Community Calendar Weekly Birthdays and Events
Friday 8:00 p.m. Volunteer Fire Department holds a business meeting. Saturday 3:00 p.m. Junior M Y F at Methodist Church. Sunday 6:00 p.m. Senior M Y F at 6:30 p.m. Baptist Training Union. July 27 includes birthdays for Abelardo Aguilar Bill Landerer Jim Landers Robert L Skinner Natalia Venecia Maria Martinez. July 28 Myliss Marie Miller Paul Davis Leisha Hollon Vicki Ramos Beatrice Gonzales. July 29 Mrs Mabel Davis Mrs Fanny Hobbs Oscar Cantu Baldemar Alaniz Maria Cristina Sanchez. Anniversaries July 27 Michelle and Jim Hollon Tanya and Jim Moses. July 29 Hazel and N T Per
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Baptist Training Union
Tommy Leo Moses
Charles Landers
Jesus Jose Salazar
Abelardo Aguilar
Bill Landerer
Jim Landers
Robert L. Skinner
Natalia Venecia
Maria Martinez
Myliss Marie Miller
Paul Davis
Leisha Hollon
Vicki Ramos
Beatrice Gonzales
Mabel Davis
Fanny Hobbs
Oscar Cantu
Baldemar Alaniz
Maria Cristina Sanchez
Weekend visitors and travel notes from Port Isabel area
Mr and Mrs Vearl Woods and Beth and Kathy came from St Paul Nebraska to visit her parents Mr and Mrs E N Lipe in Dallas area. Benny Weikel family spent three days in San Antonio for HemisFair. Jim Grunwald hospital in Louisville underwent surgery and relapse. Robert W White from Colona Illinois vacationing in Port Isabel. Mrs C D Kalbus sold her home and moved to Mendon Illinois with daughter Ruth Caldwell now in Mendon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Weikel
Craig and
Kerry
San Antonio
HemisFair
Jim Grunwald
St. Anthony's Hospital
Louisville
Kentucky
Robert Shuckman
Leslie
Joanna
Jeffrey
Houston
Leslie Nonmacher
John
Baby Ana Margot Vicinaiz Born at Dolly Vinsant
Jesus Vicinaiz and wife welcomed their first child Ana Margot born July 18 at Dolly Vinsant Hospital weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces. Proud grandparents are Inez Vicinaiz of Los Fresnos and Reynaldo Morales of Falfurrias. Craig and Kerry Weikel spent the weekend in La Feria with grandparents Rev. and Mrs E A Rader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Kerry Weikel
la Feria
E. A. Rader
Jesus Vicinaiz
Ana Margot
Dolly Vinsant Hospital
Inez Vicinaiz
Los Fresnos
Reynaldo Morales
Falfurrias
Death of Maria Flores in Galveston Funeral in Brownsville
Miss Maria del Socorro Flores died in a Galveston hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Immaculate Conception Cathedral Brownsville with burial in City Cemetery. Survived by parents Juan and Maria Flores sister Aurora Herrera and brothers Manuel and Jose Flores all of Brownsville. Braulio Garza and wife welcome a baby daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria del Socorro Flores
Ninfa Flores Gomez
Galveston
Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral
Brownsville
Juan Flores
Aurora F. Herrera
Manuel
Jose Flores
Braulio Garza
Births Recorded At Dolly Vinsant Hospital
A baby was born on Saturday July 20 at Dolly Vinsant Hospital, adding new arrival to the local community. The report notes the birth occurring that day with no complications reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolly Vinsant Hospital
Post Office Stamp Window Shortened on Saturday
The Los Fresnos post office stamp and money order window will be closed all day Saturday starting July 27, 1968. Postmaster James Greer said the window will be open 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. for hold mail parcel pickup and general delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Fresnos
James Greer
Kindergarten Accepting Applications in Los Fresnos
Los Fresnos Junior Service League invites enrollment for its kindergarten limited to twenty pupils. Five year olds welcome at a cost of 2 50 per week. Contact teacher Mrs H E Holloway or kindergarten chairman Ruby Milum. phone CE 3 5584.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Fresnos Junior Service League
H. E. Holloway
League
Ruby Milum
American Legion to Honor WWI Veterans at Texas Convention
The 50th Annual American Legion Texas convention will be in Houston August 8-11 with about 3,000 delegates and 1,000 auxiliaries. Walter Lee Jr and Lewis Emerich co chair the event as Commander William Nami presides. Speakers include Olin Teague and Doug Cawley with a colorful program of contests, awards, and a four day business agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Department of Texas
Walter C. Lee, Jr
Lewis W. Emerich
William G. Nami
Cuero
Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Carl L. Flack, Jr
Odessa
Legonnaires
Texas
Houston
Man Olin E. Teague
Bryan
House Committee On Veterans Affairs
Doug Cawley
Arlington
Fred Clifton Campbell
San Antonio
Campbell
Boys Nation
Washington, D. C
Carl L. Estes
Legion and Auxiliary
Dow H. Heard
Census seeks employment data this week in survey
The Census Bureau plans a household survey the week of July 15 to collect employment data. Directed by Percy R. Millard, the Dallas regional office will support the survey for the Labor Statistics Bureau to determine national unemployment figures. Last month, unemployment held at 3.5 percent for the second month. Interviewer Jacqueline D. Brady will visit area homes July 15 to 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy R. Millard
Census Bureau
Dallas
U. S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Jacqueline D. Brady
N. Dowling
Veterans urged to apply early for GI Bill eligibility
