Mercedes Girl Chosen Princess in Port Isabel Pageant
Janette Claire Fletcher of Mercedes won the Princess title for the 1957 Texas Citrus Fiesta with a six year old field parading at the Border Theatre. She is the daughter of Donald E. Fletcher. First alternate is Elaine Mulholland of Mission and second alternate is Jan Ellen Thornton of Sharyland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercedes
Ann VII
Janette
Border Theatre
Donald E. Fletcher
Elaine Mulholland
John Mulholland
Mission
Jan .Ellen Thornton
W.B Thornton
Sharyland
Warning Against Quackery at Hoxsey Cancer Clinics
The article reports FDA action halting interstate transport of a cancer treatment used by the Hoxsey clinics in Dallas and Portage Pa. It notes state injunctions against doctors at the clinics and describes the dubious methods used, including generic exams and unproven tonics and pills with no scientific proof of efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terence
Hoxsey
Dallas
Portage
U. S Food and Drug Administration
Hary Hoxsey
Harry M. Hoxsey
Moxsey
Henry A. Holle
Javelina and Deer Meat Sought for Hospital Dinner
Valley sportsmen urged to donate javelina and deer meat for the Naval Hospital Corpus Christi game dinner. Hunters may drop off at H. J Bowen plant in Harlingen for pickup to feed over 650 patients and staff, with preparations by hospital chefs and support from VFW posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Naval Hospital
Corpus Christi
C. L
Smoky) Boyle
Valley Sportsmen Club
VFW
South Texas
Boyle
H. J Bowen Wholesale
Harlingen
A. A. Prince
Javelina
Bob Huseman Opens Electronics Service Center in San Benito
Bob Huseman, a longtime San Benito resident and Kiwanis Club director, opens Electronics Service Center on South Sam Houston Boulevard. The new business will service television, radio, hi fi, and other electronics, reflecting Huseman’s years in radio and television servicing at Graver's FP. The article also notes historic references to presidents and Theodore Roosevelt’s airplane flight in 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ER. P
Bob” Huseman
San Benito
Electronics Service Center
South
Sam Houston Boulevard
Huseman
Kiwanis Club
Graver's
Critic Reflects On Cotton Bowl History And Trends
The critic notes past failures of TCU in Cotton Bowl clashes with Oklahoma A&M Kentucky and Mississippi, mentions Syracuse's Orange Bowl loss to Alabama, and argues public reaction favored balanced matchups over power dominance. He recalls Doak Walker era demand and questions NCAA politics affecting selections and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TCU
Davey O'Brien
Horned Frogs
Carnegie Tech
Oklahoma A&m
Kentucky
Mississippi
Syracuse
Big Orange
Alabama
Doak Walker
Texas Akm
Aggies
Bobby Morrow Added to Collegiate Who's Who
Bobby Morrow, a junior physical education major and 1956 Olympic triple gold medalist, earns a Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges listing at Abilene Christian College. He is a member of the Frater Socialis club, son of Mr. and Mrs. B F Morrow of San Benito, and a 1954 San Benito High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Morrow
Morrow
Abilene Christian College
Frater Socialis
Acc
B. F. Morrow
Route 4
San Benito
San Benito High School
New Year's Police Blotter and Early 1957 Crash Rounded Up
San Benito police with Deputy Marcus W. Dodson raided a dice game at 735 W Robertsor last Saturday night seizing 36 dollars for charity. Fines totaled 240 dollars in Corporation Court. The first 1957 accident occurred at 3 11 am after a crash between Fernando Reyna and Eric Trupp. Reyna charged with driving without license and signaling failure. A bicycle collision injured Richard French, 11, who was treated and released from Dolly Vinson Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
San Benito
Marcus W. Dodson
W. Robertsor
Bill Gilbert
Fernando Reyna
Rt. 4
Box
Eric Franklin Trupp
Harlingen Air Force Base
Reyna
Trupp
Richard French
South Reaga
South Sam Houston
Della Hewitt Miller
North
Austin
Dolly Vinson Memorial Hospital
Kreidler - Ashcraft
Harlingen TB Hospital To Hold Open House Jan. 9
Harlingen tuberculosis hospital marks its first anniversary with open house on Wednesday January 9. Dr Ellison P F White superintendent invites the public to attend the council for volunteer services meeting at 2 pm followed by the open house 3 to 5 pm in hospital unit 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlingen TB Hospital
Hoertingen State Tuberculosis Hospital
Ellison PF. White
le Ts
E C. Bennett
Hospital 4
W. O. Liston
Harlingen Zonta Club
Joe Bob Lawrnce
Cochairman
Cameramen Shoot Hunt Scenes to Boost Valley Film
Cameramen record duck and geese hunts to promote a 36 minute color movie about Valley communities. Charles Holbrook of Harlingen and Valley Chamber staff filmed the Rio Hondo noose hunt, with Redfish Bay at Raymondville and Padre Island footage already shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magic Valley
Ber of Commerce
Charles Holbrook
Harlingen
Valley Chamber
Rio Hondo
Redfish Bay
Raymondville
Vailey
Padre Island
Old Mexico
Falcon Dam
Bowl Clash Highlights Mixed Iowa Show Against Oregon State
The Rose Bowl featured Iowa's frequently brilliant yet insufficient performance against Oregon State College, 35 to 19. The Sugar Bowl Sugar Bowl telecast noted Tennessee and Baylor lacked pace in a cautious big clash despite undefeated records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Iowa
Oregon State College Club
Texas
Georgia Tech
Also Mentioned on This Page
Port Isabel
Janette Claire Fletcher
Arrow
George
DC Men's
Sewell
Hubbard
Botany
Catalina and
McGregor
Jarman Shoes
Valais
Damon Wembley
Levi Peg Tops
Don Juan
Bob Huseman
William Henry Harrison
Theodore Roosevelt
YALE
BY Harvey W. Yale
Clemson
Colorado
Los Fresnos
Dee
Kis
Charity
Dice
Patrick L McShane
Board For Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools
Bennett
Bookkeeping Service
Income Tax Service
Jewel Wilson Dial
Bernie
Whitman's Army
Xas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!