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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1954
Page
3
The secretary and treasurer reported as plans were made to attend day camp. An overnight camp on May 24 at Is land was discussed. Menu for the campout was planned. A surprise birthday party for Mrs Thor oughman was given with chocolate cake and punch. The leader received a cream and sugar set. Meeting closed with Taps led by Eleanor Goolsby.
The Port Isabel Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. Bill Churchwell’s home with seven men and Mrs. Ruth Smith present. Roll call named the Texas Governor in office during the members' birth year. A three-part program titled An Amazing Reading featured Mrs. Marie Ballenger Effie Churchwell and Gwen Bellinghausen. Mrs. Smith demonstrated better cakes and icings. Hostess served citrus drink chocolate cake and cookies. This is the last meeting until September vacations.
The text notes that the group is finished with a phase and aims to resume refreshed on September 7. It implies a restart or new beginning after a prior period. No specific group name or location is provided in the readable fragment.
Miss Zelda Marie Peace married Lt. Donald S. Goodrich Jr. USAF in the San Benito Assembly of God church on Wednesday May 19. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Van DeGaer of Port Isabel, the groom son of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Goodrich Sr. of Portland, Maine.
Girl Scouts Troop 9 met at leader Stanley Thoroughman’s home for a regular weekly meeting. The session began with reciting the Scout Promise.
The church invites all Bayside and Laguna Vista women to nursery, Sunday school, and worship services starting at 10 and 11. Mexican Mission gathers at 2:30, with other weekday meetings for teachers, workers, youth, and GA RA groups. Vacation Bible School begins May 31 with prayer meetings rotating Fridays.
First Baptist Church announces Annual Vacation Bible School to start Friday May 28 in Port Isabel. Preparation Day begins at 8 30 am with a parade downtown at 11 am. Fire and police departments cooperate to enhance the event and refreshments will be served.
The program runs daily Monday through Friday from 8 30 to 11 30 a m beginning May 31 and ending Friday July 11. Courses cover Bible and character stories memory work music handicrafts and refreshments. Classes welcome children from three to sixteen with a closing program and handwork exhibit Sunday night June 13.
The Mothers club of the Catholic church will honor the Eighth grade children of Our Lady Star of the Sea School with a breakfast after the 9 30 Mass on Sunday May 23.
A backward look chronicles multiple graduating classes from Port Isabel High School. Names of students join from freshman to senior years, with mentions of teachers such as Mrs. Church and Mr. Rutledge. Highlights include freshman day memories, two memorable banquets, a move into a new building, a trip to Mexico City, and the largest graduating class to date.
Home style fritter guide share quick batter blends for ham cheese corn onion and peach fritters. Recipes cover toppings sauce options and tips for frying hot to brown, drain well, and serve immediately with citrus and syrup sauces.
From Houston comes a note about twenty two students aiming to graduate from a new high school building and receive diplomas. They will bid farewell to high school days, though not joyfully.
Recipe details for Jambalaya with fat, ground beef, onion, green pepper, garlic, rice and seasonings. Includes step by step cooking, serving suggestions, and a one day menu with breakfast and dinner items plus tips on protein intake and government surplus foods.
Spanish ambassador Don Jose Felix de Lequerica will cut the ceremonial ribbon at the Port Isabel Padre Island causeway dedication on July 3. He will be accompanied by Mrs Lequerica and staff to dedicate the route as Queen Isabella to honor the 15th century queen and sponsor of Columbus voyage.
Mr. Tompkins, head of the firm developing Padre Beach, asserts the project places Padre Beach on track to become one of America's great resorts. He endorses rapid development and future appeal to travelers and investors.
A report accuses the Army of poor coaching and mistreatment of G I athletes. The piece cites inadequate training, unclear guidance, and overlooked welfare concerns affecting servicemember competitors.
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