Lifelong insurance man Jacob Colley, 96, recalls longhand era
Jacob G A Colley, father of Colley of Port Isabel, aged 96, was listed in the Pioneer Mutual Life plan this March. A Newfoundland born veteran of insur ance and banking, Colley moved through North Dakota, Texas, and Florida, with a long career from land claims to bank bookkeeping and agency work. He now resides in Florida with his daughter, while visiting Port Isabel yearly.
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Jacob G. A. Colley
Colley
Port Isabel
Pioneer Mutual Liferance Company
Inda
Insurand
Hermitage Cove
Newfoundland
Pembina
Dakota Territory
Mr. Colley
Grand Forks
Northern State Bank
Drayton
North Dakota
Texas
Mercedes
George
Florida
England
Wales
Statewide Meeting of Scot Clubs In Austin July 19
Texas sportsmen groups will gather in Austin on July 19 for a SCOT meeting chaired by Hayden Head of Corpus Christi. Discussions cover wildlife and outdoor activities, with plans for a statewide Aug 16 San Antonio membership meet and a technical briefing led by Val Lehmann on land use and brush control for wildlife welfare.
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Austin
Texas
Hayden
Corpus Christi
SCOT
San Antonio
Val Lehmann
Rainy Day Savings and a Late Night Treat Surprise
A quirky note describes saving for a rainy day and bringing home a $5 box of candy at 2 a.m. The scene hints at frugal habits and small indulgences during late hours.
City May Finance Waterfront Docks Without Tax Funds
Engineers report that city financed docks and slips with service facilities could be built using revenue bonds. If approved, surveys and public hearings would take at least two years before government funds appropriation.
County Commissioners Court Sees Election Battles and Budget Strain
A Monday session of the County Commissioners court had limited business amid looming races with three incumbents facing challengers. Judge Dancy, Commissioner Foster, and Commissioner Johnny Ginn each face one or more opponents. The court approved Boca Chica Terraces subdivision and adjourned as county board of equalization until August. County Treasurer Bill Jones reported the general fund to be $300,000 in the red.
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County Commissioners Court
Dancy
Foster
Harlingen
Johnny Ginn
Brownsville
Boca Chica Terraces
Tip-O-Tex Cub Scout Field Day Planned at Camp Perry
The 1958 Tip-O-Tex District Cub Scout Field Day is set for Tuesday July 29 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Camp Perry Rio Hondo with Scouts from Brownsville Port Isabel and Los Fresnos. Activities include archery hiking games and swimming with lifeguards and instructors supervising.
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Tip-O-Tex
Camp Perry
Rio Hondo
Brownsville
Port Isabel
Los Fresnos
Sams Foundation
Blakley Seeks First Elective Term in U S Senate
When William A Blakley was appointed to the U S Senate in 1957 he was a political unknown in Texas Washington awaited his arrival with great interest His vote helped tilt the party balance and he has sided with Democrats ever since Now Blakley seeks his first elective term in the Senate A vote for Blakley is a vote for sound Democratic government
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William A. Blakley
U. S. Senate
Texas
Washington
Senate
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Alifornia NO. Potatoes
Pillsbury
EINZ
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