Tarpon Splashes
Local column by Jo Jean Ross opens with playful banter on life and work, then shifts to a breezy survey of community events, routines, and summer plans, anchored by the author’s casual voice and midweek observations.
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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1958
Page
2
Wednesday Morning I 9 Ho Mors Presents Steve Allen Show
A student produced version of the Steve Allen program starred Bobby Williams as Allen with a large cast including Carl Nelson Larry Bedell Jimmy Bell Cary Causey Elvis Presley and Mrs Petch among others. The group performed scenes from Our Miss Brooks and planned a school play tonight while a Sunday picnic on the island ended with a late lunch at the fire hall and a cake made by Mrs Caudill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homors
Steve Allen
Bobby Williams
Carl Nelson
Larry Bedell
Jimmy Bell
Pat Boone
Adolfo Garza
William Bount
Joe Zurita
Cary Causey
Elvis Presley
Johnny Caudill
Hector Cantu
Herby Wright "Orby Strain
Karen Petch
Jackie Kershaw
Mrs. Petch
Mr. Vela
Penelope
Mr. Todd
Miss Brooks
P.I.H.S
P.I
Fire Hall
Bill S
Gwen
Dolly
Jackie K
Karen
Cary
Ronald
Carol
Jackie D
Gloria G
Johnny C
Gletina
Duane
Jerrie
Pat Maloan
Ronnie C
Pat Mumea
Billy Heinze
Mrs. Caudill
Mata Cafe Night Out Brings Local Group Joyful Evening
Saturday night Karen Cary Jackie D Gloria Dolly Jackie K Pat Mumea and Rom mie C. danced at the Mata Cafe in Mattie. Mrs Raypole joined them and the group enjoyed the outing with lively conversation and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen
Cary
Jackie D
Gloria
Dolly
Jackie K
Pat Mumea
Rommie C
Mata
Senior Class Still Leads in Religious Contest
The seniors again top the church attendance contest with 77.2 percent attending church or Sunday school. Freshmen 65.9 percent, juniors 61.7 percent, and sophomores 50.3 percent. The note praises continued attendance and notes more than half of the student body attended last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophmores
Mystery Students Named and Senior Election Planned
The school announces mysteries students Maeva Heno and Duane Simpson with upcoming recognitions Maeva to represent at Santana Fiesta in Kingsville and nominated for Most Popular girl. Duane nominated for Best All Around Boy and lettered in football and basketball. Seniors sponsor movie Cheaper By the Dozen March 18 at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. Student Council elections set for March 17 with year limits for officers. Football jackets awarded at a morning assembly with list of junior lettermen including Duane Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maeva Heno
Duane Simpson
Maeva
Kingsville
Duane
Wek
Port Isabel
Emery Green
Gilert Gréémer
Johnny Perez
Eduardo Esquitin
Bill Fabacher
Danicio Gonzales
Tranky Martinez
Emilio Sosa
Carlos Calvillo
Ronald Lang
Johnny Heinze
Pat Maloan
Mariners Attend Third Annual Senior Conference in Brownsville
Noe Galvan leads a list of sophomore lettermen and foot ball pins recipients. Nine girls depart this afternoon with three from P.I. arriving for breakfast. The event at Camp Lula Sams in Brownsville centers on a Look Back Look Around Look Ahead theme with Senior Scouts and church services planned for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Lula Sams
Brownsville
P.I
Padre Island
Girl Scouts of the
U.S.A
Juliette Gordon Low
Savannah
United States
U. S. Territories
San Benito
First Baptist Church
Elks Lodge
Elks
Y. W. A. Party At Clark Home For New Members
Y W A members held a backward party at Mr and Mrs Ewing Clark home to recruit new members. attendees wore clothes backwards and refreshments of lime sherbet and cookies were served. corsages were given by Mrs Clark to the girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W.A
Ewing Clark
Jerry
Carol S
Florence, Cruey
Mary Starling
M.Y.F. Holds Weekly Meeting on Love Theme
The M.Y.F. held its regular weekly session led by Mr. Merryman to discuss the topic of Love. Monday night members gathered to review program issues and potential plans for a trip to San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.Y.F
Merryman
M.y.f.ers
San Antonio
Growth and new projects in Port Isabel area
The coastal Automotive Service will open at Schmidts near the causeway bridge with Andy Zizinia. A Laguna Vista home is pictured. two more post with plans to be shown, and homes rising in Port Isabel Padre Island and Bayside. City commission drafts a charter for home rule city government to foster growth amid recession talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidts
Causeway Bridge
Andy Zizinia
Laguna Vista
Port Isabel
Padre Island
Bayside
City Commission
I Want To Be A Good American Boy Scout Essay
A fourth grade speaker describes loyalty to family church school and community. He emphasizes obeying laws respecting others following the Golden Rule and helping newcomers adapt while promoting civic participation and positive peer conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Seaman Apprentice Jones Serving At North Island NAS
Robert H. Jones Jr., seaman apprentice USN, husband of Majorie Doty, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Jones Sr., all of Port Isabel, Texas, is serving at the North Island Naval Air Station in San Diego California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
Robert H. Jones, Jr
USN
Robert H. Jones
Majorie Doty
Port Isabel
Tex
North Island Naval Air Station
Dissatisfied minds drive invention above known foes
The remark notes that people often fear or avoid their known enemies except alcohol. It argues that most major inventions stem from dissatisfied individuals seeking better outcomes.
Junior Class Barbecue Supports Prom and Banquet
The junior class hosted a chicken barbecue at the fire hall last night to raise funds for the upcoming junior senior prom and banquet. Funds from the supper will support planned activities and related costs.
Our Miss Brooks Tonight Final Presentation at High School
The second and final performance of Our Miss Brooks is set for 8:00 p.m. in the High School auditorium. The announcer signs off wishing good luck and promising more news next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Brooks
Public Pulse for Port Isabel Chamber Members
Public Pulse urges Port Isabel residents to support the Chamber of Commerce as the community’s clearing house. It emphasizes citizen turnout, organized effort, and membership to sustain growth, prosperity, and democracy through collective action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Port Isabel
County Commissioners Hear Plans and Disputes at Session
County commissioners heard architects report on remodeling the courthouse and approved land condemnation for an expressway right of way. The vote on accepting Hugh Ramsey’s resignation split five to two with Judge Dancy casting the deciding no. The judge declared he had been misquoted by a Brownsville Herald reporter and offered to confront the reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Commissioners Court
Court House
Hunt
Ginn
Hugh Ramsey
Ramsey
Foster and Ehlers
Dancy
Fussin
Feudin
Brownsville
Herald
Sam and the organized hornets joke from H. J. Meinken
A quoted tale features Sam the lizard hunter and a white companion, ending with a punch line about organization. The narrator labels Sam as a wise Negro who refuses to attack hornets, saying they are organized.
New Soil Conditioner Reaches Retail Markets
Bactex soil conditioner, once for agricultural use only, is now sold to home users. Available in quart and gallon sizes, the quart at 1.85 treats about 600 square feet and the gallon at 4.95 treats 2,500 square feet. Lactex aids moisture retention and soil nourishment for lawns shrubs beds vegetables and trees.
Petition Presented by Group Attended by Attorney
A petition was presented by a group and attended by an attorney, marking a formal filing or submission in a legal or civic proceeding. The report notes the attorney's presence and the organized gathering behind the petition.
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Alberto Cantu
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Jilian Hernandez
Albert Gonzales
Steve Spoonemore
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H. J. Meinken
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