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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1955
Page
2
A piano recital by pupils of Mrs. F C Finchete was held Saturday evening at the home of Mr a th. The event began at 7 30 with attendance by parents and guests. Miss Erma Lee Green sang two vocal numbers and Punch was served at the close.
Troop 9 girls met at Mrs Stanley Thoroughman home Monday. They discussed an overnight campout and tentatively set a dune location. Next meeting will be at the Methodist Church on Monday May 30 at 7 pm. Carol Privett, Scribe.
Elementary teachers held a bridal shower at the home of Mrs George Carr. Miss Mendoza received a yellow orchid corsage as guests enjoyed cake, punch, nuts, and a daisied centerpiece. Attendees included Mes Games Marshall Storey Clara Storey Helen Cail Lecy Sheldon Millard Caudill John Anthony Treph Whitney Bruce Derry Willard Sparkman F L Marlin Grayden Hackett Geo Carr Miss Sadie Holland and the honoree.
Mrs. Lewie Browder and Miss Norma Lou Browder honored Charlene Bobbitt at a bunko party in the Browder home on Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. Spring flowers dominated the decor. Guests enjoyed angel food cake, punch, nuts and mints as the bunko game began with first prize awarded.
Rosalie Whitney won first prize with Charlene Bobbitt second and Betty Mack consolation. Gwenn Ward and Lenora Dixon won the floating prize. Guests included Kay Bobbitt and many community members. Rev Glass named chair to notify parents about Salk vaccine. pins awarded for long service. room count won by Mrs Whitney's first grade.
Miss June Hunt was honored with a supper on the lawn of the E. W. Edwards home Saturday evening. Hostesses were Mesdames E. W. Edwards F. L. Martin A. J. Reeves and Fred Petch. In attendance were Jack Sargent Mr and Mrs Howard Sargent of McAllen Mr and Mrs Ted Hunt Mr and Mrs Andrew Zizinia Miss Ann Castoting of Port Isabel Mr and Mrs dark Fryer of Harlingen Miss Netda King of Avastia and Bill Reed of McAllen. Hostesses presented Miss Hunt and Jack Sargent with anniversary candles.
Mrs Bud Padgett was honored with a pink and blue shower hosted by elementary teachers on Friday morning. Bougainvillea and hibiscus formed the centerpiece with fruit punch and cookies served. Attendees included Bama Binion and Joe Mutlodige.
The Port Isabel PTA meeting was convened by Mr. Carl Fleming on Thursday afternoon May 19 in the Junior High School auditorium. The program included The Three Little Bears play two square dance numbers Take a Little Peep and the Indian Dance. New officers were installed with Mrs N EB Ryall of Lee Fresnos as installing officer. Installed: Mrs J B Ward president Mrs Emory Green first vice president Rev Raymond Grast second vice president Mrs Jack Merryman secretary Mrs Sue Williamson treasurer and Mrs Helen Cail parliamentarian. The PTA voted to honor the Girl Scouts with a Dutch event in appreciation of their main contribution.
Keeping home equipment in good order saves repair costs. Oil motors at periodic intervals and track next oiling date. Include vacuum cleaner, sewing machine, electric fans, power mower, sump pump, and power tools in the maintenance chart.
A July 2 election will name one commissioner for the Port Isabel San Benito Navigation District. Gilbert R Crane's term ends. Polling sites include Port Isabel Firemen's Hall San Benito Youth Center and Los Indios School House. Filing deadline June 9 with G R Crain secretary or Navigation District office.
Mr. McClellan's Senior class event featured hostesses being the mothers of the first graders. Cold drinks and cookies were served.
Mr and Mrs John Anthony and their children departed today for La ramie Wyoming where Mr Anthony will attend Summer school and the family will join him for the period.
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