Wedding bells ring in Port Isabel and Weslaco unions
Narrator notes Lenora Browdehr and Ed Schneider wed in San Benito, with a reception at Ed’s sister’s home and a honeymoon to Galveston and San Antonio. Mary Breckenridge wed Phil Johnson in Weslaco, plans to live in Chicago. Local youths attend, and May Jo Mendoza plans July 3 marriage. School club M Y F reports new officers, updated programs, upcoming bake sale, and sub district meetings.
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Norma Lou Browdehr
Charlene
Port Isabel
Lenora
Ed Schneider
San Benito
Martha
Bennett
Galveston
San Antonio
Robert
Joe
Shirley
Joyce
Betty
Rose Maria
Gloria
Janie
Janet
Carol Jean
Wayne
Rita
Mary Breckenridge
Phil Johnson
Weslaco
Grace Episcopal Church
Breckenridge
Donia
Lu Lu
Guy
Tommy Breckenridge
Mary
Phil
Chicago
May Jo Mendoza
Secret Training For Boats Sparks Weekend Initiations
The text describes secret meetings this week for special training for boats. Initiations involve being thrown into the water with clothes on. Sea Scouts have paused meetings for summer while Mariners review bell times and watches and Morse code.
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Sea Scouts
Weeds and Rumors Stirred by a Coastal Island Echo
A quirky column riffs on weathered gossip about locals Kay Daisy Rita and others calling out the sun and seas as a playful Island visit turns into a Whimsical scandal. The text blends slang and coastal imagery with repeated mentions of the Gulf and a sense of restless energy.
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Rita
Lorna
Rosalie
Norma Lou
Daisy
Kay
Martha
Island Prank Promises Odd Plan and Apeculiar Plot
The piece hints at a strange island plan amid lively beach scenes. Angel and Dan serve as lifeguards with varied roles while girls swoon along the shore. Nearby, Bill Privett’s crafts draw shoppers as Charlene moves up at the drug store.
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Angel
Dan
Girls State TV Airing Sparks Rush to Watch
A chaotic scramble as Girls State fails to appear on schedule triggers hurried remarks and calls to watch. The scene centers on students rushing to catch the program amid uncertain timing and expectations.
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Rush
Girls State
Local gossip and social notes from a small town
Quirky community column mentions outings to Harlingen for Daddy Long Legs and island beach parties with Martha Marcie and others. Notes on new shirts and a red and blue wardrobe, a jeep ride era, a three cup ice request, youth revival plans in San Benito, and rumors about Erma Lorna and Jerry.
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Erma
Erma Lee
Martha
Marcie
Harlingen
Janet
Joyce
J. C
Robert
Joe
Rose Maria
Betty
Gloria
Janie
Lu Lue
Mercedes
Jerry
Gene
San Benito
Lorna
Gwen
Strange Island Talk and Local Quips From the Summer
Vague notes recount mishaps with rotten tomatoes at Plattery and puzzlement over entries in Gwen s truck. Jeanene and Eddie attend a Brownsville show while Sandy watermelon becomes a local fad on the island. Jerry and Barbara spree through Harlingen buying luggage and material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwen
Orwen
Jeanene
Eddie
Brownsvile
Jerry
Barbara
Harlingen
Sea Scouts
M.Y.F
Browders
Bobbitts
Joe
Fourth of July Parades in McAllen Highlight Weekend
McAllen hosts a three day Fourth of July celebration with two parades planned across the city. Citizens expect music, floats, and community events, as organizers promote a family friendly holiday program.
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McAllen
McAllen Hosts Patriotic Weekend With Civic Events
Post Commander Hatcher Smith reports last year’s celebration drew nearly 8000 people and forecasts a larger crowd this year. The week end features religious services patriotic observances musical acts baseball games celebrity appearances a Legion carnival with rides shows and concessions attracting crowds from both Mexico and the U S.
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Cial
Mexico
U. S
4A Legion
Hatcher Smith
McAllen
City Officials Probe Leaks in Mercedes Canals
Mercedes city officials ask the irrigation district to survey canals and ditches within the city limits to locate leaks for repairs as irrigation leakage damages street pavement and undermines sidewalks.
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Mercedes
Photographer's dash to Santa Rosa ends in crash
La Feria News photographer headed toward a Santa Rosa fire scene but collided in a two car wreck. One child is dead and three people are injured in the crash as responders work at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Lou
Rosalie
Lorna
Rosa- Tee
Boots
Mariner
la Feria
Santa Rosa
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Hazel’s
Hazel
Port Electric Service
Ronald Lee Causey
Big Wheel
Rosalie Whitney
Big Little Wheel
4 Gram
Kay Bobbitt
Lorna Petch
Tom Kennedy
Padre Island
New MoDern
Harlingen Lumber CO
W. D. Ertel
General Contractors
Howard Dixon
Kay Shore
Ole Man Sun
Bill Privett
Bob Mac
Ts Oene
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