Port Isabel Women install new officers in service
The Women's Society of Christian Service held an installation at Mrs. W W C Churchwell's home on May 25 with Irene Shaw elected president and Ada Gaskill as vice president. Other officers include Effie Churchwell secretary and Lecy Sheldon treasurer. Miss Shindler to wed Jack Fryer June 2 in Harlingen First Methodist church.
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Women’s Society of Christian Service
W.W. C. Churchwell
Effie Churchwell
Port Isabel
Jesus Christ
Jesus Savior
Nell Edwards
Irene Shaw
Ada Gaskill
Lecy Sheldon
Myrtle Derry
Lois Petch
Hazel Mar
Miss Shindler Is Shower Honoree
Miss Mary Lou Shindler was honored Monday evening with a bridal shower hosted at the home of Mrs. F. L. Marlin with Mrs. Marlin and Mrs. George Cail Sr. as hostesses. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shindler of Harlingen. Present were Mesdames Ted.
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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 received a birthday party at her home on a Wednesday evening. Guests included 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, and 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 Meeting At Daley Home In Daley Home
The Driftwood Garden club met at Mrs. John Daley’s home on Friday for a talk on fertilizing and insecticiding by Carl Jackson of Jackson Feed and Seed Co. Brownsville. Refreshments were served and 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
Bruce Derrys To Family Reunion 60th Anniversary
Bruce E Derry and spouse spent the weekend in San Antonio for the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs E M Derry at the Toland home Their May 23 1894 Ohio marriage began a long Texas residency with moves from Edinburg to Corpus Christi Their children include Mrs R K Heacock Austin Mrs Toland San Antonio George P Derry Sr Corpus Christi and Bruce E Derry Port Isabel They have nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
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Bruce E. Derry
San Antonio
Mr. Derry
W. W. Toland
E. M. Derry
Ohio
Iowa
Texas
Edinburg
Corpus Christi
R. K. Heacock
Austin
Toland
George P. Derry Sr
Port Isabel
Mrs L C Johnson Receives PTA Life Membership
Mrs L C Johnson is awarded a PTA life membership at Port Isabel after installation services on May 20 in the school auditorium. She also receives gifts of appreciation from Port Isabel PTA board members for her loyalty and devotion.
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Port Isabel
Brownie Troop 17 Meets Monday
Brownie Troop 17 met at the home of leader Mrs. G. B. Kennedy. Treasurer reported a 3.30 balance to buy pins. Roll call and dues collected. Minutes read and approved. The troop sang, Kennedy read a treasure hiding story. Meeting ended with Scout Promise and Taps. Gene Mock, scribe
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G. B. Kennedy
Troop 9 Girl Scouts Plan Home Campout Change
Troop 9 Girl Scouts met at Mrs. Stanley Thoroughman home where the group recited the promise. Secretary and treasurer reports were given as plans shifted the Padre Island campout to Mrs Thoroughman home and preparations were made for items to bring. Refreshments were served by Gloria Ann Dixon with Taps sung. Carroll Jean Privett acted as scribe.
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Troop 9
Stanley Thoroughman
Padre Island
Wrong parking place ends with car on tracks in Omaha
James P. Patek of Battle Creek Michigan chose an unsafe parking spot near a railroad in Omaha and was awakened by youths who pulled him from the vehicle as it was struck and demolished. He was fined $25. A proposal to add 3 million persons to Federal Social Security coverage has been presented to Congress.
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Omaha
Armed Services
Congress
World newspapers reach over 217 million daily readers
A 1952 press survey reports the global daily newspaper circulation at more than 217 million across 7,520 titles. Britain shows the highest per head with 611 copies per 1000 inhabitants, while the United States leads in total sales at 55 million copies daily.
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Paris
Britain
Eisenhower Affirms Bipartisan Foreign Policy Stance
President Eisenhower reiterates belief in a bipartisan foreign policy and says he sees no difference between Americans by party. He distances himself from Republican assaults on Democratic loyalty.
