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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1965
Page
10
Miss Josefa Herrera was honored at We Pirh Hall from 3 to 5 PM. Hostesses were Mrs Refugia Holland and daughters Mrs Hortensia Groomer and Mrs Henry Etheridge. About 50 guests attended. Herrera is a nurse at the Clinic in Port Isa.
The South Padre Island Shell Club met on April 23 to discuss an exchange proposal with the Philadelphia Shell Club exchanging 24 shell species from the New Jersey coast. A South Africa collecting trip was also outlined. Mrs. Wayne Holiman relinquished the vice presidency and Mrs. Homer Poe was elected. The club received books and pamphlets from Mr. and Mrs. William Frisbey for the library. The main business approved the Sun day of Charro Days weekend for next year’s Shell Fair and to set the exact date for notice. May 2% at 6 30 p.m. will feature a book review by Mrs. Sid Hardin.
The State ASC Committee will meet at Hotel Seville Harlingen on May 11 12. A May 12 comprehensive tour of Valley agricultural areas and installations will be led by Brady with sub committee members Funk Abbott Adier Keyes McElroy Galloway and others hosting the tour in Herlingen and Raymondville.
Harbor Hide-a-way plans three May events for teens in Port Isabel including a May 14 shrimp supper with ballad singing and Alan Berry and Jim Reeves. A May 22 teen dance features a band and snack bar, and a May 26 chaperoned beach party offers music and drinks. Two members, Robert Christenson and Pat Bell, graduate with top honors. Contact Michelle Kent at WH 3-1086 for news.
Port Isabel Girl Scout Troop 74 with 24 registered girls prepares for an all night camping trip on May 4 at Camp Lula Sams. Leaders Mrs. George Colley and Mrs. Victor Mock guide badge work on Backyard Cook requiring four meals. Swimming at Camp Lula Sams needs parental permission and transportation donations are requested.
May 1 4 school meals shown by day with main dish sides and desserts. Entries include hamburger barbecue Weiners fried chicken beef stew fresh fish and a note on daily bread and milk. Additional trivia claims newborns cry about 113 minutes daily and a comment about fashion.
At the BEPW Club meeting held May 4 in the White Sands Motel lobby, officers for the coming year were chosen by acclamation: Mrs. Dale Anderson president, Mrs. Morris Voltaggio 1st vice president, Hattie Cate Ora 2nd vice president, Ernes tine Barrera secretary, and Mrs. George Colley treasurer. The group also changed meeting dates to the first and third Thursdays. Delegates named for the state convention in Houston June 11-13 include Gertrude Gilliam and Hattie Cateora among others.
Mr and Mrs Joe Dickson and son Don of Houston spent a week fishing at White Sands Lodge and Marina. They caught 196 trout in five trips with 22 weighing 3 to 4 pounds and two at 5 pounds. Other Houstonians reported 88 trout, many 3 pounds, and several 1 to 2 pounds. The Frasier and C W Dickson parties also fished here, with catches ranging from 88 to 169 trout, mostly 1 to 3 pounds. Gusty winds persisted but did not stop anglers. the report notes fish bite better with a light breeze.
The Driftwood Garden Club met April 21 at White Sands Motel with host Mrs. Dale Anderson. Speaker Mrs. Fred Allen urged adherence to Flower Show Handbook rules, stressing education for both growers and public, plus conservation ideas.
Emery Green Jr cashier certifies the condition report as true with R W Bell T R Hunt and Hubert R Dusek as directors. The sworn statement dated May 5 1965 in Cameron County Texas attests to assets pledged and valuations including loans and securities with adjustments.
The pastor of the Methodist Church announces that services will be held at 10 45 a m instead of 11 a m on Sunday May, Mother's Day.
Colley Mae Lowery and guests Mrs S H Woods Mrs E F Barth Mrs Frank Hickman Mrs Lawrence Allen Mrs J A Hockaday Mrs F F Sobrino Mrs Colvin Morgan join hostess Mrs Dale Anderson for a social gathering.
Den 1 Pack 17 met at Mrs. D R Nutchinson home for pledges and songs. Denner Tony Peverini led the pledge while Don Chasteen led the Star Spangled Banner and Tory Lynn Freeze helped with Sky Backdrop. Sammy Mack and Tony Peverini planned lighting effects for the May 20 pack meeting skit.
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