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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1973
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Sweeten of Denver announce the marriage of their daughter Diane Marie to George Reginald Colley on February 14 at Sea Ranch Marina South Padre Island officiated by Father John B Coley. The couple will reside in Port Isabel after a New Orleans honeymoon.
The Laguna Madre B&PW Club met at Sea Island at 7 30 p m last Thursday February 15 and paid tribute to the International Federation of B PW Clubs. Maria E Torres the club president introduced District I World Affairs Chairman Juanita Mapes who spoke on God’s works as a world affair. World Affairs Committee members presented an International Candlelight Ceremony. Guests included Juanita Mapes Esther Flores and the club president.
The Past Matrons Club of Chapter 565 Order of Eastern Star met in Palmville Center and voted to send a memorial for Mrs. Hazel Perkins to the Grand Chapter of Texas CES welfare program. Hostesses were Eva Dillard and Florrie Manning, with Mrs. Catherine Vondera giving thanks and a devotional.
The Driftwood Garden Club January meeting at Mrs. Mabel Hickman’s home elected officers for 1973 74 and 1974 75 by acclamation. New officers include President Mrs. C B Colley and vice presidents Mrs. Roy Coons and Mrs. O C Johnson with Mrs. James Falconer as secretary and Mrs. Oran Wood as treasurer.
Area chatter notes the birth of Melisa Rivera on Feb 2 at Mercy Hospital Brownsville to Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Rivera Sr. The baby weighs 6 pounds 11 ounces and is welcomed by 3 year old Manuel Jr. Maternal grandparents Celso and Mrs. Martinez of Laguna Heights. Gerald M. Thompson from Huntsville will unveil a stone sculpture Feb 25 at Sandpiper Trailer Park Recreation Room. Mrs Esmeralda Martinez of Lake Zurich celebrated her 45th birthday with Port Isabel attendees Carlos Martinez and Charlie.
Mrs. Henry Sanchez of Bronsville, wife of Rep. Henry Sanchez, attended an afternoon tea hosted by Mrs. Dolph Briscoe at the Governor's Mansion. The event honored the Mothers March coordinators and featured guests including Mrs. Bill Hobby and Scott Kirtley, the Capital Area poster child.
Weekly lunch offerings list for Monday February 26 through Friday March 2 including lettuce and tomato on buns with milk on Monday, barbecue chicken on Tuesday, chili with beans on Wednesday, sloppy joe on Thursday, and enchiladas on Friday. Text notes deliveries may shift menus.
Port Isabel Bridge Club crowns first prize in women’s and men’s divisions. Lucille Ingalside of Topeka wins first ladies, Opal Roam of South Padre Island second, Floyd Coleman of Memphis tops the men’s. Pinochle goes to Mrs. Ray Knittle of Inglewild. Next meeting set for February 23 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. All visitors invited.
Simple bread recipe using coffee cans. Mix 4 cups flour with yeast, warm milk oil sugar and salt, then add eggs and remaining flour. Rise 35 minutes in buttered 1 lb cans, bake 375 degrees for 35 minutes, cool in cans until firm.
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