Mike Merryman Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party
Mike Merryman son of Mr and Mrs Jock Merryman celebrated his ninth birthday with a party on Tuesday afternoon at the Merryman residence. Angel food cake and soft drinks were served to Charlie Bobbitt Pat Bell Raymond Glass Dickie McGowen and Bitly Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Merryman
Jock Merryman
Merryman
Angel
Charlie Bobbitt
Pat Bell
Raymond Glass
Dickie McGowen
Bitly Ellis
Birthday Dance for Mrs Gloria Dominguez at Seaside Inn
A birthday dance was held at the Seaside Inn patio Saturday evening in honor of Mrs Gloria Dominguez. Hosted by Mr and Mrs Julio Salazar and Juan Dominguez, the Louis Padreen orchestra provided music. A Christmas tree and festive decorations enhanced the Seaside theme.
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Gloria Dominguez
Seaside Inn
Patio
Julio Salazar
Juan Dominguez
Teals Attend Tea in San Benito Honoring Miss Buell
Mrs. David Meyn and Mrs. Kermit Weikel hosted a tea at Mrs. Buster Smith's San Benito home on Wednesday afternoon in honor of Miss Mary Buell. Tea, punch, cookies, candy, fruit cake and nut bread were served. Join neighbors in 1956 to start a community program on farm and home safety. It could save your life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Meyn
Kermit Weikel
Buster Smith
San Benito
Mary Buell
Baptists to Hold Watch Night Service on New Year’s Eve
The Training Union of the Baptist Church announces its annual Watch Night Service scheduled for Saturday evening New Year’s Eve. Members are invited to gather for worship and reflection as the year ends.
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First Methodist Church Y Scho
Pines Baptist Church
Ig Union
Catholic Church
Port Isabel
Church of Christ
Sui
Training Union of the Baptist Church
Brotherhood Meeting Plans Inspiring Evening Program
A planned program includes a film games refreshments inspiration and fellowship. Everyone is invited whether a member of the Train Union or not. Next Thursday evening the regular Brotherhood meeting will be held and members are urged to attend. An interesting program is planned.
University of Texas Offers Five Library Science Scholarships
The University of Texas Graduate School of Library Science announces five $100 scholarships for spring and summer. Half the award is for spring and half for summer. Awards are competitive for Texas citizens with bachelor’s degrees, admitted to the School, and planning full-time study over two semesters or one semester plus a summer session. Applications due January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Texas Graduate School of Library Science
Eward
Robert R. Douglass
Texas
Graduate School
Tf Library Science
University of Texas, Austin
Vikings Shun He-Men Knitters in Selbu Norway
Reporter Bill Dillingham visits Selbu where stout men knit through long winters while shepherding sheep in summer. Economic need blurs Viking image as locals describe gloves and heavy sweaters sold in Oslo at higher prices. Men avoid sock knitting, claiming it is for women.
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Husky
Selbu
Norway
Bill Dillingham
U.S
Selby
Ocslo
Television Schedule Fragments From Early TV Guide
Friday and Saturday listings show multiple channels with sign ons and daily programs. Notable items include Nelda's Kitchen News Ranger Tim and Kids The Roy Racers Show and Archie style Variety Fare across CHANNET Channel 5 and Channel 4 with diverse shows such as Lawrence Welk Show Ed Sullivan and World News for end of day sign offs.
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Ray Gordon
Roy Racers
Bob
Riley
Channel 4
Dr. Huhn
J. Fisher
Christmas Visit Highlights in Texas Families
Mr and Mrs Flem Marlin and children left Sunday for Tilden Texas to visit Mrs Marlin’s mother Mrs Florence Martin. Charlie Berry and son Charles Wayne spent Christmas with Mrs Berry’s mother Mrs Minnie McGhee in Mercedes. Charles Wayne remained in Mercedes for the week with Mrs McGhee and others listed from Brownsville Corpus Christi Harlingen and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flem Marlin
Tilden, Texas
Charlie Berry
Charles Wayne
Mrs. Berry
Minnie McGhee
Mercedes
Mrs.McGhee
Edwin Clark
Brownsville
Charles Gregg
Corpus Christi
Don Clark
Harlingen
Weekend Guests Include Visitors From Florida and Kansas
A series of social visits span multiple states with relatives and friends dropping by over the Christmas weekend. Guests include Bobby Haley of Corpus Christi at Jimmy Haley’s, Mrs. W. M. Harris of Miami visiting Jack Harris, Marion McDonald with Leo Baumfelder’s family, Irene Shaw returning from Mercy hospital, Delbert Bobbitt and children from Mulvane staying with Floyd Bobbitt, and Ray McGowen with his son visiting Jack Merryman. Mrs McGowen is Merryman’s sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Haley
Corpus Christi
Mrs
Jimmy Haley
W. M. Harris
Miami, Florida
Jack Harris
Delbert Bobbitt
Judy
Helen
Marilyn
Mulvane
Kansas
Floyd Bobbitt
J. M Suddeth
Delbert Bobbitts
Ray MecGowen
Jack Merryman
Mrs McGowen
Mr. Merryman
Shortstop Larry Raines Attracts Trade Interest
Report notes strong interest in acquiring shortstop Larry Raines who played for the Cleveland Indians and Japan two years ago. Corpus Christi Indians’ Moe Cummins, however, shows no interest in the deal.
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Obtai
Larry Raines
Raines
Cleveland Indians
Japan
Moe Cummins
Corpus Christi Indians
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