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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1955
Page
2
Jack Merryman and Mrs. Brown hosted a tea Monday at Mrs. Mer s home. A heart shaped cake with pink roses topped the table while punch, ribbon and pinwheel sandwiches were served for 27 guests.
Mesdames John and George Trump honored Miss June Hunt at a recipe coffee morning hosted by Mrs John Trump in Laguna Soring Mowers. Rose Mary Bell and Miss Castorina served coffee to guests who shared their favorite recipes.
The Troop 8 girls gathered at the church for their regular weekly meeting on Monday afternoon. The treasurer reported dues collected, refreshments were served, and Cecilia Lorres Oralis Mery Silverro and Vir Stringer from Singer Machine Company attended as visitors. The group planned a future lockout and closed with taps. Lynnda Kennedy, Scribe.
Members of the Methodist choir held a post rehearsal party for June Hunt at the home of Mrs. Fred Petch. The gathering included Mrs. E. W. Edwards Rev. L. Marlin Tedeta and other members. A lamode pie coffee and a gift were part of the celebration.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the Petch home with 15 members present. Officers named for the coming year include Sem Byrd as president and Phil Sheldon as secretary, with various chairs and committees listed for spiritual life supply public relations and youth work. An installation is planned at the church on May 24.
The Holy Name society of Our Lady Star of the Sea church held a May 5 meeting to elect officers for the coming year. Officers: Joe Martinez president, Juan Ta mayo vice president, Wm. Belinghausen secretary, Cosme Garcia treasurer, Manuel Mendoza councilor. A Mexican supper and bingo were planned for June 12 with kitchen improvements and enlarging the bingo tables discussed. A special May 12 meeting at the parish hall had coffee and cookies served by Joe Martinez.
Mr and Mrs Jack Carroll and others from San Antonio spent the weekend with Mrs M F Branco in Bayside. They went deepsea fishing aboard the Honeymoon with Captain Freel guiding. They caught two tubs of red snapper and Mrs Rogers was named champion for a snapper. They returned Sunday.
The Tumbleweed Square Dance club met Friday at the Firemen's Community hall with Mr and Mrs Marshall Storey and Mr and Mrs Stanley Thouroughman as hosts. They served chicken sandwiches and coffee to members and guests. The club will meet again tonight.
Mrs Orlan Stovall of San Benito visits the Reeves home. Mrs Richard Roloff leaves Mon Gay to stay two weeks with her parents in St Louis. J L Merryman home hosts Mr and Mrs L C House of San Benito with Mrs Kate Loomis and Sid Loomis of Prescott Arkansas.
Mr and Mrs Louis Browder entertained Mrs E L Gores and Mrs Kyle Browder for dinner on Mothers Day. Piano pupils will be presented in a piano recital on Saturday evening 7 30 in the home of Mrs Pred Petch. Chief W O Stanley Thoroughman of the U S Coast Guard station on Padre Island left Tuesday for New Orleans on Coast Guard district office business. Kathy Leanda and Glynnes Kennedy and Etta Sue Browder spent Friday night and Saturday visiting with Mrs Z L Goree of Harrington. Mrs Goree is Etta Sue's grandmother. Mrs Goree returned to Port Isabel with the children Saturday to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Louis Browder.
The city purchased a truck with a 1500 gallon tank to spray unpaved streets and wash down paved streets. It is expected to be in service next week.
A column by R R W Hems ch with the Husbands Protective Association features letters from readers airing grievances about spouses. Women describe made marriages, neglect, infidelity, and independence while humor and social views linger in a small town voice.
Valley road deaths rose to 28 through April after six fatal accidents. Nine people died in one-vehicle crashes across Willacy McAllen Cameron Starr. 26 accidents in four counties, 7 teens injured, property damage 13328 dollars. Harlingen District logged 974 court citations and 69 warnings.
The Port Isabel Lions Club honored Rev. F. L. Marlin pastor of First Methodist Church with a certificate as a worthy citizen for his service to the community. Guest speaker William Stewart, area game warden, urged hunter education to protect wildlife for future generations. A joint Ladies Night with the Port Isabel Rotary was scheduled, with Henry Lambeck and D. W. Morrison among the attendees.
Louisa writes of a long marriage begun at age 15 to a 19 year old husband. They endured poverty yet happiness as children grew. She recalls staying home to run the farm while he worked, and how his return prompts questions about his day.
A fragmented first person note describes keeping a neat home and trying to be agreeable. The writer mentions occasional silence from someone, general care for appearance, and past work including raising, butchering, and labor.
A reader asks about money causing marital strain in middle age. The reply notes long marriages endure when partners share interests, warns of aging behavior, and suggests staying pleasant, enjoying meals, faith, visiting the sick, and accompanying a spouse to outings to preserve happiness.
The University of Texas Bureau of Business reports that January through March business activity in Texas far exceeded any previous quarter, marking a substantial margin above historical levels and signaling robust state economic momentum.
The Bureau reports the index averaged 163 per cent of the 1947-49 base, eight per cent above 1954's average and twelve per cent higher than the first quarter of 1954. Over seven months Texas business activity shows a 16 per cent increase, among the sharpest rises in the index’s history.
A report notes that dining rooms disappear from about 80 percent of newly built homes. Builders cite changing layouts and open floor plans as the cause, with sales and interior design trends reflecting the shift toward flexible living spaces.
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