Busy Times At The Office Echoes Through Town
Workers report a hectic period as projects pile up and schedules tighten. Local businesses note increased activity with customers adapting to new routines and markets showing signs of growth.
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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1958
Page
2
Lazy Columnists Report On Penelope and Youth Party
The Lazy Columnists note Penelope staying with her grandmother and accuse her of not helping. They report the Senior M.Y.F. group holding a party last Friday night with supper at the Palmetto Inn and plans afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penelope
M.Y.F
Palmetto Inn
Across the Border to Mexico and Shrimp Fiesta Tea
An item recounts a midnight show after drinks and a party list of attendees including Karen Petch Gwen Judy Boudreaux Penelope Marlin Jo Jean Ross and the Merrymans. It notes Tea Hners Shrimp Fiesta Girls hosting an afternoon tea at Dr J A Hockada’s home with sea blue shrimp themed decor and cakes and punch for twenty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
Saw
Mexico
Karen Petch
Gwen Judy Boudreaux
Penelope Marlin
Jo Jean Ross
Jack Merryman
J. A. Hockada
Individu
Port Isabel
Harlingen
Weslaco
Ty Cobb
Iry Goette
Harry Sannady
Danna Cernelia
Linda Perez
Elinda Compeana
Eleanor Goolsby
Vesta Levy
Dorthy Rodgers
Richards
Mariners
Lla Bennett
Heinze
Christine’t Longoria
Maestic
Pat Ma van
Cary Causey
Charles Green Ard
Jear Ross
Gloria Jixon
Charro Drive-In
Saturny
Jackie Kershaw
Mississippi
M.Y.F
Jerrie
Te Harlingen
Jane Rabbies
Who
Johnny Heinze
Woody Thompkins
Judy Boudreaux
Jerrie Birge
Joe Jan Ross
Jackie Davidson
Deanna Cernekia
Henry Penelope Marlin
Larry Bedell
Ronnie
Pat Mumeéa
Ronnie Causey
Noe Galvan
Gloria Gongalez
Sara Galvan
George Galban
Celia Martinez
Hector Cantu
Alberto Cantu
Gwen Bount
Jackie Bount
Harold Merrel
William Boynt
the Majestic
Community notices and social happenings around Harlingen and Brownsville
Local note keepsake lists names of residents and visitors, plans events and show dates. Beatrice Vega summers in San Antonio and patrons attend the Majestic cinema for Across the Border to Mexico and Teachers Pet while a Shrimp Fiesta group plans a beach party after rehearsal.
We Did Can U Imagine
A playful column notes Judy Boudreaux quiet and Caro Privett making noise while The Lazy Columnists loaf, Charles Green keeps his car out a month, Ronnie Caus ey jokes, and Karen Petch’s hair. Ken Baldwin leaves for California and bids farewell. The writer laments no more news and time, hoping for more next week. Remember a penny saved is a penny earned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Boudreaux
Caro Privett
Charles Green
Ronnie Causey
Karen Petch
Poultry Rearing Demands Constant Watchfulness
Bill Cawley of the Poultry Science Department at Texas A&M College urges constant vigilance in rearing pullets on range. He stresses strict daily management practices to ensure healthy flocks and high productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Cawley
Oultry Science Department
Texas A&m College
Falcon Reservoir Water Stock and Inflow Update
Water levels at Falcon reservoir show 1,709,100 acre-feet stored with 17,400 acre-feet entering and 24,000 acre-feet released last night. U.S. releases totaled 5,334 cubic feet per second and Mexico 6,388 cfs. As of June 15, 1,756,700 acre-feet were in storage with 1,666,900 acre-feet earmarked for the United States. River readings from several crossings are listed and San Benito headgate pumps are operating. Water orders flow at 1,000 to 2,500 acres daily, with about 15,000 acre-feet of storage space remaining. Manager Ralph T. Agar notes the capacity for additional storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Granie
Falcon Reservoir
Evils
Falcon Dam
Falcon
U. S
Mexico
United States
de Rio
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Fort Ringgold
Anz
Iduas Dam
Hidalgo Bridge
Progreso
San Benito
Brownsville
Ralph T. Agar
Valley Directory Adds Classified Section For 1958
The 1958 Valley Directory of Manufacturers and Processors, about 25 per cent larger than 1957, is published and available at the Valley Chamber of Commerce headquarters. It lists 684 firms, offers an alphabetical community order with an 85 classification supplement, and notes 25 product types. The Texas Bureau of Business Research will include portions in its listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weslaco
Valley Directory of
Valley Chamber of Commerce
Marion Fox
Industrial Committee
Texas Bureau of Business Research
Valley Directory
Deirdre C Handy
Higher Education in Texas featured at 1958 State Fair
The 1958 State Fair of Texas runs Oct 4 to 19 with Higher Education in Texas as a major phase. About eighty junior and senior colleges will showcase exhibits and entertainment to highlight science and technology’s role in the state’s growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
James H. Stewart
First Bale Turns Out To Be Old Bale
Rumors of a premier First Bale arrival in Harlingen circulated as a hoax after a McAllen radio stunt. The Valley media chain reported a bale en route with escorts, but checks showed it was last year’s cotton. The Chamber of Commerce kept alert for genuine Cetion Week plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlingen
Peggy Kirksey
Harlingen Country Club
Roy E. Clark
San Benito
Cotton Committee
McAllen
Pharr
Bill Hoover
Hoover
Jeff Bell
Upper Valley
Bell
Household Hint: Quick Bonnet Drying Method
A baby bonnet can be dried easily by placing it over a rounded bowl. This method saves creases from ironing and avoids stuffing the bonnet with paper.
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Co. B
5Th Infantry
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California
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PAN American State Bank
F.d.1.c
Member
Federal Reserve System
Alma
Mure
Valley
Eee
EL Toro
White Sands
Motor Lodge
Featuring
Coast Guard
Dial
Joe's
Causeway
Bayview
Beauty Shop
Bayview Apartments
Evinrude
Schmidt's Inc
Marine Insurance
Turner - Wright
Insurance Agency
W. Robertson St
Marine Supplies
Tarr & Wonson Paints
Port Ivabel
Johnson Motors
Sporting Goods
C. E. Berry and
Clyde Privet
Siup
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Cooksey’s
Otis McNabb
Junior Service League
Maid of Cotton
Algodon
Anna Louise Yarbrough
Princess Cotton
Peggy
Wife Saver Department
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