Port Isabel Women Install Officers At May Ceremony
The Women's Society of Christian Service held an installation at Mrs. W. C. Churchwell home on May 25 with Irene Shaw as president and Ada Gaskill as vice president among a slate of officers. Effie Churchwell led devotionals, and Miss Shindler announced her upcoming June 2 wedding to Jack Fryer of Harlingen at First Methodist Church in Harlingen.
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Women’s Society of Christian Service
W. C. Churchwell
Effie Churchwell
Port Isabel
Nell Edwards
Irene Shaw
Ada Gaskill
Lecy Sheldon
Myrtle Derry
Lois Petch
Hazel Marlin
Doris Bobbitt
Mabel Hickman
Helen Cuil
Status of Women
Myrtle Bell
Ruby Byrd
Churchwell
Miss Shindler Feted At Bridal Shower In Harlingen
Miss Mary Lou Shindler was honored Monday evening with a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. F. L. Marlin and Mrs. George Cail Sr. in Harlingen. Guests included Mrs. Harry Shindler’s daughter and other local ladies.
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Mary Lou Shindler
F. L. Marlin
Marlin
George Cail Sr
Miss Shindler
Harry Shindler
Harlingen
Mesdames
Ted
Irene Shaw Birthday Party Honored at Home
Mrs. Irene Shaw was honored with a birthday party at her home on Wednesday evening. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bobbitt, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Storey, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Baumfelder, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Thoroughman, Mrs. A. J. Reeves, Mrs. Bruce Derry, Mrs. B. J. Willings, and children.
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Irene Shaw
Ted Hunt
Floyd Bobbitt
M. A. Storey
E. W. Edwards
Leo Baumfelder
Stanley Thoroughman
A. J. Reeves
Bruce Derry
B. J. Willings
Garden Club In Daley Home
The Driftwood Garden club met at Mrs. John Daley's home on Friday for a meeting led by Carl Jackson of Jackson Feed and Seed Co. Brownsville on fertilizing and insecticide discussion. Refreshments followed. members and visitors attended.
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Driftwood Garden Club
John Daley
Carl Jackson
Jackson Feed and Seed Co
Brownsville
Richard Roloff
John Trump
William Fair
Gorge Trump
George Cail Jr
J. A. Hockaday
Roy Horner
Frank Hickman
James Haley
Robert van Meter
Emery Green
Lester Poewrs
Vere Myrick
William la Roche
Derry Family Reunion Marks 60th In Texas
Bruce E Derry and family celebrated the 60th wedding anniversary of E M Derry and spouse with a Texas gathering at W W Toland home in San Antonio. The couple wed in Ohio May 23 1894 and long lived in Iowa before moving to Texas thirty five years ago. Attending were R K Heacock Austin Mrs Toland San Antonio George Derry Sr Corpus Christi and Bruce E Derry Port Isabel with nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
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Bruce E. Derry
San Antonio
Derry
W. W. Toland
E. M. Derry
Ohio
Iowa
Texas
Corpus
R. K. Heacock
Austin
Toland
George P. Derry Sr
Corpus Christi
Port Isabel
Mrs L C Johnson Receives PTA Life Membership
After installation services by the Port Isabel PTA on May 20 in the school auditorium Mrs L C Johnston received a PTA life membership certificate. She also received appreciation gifts from board members honoring her loyalty and devotion to the Port Isabel PTA.
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Port Isabel
Brownie Troop 17 Meets Monday
Brownie Troop 17 met at the home of leader Mrs. G. B. Kennedy. A treasurer report showed a 3.30 balance to buy troop pins. Dues were collected, minutes read and approved. The group sang, a story on hiding treasure was read, and the meeting ended with the Scout promise and Taps.
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G. B. Kennedy
Troop 9 Girl Scouts Campout Plans and Prompts
A Troop 9 Girl Scouts meeting opened with the promise recital at Mrs. Stanley Thoroughman’s home. Plans shifted for a Padre Island campout to the leader’s residence. provisions and items to bring were discussed as Gloria Ann Dixon served refreshments and Taps was sung.
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Troop 9
Girl Scouts
Stanley Thoroughman
Padre Island
Gloria Ann Dixon
Carrol Jean Privett
World newspaper circulation tops 217 million daily in 1952
A press survey shows 7,520 daily papers worldwide combined reach over 217 million readers daily. Britain leads per capita with 611 copies sold per 1000 people while the United States trails in overall per head figures.
