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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1958
Page
6
Building permits issued through the first nine months of 1957 total 157,180 with August the peak month at 65,245 and seven permits in August. The text notes efforts to expand Scout health and safety courses, summer camps, swimming lessons, life saving, and community service through increased contributions. More Cub packs and Explorer units will be organized to guide many boys toward worthwhile futures.
Bill Privett of Port Isabel received Scouting honors with Commodore Leo Baumfel der and Mrs. Privett at a school ceremony. He earned the Eagle Scout rank, with Easter also marking another similar award for his achievement. Guests enjoyed coffee and cookies as the event ended with ceremonial farewells.
The Boy Scouts offer constructive activity and useful skills guided by high ideals, turning aimless energies into purposeful paths. Local business and professional leaders credit Scouting with fostering self reliance and initiative, while Scouts contribute to community service projects through organized drives and hands on learning.
The column lists teen outings and parties from the town including a Girl Most Likely show at the Majestic and visits to Sammy's Clyde's and Jerrie's slumber party. It mentions Billy H Duane Earl winning golf ribbons and a nickname for Caudill Marbies after a banister stunt. Cracy’s 18th birthday is noted with birthday banter. A planned meet in Kingsville is teased for next week.
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