Rotary Club Holds Christmas Party
The Rotary Club held their annual Christmas party at the Queen Belle Inn on Thursday December 14 at 8 p.m. The hotel was decorated with a Christmas tree and Yuletide decor in the lobby and dining room. About 30 members their wives and visitors enjoyed visiting and eggnog and punch before. Rev. James Copeland pastor of Episcopal churches of Port Isabel and San Benito spoke on What Christmas Means to Us in 1961. After dinner the group re assembled in the lobby to exchange gifts.
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Rotary Club
Queen Bel Inn
James Copeland
Episcopal
Port Isabel
San Benito
Jimmy Sagnes Party Honors First Birthday
Jimmy Sagnes was feted for his first birthday at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sagnes on Sunday December 17 at 3 30 p m. Guests included Ronnie Gonzales Carl Martin Don Martin Micheal Perez Robert Holland Jr Gregg Davis Janet Kirconnell Lynn Kirconnell Norma Garza Jimmie Camacho Joe Fred Billy Perez Bobby Johnny Micheal Garza Belinda Barrera Rolando Barrera Imelda Guzman Gabriel Guzman Linda Galvan and others. The party featured punch Christmas cookies cupcakes and miniature toy wagons and dishes for the girls. Games included a Pinata and Jimmy helped open gifts.
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Jimmy Sagnes
Everett Sagnes
Ronnie Gonzales
Carl
Don Martin
Micheal Perez
Robert Holland Jr
Gregg Davis
Janet
Lynn Kirconnell
Norma Garza
Jimmie Camacho
Joe Fred
Billy Perez
Bobby Johnny
Micheal Garza
Belinda
Rolando Barrera
Imelda
Gabriel Guzman
Linda Ann Galvan
Jimmy
Mothers Club Christmas Party At Port Isabel
The Mother's Club of Oz Lady Star of the Sea School held its annual Christmas party and dinner at Charro Cafe in Port Isabel on Monday December 18 at 8 p.m. Guests included Mr and Mrs Juan Tamayo Mr and Mrs Jose V Martinez Mr and Mrs Juan Cantu Mr and Mrs Justo Villarreal Mr and Mrs Nayo Perez Sr Mr and Mrs John Mills plus Mmes Raul Holland Cosme Garza Natalia Vasquez Lola Villarreal and Luisa Perez.
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Mother's Club of Oz
Lady Star of the Sea School
Charro Cafe
Port Isabel
Juan Tamayo
Jose V. Martinez
Juan Cantu
Justo Villarreal
Nayo Perez Sr
John Mills
Mmes
Raul Holland
Cosme Garza
Natalia Vasquez
Lola Villarreal
Gloria Villarreal
Luisa Perez
Eggnog Party At Surf Rider Club Honors INS Officials
The Surf Rider Club at Sea Island Hotel hosted a Christmas eggnog party for Immigration and Naturalization Service Center officials and their ladies. Hosts included the Bowmans McGehees Richards and Glen McGehee, with Ellis Perry and Anderson providing piano entertainment. About 75 guests from Port Isabel Los Fresnos Padre Island and the INS Center attended enjoying eggnog coffee cake and nuts.
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Surf Rider Club
Sea Island Hotel
Immigration and Naturalization Service Center
Harold Bowman
al McGehee
John Richards
Glen McGehee
Ellis Perry
Brownsville
Perry
Anderson
Solimar
Padre Island
Port Isabel
Los Fresnos
Dunns Host Cocktail Party At North Shore Drive
Mr and Mrs David Dunn hosted a cocktail party at their North Shore Drive home on Saturday December 16. Yuletide decorations filled the house and yard as about 60 guests from Port Isabel and Padre Island attended.
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David Dunn
North Shore Drive
Port Isabel
Padre Island
Twin City Co-Op Annual Party Held
The Twin City Co-op of Port Isa bel held its annual Christmas party at the Firehall on Tuesday December 19 from 8 p m to 1 am. Freddy Gomez Orchestra of Brownsville provided music. A dance followed with tamales and drinks served. About 100 people attended.
