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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1964
Page
3
A handwritten editor letter from Wilmington dated November 30 1964 expresses thanks for support and outlines subscription renewal costs for six months and one year outside area. The writer mentions Christmas paper plans and asks readers to renew, noting affection for the community and a desire for timely delivery.
A birth was recorded in December with a baby weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. The parents are Mrs. and Mr. Bie of the city. The newborn arrived at 4:00 and was welcomed by the family.
PIHS announces a basketball schedule running through mid February featuring boys and girls teams. Key games include January 8 at San Isidro and January 15 at Zapata with varied start times, and matches against Sharyland and Hondo. All games encourage attendance as the season gains momentum.
The Texas Association of Assenting Officers Valley Chapter elected new officers at a meet in Laredo on Now-Zt while naming directors. Finbarg was president Ceci Holman CTA Weslach vice president iota G Salinas director. nominees include Felix Fr for Willacy County Adan Cant for Mrronden Joe Hidalgo County and A A Unger for Cameron County. The next event will be in Edinburg on December 7.
The junior high school sponsors tennis for 21 students each Saturday weather permitting with seven players set for county tournament. School closes Friday for Christmas and reopens January 4. Staff and students anticipate time off from homework as faculty also looks forward to a break.
Attention to Veterans Widows and Orphans of Veterans The last session of Congress set several new Veteran Laws Many veterans and widows are eligible for increases in pension under Public Law beginning July 1 The VA Law may allow changes for greater benefits but some cannot switch immediately Contact your County Veterans Service Officer at 1 E Sienger Mrest San Benito Texas for guidance Our office will help with these matters by December 1 1964 for those under the new VA Pension Laws to submit an Income Questionaire Card by February 1 1965 If filed timely benefits will continue Veterans over 65 may receive $7 00 a year under current law Widows with five years marriage to the veteran before death may receive over 3 000 All Veterans widows and dependants may qualify for VA Pension The Office invites inquiries and will assist with claims when visiting the office Please visit briefly and bring any disability or income details Tam Yours truly County Veterans Service Officer San Benito Texas
A reader asks about payroll taxes for a one year old and how work affects Social Security credits. Answers cover tax exemptions for under 20 year olds, impact on retirement benefits from average earnings, when benefits can start for a disabled child, and how credits accumulate with civil service and post retirement work. The column directs to request Publication 855 for detailed earning credits and to consult the local Social Security Office.
The text reflects on Christmas meaning beyond gift giving and pageants. It notes the ancient story of Jesus birth and the light it brings to believers while acknowledging secular celebrations in modern life. It emphasizes a lasting spiritual core amid holiday bustle and family traditions.
Turning older Thursday into a much colder Saturday with the weekend bringing moderate weight loss expected. Pectin aids gradual change while forecast focuses on temperature shifts and potential dietary notes.
Readers ask about NSLI and USGLI as income for claims, whether dual WWI and Korean service affects GI loan deadlines, and VA grave markers. The VA notes income treatment for Dependency and Indemnity, the latest service date for GI loan deadlines, and Army headstones for veterans.
The First Baptist Church choir led by Edgar Hood performed the Christmas Cantata Love Transcending by Peterson last Sunday. The choir thanks each member, Rev Young for narration, and Mrs. O R LePere for accompaniment. Youth Crusaders meet monthly at Calvary Baptist with a missionary speaker and a tabernacle replica.
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