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Newspaper

Port Isabel Press

Location

Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1955

Page

7

Mike Merryman Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party

Mike Merryman, son of Mr. Pige Lock Merryman, celebrated his ninth birthday with a party hosted by his mother Tuesday afternoon at the Merryman residence. Angel food cake and soft drinks were served to guests Charles Bobbitt, Pete Bell, Raymond Dukie McGowen, and Ellis.

Ke Merryman Pige Lock Merryman Merryman Angel Charles Bobbitt Pete Bell Raymond Dukie McGowen Ellis

Birthday Dance for Mrs Gloria Dominguez at Seaside Inn

A birthday dance for Mrs Gloria Dominguez was hosted on the Seaside Inn patio Saturday evening by Mr and Mrs Julio Salazar and Juan Dominguez. The Louis Padron orchestra provided music as a Christmas tree and festive decorations underscored the holiday theme.

Gloria Dominguez Seaside Inn Patio Julio Salazar Juan Dominguez Louis Padron Orchestra

Tea Honors Mrs Meyn and Mrs Weikel in San Benito

Mrs. David Meyn and Mrs. Kermit Weikel were entertained at a tea in a San Benito home honoring Buell. Tea, punch, cookies, candy, fruit cake and nuts were served by the hostess.

David Meyn Kermit Weikel Mis Heresy Origen Buell

Farm Immunity Program Promotes Home Safety Start

Local health initiative invites residents to join with friends and neighbors in 1966 to begin an immunity and home safety program on farms. It aims to educate families about protective practices that could save lives.

Baptist Church to Hold Watch Night Service Saturday

The Union of the Baptist Church announces its annual Watch Night Service to be held on the coming New Year’s Eve. This event gathers members for prayer and reflection as year ends.

Union of the Baptist Church

Brotherhood meeting plans a vibrant program evening

A regular Brotherhood meeting is scheduled for next Thursday evening with a planned program including a film games refreshments inspiration and fellowship. The event invites all readers whether or not they are Training Union members and urges attendance.

UT Offers Five Scholarships for Library Science

The University of Texas Graduate School of Library Science announces five $100 scholarships for the spring semester. Half of each award covers the spring term and half for the summer session. Competitive awards go to Texas citizens with bachelor degrees who are admitted to the School and will carry a full course load over two semesters or one semester plus summer. Applications due by January 7.

University of Texas Graduate School of Library Science Eward Robert R. Douglass Texas University of Texas, Austin

Vikings Shun Relationship To Husky He Men Knitters In Selbu

In Selbu Norway men knit to survive long winters as mountains and snow limit work. A bearded 42 year old explains economic need has eroded masculinity while knitters mix two color gloves and heavy sweaters sold cheaply in local shops. Men avoid socks and view knitting as women’s work, locals say.

Husky Selbu Norway Bill Dillingham U.S Selby Oslo

Television listings fragment with multiple channels

Schedule fragment lists Friday Saturday programs across Channels 4 5 including Sign On News Weather News Headlines The Honeymooners Lawrence Welk Ed Sullivan Show drama and game shows with partial times and show titles. Includes prop details and vague channel markers.

Deceaet Netga’ S Crossriege Ray Gordon Channel 5 Bob Cate Tam Lawrence Welk Sian Op'ry House Moulton Cobb Mr. W Wieard Channel 4 Dr. Hadenn J. Fisher

Christmas Visit Spreads Through Area Families

Mr and Mrs Frem Marlin and children traveled Sunday to Tilden Texas to visit Mrs Marlins mother Mrs Florence Martin. The Berry family and son Charles Wayne headed to Mercedes for Christmas with Mrs Minnie McGhee. Charles Wayne stayed in Mercedes while others visited relatives in Brownsville Corpus Christi Harlingen and nearby towns.

Frem Marlin Tilden, Texas Charlie Berry Charles Wayne Mrs. Berrys Minnie McGhee Mercedes Mrs.McGhee

Christmas Weekend Guests Visit Local Families

The text notes several visits: Bobby Haley of Corpus Christi stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Haley and family over the holidays. Mrs. W. M. Harris of Miami, Florida, visited her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harris. Mrs. Marion McDonald left after several days with her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Baumfelder. Irene Shaw returned home after recuperating at Mercy hospital in Brownsville. Delbert Bobbitt and his children Judy Helen and Marilyn of Mulvane, Kansas, arrived to visit Floyd Bobbitt and family. J. M Suddeth will accompany the Bobbitts back to Kansas.

Mrs. Ewing Clark Bobby Haley Corpus Christi Mrs Jimmy Haley W. M. Harris Miami, Florida Jack Harris Marion McDonald Leo Baumfelder Irene Shaw Mercy Brownsville Delbert Bobbitt Judy Helen Marilyn Mulvane Kansas Floyd Bobbitt J. M Suddeth Delbert Bobbitts

Shortstop Larry Raines Reported as Trade Target

Reported interested teams weigh a move for King Shortstop Larry Raines, who last played with the Cleveland Indians and Japan two years ago. Moe Cummins of Corpus Christi Indians shows no interest in the deal.

Obtai King Larry

Miami Family Visits Merryman Home

Mr Ray McGowen and Mrs McGowen and their son from Miami Florida visited Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Merryman Mrs McGowen is Mr Merryman s sister.

Ray McGowen Miami, Florida Jack Merryman McGowen Mr. Merryman

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Mike Merryman San Benito First Methodist Church First Baptist Church Mexican Mission 3 Training Union OUR Lady Star OF the Sea Port Isabel Baptist Church News Ty Bobbitt Gulf Service DIAL U. of Texas Chevrolet Ota Welch Sam Houston Edwin Clark Charles Grigg Don Clark Harlingen Hunt Sinclair Los Fresnos Central Power and Light Company CPL
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