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Port Isabel
Firehall
Freddy Gomez
Brownsville
To Hold Benefit Christmas Dance in Port Isabel
The Mother's Club presents a Benefit Christmas Dance on December 25 at the Ship Cafe in Port Isabel starting at 8 p.m. The Texans will furnish music. Admission is $2 per couple $1.50 for men and 25 cents for ladies. Children under 12 are not admitted.
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Mother's Club
Ship Cafe
Port Isabeli
Methodist Choir Holds Christmas Party at Monlux Home
The Methodist Church Choir met at Mrs. R. E. Monlux’s Padre Island home on December 20 at 8 p.m. About 20 guests attended the first party in the new villa named Villa de Flores. Mrs. Nixon the organist received a gift for her service, Christmas cookies and coffee were served, and a choir rehearsal followed.
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The
Methodist Church Choir
R. E. Monlux
Padre Island
Monlux’s
Villa de Flores
Christmas Party For Girl Scouts In Port Isabel
The Port Isabel Girl Scouts held their annual Christmas party at the Methodist Church on December 18 at 4 30 p m. Seven troops attended including Brownies Intermediate and Mariners. Miss Quinne Scout Executive from Tip O Texas now in Harlingen attended. Leaders listed include Mesdames Hughes Lindsey Ward Green Jaquillard Colley Brown Kennedy and Miss Welch.
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Port Isabel
Methodist Church
Quinne
Tip O' Texas
Harlingen
Mesdames
Jack Hughes
Jay Lindley
Ward
Richard Green
Jaquillard
Colley
Brown
Kennedy
Miss Welch
Christmas Program at Baptist Church Draws Community
A Christmas program was held Wednesday evening at the Baptist church. Rev. Virgely gave a devotional and the Beginner, Primary, and Junior Departments sang. The Adult choir performed carols while Mrs. Q D McNabb read the Christmas Story. Gifts were donated for those in need and children enjoyed a goodies sack from the Educational Building tree. Refreshments followed.
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The
Baptist Church
Virgely
Q. D. McNabb
The W.MU Meeting Progresses Wednesday Morning
The W.MU convened Wednesday at 9 a.m. to complete the pending agenda. Members aimed to finalize items on the docket and adjourn after routine reports.
Mrs. Caudill Hosts Teachers Christmas Coffee
Elementary faculty members were honored guests at a December afternoon coffee hosted by Mrs. Millard Caudill. Christmas cookies and coffee were served, and a gift was presented to Mr. Dale Wooldridge, principal of the school.
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Millard Caudill
Dale Wooldridge
Christmas Holiday Notices From Local Mission Groups
The W M A will not meet in the first of the new year due to Christmas holidays. GA s met at Mrs Poston s home Tuesday with games and cookies. Names listed include Susan Welker Marilyn McNabb Phyllis Poston and others. Primary Sunbeams met with leaders Tuesday afternoon in the Educational Building finishing Christmas gifts. Training Union and worship service times exist for Christmas Eve with morning service at 9 45.
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R. J. Harris
W.M.A
Vorl Poston
Susan Welker
Mariyn McNabb
Phyllis Poston
Shirelle Drewery
Paylis Jan Carpens
Kathy Carpenter
Myra Jan Murphy
Susan Martens
Sunbeams
Ronald Carpenter
Foster Smith
Births at Hockaday and Mercy Hospital record two sons
Mr and Mrs Alberto de la Garza welcomed a son at the Hockaday Clinic on Sunday December 17 at 2 55 p.m. The baby weighed 8 lbs 8 oz. A son born to Mr and Mrs Reed Swindel at Mercy Hospital in Brownsville on Wednesday December 21 at 8 15 p.m. weighed 5 lbs 9 oz and was named Shawn Ross.
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Alberto de la Garza
Hockaday Clinic
Reed Swindel
Mercy Hospital
Brownsville
Shawn Ross
Driftwood Garden Club Christmas Dinner Crested with Gold Decor
The Driftwood Garden Club held its annual Christmas Dinner on Saturday December 16 at the Yacht Hotel. Guests enjoyed a turkey dinner with festive table arrangements, and Mr George Colley presented reels of films from Port Isabel and nearby fishing scenes before a list of club members and guests departed.
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Driftwood Garden Club
Yacht
Gorge Colley
Port Isabel
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