South Padre Island Shell Club Sends Shells to Museums
Members met in June in the Reson Pavilion director's office to approve minutes and a club seal, hear a paper on shell cleaning, and prepare 50 species of shells for shipment to the Museums of Natural Sciences in Dallas Fort Worth and San Antonio. Dorothy Moore Lucille Poe and Betty Allen organized specimens and next 50 species list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Padre Island
Shell
Reson
South
Richard Rutherford
Horse Conch Whitneys
Museums of Natural Sciences
Dallas
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Lucille Poe
Robert Auld
Ginn
Brownsville
Ruth Taft
Doris Smith
San Benito
Do It Yourself Boat Repair Cautions Issued in Texas
The Texas Safety Association warned DIY boat repairers about hazards from naptha solvents and mercury or lead containing paints. Managers urged avoiding brow torches on anti algae coatings and warned that methyl ethyl ketone peroxide hardeners are dangerous. They advised a well ventilated shop, prompt cleanup, and staying ashore if symptoms occur.
1964 CYO King and Queen crowned at Firemen's Hall
The 1964 C Y O King and Queen of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church were crowned on Wednesday night June 24 at the Firemen's Hall. Dora Villarreal crowned the new queen as the 1963 queen. The court of honor included the 1963 King and Queen Roger Villarreal and Dora Villarreal. The 1964 Sweetheart Mary Holland was escorted by Sergio Helms with Andy Gonzales and Yolanda Mata as prince and princess. The Falcons of Brownsville provided music and the dance was a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church
Pat Camacho
Irene Ragusin
Firemen’s Hall
Dora Villarreal
Court of Honor
Roger Villarreal
Mary Holland
Sergio Helms
Andy Gonzales
Yolanda Mata
V F W Meeting Notes Highlight Community Help
The V F W met on June 24 at the Community Center with strong attendance though some members were missing. The group schedules a July 9 meeting and invites eligible veterans to join. They thank the center for use of the building and pledge to assist the community in every way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Birth for Ernest Rocky Grimier at Hockaday Clinic
Mr. and Mrs. Gill W. Grimier announce the birth of their son Ernest Rocky on Monday June 29 at 2:30 a.m. at Hockaday Clinic. He weighed 9 pounds. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Ochoa of Laguna Heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill W. Grimier
Ernest Rocky
Hockaday Clinic
Jimmie Ochoa
Laguna Heights
Death of President William Henry Harrison in 1841
William Henry Harrison died on April 4 1841, a month after his inauguration as president. The event marked the shortest presidency in U S history up to that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry Harrison
United States
Monluxes Return From Ohio Trip With Tex Arcana Route
Mr and Mrs Monlux vacationed with relatives in Ohio marking their first trip home in five years. They travelled by Texarkana Little Rock Indianapolis and Columbus returning the same way to note the new interstate mileage. Johnny Jones of Columbus, on Texas TV, wore a Texas hat then a Lombero and described the Texas handshake prompting interest in Texas literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Padre Island
Texarkana
Little Rock
Arkansas
Indianapolis
Columbus
Johnny Jones
Texas
Monhex
Othe
Local HD Agent Rae Hartfield to Leave Post
Rae Hartfield, Cameron County Demonstration Agent since 1959, resigns effective Sept 1 to become home economist for the Texas Rice Council. She will take annual leave in July for events in Seattle and Spokane and attend the American Dietetics Association meeting in Portland before resuming local duties in August. Hartfield previously served as Home Demonstration Agent in Dawson County for two years and is a Texas Woman’s University graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Hartfield
Cameron County
Hartfield
Texas Rice Council
Seattle
Wash
Spokane
American Dietetics Association
Portland
Ore
Cameron
Disease cases listed last week Cameron County report
Thirty eight cases of communicable diseases were reported to the Cameron County Health Department for the week ending June 27. The list included one measles case eight strep sore throat cases five gonorrhea cases three syphilis cases two amabiosis and one tuberculosis case. Louisiana is the wettest state in the USA with its average annual rainfall of 55 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron County Health Department
Louisiana
U.S.A
Bottle hunt named Beachcomber of the Year in 1964 show
