Girl Scout Camp Plans Set for Tip of Texas
The Tip of Texas Girl Scout Council announces four camping types with day camp starting June 3 at Camp Lula Sams. Middle level and Senior troops may join Resident Troop Camping at Camp Lula Sams near Brownsville. Sessions run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 2 to August 2, September 27 to 29, and October 18 to 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Girl Scouts
Robert of
Edinburg
Gram Committee
Camp
Lula Sams
Camp Lula Sams
Brownsville
Girl Scout Camping Sessions and Camp Details
A 12 page camping brochure titled Girl Scout Camping is Fun outlines three Established Camp sessions at Camp Igla Sams Brownsville June 16-29 June 30-July 1 and July 14-27. Attendance for younger girls requires two years of brownies or older. Several specialized units exist for Intermediate and Senior Scouts with dates June 3-July 13 and July 4-27. Additionally four day camps and various regional camps including Mission Weslaco Harlingen and Brownsville offer sessions June 3-7 and June 10-14 with directors named for each site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igla Sams
Brownsville
Lorna Petch
Weslace
Waterfront
Pioneer
Viva Mexico
Gandy
Oblate Fathers
Mission
Piris
McAllen
Edinburg
Pharr
San Juan
Alamo Delmita
Rio Grande City
Jim Griffin
Progresso Lake
Weslaco
Donna
Mercedes
Delta
John Love
San Benito
Walter
Clara Hardy
Harlingen
Raymondville
Bob Buck
Treasure Island
Lincoln Park
Training Session For Scoutmasters At Camp Perry
A Scout Leaders training session will be held May 18 and 19 at Camp Perry for Scoutmasters Assistant Scoutmasters troop committee men and others in scouting. Carl Ward council leadership training chairman will lead with Woodbadge Scouters as instructors. Scout leaders from the Valley check in May 18 at 2 00 p.m. The program covers scoutcraft troop operation and training junior leaders with a staff from San Benito McAllen Brownsville Harlingen Weslaco and Edinburgh including Joe Spears Ted Lewton J Edgar Gamble Mafus Smith R Lis ton Howard Smith M C Young Paul Aiden Nat Bossom Louis Cabrera and Al Frandsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Perry
Carl Ward
McAllen
Council
Rio Grande
Joe Spears
San Benito
Ted Lewton
J. Edgar Gamble
Brownsville
Mafus Smith
R. W. Liston
Harlingen
Howard Smith
Alamo
M. C. Young
Edinburg
Paul Aiden
Nat Bossom
Louis Cabrera
al Frandsen
Weslaco
Air Conditioning Brings Comfort and Health Benefits at Home
A Cameron County study cited by Ree Hartfield shows two thirds of homes with AC report better health and lower medical costs. Eighty six percent note less heat rash and most say housework is lighter. Families with AC average over eight hours sleep and spend more time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree C. Hartfield
Cameron County
Regulators Expand Authority Over Public Land Crossings
Government by decree advances as the secretaries of agriculture and interior approve new rules granting expanded power to authorize crossing of public lands by utility transmission lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior
Wyoming State Tribune
Air Force seeks dietitians for officer ranks worldwide
United States Air Force advertises commissions from 2nd Lt. to Major for qualified dietitians aged 21 to 35 with a vector’s degree and approved internship. Newly commissioned officers join an Air Force hospital, gain training and potential master or doctorate education, with opportunities for administrative experience and nationwide seminars. Local recruiter listed in Harlingen, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Air Force
Free World
Air Force
Commerce
Harlingen
Texas
Census Bureau to Inquire on Second Jobs
The Census Bureau will add questions on secondary jobs to the May Current Population Survey to measure how many workers hold more than one job and details of hours, type of work, and night or weekend schedules. About three million workers are estimated to have two jobs, about five percent of employment. The survey runs May 20 in the U S and 356 areas, with interviewers Dorothy Brutten of Harlingen and Jacqueline Brady of San Benito.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy R. Millard
Burreau
Dallas
Census Bureau
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U. S. Department of Labor
Dorothy L. Brutten
Litte Creek Drive
Harlingen
Texas
Jacqueline D. Brady
N. Dowling
San Benito
Civil Service Announces Agricultural Statistician Exam
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a nationwide examination for Agricultural Statistician in the Department of Agriculture with annual pay of 4565 to 5540 dollars. Applicants need suitable academic training or a mix of education and specialized experience. Applications are accepted until further notice through the Executive Secretary, Board of U S Civil Service Examiners, U S Department of Agriculture, Washington D C. Further information and forms available at many post offices or from the U S Civil Service Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Department of Agriculture
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washingtnn
D.C
U. S
Intensive labor market survey launched in Cameron County
The Texas Employment Commission starts a countywide labor market survey involving about 3500 Cameron County non agricultural employers to compile up to date data on local employment. The study aims to support new industry, attract investment, and enable monthly labor market newsletters while ensuring employer confidentiality.
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Cameron
Texas Employment Commission
Cameron County
U. S
Texas
TEC
Tee
C. H. Adrean
Brownsville
Henry L. Mobley
Harlingen
Adrean
Mobley
Record 1964 Highway Fatalities Top 40 000 Mark
The year 1964 saw highway deaths exceed 40 000 for the first time, a rise from 1940s totals when 36 969 people died on the nation’s roads, marking a historic increase in road fatalities.
Miss to Mrs Change: Notify Social Security
Brides changing names should inform Social Security to receive proper earnings credit. A new social security card is issued in the new name with the same number. Local Brownsville or McAllen offices will mail the change form to the working bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security
Social Security Administration
Iris
Brownsville
McAllen
Valley Events Sought for Publicity in Travel Directory
Elliott B. Hoffman of Motor Travel Services requests dates for multiple Valley events to feature in the Motor Travel Directory. The list includes Cotton Week, Fiesta Turiste, Inter national Fishing Tournament, Shrimp Fiesta, Charro Days, Texas Citrus Fiesta, International Fly-In Golf, International Music Festival, and All-Valley Shuffleboard, with dates ranging 1964 and 1984. Publicity aims to boost regional tourism for Harlingen Raymondville Brownsville McAllen Weslaco and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Chamber of Commerce
Elliott B. Hoffman
Motor Travel Services, Inc
Harlingen
Raymondville
Port Isabel
Brownsville
Misclan
McAllen
Weslaco
Motor Travel Directory
United States
Canada
Lloyd Hawkins
VCC
Power mowers seen as safer but carry hidden dangers
The Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Council warns that power lawn mowers have reduced physical strain yet pose significant hazards if misused or mishandled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Council
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Port Isants Press
Tynes
Hal Hitler
Hal Roberts
Hospital Delia
James Russell Lowell
Francis Bacon
Lewis Carrol
Anne Eaker
Texas A&l
Grady Murchison
Corpus Christi
Alton Woods
Morris Brewer
Rio Grande Valley
Brewer
Harlingen Tee
Dodgers
Year Books
Miss
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