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Newspaper

Port Isabel Press

Location

Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1954

Page

6

Los Fresnos Graduates Earn Local Honors in Clubs

Julia Alvarez a Los Fresnos High senior, serves as secretary and treasurer of the Spanish club and Future Homemakers of America officer while lauded as outstanding F H A participant. Odelsa Guajardo, 19, active in Future Homemakers of America Spanish club and Pep squad, plans to work after graduation. Helen Graybill, 19, Pep squad member, has no immediate plans beyond graduation.

Homemakers of América F.H.A Julia Whil Los Fresnos High School Aurilia Alvarez Jose Guajardo Los Fresno Odelsa Future Homemakers of America

Berta Ragunes Plans for Future Amid School Activities

The fragment mentions Berta, 19, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ragunes of Los Fresnos. She is a member of the F.E.L.A. High School choir and softball club. Her future plans include work.

Hter Mee. Raguemos Los Fresnos Berta F.ela

Jeronimo M Cruz Graduate Plans Army Service

Jeronimo M Cruz 18 of Los Fresnos, son of Mrs Carlota, active in Future Farmers of America and the annual staff. He has played on the softball team and intends to join the Army after graduation.

Carlota. Mendita Los Fresnos Jeronimo Future Farmers of America Annmal

Local teen Jimmy La Gant weighs college options

Jimmy La Gant, 17, son of Mr and Mrs Roy H La Gant of Los Fresnos, has not chosen a college after graduation. He has been active in the FFA, basketball squad, and the high school choir.

Jimmy Roy H. LaGant Los Fresnos F.F.A

Future Homemakers and groups honor local students

Lucinda Gra cia of Los Fresnos and Jose Carrisalez of Los Fresnos are highlighted as members of Future Homemakers of America and Future Farmers of America respectively. Annette Kretz, also of Los Fresnos, is active in multiple groups and aims to become a stenographer. The piece notes potential votes on price supports, an antitrust probe of the auto industry, and the May 20 dedication of Hidalgo County Courthouse in Edinburg.

Hidalgo County Edinburg

Lidia Cortez Plans Work After Graduation

Lidia Cortez, 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs Rogerio Cortez of Los Fresnos, is a Future ish club and YAC member. Her father is a farmer. She plans to work after graduation.

Lidia Cortez Future Homemakers of America Spanish Club YAC Lidia Rogerio Cortez Los Fresnos Lydia

Michael Stover Bryan Plans Texas A&M Pre-Law Path

Mike Bryan son of Mr and Mrs W J Bryan of Los Fresnos. He has been on the basketball team track football Lettermans club Footlight club YAC PFA and annual staff. He plans to attend Texas A&M after graduation to study Pre-Law.

Mike Texas

Size Limit To Be Sought On Trout And Reds In Valley

The Valley Sportsmen club plans a 12 inch minimum on trout and 14 inch on reds in Valley La guna Madre waters. They seek a state legislative change and a bag limit only if commercial fishermen push for higher fees. Directors noted 90 to 95 percent of local anglers favor size limits, while commercial fishermen oppose license hikes.

The Valley Sportsmen Club Laguna Madre Bond Carroll Raymondville Carroll Charlie Berry Ruy Bevil Brownsville Evan Hurst Bevil and Berry Gene Nations

Simon Vega Named Los Fresnos Most Athletic Boy

Simon Vega son of Mr and Mrs Pablo Vega of Los Fresnos aims to play professional baseball after graduation He was elected Most Athletic boy this year at Los Fresnos school and played on football basketball track and volleyball teams He also belonged to the Future Farmers of America and Lettermen's club.

Jose Future Farmers of America Secundino Carrisalez Los Fresnos Simon Pablo Vega Future Farmers of America and Lettermen

Mere de la Rosa FFA and school sports captain

Mere de la Rosa has belonged to the FFA and Lettermen's Club and captained the football and track teams. He led the basketball squad and played volleyball and softball. Son of Mr and Mrs Guadalupe Silve he plans to join the Army after graduation.

Marcelo Noyala Jose Noyala FFA Mere F.F.A Lettermen’s Club Footlight Club Guadalupe Silve

Dolores Gentry Plans College After High School

Dolores Gentry, 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Harris of Los Fresnos, will attend Mississippi State College for Women after graduation. She previously studied in Louisiana and Mississippi before Los Fresnos High School.

