Hockadays Named in National Society Directory
Six Valley families appear in the 1962 National Social Directory. Listings include Orville J. Cox and Cox Jr. of McAllen, James A. Hockaday and family of Port Isabel, Vernon F. Neuhaus and relatives of McAllen, Dean R. Porter of Brownsville, Lon Carrington Hill associated with Bayview and Corpus Christi, and Wesley A. Gustafsen with James W. Gustafsen and Judith D. Gustafsen of McAllen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Society
Valley
National Social Directory
United States
Orville J. Cox
Orville J. Cox, Jr
McAllen
James A. Hockaday
Donald Lee Hockaday
Robert Edwin Hockaday
Port Isabel
Vernon F. Neuhaus
Vernon F. Neuhaus, Jr
Grace A. Neuhaus
Dean R. Porter
Brownsville
Texas
Lon Carrington Hill
Bayview
Corpus Christi
Miss Martinez Honored at Linen Bridal Shower
Obdulia Martinez received a linen bridal shower at the Pre-School Kindergarten on Monday January 22 at 7 p.m. Hostesses were Mrs Noe Gonzales Mrs Mares Martinez and Mrs Federico Fierro. About 100 guests attended after games. Her wedding date is set for February 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obdulia Martinez
Noe Gonzales
Mares Martinez
Federico Fierro
Martinez
Granddaughter Born to Hunt Family in Port Isabel
Mrs. and Mr. Ted Hunt of Port Isabel announce granddaughter Holly June Sargent born to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sargent of San Antonio on Sunday at Nix Hospital. This is the Hunts third grandchild and first granddaughter. Mrs. Hunt travels to San Antonio to visit, plans to attend the Spring Market with Mrs. Meinken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Hunt
Port Isabel
Holly June Sargent
Jack Sar
San Antonio
Nix
Births in Eagle Lake and Wharton Texas celebrate newborns
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Anderson of Eagle Lake announce the birth of a daughter Rebecca Louise on January 1 1962 at Gulf Port Medical Center Wharton weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces. Maternal grandparents L C Johnston Port Isabel and paternal grandparents Ben Anderson Lissie Texas. Mrs Anderson formerly Mary Lou Johnston of Port Isabel. Mrs Johnston recently visited Eagle Lake. Guadalupe Ciseros couple announce a son born at Hockaday Clinic on Friday January 19 at 12 10 am weighing 7 pounds. Placido Martinez and wife welcome a daughter at Hockaday Clinic on Wednesday January 24 at 11 30 pm weighing 7 pounds 0 ounces.
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Arthur Anderson
Eagle Lake
Texas
Rebecca Louise
Gulf Port Medical Center
Wharton
L. C. Johnston
Port Isabel
Ben Anderson
Lissie
Anderson
Mary Lou Johnston
Johnston
Guadalupe Ciseros
Hockaday Clinic
Placido Martinez
Houseguests from Wisconsin Minnesota Visit Port Isabel
Mr. and Mrs. Gla Conrad of South Padre Island hosted relatives including Mrs. E E Conrad from Spooner Wisconsin and Mr and Mrs Isa bella from Spooner while touring the Valley. Carol Johnson Sacred Heart Minnesota and Richard Johnson Minneapolis visited Port Isabel with Everett Saynes. Chuck Benton hosted his in laws Clyde Tidwell and daughter Clara from Sweetwater Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gla Conrad
South Padre Island
Mr. Conrad
E. E. Conrad
Mrs
Isabella
Spooner, Wisconsin
Carol Johnson
Sacred Heart
Minnesota
Richard Johnson
Minneapolis
Port Isabel
Everett Saynes
Valley
Texas
Chuck Benton
Mrs. Benton
Clyde Tidwell
Clara
Sweetwater, Texas
Tarpon Teams Tie In District Action At Los Fresnos
Report from Los Fresnos Monday night shows Tarpons and Tarponettes playing solidly but failing to win. The piece mentions local students Lynnda Kennedy Mike Wilkins Mary Kennedy and Roger DeRick bowling in Brownsville Friday and social events around town including a Blue Hawaii screening and a St Josephs basketball game.
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Karlene Jaquillard
Pamela Poston
Tarpons
Tarponettes
Los Fresnos
Lynnda Kennedy
Mike Wilkins
Mary Kennedy
Roger DeRick
Brownsville
Charro
Blue Hawaii
Cordell Kirconnell
Minnie Borden
Minnie
Missie Trump
Karlene Jquillard
St. Joseph's
Corde! Kircennell
San Antonio
Little Miss Stuckup
L.L
Toni’s
Glynnda
Amazon G
Susie
Rosemary
Mary K
Giyanda
Study Course at First Baptist Church Concludes
A three night study at First Baptist Church drew an average attendance of 68. Rev Kidwell led Adults and Young People. Mrs Sutton and Mrs Kidwell taught other age groups from Brownsville. Port Isabel’s Dale Drewery taught Jeremiah. Mrs Harris and Mrs Carpenter led Juniors and Intermediates. Plans for a two week Vacation Bible School June 4 to 15 were announced. WMA meets Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the Educational Building.
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First Baptist Church
Kidwell
Port Way Baptist Church of
Brownsville
Sutton
Vern Poston
James Carey
Susie Landers
Susie Weikels
James Powell
Emery Green
Vic Mack
Floyd Seals
Port Way Baptist Church
Dale Drewery
First Baptiste Church
Port Isabel
R. J. Harris
R. D. Carpenter
Mexican Mission Sunday School Attendance High
A Mexican Baptist Mission reports strong Sunday School turnout led by Mrs. Morgans Juniors and Miss Ochoas Primary class tying in attendance. Brother Silvas announced a Youth Rally in Brownsville at 2 30 p m with three cars to meet at 1 30 p m at the Mission.
