District VI Garden Clubs Convention Set for Edinburg
Gardening in miniature is the theme for the 4th Fall Convention of District VI Texas Garden Clubs Inc to be held November 8 at the Echo Motor Hotel Edinburg. Registration starts 9:00 a.m. with a 10:00 a.m. general assembly led by Mrs. G Browning Smith of Harlingen. A bonsai program by Mrs. Fred Vance of San Antonio and a silent auction of plants and books are planned. The $3 registration covers morning meeting luncheon and program.
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District VI
Texas Garden Clubs, Inc
Echo Motor Hotel
Edinburg
E. 0. Barton
Houston
Ming Room
General Assembly
Hidalgo Room
G. Browning Smith
Harlingen
Homemaker Gardeners of
Mission
Mission Garden Club
Fred Vance
San Antonio
Wil
Texas
Vance
T. L. Duncan, Jr
C. P. Michael
Azaleas Thrive with Gentle Sun and Acid Soil Care
Garden note outlines azalea needs for Texas Gulf Coast and East Texas areas. Details include climate, light four hours daily, wind protection, acid fibrous soil, peat moss and perlite mix, drainage, and mulching. Guidance covers planting depth, pH adjustment, fertilizing frequency, and pruning.
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Texas Gulf Coast
Texas
Gulf Coast
Padre P C Branch Bids Solicited for South Padre Island Post Office
Competitive bids are being accepted to operate the South Padre Island Rural Branch of the Port Isabel Post Office. The operator must provide at least 700 square feet, be 21 or older, supply quarters and equipment, furnish a $3,000 bond, and offer postal service from 8 30 a.m. to 5 00 p.m. daily. Must be ready by December 1, 1968. Post Office boxes will be supplied by the department.
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South Padre Island
Port Isabel
R. D. Rheiner
Dallas
Post Office Department
Port Isabel Postmaster Seeks Forms Return by Nov 14
Notices request completion of forms covering money orders, postage stamp sales, parcel post, and mail delivery. Return to Mrs. Ruth Mras, postmaster at Port Isabel, by November 14.
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Ruth Mras
Port Isabel
Speckled trout anglers report success and tactics
Van de Gaer at Port Electric says he caught over 400 pounds of speckled trout in three days. He emphasizes smart fishing, offshore lunkers, and drift trolling. Bob Williams notes Gulf fishing hampered by northers but bay fishing remains good with tarpon reds jacks and drum.
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van de Gaer
Port Electric
Bob Williams
Gulf
Bob
Jack Bartholomew
City considers costs for reappraisal and vehicle operation
City leaders estimate reappraisal costs at 5050 dollars for tractor and bulldozer use and 3000 dollars for delinquent tax collection attorney fees. Meetings are set in two weeks with three taxing districts to discuss a possible consolidated tax office. A patrol car order placed earlier in summer has not yet arrived, despite an October delivery promise.
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Price Department
Winter Visitors Connect Across Regions at Port Isabel
Winter visitors from across the United States Canada and England gathered at a Port Isabel trailer park for a come as you are service organized by local church volunteers. About 30 people attended last week including Harlingen couples as the Winter Visitors Club awaits an active schedule with officers still missing and meetings set to resume soon.
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U. S
Canada
England
Fort Worth
Houston
Utica
Mich
San Antonio
Vancouver
B. C
Westwood
N. J
Anderson, Mo
Estevar
Sask
Corpus Christi
Boone, Ia
Lawton
Okla
Regina
Fallston
Brownsville
Harlingen
Port Isabel
Ward Gage
Coon
School Menu for November Week at a Glance
The menu lists daily meals from Monday November 11 to Friday November 15. Items include hot dogs with chili sauce and baked beans, hamburger steak, cheeseburgers, chicken croquettes, and enchiladas with sides like green beans, salads, fruits, breads, milk, and desserts.
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Port Isabel Press
Bnei the
W. F. Claus
South
Padre Island
The
Castille Ants
Laguna Madre
Padre P. C
A & M School OF Business
Fascie Marchman
Perl Bros
Eas Arhion
Os Storf
E. Elizabeth
Fishing
Dorothy Emmons
Los Fresnos
Los Fresnos, Texas
Ho Phone Company
Will
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