Dolores James Harris Los Fresnos Mississippi State College For Women Louisiana Mississippi Los Fresnos High School

Doctor Gifts Orchids to Women Patients in Dallas

In Dallas Texas Dr Nard Lair visits women patients and presents each with an orchid from his home grown collection while they recuperate in the hospital. The orchids are grown by the doctor as a personal hobby.

Dallas Texas Nard Lair

Labor unions urge White House to boost federal spending

Major labor unions press the White House to adopt a program of increased federal spending and reduced income taxes to spur employment.

White House

Fall 1952 Athletics Update and Coaching Changes

The record covers football season with Ignacio Galvan and Joe Ladd joining the team. A 2‑7‑1 result in class B included a 13–7 loss to Los Fresnos in district play. Bricker resigned, Joe Champion led basketball, and a girls basketball team formed under coach B. J. Willings as the 1952 fall term began.

B. J. Willings Los Fresnos West Oso Joe Ladd Harlingen Elias Galvan Joseph Whitney Bishop Flour Bluff Sundeen Port Isabel Pharr Poe Ladd Ignacio Barrientez George Groemer Buddy Johnston Rio Grande Valley Harry Weber Weber Elias Bricker Ignacio Galvan Joe Champion

Beggar Claiming $4000 Income Lures Welfare Scrutiny

A blind beggar in Newton North Carolina admitted to welfare workers that he earns about 4000 dollars yearly from begging on streets and in public spaces, raising questions about aid eligibility and reporting. The case prompts welfare officials to review benefits claims and enforce rules.

Newton N. C Welfare Department

Moscow proposal to end cold war rejected by Washington

Washington formally rejected Moscow’s March 31 plan to form a new European security group and to have Moscow join NATO itself, viewing the proposal as unacceptable and untrustworthy.

Moscow European Security Organization NATO Washington

Kentucky Derby Result Hasty Road Second

The Derby winner is first, with Hasty Road placing second in the race. The event occurred at Churchill Downs, Kentucky, marking a tight finish between the top two horses.

Determine

Inquiries on Geography Politics and History

Answers cover the largest city south of the Equator, the signatories of a Charter of Quiet, presidential eligibility age, Woodrow Wilson's names, origins of macaroni, piano keyboard keys, Supreme Court justices, the portrait on the sixty dollar bill, and typical automobile lifespan.

Woodrow Wilson U.S. Supreme Court

Ambiguous Data Card from Historical Clip

The fragment lists locations and names including Buenos Aires and figures such as Earl Werren and Ulysses S Grant. It mentions ages, nationalities, and a mileage figure but lacks a clear event or narrative to summarize.

Buenos Aires Ecuador Colombia Venezuela Panama Yes—-Thomas Earl Werren California Ulysses Grant

Official to Establish Division of Internal Security

It has announced plans to set up a Division of Internal Security within the Justice Department soon. The move signals a reorganization aimed at strengthening security oversight and investigative capabilities.

Brownell Internal Security Justice Department

24 more tankers 18 Ameri cans laid up

A brief note reports 24 more tankers and 18 American ships laid up, indicating reduced naval or merchant fleet activity. The terse line implies wartime or postwar fleet reductions affecting shipping capacity and logistical planning.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Helen Harry Graybill Julia Alvarez Odelia Guajardo Helen Mae Graybill Berta Ramos Jeronimo M. Cruz Jimmy Roy Lagant Choir Future Homemakers of Ameria Future Nurses of America Pep Squad Yowung Americans Club Lucinda Antonio Gracia Los Freshos Annette William Kretz Lucinda Gracia Jose N. Carrisalez Annette Mae Kretz Michael Stover Bryan Mike Is the Son Mr. and Termen's Club A&m Future Farmers’ of America 4-H Club Young Americans Club Delbert E. N. Lipe Arturo Air Force Falcon Pedro Longoria Johnnie Mae J. G. Gambino Commercial Club F.N.A Kingsville Aggieland Port Isabel High School Marcelo Novola Delbert Henry Lipe Arturo Longoria Johnnie Mae Gambino Simon Vega Mere DE LA Rosa Dolores Gentry Whitman's Army Store Ewing Clark Clark Insurance Agency Port City Pharmacy & Dry Goods PAN American State Bank F.D.J.C Member Federal Reserve System
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