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Mrs. Morgan
Miss Ochoa
Brother Silvas
Brownsville
Port Isabel
Scout and Girl Scout Meetings Report
Cub Scouts Den II and Den III met Friday at Den Mother Mrs Roy Rock home with pledge by Den Chief Douglas Langford. Girl Scouts met Monday at Methodist Educational Building with roll call by Kathleen Byrd and dues collected.
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den Ili
Roy Rock
Den
Douglas Langford
Brownies Troop 21 Meet At Educational Building
Brownies Troop 21 gathered Monday at the Educational Building of the Methodist Church where the president presided over the meeting.
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Brownies
The
Methodish Church
Girl Scout Dance And Den Meeting Report
The Cub Scouts Den 4 Pack 17 met Monday at 4 p.m. at Mrs. C. C. Waldrum’s home with five present. Patrick and Lloyd Bishop served refreshments. The meeting closed with the living circle. Troop 55 Girl Scouts plan a January 26 1962 dance at the Methodist Church Educational Building from 7 30 p m to 1 a m with thirteen boys invited. Sherill Rice will furnish phonograph music and Myra Karen Sherill Janet Thelma Sherry will provide records.
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Cub Scouts
C. C. Waldrum
Patrick
Lloyd Bishop
Girl Scouts
Methodist Church
Sherilf Rice
Myra
Karen
Sherill
Janet
Thelma
Sherry
Luce Couple Celebrates 63rd Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Luce were guests of honor at a January 23 covered dish supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Risher in Port Isabel. They marked their 63rd anniversary on January 25 with a guest list including Winter Visitors at Alta Vista Apartments and attendees from multiple states.
Peyton Place: Grace Metalious six years after breakthrough
Six years after Peyton Place became a global sensation Grace Metalious and her small Connecticut town remain at the center of controversy. The author, once rejected repeatedly, saw the book rewritten into fame and wealth, while critics and readers debate its social impact and the town's divided response.
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Grace Metalious
New England
Tres
New York
Julian Messner, Inc
Pura
Vty. Place
Peyton Place
Regine
Dell
Grace Etalious
Daphes
First Girl Scout Dance Prompts Cooking Badges
Nancy Becky and Cindy enjoy refreshments provided by the girls to earn cooking badges at their inaugural Girl Scout dance. Myra Jean Murphy records the event as scribe. Cub Scout Den 1 met with Den Mother Mrs Dancey and Den Chief Larry Forrest at the Yacht Hotel last Friday. Rex D Etheridge served refreshments.
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Nancy
Becky
Cindy
Myra Jean Murphy
Scribe
Order Of Arrow Lodge Formed In Mercedes
A new Chapter of the Order of the Arrow Lodge was organized January 13 at the Lodge Annual Banquet in Mercedes. Newly elected officers are Chief Mac Spears Vice Chief Freddy Barg Secretary and Treasurer Mike O Connell. Members include Scouts from Rio Hondo and San Benito districts with named officers and committee appointments announced at the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Arrow Lodge
Mercedes
Mac Spears
Freddy Barg
Sec’y
Treas
Mike O'Connell
Scouts of
San Benito
Rio Hondo
Larry Brotzman
Martin Howland
Mike Howland
Buddy Johnson
Finley Clark
Gary Archibald
Ray Blaskowsky
Clark Davis
Jose de la Garza
Alfredo Gomez
Chris Vaughn
Mac
Joe Spears
Salesmanship Course Offered at Texas Southmost College
A salesmanship course will be taught next semester at Texas Southmost College evening school if enough interest from adults or students signs up. Registration opens January 26 from 7 to 10 p.m. with a minimum of 12 students needed for admission. instructor is Neilson M. Mathews, retired executive vice president of the Farm Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Texas Southmost College Evening School
Neilson M. Mathews
The
Farm Journal
Mathews Offers 40 Years in Advertising and Sales
Mathews, a University of Pennsylvania Wharton economics bachelor, has devoted 40 years to advertising and selling in journalism. He has trained sales groups of all ages including high school juniors and seniors. His salesmanship course includes lectures, textbooks, practical demonstrations, and group participation and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Mathews
Wharton School of Business
University of Pennsylvania
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Judith D. Gustafsen
Miss O. Martinez
Hunt
al Capone
Elizabeth Taylor
Rock Hudson
Katie Ragusin
Sarah Garcia
D.L
Dauce
Persona! Loans
Merchants Marine State Bank
Baptist News
W.M.A
Mexican Baptist Mission
Joseph Howe
Living Circle
Girl Scout
Kathleen Byrd
Jill Lindley
Dianne Harris
Polly Gelloway
Dorothy Eliff
Candace Lindley
Luce’s
Raymond S. Smith
Westville
Ohio
Gladys Peebles
New York City
Byron Tyson
Moose Lake
P. A. Peebles
Emil Gustafson
Trego
Wisconsin
Mary Mec Wenie
Port Washington
Ada Gaskill
Cub Scout
Cub
Pack 17
Yacht Hotel
Order of Arrow Lodge
Jefferson
Brownsville, Texas
Electrical and
Builders Hardware
E. Washington Li
Evinrude Motors
Lone Star Boats
Starcraft Boats
Carter Craft Boats
Sporting Goods
E. Elizabeth Brownsville
Issus
E. Elizabeth
Vic
Sinclair Service
Clint and Company, Inc
State of Texas
NSF
Cevescos
County
Cameron
Frank B. Mathers
Roy L. Clint
Roy L
Clint
Charles Mathers
A. D
Sylvia Valentin
Cameron County
Elizabeth
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