The Harlingen Art Forum announces a bottle with a note will crown Beachcomber of the Year at the 1964 Beachcomber Show on July 19 from dawn to dark. Winners receive an invitation and a painting. cabanas at Isla Blanca Park and the Recreation Pavilion are reserved with overflow expected. Applications for space cost 3 dollars per space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Runa Madre
South Padre Island
Harlingen Art Forum
Gladys
Dixon
Cabanas
Isla Blanca Park
COE
Mrs W W Zimmerman Attends Zonta International Meet
Mrs W W Zimmerman Governor District X Zonta International travels to San Francisco for the biennial convention of Zonta International 500 members from 24 countries expected. Events include a Filipino, Chinese and Hawaiian themed social calendar and a Sandman Napa Valley tour. Zimmerman serves on the International board and plans a 10 day stay with district breakfast honoring Mexico. She aims to meet world leaders and visit southern California before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Zimmerman
Zonta International
San Francisco
Executive Women's Service Organization
Zimmerman
Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Louisiana
Zonta
Taiwan
Iran
Netherlands
California
Arizona
Sandma-Napa Valley
Zonta Cometies
International Board of Directors
Amelia Earhart
Aviatrix
Ramallah
Jordar
Doris Schmachtenborger
Brownsville
District X
Choosing the Best Knife for the Job
Research shows homemakers use a knife about 22 times daily. A basic set of kitchen knives fit for common tasks speeds prep and improves results. The guide lists paring, French chef, carving, boning, utility, narrow slicer and other blades with typical lengths and uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Hartfield
Cameron County
Whitewings Show Big Rise in Rio Grande Valley Nests
Biologists report a 129 percent rise in white-winged dove nesting in the Rio Grande Valley after a census led by J Weldon Watson executive director of the Parks and Wildlife Department. Doves now use 7900 acres of citrus land not usable in 1963 and nesting density in citrus increased over 60 percent. Fifty two percent of the valley's 633000 nesting whitewings rely on citrus groves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande Valley
J. Weldon Watson
Parks and White Department
Texas
Clark
Second Exchange Pupil Selected For Los Fresnos
A Hannover Germany student, Thomas Ots, was chosen for Los Fresnos second exchange program. He will stay with the Galen D. Maseey family in Loxrae and arrive in New York on May 15 before reaching Los Fresnos for the 1964 45 school year. Mrs Clifford R Neff, incoming AFS president in Los Fresnos, received notification this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannover
Germany
Thomas Ots
Sas Fresnos
Clifford R. Neff
American Field Service
Los Fresnos
Thomas
Galen D. Maseey
Loxrae
New York
Father’s Day Contest Winners Named by Brownsville Firm
Danny and Jimmie Rock of the Roy Rock family won first prize in the Father’s Day Contest for “Why My Dad is the Best Dad” sponsored by J and QO Men’s Wear of Brownsville and KRIO in McAllen Texas. The $25 clothes gift certificate went to their father, Roy Rock, who spent 10 days with Evelyn Dempster’s Chicago family at Anchor Motel with sight seeing and fishing trips into Mexico. Evelyn Dempster is connected with the Chicago Board of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny
Jimmie Rock
Roy Rock
J & QO Men's Wear
Brownsville
Tex
KRIO
McAllen
Evelyn
Eddie Dempster
Chicago
Harold Wright
Anchor Motel
Mexico
Chicago Board of Education
Herbed Stuffing for Fish Bake Guide
Recipe fragment outlines stuffing for 3 to 4 lb fish. Includes 2 cups soft bread crumbs 2 teaspoons instant minced onion tablespoon salt teaspoon ground pepper 44 teaspoon marjoram leaves 3 tablespoons melted butter Combine and mix then spoon into fish cavity and bake per directions.
Rinds in foil for portable pork rind storage trick
A recipe style tip describes packing pork rinds in petroleum jelly and wrapping in aluminum foil to avoid spills. The method claims no liquid to leak and reduced weight for easy transport.
Poker chips sound draws curious squirrel for a shot
A quirky report describes two poker chips rubbing to mimic a signal that attracts a squirrel. The noise prompts the animal to pause and look around, creating a moment for a shot.
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Shell Club
Austin
Texas Safety Association
J. D. Musick
TSA
Loyd Langston
US News
V.F.W. News
Mrs. Monlux
W.W. Zimmerman
Nussbaum Sales CO
Port Isabel
East 10Th
Frontier Lumber Co
Ros
Manautou's
FTC
Manautou
AUTOU
E. Manautou Department Store
Washington
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