Laguna Madre B&PW Club Attends State Convention
The Laguna Madre B P W Club of Port Isabel sent five delegates to the 53rd Annual Texas Federation of B P W Clubs convention in El Paso April 25 27 1973. Delegates included Maria E Torres president Myri Zimmerman past president Juanita Voltaggio first vice president Deyaun Boudreaux second vice president and Hilda Rivera secretary elect. The group toured Ciudad Juarez received multiple awards including the Sweep Stakes for its scrapbook and Top of the Sail and Seasoned Sailor honors. A slide show and awards exhibit will be shown at the June 21 1973 social meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laguna Madre B&pw Club, Inc
Port Isabel
Texas Federation of B&pw Clubs
el Paso
Texas
Laguna Madre
Maria E. Torres
Myri Zimmerman
Juanita Voltaggio
Deyaun Boudreaux
Hilda Rivera
Ciudad
Juarez
Chihuahua
Republic of Mexico
Maria Fk. Torres
Federation Projects
Federation Foundation
Malones Preside At OES Meeting in San Benito
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Malone presided at the San Benito Chapter No. 565 Eastern Star session at the Masonic Hall. Guests included Mrs. Verna Carey and Mrs. Ray Leonard, with visitors Mrs. Helen Clemons and others. The gathering noted birthdays, memorials, and receptions as various officers helped host the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Malone
San Benito
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Verna Carey
Ray Leonard
Dist. V
Grand Chapter of
Texas
Helen Clemons
Mercedes
Johnson
Harlingen
Dorothy Cheney
Chaplain
Mmes
Jimmie Reed
Laguna Madre Women to Hold Rummage Sale for Library Fund
The Laguna Madre Business and Professional Women Club will stage a rummage sale at Fireman’s Hall on Saturday June 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds go to the public library Building Fund. Also notes on local outings and upcoming meetings including a June 8 club gathering at the Merchant Marine State Bank Community Room and a Port Isabel Chamber meeting June 12 at Sea Island Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laguna Madre Business & Professional Women Club
Laguna Madre Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc
Merchant Marine State Bank
Port Isabel
South Padre Island
Bertha Wallace Installation Highlighted at June 4 Meeting
The stated meeting on June 4 features the installation of officers with Bertha Wallace set to be a central highlight. The event emphasizes ceremonial duties and organizational leadership transitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Wallace
Women's Society of Christian Service Meets at Zim merman Home
The Women's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs Walter Zimmerman's home on May 22 with cake coffee and ice tea served. Miss Eva Harris spoke on Methodistism in Mexico. Officers listed include Mrs Dale Anderson president and Mrs Cecil Moses vice president. Next meeting June 12 at 2:00 p.m. in Laguna Vista hosted by Mrs R M McCurdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Walter Zimmerman
Dale Anderson
Cecil Moses
Les Hawkinson
Charles Youberg
Paul Gotterman
Floyd Bobbitt
George Cail
A D. Shaw
C. B. Colley
F. R. George
Eva Harris
Henry Hart
Mexico
R. M. McCurdy
Laguna Vista
Silver Jubilee Mass for Lawrence Fanning in Sarita
The Most Reverend Lawrence Joseph Fanning celebrated his silver jubilee to the priesthood on Sunday June 3 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Sarita Texas where he serves as pastor. Mass at 5:00 p.m. was assisted by Rev Clifford Blackburn and Rev Patrick Gurdon with Bishop Thomas Drury as guest of honor. A reception followed in the Parish Hall. Attendees included local officials and residents from Port Isabel and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Joseph Fanning
Mary Immaculate
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Sarita
Texas
Father Fanning
Clifford Blackburn
O.M.I
Oblates
Patrick Gurdon
St. Anthony’s Seminary
San Antonio
Thomas Drury
Diocese of
Corpus Christi
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B&pw
Fran Firth
Eleanor Royer
Texas Federation of B&pw Clubs, Inc
Millie Harris
Irene Shaw
Brownsville
FTD
E. Elizabeth
Malones
OES
E. Maxam and
Musina St
Baby & Children’s Goods
Heinze Varieties
The
Gardon
Yacht Club
Don Veach
Mansfield
Ted Odlaug
Kansas City
Shelia Housen
Heather
Michael
Charles Marsh
Valley
Nebraska
Capt Colley
Tina Barrera
League of Women Voters
Norberto Perez, Sr
Louise
Thomas K. Jackson
Dorothy
John
Johnnie
Jane Etta Raymond
Lillian Sannady
Women’s Church Group
Capt. Purdy
Oyster House
Belinda Alaniz
Lionel Alaniz
Belinda
la Villa
Los Fresnos
Edeouch
Norias
Houston
Armstrong, Elsa
Leo F. Sanders
Nancy
Peter Martin
Leo Felix
Joe Gutierrez
Gloria Villarreal
Freddie Gonzalez
Juan Cantu
Luis Ramirez
Eliseo B. Vega
Cosme Garza
Robert Gonzalez
Roger Villarreal
Merced Cantu, Jr
Robert Garcia, Jr
Jaime Salazar
Camille Playhouse
Junior Dramatic Workshop
David
Judith McElroy
First Baptist Church
Longoria
Washington Sts
Everette Young
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church
Longoria and
Madison Sts
A. Santos
C.M.I
St. Andrew’'s Episcopal Mission
North Shore Drive and
Yturria St
John Covey
Holy Communion
Bishop's Committee
First United Methodist Church
Musina and Adams Sts
F. L. Martin
Port Isabel Church of Christ Tarnava and
B. Moses Osborn
South Padre
Civic Center
Clarence Bassett
Assembly of God Church
Port Road
Hazel
Ocean Palm Center
S. Padre Island
Merchants Marine State Bank
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