Girl Scout Conference on Padre Island draws diverse participants
The Padre Island Girl Scout Conference held March 15 1617 reported 365 total attendees including 23 Monterrey Mexico guides and 6 exchange students. Peace Corps discussion by Dan Peterson and an International Flag Ceremony at Sandy Retreat highlighted the weekend along with a District Thank You badge awards for Mrs Stella Ewing and Mrs Marian Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Padre Island
Dan Peterson
Peace Corps
Pan Am College
Edinburg
Jon Lawerence
Reynaldo Garza
Brownsville
Carl Conley
Raymondville
Monterrey
Mexico
Sandy Retreat
Port Isabel
Stella Ewing
Marian Mickey Harris
Padre
School Board and Public Works Highlight Port Isabel Update
The Port Isabel area celebrates a color brochure printed by CP L Co and delivered to the district before staff notification. City Commissioner Zimmerman reports tickets issued for STOP sign violations, while a newly appointed committee led by William Zimmerman oversees a school system study and thanks members for their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Zimmerman
Red Cross disaster relief funds aid across 1961 62
The American Red Cross reported 12.93 million dollars spent on natural disaster relief in fiscal 1961 62 covering emergencies housing and rehabilitation. Hurricanes floods tornadoes and fires killed 585 and damaged 96 400 dwellings while Carla dominated 1961 relief work with 983 090 aided and 17 539 rehabilitated families.
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Red Cross
ARC
Martin
Texas
Mid-Atlantic
Park Board plans grow with busy local leaders
East Texas text highlights Neil Madeley chairing the development committee and other figures like Bryan Long and W. L. Elliff as they balance heavy duties with park plans in the Rio Grande Valley. It notes pavilion work continues, a Gulf fishing pier near Andy Bowie Park, and a near completed disaster operation fund drive by the Red Cross.
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Neil Madeley
San Benito
Madeley
Rio Grade Valley Gas Company
Brownsville
Bryan Long
Cameron County
Long
Corpus Christi
W. L. Elliff
Harlingen
Elliff
Panther Junction
Big Bend National Park
John Jones, Jr
First National Bank of
Padre Island
Canvheen
Gulf
Andy Bowie Park
Senior Scout gathering in McAllen features international guests
A Senior Scout event in McAllen included attendees from Brownsville and Japan, with players from Turkey and Mexico performing Mexican songs and Indian dances. The Hawaiian Luau was hosted by Bill Drewry of South Padre Island, and leadership roles were filled by several local coordinators and committee chairs from Port Isabel, Laredo, Elsa, Weslaco, and Corpus Christi. Meals were courtesy of the U S Coast Guard and local staff in Port Isabel and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAllen
Brownsville
Port Isabel
Donald Smith
Julia Quinn
Weslaco
James Byfield
Redo
Mayilia Frantz
Donna
Cooréiaman
Joyce Kirkpatrick
Missy Trump
Margie Tower
Kathy Bryant
Gabby Guerra
Laredo
Carolyn Foerster
Elsa
Linda Wilson
Theo Burson
Alice Hayes
Corpus Christi
Jury Michna
Bridget Guthrie
Linton
Linda Davies
Mary Jane Hale
Ron Boswell
Kathy Holcomb
Mission
Lynne Heinz
U.S. Coast Guard
Joe Clark
W. J. Ewling
J. B. Williams, Jr
Hattingen
Early 1900s Journal Advises Road Trip Prep Items
An automotive journal from around 1900 recommends motorists carry extra oil, a block and tackle, a small electric light, extra inner tubes, a bottle of kerosene to remove carbon from cylinders, and similar supplies for travel.
Park Board Stresses Ongoing Projects and New Marina Plans
The Camron County Park Board discusses progress on selling property and updating facilities while pursuing a marina and marineland oceanographic center in Isla Blanca. The administrator emphasizes the board acts for the public and urges gratitude for the seven members’ tireless work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isla Blanca
Kilgore Urges Constructive Debate In Controversial Times
Kilgore argues controversy is widespread but necessary, urging constructive criticism over backbiting. He cites freedoms, policy debates, and Henry Clay as the Great Compromiser to illustrate balancing conviction with cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Sam Rayburn
Earth
Henry Clay
Final proof of self control is to listen to another s troubles
The remark notes that true self control lies in listening to others troubles without speaking of one's own. It emphasizes restraint and empathy in conversations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jay
U.S
Nevr
Noted Visitors From Alaska and Texas
Visitors to my office this week included Joseph Briones Juneau Alaska formerly of Mission Hon orable J C Looney Miss Mary Battle Devine Miss Rose Mary Rodgers Harlingen and Reverend and Mrs L C Johnston Jr Port Isabel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Briones
Juneau
Alaska
Mission
J. C. Looney
Mary Battle
Devine
Rose Mary Rodgers
Harlingen
Revrend
L. C. Johnston, Jr
Port Isabel
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James C. Jernigan
Texas A&i College
Kingsville
John Connally
Jernigan
Ernest H. Poteet
Poteet
Padre Island News
Dunes
Arthur Endres
Whiting
Ind
Wm. Mehos
Don Williams
Salide
Littleton
Cole
Karen
Calla Kelly Greg
Melissa
Endres
Marion Scruggs
W. B. Hamlin
C. C. Blaylock
Pueblo
Colo
Wallace Hunter
Omaha
Nebr
J. M. Easterday
Ohio
J. M. Pe
Poland
M. Freimuth
Selah
Wash
Owen Tisdale
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Ellery Oakes
Manistee Mich
Chester Jordan
Sherbrooke
Ontario
EL Toro Restaurant
MRS
South Shore Drive
White Sands
Marina
Morgan Marine
Port Isabel Marina
Lighthouse Port Isabel, Texas
Marine Supplies
Tarr & Wonson Paints
Laguna Heights
Mr. and
Mrs. Lawton Petty
Gulf Cafe
Meinken
Wilson
Tarnava
Monroe
Causeway
Warren
Stuart Adkins
Wm. K. Zimmerman
Lawton Petty
T. B. Mock Neal Gonzales
Vere Myrick
Jim Gilain
Foyd Bobbitt
Harold Wright
Art Galvan
Reed Swindell
Hutch's Electric
French Cleaners
Post Office
CASH
Dial
Johnson Motors
Charlie's Sporting Goods
Fishing Tackle
C. E. Berry and
Clyde Privett
Cooksey
Port Isabel Bakery
R. R. Avenue
Carla
West Cameron County
Harry Foehner
West Cameron Co
Congress
Evryone
Park Board
Nydia Gonzales
Lynn Heinze
Mary Ruth Poekrus
Minnie Camacho
Marie Yurkovic
Tarponettes
Brenda Hancock
Judy Schumacher
Wilma Lancaster
Rosemary Varnum
Virginia Stringo
Christine Yurkovic
Mary Kennedy
Mary Ruth Pockrus
Kilgore
Capitol
U. S
Cuba
Rep
Joe M. Kilgore
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