stillman Cameron County Parks Board Edith Baines Port Isabel

Local leaders named for Cameron County parks and tourism plan

The list includes Robert Fowler from Brownsville Chamber of Commerce Glen McGehee president of the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce Steve Elam publisher of Port Isabel Press and San Benito News Carl Blasig manager of San Benito Chamber Walter Housewright of San Benito Don Morris of Brownsville and Harold Bowman of the Padre Island Resort Hotel guiding a Valley tourism effort.

Ger Cameron County

Judge criticized over Yarborough bill on South Padre Island

The Herald reports on Judge Dancy and Senator Yarborough bill debates about island park use and roads. It notes misstatements by the reporter and includes local commentary while describing visits to South Padre Island and calls for public input on park versus road plans. Virginia Rollman at Sea Island Resort Hotel coordinates a Christmas record player collection for a blind woman, urging contributions.

Dancy Virginia Rollman Sea Island Nightingale South Padre Island Virginia

Port Isabel praised city commissioner Zimmer men for progress

A local notice lauds W. W. Zim Zimmerman for improving Port Isabel governance. It notes repaired city trucks, assigned custodians, and a cattle guard at the garbage area funded with no city cost. Floyd Bobbitt is urged for donations, updating past misstatements about Hubert Duseck.

W. W Zim’ Zimmerman Port Isabel Zimmermen Mr. Zimmerman John Trump Delhi - Taylor

Port Isabel year book honors community committee

Thanks go to Mrs Edith Baines Geo Colley and their committee for work on the Port Isabel year book. They solicited advertising without pay and faced hard talk. Remember to drive carefully when you start on your Christmas vacation.

Edith Baines Geo. Colley Port Isabel

Church of Christ Sunday Services Held

The Church of Christ led by Pastor Brother J. D. Holland conducts Sunday School and Worship Service. Members invited for morning and evening gatherings.

Virgil Dre Mid Sr Norman Lesterjet Rev. K. Wes Sunday School Worship Service Training Union Worship Service Web. Worship Sc Sunday School Worship Service Training Union Church OF Christ

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