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Newspaper

Port Isabel Press

Location

Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1960

Page

3

Garden Club Installs Officers At Queen Isabel Inn

Driftwood Garden Club installed new officers for 1960 1961 at the Queen Isabel Inn on Tuesday May 17. J A Hockaday became President after a seafood luncheon with members and guests attending, and palm tree place cards praised at the National Garden Club Convention.

Garden Club Queen Isabel Inn Driftwood Garden Club Fausto Sobrino Brownsville Padre Island J. A. Hockaday Sobrino Bara Homer Poe Clarence Hawkins Stuart Adkins Larry Allen John Trump Henry Cateora David Dunn Faustone A. K. Bara Bennarz Laguna Heights Ray Toland Port Isabel Rockwell Poe Hawkins Houston San Benito

Wesleyan Guild Elects Officers At May Church Meeting

The Wesleyan Service Guild met at the Methodist Church on Friday evening May 14 1960 and installed new officers led by Mrs W C Churchwell. Outgoing President Mrs Mabel Hickman conducted a candle light pledge service with assist from Mrs George Carr and Mrs Fred Riggenbach. Attendees included Mrs Hickman Carr Woods Lowery Busch Harney Shaw Churchwell and Piggenbach.

Wesleyan Service Guild Methodist Church W. C. Churchwell Mabel Hickman George Carr Fred Riggenbach

Senior Graduation Reception Hosted by Mothers

The senior class invites the public to a reception after graduation ceremonies Tuesday evening at the Firemen's Community Hall. Mothers of seniors sponsor the event and welcome all attendees.

Women of St Andrews plan rummage sale at Toland home

The Women of St Andrews Episcopal Church met at Mrs Raymond Toland's home on May 11. Officers and chairmen reported, plans were finalized for a rummage sale May 1 at 2 00 p m at the Ewing Fish Co offices, and a devotional led by Mrs Toland followed the business session.

Pip ST. Andres St. Andrews Episcopal Church Raymond Toland Toland J.J. Brand The Ewing Fish Co Theodore Branch George Colley Far! Crittenden Art Slaughter J. J. Brand David Dunn Mary Bergan Leo Baumfelder

Seniors Honored At Isle Dinner

A dinner honoring 1960 Port Isabel High School graduates was hosted by Mrs. George Cail Sr. on Friday May 13 at Jetties Cafe Padre Island. Table decor featured Port Isabel blue and white with guests Penelope Marlin Jackie Kershaw Karen Petch Tom McClellan Jimmy Bell Johnny Caudill Cary Causey Mrs George Cail Sr all Port Isabel and Lewis Browder a former classmate from Brownsville.

George Cail Sr Jetties Padre Island Port Isabel Penelope Marlin Jackie Kershaw Karen Petch Tom McClellan Jimmy Bell Johnny Caudill Cary Causey Lewis Browder Brownsville

Rebekah Lodge Holds Regular Session In Port

The Port Rebekah Lodge met in regular session at Lodge Hall on Friday evening May 6 with Mable Hickman presiding as Noble Grand. Members urged to subscribe to Odd Fellows News. winner of the State Contest to receive a 50 star American Flag. Wava Weikel honored with a gift. Cancer Fund Drive netted 317.13. Attendees thanked locals for support. Margaret Salsgiver and Elizabeth Berry noted ill or deceased relatives. Next meeting set for Deputy Night. cookies and coffee served.

Rebekah Lodge Mable Hickman Noble Grand Odd Fellows Wava Weikel Margaret Salsgiver Bandera Texas Elizabeth Berry McGee Mercedes Sister Berry

Seniors Celebrate Graduation at T. B. Mock Home

Hosts Gene Mock and Frances Mock held a Friday afternoon coke party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Mock honoring Penelope Marlin, a graduate. Attendees included Jackie Kershaw, Karen Petch, Patricia Burford, Gloria Gonzales, Judy Boudreaux, Ann Marie Caudill, Sara Garcia, Virginia Stringo.

PIP Gene Mock Frances Mock T. B. Mock Penelope Marlin Jackie Kershaw Karen Petch Patricia Burford Gloria Gonzales Judy Boudreaux Ann Marie Caudill Sara Garcia Virginia Stringo

Local Social Page Lists Guests and Desserts

Mary K Leanda Glennda Kennedy Kathy and Mary Ragu sin Margie Tower Mrs F L Mar lins Jack Mack attended a gathering where cake petite-fours cookies and mints were served.

Mary K. Leanda Glennda Kennedy Kathy Mary Ragusin Margie Tower Mrs F.L. Marlins Jack Mack

Mrs Bertha Pichon Returns Home After Nine Month Visit

Mrs Bertha Pichon of Danville Ohio returns home following a nine month visit with her sister Mrs Mildred Watson of Laguna Heights.

Bertha Pichon Danville Ohio Mildred Watson Laguna Heights

Birthday Party for Johnny Barrier Observed

Johnny Barrier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Barrier, celebrated his fourth birthday on Thursday May 12 with a western motif cake and ice cream. Attendees included Paul B. Trice Mike Rex Cateora Joe Herr Prankie Seal and several family members.

Johnny Barrier Larry Barrier Paul B. Trice Mike Rex Cateora Joe Herr Prankie Seal Jack Mock Frances Jake Trice E. W. Cateora T.B. Mock

Mrs Jewel Barker In Mercy Hospital Following Accident

Mrs Jewel Barker of Port Isa bel was admitted to Mercy Hospital in Brownsville on May 14 after injuries from an April 25 accident in Victoria involving her car and a Holsum bread truck. She suffers neck injuries.

Jewel Barker Port Isabel Mercy Hospital Brownsville Victoria Barker Holsum

Troop 74 Brownies On Island Outing

Troop 74 Brownies met with leaders Mrs. R Carpenter and Mrs. Bob Bolen at the Methodist Church education building on Monday afternoon for an island outing event.

R Carpenter Bob Bolen Methodist Church

Girl Scout trip to Padre Island ends with beach outing

A Port Isabel troop with 1¢ members toured the Coast Guard Station at Padre Island led by Chief Bolen. They later waded the beach collected shells and enjoyed a picnic of fried chicken perritos chips pickles drinks and cookies before returning to Port Isabel after Indian Taps assisted by Mrs. James Carey.

Ernoon Padre Island Coast Guard Bolen James Carey

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