Veterans planning to start fall classes under the GI Bill are advised to apply at the nearest VA office for a Certificate of Eligibility to speed education allowance payments. Those changing programs should obtain a new certificate. delays may occur if applied for after the term begins. Cameron County veterans may contact Hugh Ramsey, Cameron County Service Officer, in San Benito.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Cameron County
Hugh Ramsey
E. Stenger
San Benito
President Ann Trice Leads Weslaco Meeting for District Conference
President Ann Trice attended a meeting in Weslaco hosted by Mrs. Frank Yoder with Ina Pollard of Edinburg calling the session. Plans were set for the annual district conference in Edinburg and a Port Isabel skit for the banquet entertainment. Details on time date and place to be announced later. The note mentions a 2,800 seat theater in a $13 million HemisFair civic center complex in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Trice
Weslaco
Frank Yoder
Ina Pollard
Edinburg
Port Isabel
City of
San Antonio
HemisFair
Researchers Track Bay Fish Populations Near Redfish Bay
A&l reports on life in Redfish Bay and a diverse catch from recent trips. Seagle and Zimmerman study juvenile game fish and invertebrates in 5x10 meter quadrants, facing mosquitoes heat and a near miss by a pleasure boat while collecting 30 hours of specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfish Bay
Seagle
Zimmerman
Ivory Tower
Hazard
Lighthouse Cancel Subscription Ad Sparks Reactions
In a reflection on editorial positioning the editor notes public mood shifts as critics previously calling for muckraking now oppose it. He observes to illustrate human nature that those opposing scrutiny today once praised it and would switch to vituperative language if confronted again.
Phone Company Union Sign Pact For Three Years
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co and District 6 Communications Workers of America sign a 36 month contract in St Louis effective July 17 1968 with wage increases retroactive to July 14 covering 51000 non management employees in 917 cities Missouri Texas and part of Illinois. The pact raises costs by 169338000 over three years including 29802000 first year 58762000 second year and 80774000 third year. Texas costs total 81535000 with 14376000 first year 28383000 second year 38876000 third year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
District 6
Communications Workers of America
Texas
Missouri
Illinois
Clarence Fey
Southwestern Beil
Telephone Company
HemisFair Adds Large Philippine Cuisine Restaurant
One of the largest HemisFair venues hosts a 5 802 square foot restaurant serving native Philippine dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HemisFair
Big fish feed cautiously and lure slowly, Becker notes
Outdoor editor A C Becker Jr. explains big fish like redfish in Sea Arama Oceanarium study feed after a pause rather than rushing bait. They sniff and nudge bait while staying with schools. lone crippled prey triggers swift strikes. Darting lures prove effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Becker Jr
Galveston News
Florida
Texas
Sea - Arama Oceanarium
Galveston
Becker
Water Skiing Favorite Sport In Island Area
Along Padre Island’s west side near the Intracoastal Waterway the water is calm and shallow, ideal for water skiers with wide areas and sand bars serving as start and landing spots. Tow boats require two people, Coast Guard approved gear, and adherence to safety rules under National Park Service guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Padre Island
National Seashore
Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard
Congress
National Park Service
South Padre Island Drive
Corpus Christi
Traffic Safety Official Denies Accidents In Highway Crashes
A Texas safety official argues that there are no accidents but system failures. He cites driver, vehicle, road breakdowns as root causes and lists eight safe driving practices to reduce crashes, then ranks six driver violations by crash counts with figures for rural Texas highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Safety Association
Robert F. Miller
Dallas
The
Association
Texas
Freshwater bass and panfish feeding habits noted by anglers
The article describes bass, crappie and bluegill behavior in clear impoundments. It explains bass aggressively pursue lures, sometimes strike early during spawning, while crappie retreat from ineffective baits. Observing feeding habits helps anglers pace and improve rewards.
Ace Stamps Switch to Gold Bond Switch
Joe Ed Wearden of Grace-Wearden Co announces sale of American Consumers Equity to switch from Ace Gilt Stamps to Gold Bond Stamps. Gold Bond, the second largest US stamp firm and world leader in international stamps, pledges consumer and retailer focus with best nationally advertised merchandise at low stamp cost. Ace Gift Stamps redeemable indefinitely. San Benito Redemption Center stays open for Gold Bond redemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ed Wearden
Grace-Wearden Co
American Consumers Equity, Inc
Ace Gift
Wearden
Gold Bond
Ace
Grace - Weardens
Foodcraft - Rainbow
San Benito
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Oneta Grisham
Michelle
Jim Hollon
Tanya
Jim Moses
Hazel
N. T
Per
Nebraska
Robert W. White
Colona
Vibrato
Maria Flores
Am. Legion To
W.W.I
Beulah
DR. Fowler
Palm Boulevard
A&l
Union
By Vern Sanford
Derek C. Hambly
City Hall
Breedlove Insurance Agency
E. Elizabeth
BANK
Chase Manhattan
Los Fresnos, Texas
Port Isabel - Padre Island
Fisherman’s Cafe
A LA Carte
Charlie
Trump
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