Local graduates named in senior profiles and plans
The text profiles three high school students and their families. Joe Ladd, 18, son of Ralph and in shrimp business, held several offices and honors, plans to attend college. Sharon Fleming, 18, daughter of E C Fleming, BBA member, Tarpon staff, valedictorian, plans Summer school and UT. Ignacio Galvan Jr., 19, son of I C Galvan Sr, shrimping family, Spanish and Lettermen clubs, treasurer, honors include salutatorian, plans to join the Armed Forces after graduation.
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Ralph Ladd
Ladd
Joe
Brownsville High School
E. C. Fleming
I. C. Galvan Sr
Port Isabel
Ignacio
Lettermen
Armed Forces
Guadalupe Olvera Daughter of Port Isabel Janitor
Guadalupe Emily Ol Vera is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Guadalupe Olvera and Mr Olvera is the school janitor. Guadalupe is 20 years old and belonged to the BBA club and was on the anna staff. Her plans include business school and work after graduation. She attended El gardin school for two and a half years before coming to Port Isabel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalupe Emily Olvera
Guadalupe Olvera
Olvera
Guadalupe
BBA Club
Anna
el Gardin School
Port Isabel
Final exams and graduation events announced at high school
Norma Lou Browder and Charlene Bobbitt note exams today for morning classes and Monday for afternoon classes. Students may go home after each exam. Bac calaureate services at the new high school auditorium Sunday night. Eighth grade graduation Tuesday night at ? o'clock and high school commencement Wednesday.
George Olan Groomer Aides Local Clubs and Plans Work
George Olan Groomer, 17, son of clerk Hortensia Groomer, is a member of the BBA and Lettermens club. He served as secretary of his Freshman class and vice president of his Senior class and was runner-up for most popular boy. His after graduation plan is to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hortensia Groomer
BBA
Lettermens Club
Garza Family Notes Student Achievements and School Events
Ninfa Garza, 18, member of Annual staff BBA Spanish FHA and volleyball, is lauded as assistant business manager of the annual staff. She plans to attend college after graduation. Seniors will lead chapel services Wednesday, books due Tuesday, and rumors of basketball sweaters soon.
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Ter
Jesus Garza
Garza
Ninfa
Theok Ge
Eace
Port Isabel News Roundup Highlights Local Mentions
The piece notes Marcos Martinez son of E R Martinez a fisherman, BBA member and writing award recipient plans to work after graduation. Girls display snazzy outfits for hall corridors. M Y F plans sub district meeting on the island with recreation to follow. Jack Harris spoke at Norma Lou's meeting on navigational aids and harbor buoys lights and related topics. The school yard doubles as a football field prompting concern over windows. Seniors enjoyed a breakfast hosted by the Catholic church.
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Jack Harris
The
Mariner
Norma Lou's
Senior of the Week Elias Galvan Profile
The feature highlights Elias Galvan as senior of the week. It notes his adventure image, fishing with his dad, plans to study chemistry at A&M, his liking for all kinds of girls, and his interest in multiple sports, especially tennis, football, track, baseball, and basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Galvan
Elias
Nachie
A&m College
Einstein
Elias Aims For Three Minute Mile Ambition
A student shuns basketball for a larger goal to be the first to run a three minute mile. He trains along Highway 100 from school to Bayside home two days a week, covering about two miles each trip. He enjoys tacos and Mexican foods and dislikes homework and exams.
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Elias
Bayside
Slumberless Parties Spark Town Gossip and Rumors
Readers share town rumors about Gwen hosting a slumberless party on Saturday and Mary Nell's interest in Brownsville boys. Mentions of engagement rings, water tower paint loss, and birthday greetings color a lively, gossip-filled note from a local column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwen
Mary Nell
Brownsville
David Raynolds
Norma Lou
Myrtle
Joe
Wayne
Thomas
Daisy
Robert
Martha
Slumberful Night Out At Myrt’s Sparks School Prep
A jumble of teen social scenes and school chatter fills the page. Betty Peggy and friends fearfully mingle at Myrt’s party while Vonceille and Martin swap rides to school. Tito seeks double escorts as students discuss exams and dances.
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Myrt’s
Bet Betty
Peggy
Her
New Boat Channel Underway at Padre Island Resort Area
John L. Tompkins, developer of Padre Beach, says work has begun on a pleasure boat channel to serve the multi million dollar Padre Beach resort area on the south tip of Padre Island as a dragline moves dirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Padre Beach
Padre Island
John L. Tompkins
Padre Beach Develops Channel to Support Yachts
A dredge will be brought in later to dig a Laguna Madre side channel along Padre Beach under development. The 74 foot wide waterway at water level will be 50 feet at the bottom with eight feet depth. Tone calls it a major step toward making Padre Beach a great American resort.
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Laguna Madre
Padre Beach
Pidre Beach
America
Redorte
Tone
Nylon Nets Seized By Fish Wardens At Laguna Madre
Star Warden Bob Middleton of Grawns ville seized 2500 to 3000 feet of nylon nets off Laguna Madre near Josephine Island Port Mansfield. He found about 1000 pounds of dead fish in the nets and says two men were pursued but escaped aboard a craft.
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Laguna Madre
Josephine Island
Port Mansfield
Bob Middleton
Grawnsville
Ana Plain
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Joseph Leonard Laddix
Saaron Lynn Fleming
Ignacio C. Galvan JR
Ly Norma Lou Browder
Charlene Bobbitt
George Olan Groomer
Ois Pras
Ninfa Garza
Daugh
Carson and White
Bensonaire
McGreggor
Swana
Hickok
East Elizabeth
Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce
E. R. Martinez
Martinez
Marcos
M.Y.F
Island
Marcos G. Martinez
Strictly News
Margaret B. Peggy
Joyee
Patricia
Coachie
la Verne W
Tom Kennedy
Erma
Raylene
Vonceille
Martin
Tito
Reviene
Lorna
Rosalie
Kay
Rita
Lenora
Tom
Marlene
Goa
Fred W. L. Petch
Southwester Life Insurance Co
Lighthouse Grocery & Market
Port Isabel, Texas
Complete Boat
South Shore Drive
Port Isabeli
J. H. Schmidt
Fea! Estete Haeds
Brownsville and Vicinity
Sze
EB. Hack
Orien, Ctq
Gulf
Tim Bobbitt
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