Local 4-H'ers Selected To Attend Training Meet
Six Cameron County 4H Club members were chosen to attend a leadership and youth training meet. Names include Booty Spurrier of Harlingen, Marilyn Goad of San Benito, Ronna Mitchell of La Feria, Robert McDonald of San Benito, Juan Ybarra of Brownsville, and Edwin Eubanks of Santa Rosa. Each has earned multiple county and district honors in livestock, foods, safety, and parliamentary procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bomeree
Cameron County
San Benito
Marilyn Goad
Waite W. Goad
Marilyn
Ronna Mitchell
Robert C. Mitchell
la Feria
la Feria High School
Robert McDonald
Roy H. McDonald
St. Joseph's Academy
Robert
Dee Gate
Juan Ybarra
Hilario Ybarra
Brownsville
Sears
Edwin Eubanks
Eugene Eubanks
Santa Rosa
Cameron - Willacy-Hidalgo
Edwin
Hibiscus Care Tips And Pruning Guidance From Garden Corner
Garden Corner outlines hibiscus propagation through cuttings or budding on vigorous rootstocks. It notes ferrbam sprays for leaf diseases and pests, advises delaying pruning until after frost risk, and suggests light watering with occasional soakings every two to four weeks. It mentions cut flowers and a tangential note on philanthropy.
Hemline Weights Add Pro Touch for Garments
Weights placed at hems prevent distortion. Options include round or square lead weights from 1/2 inch to 1 1/4 inch, weighted tapes, and chain weights in two sizes. Pin before sewing, cover with linen fabric, and then attach to the hem.
McKenna Leads Genealogical DAR Committee Meeting
The Genealogical department of the St. Thomas Barlow Chapter DAR met at the Harlingen Public Library Saturday July 22 with Mrs. Gerald McKenna as chairman. Attendees worked on lineage tracing and research highlighting the growing importance for posterity. Participants included Mrs. Sterling Prince Mrs. Gene McCullough Mrs. Marian Lawler and Mrs. Harold Dogley with additional chapter members assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas Barlow
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Gerald McKenna
Harlingen Public Library
Ce Eee
Sterling Prince
la Feria
Gene McCullough
Harlingen
Marian Lawler
Mercedes
Harold Dogley
Edinburg
McKenna
John L. McNair
Charles C. Buck
William Clark
Oscar Strobel
Harold S. Hensley
H.L. Schmalzried
H.L Hughes
Valley WMU Meet In Raymondville
Mrs. J. A. Spradlin presided at the business meeting in Raymondville where five girls testified on How My Life was Enriched by G. A. Camp at Camp Zephyr. The Calvary Junior Choir performed and a new bacon product with a special curing process was advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Spradlin
G. A. Camp
Camp Zephyr
Calvary
Missionary Topic Highlights WSCS Meeting
Women's Society of Christian Service discussed the theme Missionary in an Up rooted Society. Mrs. Cail presented a Past President's Pin to Mrs. Thomas Urie on behalf of the society. Hostess served refreshments to members including Mrs. Walter Zimmerman and guests Miss Charlese Bobbitt and Eva Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cail
Thomas Urie
Woman’s Society
Walter Zimmerman
M. N. Caudill
Floyd Bobbitt
C. B Colley
H. H. Somnitz
Platt
Urie
Charlese Bobbitt
Eva Harris
Desert Rat Scouts Visit Port Isabel for Beach Week
Sea Scout Ship 56 and Troop 57 host Benson Arizona scouts who arrived Monday July 24 for a four day stay. The Benson youths dubbed themselves the Desert Rats and enjoyed a beach and water week with a cruise aboard Captain W W Zimmerman’s speedboat Speedway and a planned shrimp boil using shrimp from Twin Cities Co op and local shrimpers.
