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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1958
Page
2
By JC Jean Ross and Penelope Marlin Pip the Tarpon students discuss attendance figures and a few school events. Seniors feel confident about their progress while juniors face illness and overall attendance remains a focus.
The fragment hints at a revived line named DIRT DESSERTS TM linked to Mosse scented ink and classroom work or exams. Teachers are noted as approving or commenting on this product.
A line of used autos offered with prices: 1957 Chevrolet Special with 4 door air conditioning, 1956 Chevrolet 4 door with radio, 1953 Ford 4 door, 1953 Plymouth 2 door, 1951 GMC 2 ton pickup. Prices range from 2395 down to 295 for the assortment.
A chaotic excerpt lists odd school trends and social mischief at Brandeis University and local Eastern girls schools. It mentions ribens, nooses, phone pins, and kissprint cards, plus notes on students like Jody Bowirecuer and Tom McCiellan and hints of regional shorthand and declamation results.
Fragmentary text notes perhaps planning to continue later. No identifiable people organizations places or concrete events are readable in the provided excerpt.
The report notes LaVeri attempted declamation in the girls division but did not compete. It mentions readiness for extempore speaking and indicates other grounds will be addressed later.
Fragmentary notes describe a night scene with figures named Gandsy Pat and Francis, moving slowly toward a saddle location. The garbled text preserves a sequence of steps and a final focus on Saddle, with unclear purpose.
Sunday afternoon at Padre Island drew Janet Supper Carol Ronald Jackie Hay Chuck Judy Cary and Maren with Bitty Metre and Pat Male seen among the group. The report notes a warm day and asks to be told if anyone is missing.
Local skating session drew attendees including Bobby Strain and Corin Milign on Saturday. Participants Mumea and Atten Paitin enjoyed the activity while Larry Bedell and Bill Morgan were among others present.
Lantana Fiesta events are planned for this weekend with a focus on community excitement. Miss Hemm is set to attend with escort Lupe Garza as the named figure for the event, with more details to follow next Friday.
Members of the choir prepare a morning practice session for the festival. The group, known for its dedicated schedule, aims to perform at the Spring Music Festival with a long standing five year dedication.
The speech department announces a spring festival in March featuring several pre act plays and various speaking activities. Officials hope for strong turnout and highlight collective effort and hard work behind the event.
The note jokes about an “early rise” party as a recipe for health wealth and wisdom, framing the idea as a lighthearted motto rather than a report. It reflects a small town editorial mood about daily routines and self improvement.
The 1958 American Cancer Society campaign kicks off Tuesday April 1 with the slogan Fight Cancer with a Check-up and a Check. Cameron county chairman George Pletcher notes the drive educates while raising funds, with a county quota of 16300 and a national goal of 90600000. Van Snell and Clinton Breedlove are named local leaders, with Mrs. Robert Meade as information chair.
Port Isabel track squad shows improvement at the Donna Relays held last Saturday coach Jake Trice reports. Steve Spoonemore placed second in the 440 yard dash while Albert Cantu reached the 220 final with a 23.4 prelim. The 440 yard relay team of Cantu Spoonemore Hector Cantu and Pat Malvan posted 4:7 though Rio Grande City won the event in 4:0. Noe Galvan ran the mile relay substitute for Cantu as the Port team continued on page 3.
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