Gwen heads to Girls State as camp plans bloom
In Port Isabel and Kerrville, local girls prepare for summer activities. Gwen to attend Girls State while Methodist girls plan Mt. Wesley Camp. Mariners recruit and plan campouts, swimming, life saving courses, and the Jack Tar prep, welcoming new members.
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Fair City
Mt. Wesley
Lorne Petch
Kay Bobbitt
Rosalie Whitney
Norma Lou Browcer
Kerrville
Yvust
Girl Scout Davy Camp Week Set For Port Isabel
The Girl Scout Davy Camp started last year will run the week of the thirteenth. Brownies and Girl Scouts camp for one week with overnight stays. They cook their own meals and complete crafts while learning many things. Mariners assist the younger children.
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Port Isabel
Brownies
Sea Scouts Return From Mansfield Cruise
The Sea Scouts return from a cruise to Port Mansfield with the Valley troop arriving Saturday and preparations for a Sunday start. They came back Wednesday afternoon with inspection and visiting hours Thursday. The Mariners examined the boats and overall activities.
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Port Mansfield
Whitneys Headed for Oklahoma Transit Return Planned
Grand Central Station in Port Isabel reports the Whitneys departed for Oklahoma a week ago last night except Eddie. Residents expect their return next Thursday despite the absence.
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Grand Central Station
Port Isabel
Whitneys
Eddie
Oklahoma
Local Teachers Move On After Brownsville Golf Triumph
Our other teachers have gone also. Mr. Shoemaker is home in Brownsville and has been coming along with his coalf. His picture was in one of the papers with his newly acquired golf trophy, which he won at the recent tournament at the Brownsville Country club. Mr. Ronald and his family left for Houston right after.
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Shoemaker
Brownsville
Brownsville Country Club
Island youth diary notes summer plans and hijinks
Reports from Port Isabel and Brownsville describe teacher moves, students taking drives to see movies with chaperones, weddings, out island visits, and daily dramas. Posts mention Daisy with a diamond, a paint project on Flattery, and a turkey accident on the highway. Names include Gwen Jean Lorna Martha Charlene Sandra Jane Erma Lee Janelle Green Martha Bennett Kay and more. Wayne travels to A and M.
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Gwen
Jean
Lorna
Martha
Charlene
Sandra Jane
Daisy
Faithful “Flattery
Martha Bennett
Kay
Saundra
Martha Rebee
Rose Mariz
Betty
Sharon
Joyce
Erma Lee
Seniors Visit Port Isabel for Class Trip
Sunday notes show La Grange and Pettus seniors in Port Isabel for a celebratory visit. Local Chamber hosted a Tuesday night dance at Firemen's hall with punch and socializing.
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Pettus
Chamber of Commerce
Port Isabel
la Grange Bunch
Graduation Gifts Delight Seniors and Community
Readable fragments praise graduation gifts as a heartwarming community gesture. The text notes seniors receive special items, while hinting at possible fatigue among others from frequent celebrations.
NLBCB Signoff From Corner for Next Week
The NLBCB signs off until next week citing the same day and corner as the return of the broadcast schedule.
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NLBCB
Cream cheese tomato cheese spread with peppers and nuts
Cream cheese blended with green pepper chopped nuts paprika salt lemon juice and whipped cream. Chill until firm then slice into small squares and serve on tomato slices arranged on lettuce with a mayonnaise garnish.
Onions Stuffed With Nuts Recipe Steps
Onions are peeled and parboiled for 20 minutes then cored to form cavities. A stuffing of chopped celery and pecans is seasoned with salt and inserted into each onion. The filled onions are placed in a pan for cooking.
Shallow Pan Cheese Bake With Timiento Garnish
A simple shallow pan dish topped with cheese and baked until bubbly. Serve hot with timiento slices as a fresh garnish for a subtle herbal note.
Waldorf SaladIngredients Listed for Recipe
The note lists Waldorf salad components including four apples pared and cubed and two cups celery cut into thin pieces.
Walnut Apple Celery Mix on Crisp Lettuce
A simple salad combines apples celery and broken walnuts with mayonnaise. Serve the mixture on crisp lettuce leaves for a light course.
Fourth Annual Horse Show Planned in Sunset Park
Final plans are under way for the Fourth Annual Horse Show sponsored by the Los Fresnos Lions Club to be held in Sunset Park on Friday and Saturday, June 17 and 18. Entries from across the state have been received, with special stables under construction. Clyde Bryant will provide music and Ranger Jim Pratt will greet visitors.
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Los Fresnos
Kids and Winners Receive Trophies at Ceremony
Students gathered for a school event to honor participants and award trophies to the victors. Teachers praised effort and sportsmanship while presenting prizes to notable performers.
Texas Highway Patrol Staffing and Road Coverage
The Texas Highway Patrol fields 470 patrolmen and 300 patrol units. They supervise 31 percent of a million vehicles on 50 000 miles of highways.
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Texas Highway Patrol
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