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Sea Scout
Port Isabel
Benson
Arizona
W. W. Zimmerman
Speedway
Desert Rats
Twin Cities Co-op
Coin Discussion Set In Edinburg
Virgil Hancock of Bellaire will speak on counterfeit coins at a Hidalgo Coin Club dinner meeting in Edinburg. An exhibit of fakes will be shown, linked to the ANA convention in Miami Beach next month. Hancock leads national numismatic work and writes a monthly ANA column. Other clubs joining include Harlingen Willacy County Brownsville San Benito Port Isabel Weslaco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil! Hancock
Bellaire
Echo Motor Hotel
Edinburg
Hidalgo Coin Club
McAllen
Hancock
American Numismatic Association
Miami Beach
Fla
A.N.A. Journal
Harlingen
Willacy County
Brownsville
San Benito
Port Isabel
Weslaco
Pruitt
Coin Club
Bay Area Duplicate Bridge Club Moves to New Location
Bay Area Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at a new location starting Tuesday per club officers. Meetings are scheduled at the Junior Service Lea...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Area
Duplicate Bridge Club
Service Lea
Worst Day on Record Traffic Toll in Texas Deaths
On December 18, 1985, traffic accidents killed 47 people in Texas. DPS files cite it as the worst day of the year and the highest single day traffic death toll on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Department of Public Safety
Valley cotton gins ship 33 552 bales in week
Valley Cotton survey shows 33 552 bales produced in the past week by 73 gins. Willacy leads season total with 30 256 bales. Cameron 21 559. Hidalgo 16 852. Starr 1 337. 1967 season totals reach 70 004 with 70 004 bales so far.
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Weslaco
Rio Grande Valley
Valley Chamber Commerce
J. B. Brady
Harlingen
Valley Chamber Cotton
Willacy County
Cameron County
Hidalgo County
Starr County Gins
Brady
Teal Hunting Permits Offered in Texas
Texas hunters may apply for a nine day early teal hunt from September 22 to 30. Permits require full name address and county, must be submitted by August 18 to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. A valid Texas Duck Stamp is required in addition to the special permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Texas
Central
South America
John H. Reagan
TIFT- Computerized fishing tournament details emerge
Mrs. Bob Meade, the tournament managing director, investigated computer use and Norma Swann of Corpus Christi is adapting the programming. Expected species tally includes billfish sailfish blue marlin white marlin tuna bonito ling wa hoo amberjack king mackerel barracuda tarpon and bay fish redfish trout flounder and snook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Meade
Norma Swann
Corpus Christi
New York Owner Eyes Contact Lenses for Boxer
An owner in New York reports a near sighted boxing dog that cannot find home. The plan is to fit the 28 with contact lenses to improve navigation and return ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, N. Y
County drainage plan faces local opposition and tax fears
Cameron County Drainage District No 3 resists a Federal aided plan urged by SCS and state agencies. Local officials cite existing drainage, tax costs, and maintenance worries while critics warn of higher costs and outside interference. Supporters say federal funds and improved habitat may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Reclamation
Texas Water Rights
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
International Boundary Water Commission
State Soil and Water Conservation Board
Cameron
LCS
Jimmy McCarthy
Cameron County
Aiready
McCarthy
SCS
County Commissioners Court
Houston
Dancy
Falcon Dam
Adolph Thomas, Jr
Guy Leggett
John Huth
Thomas
Penny scale promises more value at corner drugstore
A notice touts the penny scale at the corner drugstore offering greater value than in years past, suggesting shoppers get more for their money from the low-cost amusement.
Television Listings Snapshot
A dense, era style programming grid lists daily TV slots from 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM with shows such as Search for Tomorrow Guiding Light World Turner Tom and Jerry Wide World of Sports Daktari Gunsmoke News Tonight Show and Mission Impossible. It also includes late night items like The Tonight Show and regional notes for Tuesday and Wednesday with additions like Steve Allen Show Death Valley Days Bewitched Daniel Boone and Invaders.
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U. S. Philanthro
Beachcomber Corral’s
Alamo Garden
Ath Padre Island
Clem
Clem’s
Dixieland Band
Barro
Corral
South Padre Island
Mrs. McKenna
Valley
WMU
Raymondville
Spy Wing Tronquist
Stan
Boy Scout News
Rhocord
TIFT
Palm Boulevard
Jd Weet
Egor Aehag
Vogue
Elizabeth
Los Fresnos, Jr, Los Fresnos, Texas
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Bayside Lumber Company
Laguna Heights
Guiding Light
Ruben Benavides
Teddy Bear Canales
Baptist Church
Malibu U
Mr. Terrifie
Lassie
General Hospital
Mike Douglas
Tarzan
Man
Laredo
Falcon
Discusion Dominicas
el Valle Alegre
Ondas Musicales
Roy Rogers
Ala
Our Place
Blackburn
Elisabeth
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