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Eisenhower
Bait and tackle shop rises at Isla Blanca Park for July 3 dedication
A concrete block bait and tackle shop with concession spaces and a beachfront restaurant is nearing completion as part of 850000 in park facilities for the Queen Isabella Causeway and Isla Blanca Park dedication on July 3. Secretary Benson will speak and Spanish ambassador de Sequerica will open the causeway.
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Isla Blanca Park
Queen Isabella Causeway
Laguna Madre
Queen Isabella Causway
Ezra Taft Benson
Don Jose Felix de Sequerica
U. S
Love Killer Pills From Denmark Said To Break Up Couples
A Copenhagen chemist markets Love Killer Tablets claimed to end romance by causing foul breath and offering an option to avoid heartbreak. Sold in a 20 tablet bottle for 28 cents, the drug is directed to be used before dates with a second tablet every two hours, and guarantees that if the partner remains after all tablets are used, the buyer is after money rather than love.
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Denmark
Copenhagen
Bill Dillingham
It's the Law on Wills and Estate Tax Planning
The piece discusses how proper will planning can save heirs substantial taxes and avoid lawsuits. It warns that DIY wills or poorly drafted documents can hurt loved ones and create long legal disputes, urging consulting a lawyer and offering a free pamphlet from the State Bar of Texas.
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State Bar of Texas
Colorado
Austin
Texas
Love Killers Promise Romantic Relief by Chemistry
A narrative on Love Killers tablets as a supposed romantic aid. The chemist touts the product as a humane tool to end one sided affairs, yet acknowledges ego and social reluctance hinder adoption. Advertising is seen as key to wider acceptance and humor value.
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Europe
Estate Planning Lessons From A Simple Will
The article discusses how even small estates can trigger state and federal taxes and the need for expert guidance. It uses a hypothetical couple with community property worth 200000 to show how a wife’s lifetime care and tax savings depend on proper disposal of assets. It contrasts leaving everything to the wife with alternative arrangements to reduce taxes.
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John Doe
John
Column notes on Texas law for readers and attorneys
A legal column explains Texas law basics for informed reading, emphasizing reliance on an attorney for specific facts. It cautions that statutes may change and that interpretations vary with circumstances. The piece frames lawful principles without giving direct advice.
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Texas
Penny Found in Rutland Worth Only a Quarter
Mrs. Julia Geno in Rutland Vermont found a penny dated 1835 about the size of a quarter. A coin collector says its value is only a quarter, reflecting its age and condition.
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Rutland
Julia Geno
Church Schedule Highlights Local Baptist and Catholic Activities
Baptist services led by Rev. Raymond Glass with Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m Training Union 6 30 p m and Worship 7 30 p m New Schedule at Star of the Sea Church lists Father Lawrence J Fanning pastor with Sunday Masses at 6 30 and 9 30 Weekday Masses 7 00 except Friday Friday 8 00 for school children Holy Hour Thursday 7 30 Rosary Friday 7 30 Confessions Saturday 4 00 6 00 and 7 00 9 00 Baptisms Sunday 3 00 plus P I C Y O meeting Monday 7 30 Holy Name Society 8 00 Thursday before second Sunday St Cecilia s Catholic Church Los Fresnos Mass 8 00 Holy Hour Wednesday 7 30 English and Spanish optional.
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Training Union
Holy Name Society
St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church
Los Fresnos
Simpson Street Church Service Times
Port Isabel address for J B Ward pastor lists Sunday School 10 45 am church service 6 45 pm young people and preaching 7 45 pm Wednesday prayer service invitation Holy day schedule appended in Brownsville area notice
Port Isabel Seaside Bible Study and Worship Schedule
Port Isabel notes a weekly church pattern with minister Roy Burnett of Brownsville hosting Bible study Sundays at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Additional meetings occur Sundays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. The text also recalls Coast Guard temperance measures of 1836 and lighthouse funding via lotteries and port taxes.
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Port Isabel
Texas
Roy Burnett
Brownsville
Coast Guard Population in 1834 Reaches 500
In 1834 the Coast Guard counted about 500 persons. Records show a small, early force at that time with limited manpower and scope, reflecting nascent maritime safety efforts.
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Coast Guard
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