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Paris
Britain
Isabela Causeway Park to Open with New Bait Shop
A concrete block bait and tackle shop rises at Isla Blanca Park across the Queen Isabella Causeway as part of 850000 in facilities rushing to finish for the July 3 dedication. Secretary Benson and Spanish ambassador De Sequerica will attend the opening, with more attractions to be announced.
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Isla Blanca Park
Queen Isabella Causeway
Laguna Madre
Isabella Causway
Ezra Taft Benson
Don Jose Felix de Sequerica
U. S
Love Killer Pills Made In Denmark Stir Controversy
A Copenhagen chemist markets Love Killer Tablets to end romantic entanglements. Sold in a 20 tablet tub for 26 cents, the pills claim to sour a partner’s affection by inducing bad breath. Users are advised to take another tablet during dates and return the bottle if love remains after multiple dates.
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Denmark
Copenhagen
Bill Dillingham
It's the Law du Texias A public of the time to die
A Texas public notice explains estate tax implications and how a properly drafted will can protect heirs. It warns that poor planning, DIY wills, or missing contingencies lead to costly legal disputes and wasted estate value. The State Bar of Texas offers a free pamphlet by sending name and address to Austin.
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LAW du
State Bar of Texas
Colorado
Austin
Texas
Love Killer Prompts Moral Debate In Europe Roundup
William B. Dillingham reports on a chemist's dubious Love Killer tablet aimed at ending one sided romances. The inventor says ego and compassion hinder sales as people fear hard feelings and social ridicule. Sales would rise once broadly known and accepted.
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Europe
Mnufacturer
Dle
Estate Planning Problems Discussed
Many legal issues arise in distributing a person's estate after death. Large estates bring taxes and complexity, while small ones still require planning. A lawyer helps optimize heirs' outcomes and minimize estate taxes, as shown by the example of John and his wife and the tax implications of their transfers.
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John Doe
John
Column Notes On Texas Law Facts And Cautions
A law column emphasizes careful interpretation of Texas statutes and warns readers to consult qualified counsel. It notes that every fact can change legal outcomes and underscores the importance of professional guidance in applying statutes.
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Texas
Penny Worth Quarter Found by Rutland Woman
Mrs. Julia Geno found an 1835 penny on a sidewalk in Rutland Vermont. A coin collector valued the piece at a quarter in current worth.
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Rutland
Julia Geno
Church Activity Schedules Highlight Local Clergy
The bulletin lists weekly services for Baptist and Catholic parishes. Rev Raymond Glass leads Baptist services including Sunday School and Training Union. Star of the Sea and St Cecilia parish activities note Sunday Masses and Holy Hours.
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Holy Name Society
St. Cecilia's Catholic Chaos Fresnos
Sunday Schedule at Ward Church Brownsville
J B Ward pastor leads services at 144 Simpson Street Brownsville with Sunday School at 9:45 am Church service at 6:45 pm Young People's Service at 7:45 pm Preaching also at 7:45 pm Wednesday prayer meeting all invited Port Isabel contact 276
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J. B. Ward
Port Isabel
Church of Christ Port Isabel Services and Study Times
Roy Burnett of Brownsville ministers the Church of Christ in Port Isabel with Bible study Sundays at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. A 7 p.m. meeting occurs Sundays and Thursdays. The note recalls 1836 temperance efforts for seamen and mentions Coast Guard whale protection duties.
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Port Isabel
Texas
Roy Burnett
Brownsville
Coast Guard Revenue Cutters
Lottery finance funded early American lighthouses
Coast Guard notes that several early colonial lighthouses were financed by lotteries. Upkeep was funded by a tax on vessels entering and leaving the port.
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Coast Guard
Coast Guard Population in 1834 Reaches Five Hundred
The historical note records a Coast Guard strength of 500 persons in the year 1834, reflecting early maritime defense staffing levels and organizational size during that period.
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Coast Guard
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Shindler
Marten
District Docks
Garden Club
Daley Home
Lighthouse Grocery & Market
L.C. Johnson
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Brownie Troop
Gene Mock
Omaha
Neb
James P. Patek
Battle Creek
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Platek
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World's Newspapers
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Port Isabel, Texas
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Electrical Contractors
Hotpoint Appliances
E. Levee St
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Raymond Glass
T Training Union
OUR Lady
Star OF the Sea Church
Lawrence J. Fanning
Los Ebanos
Church OF God
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Co. E. Mack
Walsh Realty Co
Pan American
Simpson Street
Church OF Christ
The
Tennessee
LOS Fresnos State Bank
LOS Nos
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Port City Pharmacy
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