Primitive Filipinos Fire by Sparks From a Cane Fragment
A fragment of porcelain and a hard bamboo cane are used to ignite fires by primitive Filipinos. Reports describe method and materials, noting sparks produced during ignition.
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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1964
Page
2
Democratic Truth column attacks radicals and theft of ideas
A politics page column mocks radicals and accuses them of stealing ideas. It singles out Democratic influence and endorsements of Lyndon B. Johnson and Hubert H. Humphrey, framed as a paid political advertisement by Robert York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Lyndon B
Hubert H. Humphrey
Lavenders Build Sandy Retreat a Major Port Isabel Venture
Andy and Dorothy Lavender led a $0.75 million investment to create the Sandy Retreat near Port Isabel Padre Island. The development employs over 40 locals in peak season and offers 60 fully equipped apartments with pools, dining, and event services for tourists and executives alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ico
Port Isabel-Paire Island
Andrew
Lavender
Port Isabel - Padre Island
Port Isabel
Andy Lavender
Sandy Retreat
bLieyd B. Langston
Tess
Driftwood
Langston
Port Ysabel
Padre i Island
Padre Island
Cooksey Wins Again in Port Isabel Football Contest
Allan Cooksey clinched the Port Isabel PRESS football contest for the second straight time by selecting seven winners. He will receive a $5 gift certificate redeemable at sponsoring merchants and can pick it up this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Cooksey
Port Isabel
Cooksey
Fishing Guests Enjoy Red Snapper Catch at White Sands Lodge
Mr and Mrs J M Beck of Balls Texas spent five days at White Sands Motor Lodge and Marina enjoying shelling and red snapper fishing with Captain Zimmerman on the Speedway. They caught over 350 pounds and plan to return at the first chance. Mr and Mrs A W Hahnel of San Antonio reported 150 pounds of red snapper from Captain Brand's boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sands Motor Lodge
J. M. Beck
Balls
Texas
Capt. Zimmerman
A W. Hahnel
San Anton
Fifth Annual Fair Planned By South Padre Shell Club
The South Padre Island Shell Club earmarks its 1965 Shell Fair with plans to invite renowned conchologist Dr. R. Tucker Abbott as a judge. The club anticipates hosting the event in February and will meet twice monthly at the Recreation Pavilion on South Padre Island to organize preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Padre Shell Club
South Padre Island
Shell Club
Recreation Pavilion
Stewart Adkins
Port Isabel
Adkins
Board of Park Commissioners
Causeway
R. Tucker Abbott
Abbott
Club
U Library
Hay
Pilsbry
Academy of Natural Sciences
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Met
United States National Museum
Washington
Sanibel Island Shell Club
Florida
Sanibel
Dr. Abbott
Oet
Ches
Port Isabel Home Demonstration Club Designs for Decorating
The Port Isabel Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday at 2 pm at the Bellinehausen home for a do it yourself program Designed for Decorating. Members discussed vinyl covering ideas and planned the October 6 meeting. Gwen Bellinghausen was re elected president with Paul Brows Wes as treasurer Lindsey as president and Purves serving as alternate delegate. Refreshments were served to guests including Mrs Milton Breasreaux and several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Bellinehausen
Aff Throwah
Gwen Bellinghausen
Paul Brows Wes
Lindsey
Milton Breasreaux
Mmbers
Mire Vo Mack
Genevieve Martin
J. C Johnston
Mra. Mack
Brown
Mra. Lindsey
Sabina Gay
Skipper Mack
Mre
Thelma Paul Weds Eber Gallop In Single Ring Ceremony
Thelma Paul and Eber D. Gallop exchanged vows in a single ring wedding officiated by Rev. F. B. Martin. The bride, from Spabel, wore royal blue with white carnations, lilies and an orchid center bouquet. Attendant Mrs Henry B Etherage wore blue jersey print. Groom’s cousin Henry B Etheridge served as best man. reception followed at the Seaside Two with a three-tier cake and bridal bouquet display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Thelma Paul
Eber D. Gallop
F. L. Marlin
Gallop
Henry B. Etheridge
Eber Gallop
F. B. Martin
Spabel
Ezieckel Gallop
Wanchese
North Carolina
Mre
Henry B Etherage
Ambassador to Mexico Honored at Brownsville Dinner
The Brownsville Port Isabel Shrimp Association hosted U S Ambassador to Mexico Pub wa Freeman at a dinner at the El Jardin Hotel on Wednesday September 7. A reception in the Ambassador’s honor followed at 7 pm with the dinner at 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Port Isabel
U. S
Mexico
Wa Freeman
el Jardin Hotel
Ambassador's
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IGN
United Tes
Gulf of Mex
John Birchers
Xa Ee Rian
Ng Tanga
Republica Ty F Party
Robert York
Andy
Dorothy Lavender
Cameron County
Hickey -Freeman
Sport
Nee Yesakhian
Kreicher-Ashcraft
Reipler
Femetnas
Bettymin
Allen
Midland
Colley
Nussbaum Sales Co
Wit
St. Padre Island
Surf Rider Club
Port Isapel, Texas
Ariel —— Jorecy
Hazel
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