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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1961
Page
3
Mrs B Kirkconnell received a stork shower July 21 at Mrs John Ward’s home. Hostesses included Mrs Ward Mrs R D Carpenter Mrs I D McNabb and Mrs Richard Barta. An orchid centerpiece and pastel baby bed cake highlighted the party with guests and attendants named.
Circle two of the Women's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Toni Spradling's home on Thursday July 20. Mrs. Edgar Bell led devotions with the 23rd Psalm. Mrs. Spradling gave the opening prayer and read Our Children got Religion from the Together group. They plan a Christmas tea and apron sale in early December. Mrs. Rose Kerns joined as a new member and Mrs. Bill Williams attended as a guest.
The text advertises an evening program including attractions like a penney pitch fish pond balloons canes a country store and flowers with a featured Haunted Castle for the children inviting the public to attend.
A study course was held to prepare for a Youth Revival at First Baptist Church. The revival runs August 6 through August 13 with 9:30 a.m. morning and 7:30 p.m. evening services led by Rev. Jim Anders of Hillcrest Baptist Church and Max Zentsch of Harlingen. Committees include Visiting Edgar Hood Grace Evans Wayne Drewery. Food Nadelle Drewery Linda Landers Cracy Weikel. Special Music James Harris. Publicity Alfred Evans. A Youth Retreat at Padre Island today begins at 9:30 a.m. with a program from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sharon Byrd marked her 13th birthday with a weiner roast and games in Port Isabel with friends and relatives. Visitors included Mrs. Freda Hickman and daughters Lou Ella and Charline Hickman of Brownsville. Visitors also recounted a car wreck recovery in New Mexico and plans for tarpon hole fishing and overnight stays. Ambrose A Pechacek BMC returned from Saint Paul Island Alaska after a year and will soon head to New York for duty with family following.
Karlene Jaquillard and Pamela Poston report a busy week with residents visiting Brownsville and the island. The piece lists attendees at gatherings on Monday and Thursday, mentions trips to New Mexico, and notes returning residents including Linda Landers and Nadelle Drewery.
Residents visited theaters like the Roxy Rialto and Fun-O-Rama to see Ben Hur Exodus Rat Race and more. Camp reports note Missie Trump and Grace Evans completing sessions with counselor in training and Pioneer Units respectively.
At 6 p.m. the juniors join for supper and activities followed by singspiration from 7 to 8 p.m. Bill Hitt of San Benito will deliver the message at 8 p.m. The Young Married People Training Union class enjoyed miniature golf in Harlingen Friday evening. The Junior GAs met Tuesday at 5 p.m. to discuss aims for advancement and bracelets were awarded to girls who advanced. Eleven girls attended with leaders Mrs. Verl Poston and Mrs. Foster Smith.
Members of the Mexican Mission mourn the death of Frank La Roche, father of Brother Jimmie La Roche, with the congregation extending condolences and recalling his faith.
The mission reported sincere sympathy for a loss and brief sermons by Brother Efrain Alvarado of Harlingen Baptist Academy. Sunday school attendance was strong, with Ochoa's beginners noted for high turnout. A dedication is planned for Sunday evening July 30 at 8:00, with refreshments afterward. Visiting Sunday were A L Roper and wife from Clifton New Jersey, members of Faith Gospel Church, recently moved to Laguna Loyrez Roper.
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