Judy M Tietz Memorial Library Fund
Miss Judy M. Tietz a Port Isabel High History teacher died leaving a memorial fund from her mother Dora Charlotta Tietz Fredericksburg Texas. The fund now uses 200 dollars from a Coke machine profit to buy 30 Texas History books for a dedicated library section titled The Judy M Tietz Memorial.
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Judy M. Tietz
Port Isabel
Dora Charlotta Tietz
Fredericksburg
Texas
Gulf
Téxas Rangers
Rio Grande
Open meeting bill passes with broad support
The Texas open meeting measure clears House II with Rep. Bill Rapp of Raymondville as sponsor, requiring public bodies to hold open meetings except for executive sessions or those handling personnel or land acquisition matters. Lorraine Carlisle promotes South Padre open to growth as new Port Isabel links grow. Details touch Port Isabel High Coach Jim Moses, local football philosophy, and historical notes on Versailles, balloon tires, and ancient Egyptian advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Carlisle
South Padre
Valley
Bill Rapp
Raymondville
Readers Digest Award Highlights Local Graduates
The year’s top reader award went to Carol Overton for most books read. Petra Mota received the Business and Professional Women's Club Scholarship and was named Valedictorian with a trophy. Wayne Sandlin was the highest ranking male student, and Marianne Bell earned Salutatorian honors plus a certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent
Carol Overton
Helena Sandlin
Petra Mota
Wayne Sandlin
Marianne Bell
Mota
Genealogical Unit Sets Meet with Ross Qualkinbush
Ross Qualkinbush of McAllen will speak at the Harlingen Public Library at 7 30 p m Thursday for the Tex Genealogical Society meeting. President Rev Russell Aener said all members and guests are invited. Qualkinbush was featured in International Finders Magazine in March 1966 and will humorously discuss tracing his Dutch English and Polish lineage.
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Ross Qualkinbush
McAllen
Fip O Tex Genealogical Society
Harlingen Public Library
Rev. Russel]eaner
Qualkinbush
International Finders Magazine
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Tietz Fund
Chamber of Commerce
Jim Moses
Port Isabel High School
Los Fresnos High School
Palace of Versailles
The
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Port Isabel High
Jaydon
Garcia ST
Port Isabel, Texas
Panama
Louis Henry McFarland
Fort Benning
Georgia
Julia McFarland
Houston
L. J. McFarland
McFarland
Santa Barbara
Calif
K. K. McFarland
Padre Island
Mrs
Maggie McFarland
Harlingen
Boca Chica Plaza
Brownsville
National Bank of Commerce
F.D.I.C
NBC
Leaders OF Tomorrow
South Padre Investment Corp
America
P. O
Grads Congratulations
Diamond Sweet Peas Kraft Macaroni Dinner
Velveeta Cheese
Franks
Chuck Roast
U. S
Pillsbury Flour
Folger’s Coffee
Loin End
del Monte
Kraft
Q&q
Betty Crocker
Lighthouse Gro. & Met
S&h
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!