Port Isabel-Los Fresnos Women Attend Delta Kappa Gamma Convention
The 40th annual Alpha Texas Chapter convention of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society met in Austin at the Terrace Motor Hotel. The society honors women in education and funds scholarships for members and future teachers, while supporting foreign graduate students and teacher training programs.
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Port Isabel
Los Fresnos
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
Alpha
Texas
The
Austin
Terrace Motor Hotel
Peruvian project spurs Texas educator led honor society
The text recalls the founding of an honor society in 1920 by Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, then UT faculty, to aid women in pursuing higher education and expanding opportunities. It notes leadership changes with Miss Jessie Sim moving to Austin as treasurer and Miss Frances White becoming Alpha State president for 1969 71, and cites 950 convention attendees plus Alpha Mu Chapter members from Brownsville Los Fresnos Port Isabel.
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Peru
Annie Webb Blanton
University of Texas
Texas State Teachers Association
Blanton
Jessie Sim
Port Isabel
Charlene Bobbitt
Beachcombers Art Show Set For July 27 On South Padre Island
The 10th annual Beachcombers Art Show will be held Sunday July 27 in the pavillion and cabana area on South Padre Island. About 3 500 paintings and sculptures by Valley, state, and national artists will be exhibited, with entries limited to fine arts attracting professionals and amateurs. The event draws thousands, with a treasure hunt and a guest invitation from the Harlingen Art Forum. For information contact Gladys Dixon, Harlingen Art Forum secretary.
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Pavillion
South Padre Island
Cabana
South Texas
Wisconsin
Gulf of Mexico
Harlingen Art Forum
Num
Town Brains-Trust Betrayed by Jeff’s Confidence Game
The town learns Jeff exposed a scam that emptied homes, families, and trust. Officials confirm losses and a shattered sense of faith, while residents lament being duped and left blaming themselves for the con. The piece contrasts amateurs with professionals who admit flaws.
Appaloosa Club Show Features Youth Races and Exhibits
The program for Saturday June 28 includes Appaloosa Clubs in helter and performance segments from 9:30 to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 with a Nez Perce Stake Race and a Barrel Race for riders 17 and under. Evening events include Open Western Pleasure, Tennessee Walking Horse display, costume classes, Indian dances, Arabian Costume Class, Rio Grande Valley Mounted Quadrille, AHC Trail Class, and junior and senior roping events. The final Open event closes the day.
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Order of the Arrow
Arabian Horse Club
Rio Grande Valley
AHC
Driftwood Garden Club installs officers for 1969 71
The Driftwood Garden Club held its final meeting of the 1968 69 year May 21 at Sea Island Motey Hotel Island Room. Mrs. Otto Johnson was installed president with a red candle symbolizing courage and enthusiasm for the coming two years. Lawrence Allen became 1st vice president with a yellow candle and Mrs. George Raymond was 2nd vice president with a green candle. Carol Colley received a blue candle as secretary and May Lowery a rose candle as treasurer. Secret Pal gifts were distributed after the ceremony. Attendees included Mrs. Hickman Rockwell Colley Raymond Lowery Urie Johnson and Allen.
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Driftwood Garden Club
Island
Sea Island Motey
Frank Hickman
Hickman
Guiding Light
Otto Johnson
Lawrence Allen
George Raymond
Stuart Ackins
Carol Colley
May Lowery
George Rockwell
Carl Colley
Thomas Urie
CCCP Directors Receive Salary Increases
Two top officials of Camer on County Community Projects Inc receive raises. Executive Director Ray Ramon now earns 14000 annually after a 1640 raise. Assistant Director J Edgar Gamble up from 9200 to 10300. Raises approved by personnel finance and board committees. Ramon a Georgetown graduate with Civil Aeronautics Board background. Gamble formerly with Sea Garden Sales and a former Boy Scout executive.
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Cameron County Community Projects, Inc
Ray Ramon
J. Edgar Gamble
M. E
Tino) Garcia
Georgetown University
Washington, D. C
Ramon
Western Working Horse Show Raises Funds for Lions Club
The Western Working Horse event collected proceeds from its show wins to benefit Lions Club charities. Local organizers touted the fundraiser as a success with attendees praising the community support and the charitable outcome.
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Lions Club Charities
Howdy Neighbor and Humorous Schoolhouse Tales
A quirky collection of jokes about old telephones, aging, workouts, and a stockholders meeting miscue. A tongue in cheek piece notes a chain of fears from teachers to parents, ending with children fearing nobody.
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United States
Flag Day Meet Set By NSDAR
The St Thomas Barlow Chapter NSDAR and the Dubois Hiter Chapter plan a Flag Day celebration and program on Saturday June 14 at the Seville Motel in Harlingen. Luncheon at 1 p.m. Reservations due by noon Friday with Mrs William L Clark GA 32183. All visiting DAR members invited.
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St. Thomas Barlow
NSDAR
Dubois - Hiter
Seville
Harlingen
William L. Clark
DAR
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