Sandpiper Trailer Park Christmas Celebration Spreads Joy
The Sandpiper Notes recount a sunny 80 degree Christmas at Sandpiper Trailer Park with 86 guests. Santa Claus, long-life silver tree, poinsettias, and gifts filled the recreation hall and dinner at the firehall, as residents and guests from Longview, Wichita Falls, Port Isabel, and Toledo shared food, music, and festive decor.
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Sandpiper
Mable Morris
Longview
Washington
U.S
Canada
Sandpiper Recreation Hall
Eddie
Margie
Ollie
Jim van Duren
Wash
Santa
Rudolph
Change Of Watch Ceremony for Coast Guard Auxiliary
Port Isabel Flotilla 72 held its annual Change of Watch in December with 36 attendees at the Marina Cafe. Ralph C. Jones administered the oath to commander-elect W W Zimmerman and vice commander-elect Dr. Bob E. Fowler, naming staff officers for 1972 and noting a January 12 meeting to follow.
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Port Isabel
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Marina Cafe
Ralph Co. Jones
Mercedes
W.W. Zimmerman
Bob E. Fowler
FC Zimmerman
Do It Yourself Room Painting Tips From A Homemaker
A homemaker shares practical DIY painting advice covering prep steps and cleanup. Tips include clearing furniture, washing surfaces with Lestoil solution, repairing cracks with plaster spackle, and efficient painting sequence. Also includes a Boston Cream Pie aside and ongoing hazard notes about ladders and spills.
Weekly Menu Notes for January 3 to 7
The schedule lists daily meals from Monday January 3 to Friday January 7. Menu items include burritos with rice and creole sauce on Monday, fried chicken on Tuesday, braised beef on Wednesday, ground beef in tomato sauce on Thursday, and turkey with noodles on Friday, each with sides, rolls, milk, and a dessert.
Boat Owners Due Changes In Registration
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will shift to a staggered renewal system on January 1 with prorated rates. All watercraft powered by machinery must be registered, including canoes with trolling motors. Certificates of Number will be plastic cards with two color coded state decals and expiration dates. Rates are $6 for up to 16 feet, $9 for 16 to 26 feet, $12 for 26 to 40 feet, and $15 for over 40 feet.
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Austin
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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Sandpiper Trailer Park
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church
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Harlingen
Perl Brothers
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Storf
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E. Elizabeth
First Baptist Church
Longoria and
Washington Sts
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Baptist Training Union
Assembly of God
Port Road
Paul Cunningham
Madison Sts
Father Eloy Fuentes
C.M.I
Laguna Heights
St. Andrew’s By the Sea Episcopal Mission
North Shore Drive
Yturria St
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Bishop's Committee Berry
First United Methodist Church
Musina and Adams Sts
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Hazel
Padre Island
Merchants Marine State Bank
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