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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1963
Page
9
The committee for National Safe Boating Week warns boaters June 30 to July 6 that pleasure craft can be overloaded. Check manufacturer capacity plates and follow safe weight limits. if missing, ask a marine dealer for advice. If the boat capsizes or swamps, stay with the vessel and avoid swimming to shore.
J C ooney of Edinburg named director of the 1964 finance campaign for the Tip of Texas Girl Scout Council. October drives will run in communities without United Funds including San Benito Port Isabel Raymondville Mercedes Delta Area Edinburg Rio Grande City and Delmira.
Driftwood Garden Club members met at Mrs. B. W. Longs Harlingen home on July 17 for a workshop on preparing dried materials for fall and Christmas arrangements. Long demonstrated leaf drying and shaping with sage palm Aspidistra loquat ficus magnolia Ti, plus making roses from corn husks and birds from seed pods. The group toured the Harlingen Tuberculosis Hospital before the workshop, supporting ongoing therapy work. President Mrs. Hickman announced year chairmen covering program, publicity, horticulture, garden therapy, and more.
Mrs. Ted Hunt was released from Mercy Hospital in nomafihille Brownsville on Tuesday after three days observation. Mrs. Bill Huang was released Brownsville on Tuesday after surgery last week and is now at home recuperating.
Rotha Skipworth married Sam M. Stedman on Friday July 19 at 7 30 p.m. The ceremony took place at the home of Rev L Marlin with Rev Marlin officiating. Attendants were Miss Naomi Marten and Harry Dancey Jr.
Mrs. Helen Cail hosted the Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting on Tuesday July 23 with Mrs. J D Lindley presiding in her absence. A poem Faith opened the session and a social hour followed with German Chocolate cake and coffee served to a group including Mrs Fr L Marlin Mrs Sam Byrd Mrs J D Lindley and others. The next meeting is set for August 7 at Mrs M N Caudill's home.
The article extols cantaloupe as a low calorie fruit rich in vitamins with serving ideas from balls and wedges to salads and desserts. It includes cantaloupe pudding cream pie and a version of Pescado A La Veracruzana with translations and method notes.
Texas District 13 Farm Bureau announces its annual Queen Contest Talent Fund and Talk Meet on August 9 1963 at 8 p.m. in Hidalgo County Court House Edinburg. Seven unit queens named led by Sandra Graham and Sherian Flowers with entrants from Weslaco Lyford Lasara Raymondville Mercedes and Santa Rosa. District eliminations added to Talent Fund and Talk Meet with winners advancing to November State Convention in Fort Worth.
Ten Valley girl scouts from the Outpost unit rough it at Camp Lula Sams near Olmito Lake. Unit Leader Ruth Edhagaretta Mission and Counselor Phyllis Maring Brownsville supervise site as girls hike and survive off the land.
The report notes a broad rise in cotton production outside the communist bloc, estimating an average annual gain around 900000 bales. Analysts cite favorable weather and expanding acreages as drivers of the increase.
The Sam Houston Shrine in Huntsville highlights the former Sam Houston home now a museum with relics from his era including his leopard skin vest rocking chair hat pipe and cane. The site features the Pioneer Room telling the Texas Revolution story and Sam Houston's grave nearby. Huntsville State Park is six miles south offering year round outdoor recreation.
The Texas Agricultural Extension Service highlights five plentiful foods for August. Expect abundant summer vegetables including tomatoes corn beans beets cabbage and lettuce plus canned tuna watermelons peanuts and oils. Supplies exceed normal levels with lower prices and wider choices for shoppers nationwide promotions support tuna sales.
College Station hosts the ninth annual Youth Range Camp for outstanding 4H and FFA boys July 29 to August 3. Texas Section sponsors advanced training in range management with scholarships funded by livestock groups, clubs, banks, and districts.
Midsummer notes preview the fall of 63 with swappable groups like A-tines culottes wraps and pockets. Stretch pants and cuffed designs gain favor while shifts remain stylish for outdoor wear. Topper vests in velveteen suede and quilted fabrics rise, with hostess dresses featuring bold prints and sleeveless shells.
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