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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1957
Page
3
Friday evening June 4 featured a shrimp fiesta queen contest at Padre Island with a presentation dance at the Jetties. Miss contestants performed as Betty K Orchestra provided music and tickets were sold for refreshments. Local businesses and residents noted in Port Isabel area coverage.
Mr and Mrs Robert Von Meter plan a brief stop in Austin on their travels. The notice notes their belt and journey details though text is partially obscured.
Mrs Churchwell hosted the Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting of the Methodist church on Tuesday afternoon. The program included devotions by Mrs Eskew and readings from Paul's letters. Members from local churches shared refreshments and notes for the next gathering.
Weekend visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Storey included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Champion and daughter Joyce Lyon of McAllen and Mr. Ty A. Jackson of Hooks. Chammon and Jackson are former Port Isabel teachers. Also visiting Monday were Mr. and Mrs. R. Raines of Irvin e and Mrs. F. J. Raines with daughter Deborah of Hartin fen.
A. J. Reeves and his son Jimmy traveled over the weekend visiting Kerrville and San Antonio. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. Nerly Newnan and Mrs. Reeves with daughter Susie at their home.
Former Port Isabel residents Mr and Mrs dad Lantz their son Jackie and Mrs May Barnes of St Louis visited in the home of Mr and Mrs FL Martin during the past week. They were honored with a covered dish supper Monday evening at the Martin home attended by several couples. The group later dined at the home of Mrs Bobbit and others before planning to return to St Louis on Wednesday.
Sunday School at 10 a m and Sunday Worship Service followed by Sunday Evening Worship at 6 45 p m. Wednesday night Prayer Service at 7 p m. Services listed under Cecil Lanning pastorate.
The notice lists weekly services including Sunday School at 9:45 am Sunday morning Worship at 10:50 am Spanish Mission Services, Piatt Training Union at 7 pm, Tuesday Sunbeams, EB Petty OAS and Intermediates at 4:15 pm, Wednesday Young People's Prayer Service, 8 pm Prayer Services, and a note on fuel use in the Iwo Jima campaign estimating tank cars 234 miles long and lubricating oil in 125 boxcars.
Musick of the Texas Safety Association told readers that slow driving saves money on autos. Tests show cruising at 65 mph costs more fuel than 40 mph, increasing gas and oil use per mile and wearing tires brakes and nerves and raising accident risk.
Morning services at 11 a.m. Sundays led by Seminarian Douglas Hutchings at St Andrews Episcopal Church San Benito. Communion observed on the second Sunday of each month.
Daily Mass at 7 a.m. Thursday Holy Hour 7 p.m. Sunday Masses at 6:30 and 10:00 a.m. First Methodist Church led by Rev. FF. L. Marlin with Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. MYF meets at 8:00 a.m. Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. Lamplighters and Bible Study on Wednesday evenings.
Bayside pastor Rev. J. V. Delay leads Sunday School at 9 46 a m and morning worship services. The message and schedule appear in the Gospet Ichthouse church listing.
An ad promoting a personal telephone directory service asks readers to call Long Distance for new numbers at no charge. It touts fast, convenient service and a rate from Port Isabel to San Antonio for 85 cents station to station after 6 p m and Sundays.
Musick warns that fast driving increases stopping distance and crash risk. He advises saving on upkeep, reducing nerves wear and tear, and saving lives by driving at a sensible speed. The message underscores careful driving as a New Year safety priority.
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