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Newspaper

Port Isabel Press

Location

Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1955

Page

2

Informal Shower Honors Miss Dixon With Hats And Corsages

Informal kitchen shower for Miss Lenora Dixon held Saturday at Mrs Archie Causer home. Guests wore casual attire and elaborate hats or corsages. Prizes awarded for hat and corsage creations. brief list of attendees includes Miss Dinton maid of honor for Miss Mary Breckenridge and relatives from Brownsville Donna and Falfurrias.

Lenora Dixon Miss Dixon Deanna Cernecka Jane Carpenter Kay Bobbitt Archie Causer Danie Carpenter Clyde Privit Archie Causey Gioriane Carol Privett Chariene Martha Bennett Crucie Weikel Jayne Farrar Rosalie Whitney Norms Janet Bedell Janie Carpenter Daisy Varnum Mariene Churchwell Howard Dixon Betty Jean Pitts Brownsville C. R. Breckenridge Asa Breckenridge Jack Johnstone Falfurrias Ida Belle Dinton Donna Miss Dinton Wis Mary Breckenridge

Bridal Shower for Mary Breckenridge in Donna

Mary Breckenridge bride to Phil Johnstone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Breckenridge of Donna and Port Isabel, was feted at a Monday bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Ewing with Mrs. Clark and Mrs. James Haley as hostesses. The table featured double golden rings with yellow satin roses. punch sandwiches and tiny cakes were served. Guests included Mesdames Leo Baurmfelder, Jake Homenek, Bill Ewing, Jack Harris, Lewis Browder, Fred Pewoh, From Carpenter, Huthee, and Tom Lee of Port Isabel, among others.

Mary Breckenridge Phil Johnstone C. KR. Breckenridge Donna Port Isabel Ewing Clark James Haley Mesdames Leo Baurmfelder Jake Homeneck Bill Ewing Jack Harris Lewis Browder Fred Pewoh FR On Carpenter Huthee Tom Lee Hinkly Dick Pity

Birthday Party For Jimmie Reeves

Jimmie Reeves, son of Mr and Mrs A J Reeves, celebrated his eighth birthday with friends and family. The event featured cake, games, and gifts, marking a joyful family gathering in his hometown.

Jimmie Reeves Mr and Mes A J. Reeves

Birthday Party for Local Honoree with Family Guests

A birthday party hosted by his mother featured colored balloons and an angel food cake with yellow trim. Ice cream complemented the cake while guests included Charles Bobbitt, Raymond Glass, Mike and Martha Merryman, Walter Skipworth, Jimmy Brown, and Susie Reeves.

Charles Bobbitt Raymond Glass Mike and Martha Merryman Walter Skipworth Jimmy Brown Susie Reeves

Tea Shower for Miss Mendoza Hosts and Guests

Mrs Tomas Torres entertained with a tea shower for Miss Mary Jo Mendoza on Sunday afternoon. Assisting at the punch bowl and cake were Mrs Baldime Torres and Mrs Wm Bellinghausen, with Misses Josephine Holland Ninfa Garza Louise Delgado and Emma Carter also helping. Out of town guests included Mrs Mike Gonzales and Mrs.

Tomas Torres Mary Jo Mendoza

Father's Day Rules From A Homemaker Column

A newspaper column offers a lighthearted guide for honoring fathers on the third Sunday in June. It suggests letting dad sleep in, serving his preferred breakfast, ensuring the Sunday paper stays intact, and allotting the family car for the day. The plan includes a special roast beef dinner, no dishwashing, a few gifts, and gentle urging to accept them, with caution about expensive presents.

Local Figures Listed in Regional Social Notes

Ester LaBeau of Brownsville and Lela Vela Eva Vela Maria Louisa Vela Lidia Longoria and Mrs Manuel Lopez of Harlingen appear in a social notes listing. Included are Mr and Mrs D E Yanez and family and Mrs Naomi Marchan McAllen and Corina Serna Leopl do Solis and Mr and Mrs Adoa Garcia of San Juan.

Ester LaBeau Brownsville Lela Vela Eva Vela Maria Louisa Vela Lidia Longoria Manuel Lopez Harlingen D. E. Yanez Naomi: Marchan McAllen Corina Serna Leopoldo Solis Adoa Garcia San Juan

Bridal Shower for Miss Mendoza Held Saturday

Miss Mary Jo Mendoza was honored with a wedding shower by her mother Mrs Mendoza on Saturday evening. Rosa served punch while Gwen Haugen assisted with serving. Guests included Ida Marchan Celia Man Anna Cora Perez Rachel Carter Rose Marie Perez Louisa Del Gado and Ninfa Garza. Miss Mendoza received many lovely gifts.

Mary Jo Mendoza Mendoza Rosa Gwenhaugen Ida Marchan Celia Man Anna Cora Perez Rachel Carter Rose Marie Perez Louisa del Gado Ninfa Garza Miss Mendoza

Out-of-town Guests List From Regional Event

Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Susana Serna Miss Corina Serna and Mr and Mrs Adon Garcia of San Juan Mrs D E Yanez of McAllen Misses Eva and Maria Louisa Vela and Mrs Manuel Lopez of Harlingen Miss Marcela Rodriguez of Monterrey Mexico Miss Enriqueta Vela of Reynosa Mexico Miss Aurora Castro of Kingsville and Mrs A Castro of Brownsville.

Susana Serna Corina Serna Adon Garcia San Juan D. E. Yanez McAllen Eva Maria Louisa Vela Manuel Lopez Harlingen Marcela Rodriguez Monterrey Mexico Enriqueta Vela Reynosa Aurora Castro Kingsville A. Castro Brownsville

WSCS Meeting Reaches Helen Cail With New Member

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. George F. Call Sr.'s home. Mrs. F. L. Marlin led the program "Fellowship of the United Nations." Mrs. Joseph Whitney joined as a new member. refreshments of frosted coffee and cake were served.

Woman's Society of Christian Service George F. Call Sr F. L. Marlin Fellowship of the United Nations Joseph Whitney

Lawn Supper for Miss McLaughlin Honors Guest

Penelope Marlin hosted a lawn supper for Bonnie McLaughlin of Taylor Texas at the Marlin home. After hot dogs and trimmings, guests enjoyed games and dancing with a list including Jackie Evans Karen Petch Barbara Thoroughman Jackie Kershaw and others. Mr and Mrs Mitchel Speers of Houston visited the Pruitt home and fished nearly 100 fish then had barracuda at Seaside Inn.

Penelope Marlin Bonnie McLaughlin Taylor Texas F. L. Marlin Jackie Evans Karen Petch Barbara Thoroughman Jackie Kershaw Lewis Edward Browder Carey Causey Duane Simpson Porter Sparkman Mike Fleming Johnnie Heinz

William Ferguson on way to Border Patrol training

Mrs. Pruitt's son William Ferguson of Indianapolis Indiana was en route to El Paso for a Border Patrol training course. Mr. and Mrs. D H Christian and two boys returned home after a two week visit with Mrs. Christensen's parents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sanner in Anamosa Iowa.

Mrs. Donald Pruitt D. H. Christiansen

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