Monlux couple back from vacation and convention
Mr and Mrs Robert Monlux return from a two week trip spent in Ohio and Mexico City They visited Zanesville and Columbus Ohio Memphis Cincinnati Cairo Little Rock Texarkana and traveled via turnpike helicopter and Inter State Highways They attended the International Shrimp Association of America's Convention at the Continental Hilton in Mexico City with about 400 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Monlux
Ohio
Mexico City
Zanesville
Memphis
Cincinati
Cairo
Little Rock
Ark
Texarkana
Columbus
International Shrimp Association of the America’s
Continental Hilton Hotel
United States
Port Isabel Rebekah Lodge Meets June 17
The Port Isabel Rebekah Lodge Number 265 met on Friday evening June 17 in regular session with May Lowery as Noble Grand. Mable Hickman served as Vice Grand, a Toast to Dads honored all Dads from the Texas Rebekah Assembly. Wayne Berry won the hooked rug for the Past Noble Grand project. Vanilla was on hand for attendees. Ten members attended and were served green and white salad with iced tea after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel Rebekah
May Lowery
Noble Grand
Mable Hickman
Rebekah Assembly of Texas
Wayne Berry
Youth Party At Bell Home In Laguna Vista
The Bob Bell home in Laguna Vista hosted a Saturday youth party organized by Pat Marianah and Janet. Attendees included Nan cy Adams Carol Adams Ann Watts Susan Watts Gabe Wilson Jimmy Lee Good rich Johnny Trump Missy Trump Steve Woolverton Lynn Heinze Goette Bob bitt Merryman Reeves Christen Skipworth and other honorees. Refreshments were soft drinks popcorn and date nut squares with peace games and dancing on the patio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Bell
Laguna Vista
Pat
Marianah
Janet
Nancy
Carol Adams
Ann
Susan Watts
Gabe Wilson
Brownsville
Jimmy Lee Goodrich
Houston
Johnny
Missy Trump
Steve
David Woolverton
Lynn Heinze
Harry
Laura Goette
Charles Bobbitt
Mike
Martha Merryman
Jimmy Reeves
Robert Christensen
Walter Skipworth
W S C S Meeting at Port Isabel First Methodist Church
The Women's Society of Christian Service of Port Isabel First Methodist Church met at Mrs. Millard Caudill's home on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Willie Turner led the program after a singing of Near the Cross and a devotional by Mrs. Turner. Participants included Mrs. Fred Petch Mrs. William Churchwell Mrs. Bill Zimmerman and Mrs. Helen Cail. The topic was Walking in the Light The Christian's use of Leisure. The meeting closed with missionary prayer and dessert served to several attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
Port Isabel First
Port Isabel Families Add Letters of Local News
Have You Heard column notes military service of Pvr Carlos Calvillo in Korea and family updates. It lists travel, hospital stays, summer visits, and relatives from Port Isabel visiting Waco, San Antonio, Baton Rouge, and Dallas, plus Highway 77 area activity and local kin connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos C. Calvillo
Carmen Calvillo
Port Isabel
First Calvary Division
Korea
Calvillo
Informal Meeting to Discuss Urban Renewal Plans
An informal meeting will be held Thursday evening at the Firemen's Community Hall where a panel will answer questions about urban renewal. The session aims to inform residents on redevelopment plans and community impact.
