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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1958
Page
4
The narrator praises Brooks and the cast for a fine first year performance. Attendance Friday evening was the sole disappointment while director Mr. Todd received commendations. The first act will be reused for the Interscholastic League Events next Tuesday evening.
The group lists Florence Johnny Noe Deanna Tom Janie Joella Jo Jean Lind a and Joan as the cast. They note only ten students can participate and extend best wishes for first place.
A Friday evening reception in the Home-Ec building featured bite-size sandwiches assorted cookies and punch prepared by the Home-Ec girls. The note thanks those who helped and mentions upcoming events and a shortened school week due to TSTA Brownsville.
Members of the M.Y.F. head to a Conference Youth rally in San Antonio tomorrow. They will depart Saturday morning and return the same night, with plans to visit the zoo.
The group plans a trip to the Alamo area with chaperones Mr. and Mrs. Jack Merryman and sponsors. Attendees include Judy B Joella Karen Penelope Gwen William B Duane Cary Pat Maloan Pat Mumea and Johnny C. Our boys aim for top honors at today’s Sams Relay meet and hope for more success next week at Donna.
Students are urged to maintain high daily attendance as a religious attendance contest continues. Reported percentages show Seniors 97.98 and 66.97 in another group, Sophomores 96.50, Freshmen 96.46, with a goal to finish in about 12 weeks and award the class with the highest attendance an entire day off.
The student council polls are delayed to April due to busy activities and insufficient prep time. The section introduces Mystery Students Eleanor Goolsby and Johnny Caudill with brief notes on their school involvement and appearances. It ends with local sayings and a note on coffee use in the U S and Africa.
The 25th annual Cameron County Easter Seal drive opens March 15 with mailing over 10 000 letters. Co chairmen D B Dunkin and Mrs Flossie McBride emphasize funds needed for medical care braces crutches and wheelchairs for hundreds of crippled children. 77 cents of each dollar stays locally for care and spinal appliances. A separate political section discusses tax bill protections and a proposed constitutional amendment requiring broad legislative approval.
Ben Ramsey of San Augustine announces for re election to lieutenant governor arguing for continued state services and safeguards against hasty budget cuts. He cites a string of four victories, notes national tensions, a lagging economy, oil market glut and rising living costs affecting Texans.
The Rio Grande Valley Civic Music Association began its 22nd annual membership campaign today and will continue through March 15. This week the season's final concert, featuring the National Ballet of Canada with 70 members and a full orchestra, is set for Thursday, March 13 at Harlingen Municipal Auditorium. New members will be admitted at the concert, with plans announced for next season's appearances by various groups.
The Robert Shaw Chorale with Carol James as soloist will be directed by Ralph Hunt er for six years. The National Artists Symphonettes with Ampara Iturbi as soloist join a coast to coast tour led by William Hooker. Cavalcade of Song with 19 members is contracted. Tickets from local San Benito and Harlingen contacts or GA3-5355.
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