McClellan Receives Southwestern University Scholarship
Thomas Robert McClellan, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McClellan of Port Isabel and a Port Isabel High School graduate, is among about 40 high school graduates awarded a Southwestern University scholarship for the fall semester after spring competitive exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Robert McClellan
E. E. McClellan
Port Isabel
Southwestern University
Texas College
Baptist Church undertakes paint up clean up fix up drive
The First Baptist Church, parsonage, and grounds saw a paint up clean up fix up effort on Monday and Tuesday. The Mexican Baptist Mission reported 53 attendees at Sunday services with many congregants listening outside. The Eunice Class of Port Isabel organized at Mrs. Harold DeRick home electing officers: President Mrs. Harold DeRick, Vice President Mrs. Jim Keller, Secretary Mrs. K. B. Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Frisbey
First Baptist Church
Eunice
First Baptist Church of
Port Isabel
Harold de- Rick
Caffee
Bearden
Harold DeRick
Jim Keller
K. B. Hughes Soc. Lee
Manila Long
Community Class Tea and Navy Recruit Return
Delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. DeRick as fifteen class members, some inactive, aim to activate all and recruit new entrants. Marvin D. Turner USNR has returned from fourteen days of recruit training at San Diego Naval Training Center and is back in Port Isabel. He wanted to stay longer but could not due to factors beyond his control. He expresses high regard for the training and his potential to become a capable sailor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin D. Turner
USNR
San Diego Naval Training Center
Port Isabel
Mexican Mission Wedding Noted in Sunday Ceremony
The Rev. James LaRoche officiated at the wedding of Marie and Antonio Solis on Sunday June 26 at 2 p.m. in the Mexi Baptist Mission church. Matron of honor was Mrs. Villarreal and Best Man was Mr. Villarreal. Music was by Mrs. Villarreal and Mrs. Dan Floris. A reception followed at Mrs. Villarreal's home with cake punch and a watermelon feast for 55 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James LaRoche
Mexi
Marie
Antonio Solis
Mission Church
Villarreal
Weslace
Dan Floris
Port Isabel
Itional
Transportation Hosts Named for Mission Guests at Morgan Home
Mr. J. D. McNab Mr. RB BD and Mr. Ben Beltzer provided transport for guests from the Mission to the Morgan home in a brief social note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. McNab
Mr. Rb, BD
Carpenter
Ben Beltzer
Morgan Home
Texas 1958 leads in major multiple death crashes
The year 1958 holds the dubious Texas record for more major multiple death crashes than any year since records began with the Department of Public Safety. In 1958, the pattern continued as researchers note the high fatality count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Department of Public Safety
Grass Fires Drive Caution Across Texas Farms
The Texas Park and Ranch Safety Council urges extra care with cigarettes as dry pastures heighten grass fire risks. All available forage is needed for livestock feed amid rising blazes across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Park and Ranch Safety Council
Texas
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Port Isabel Press
Monlux
Rebekah Lodge
Majerite
Hannibal
Victor Mature
Rita Gam
Dean Martin
Judy Holiday
Bell Home
W.S.C.S
Sin Fant
Fedders
Warren Hardware
Los Fresnos Lions Club
Donna Nixon
Diane Speer
Janet Davis
Mary Beth Palmer
Gerry Breedlove
Paula Jean Blaha
Eloisa Ruiz
Lucy Silva
Eugenia Schiwetz
Nelda Martin
Sandra Bobbitt
Floyd Bobbitt
San Benito
Gabe Storey
M. A. Storey
A. R. Ray Keller
San Antonio
Leadville
Colorado
West Virginia
Hot Springs
Cynthia Riggenbach
New Martinsville
Mercy Hospital
Francis Kershaw
Rodney
Mrs. Kershaw
Becky
Karietta
New Augusta
Mississippi
Kershaw
S. H. Mill
Linda
Susan Zimmerman
H. H. Roberts
Walter Zimmerman
S. W. Mahurin
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Mahurin
Earl Long
Doyle Junior Wells
Mr. Mahurin
Everett Morgan
Cleo Weikel
Long
Doyle Wells
Mahurins
Johnny Toland
Ray Toland
Sam Houston State College
Huntsville
Lee Howell
Virginia
Waco
Nancy Toland
Johnny Copeland
Cathy
Randy
Toland
John Barrett
Jan
John
Garner State Park
Mrs. Toland
Mr. Barrett
Frank Barnes
Mary Ann
Tommy
Dallas
Mr. Barnes
Planning Department
The
Urban Renewal Agency
Fort Worth
Merchants Marine State Bank
Busi
U. S
T. R. Hunt
Alvah Galloway
URA
J. Breedlove
State OF Texas
County
Cameron
Eugene Geyer
Ay Tanel
Cameron County
Tom McClellan
Baptist News
Mexican Baptist Mission
Burt Lancaster
Audrey Hepburn
Purple Gang
Barry Sullivan
Robert Blake
John Wayne
Janet Leigh
Planet
Jerry Lewis
Joan Blackman
Lil Abner
Peter Palmer
Leslie Parrish
David Niveni
Mitzi Gaynor
Doris Day
John Raitt
White
Sonya Wilde
James Franciscus
Glenn Ford
Debbie Reynolds
Emmett Sewell
Hayes St
Perl Bros
E. Elizabeth Street
Fashion Clothiers
Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce
Bostick Radio and
Television Service
Service
Meinken
Padre Island
Laguna Heights
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