Garden Club Demonstrates Succulent Dish Gardens at Hospital
Driftwood Garden Club held its first official 1964 65 meeting in Harlingen State Tuberculosis Hospital Recreation Room. Members taught patients to make succulent dish gardens in sea shells, about 50 patients participating and more shells and plants left for others. Four members volunteer weekly at the hospital. The group planned to support the Buss Fireman's Community Building with funds for plants and invited to display at the Texas Recreation Society conference. Luncheon followed at Luby's in Port Isabel.
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Driftwood Garden Club
Harlingen State
Buss- Fireman
Frank Hickman
Maccaears
E. F. Barth
Garden Club
Business and Professional Women's Club
Frances Cowart
State Hospital
Harlingen Hospital
Texas Recreation Society
Luby's
Port Isabel
Harlingen
A. W. Jardine
Calvin Morgan
Dale Anderson
J. A. Hockaday
Mae Lower
F. F. Sobrino
Lawrence
Methodist Unity Observed In World Wide Communion
The First Methodist Church will mark World Wide Communion with a service honoring Christ as Lord and Christian unity. Members and visitors are invited to participate in the observance. A covered dish supper follows with family night activities and an old fashioned sing along. The Methodist Youth Fellowship was re organized with Intermediates led by Mr and Mrs Mike Wilkins and Seniors led by Mr and Mrs Jack Mock.
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F. L. Marlin
Methodists
First Methodist Church
Reo
James 4 Methodist Coe
M.Y.F
Methodist Youth Fellowship
The
Methodist Church
Mike Wilkins
Jack Mock
Port Isabel Residents Attend Weslyn Service Guild Meeting
Algie Wood Mae Lowery Doris Bush and Mrs Frank Hickman of Port Isabel traveled to Raymondville on Sunday Sept 27 to attend the Weslyn Service Guild District meeting. Mrs Carey Free has returned home from the hospital and is staying with her daughter Nora Frisbey. Mrs Freel has been ill since June 8 and is now reported to be improving.
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Algie Wood
Mae Lowery
Doris Bush
Frank Hickman
Port Isabel
Raymondville
Weslyn Service Guild District
Carey Free
Nora Frisbey
Freel
Laguna Vista Civic Club names new officers
Mrs. A. W. Jardine was elected president for 1964 65 succeeding Mrs. Sam Patrona whose husband is reassigned to Pensacola Florida Other officers elected are Mrs William V Nussbaum vice president Mrs Harold Ott treasurer and Mrs R M Glass secretary Installation set for October 20 meeting
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A. W. Jardine
Laguna Vista Civic Club
Sam Patrona
Pensacola
Fla
William V. Nussbaum
Harold Ott
R. M. Glass
Our Lady Star of the Sea CYO Installs Officers
The Our Lady Star of the Sea Senior CYO will install officers after the 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday October 3. All CYO members will receive Holy Communion in a group as Communion Sunday. A banquet follows at the Anchor Restaurant with a guest speaker.
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Our Lady Star of the Sea
C.Y.0
C.Y
Den I Cub Scouts Meet For First Year Kickoff
Cub Scouts of Den I meet at Den Mother Mrs D R Hutchinson on Wednesday after school. Eight year old beginners get acquainted discuss Scouting, play games, and enjoy refreshments. Meeting opens with pledge, closes with living circle. Den I also meet Mrs George Higginbotham for a get acquainted party. Bear Handbook reviewed as boys prepare for Bear Badges this year. Refreshments served. Starts with pledge ends with living circle.
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Cub Scouts
den I
D. R. Hutchinson
Cub Scouts of
George Higginbotham
First Baptist Port Isobel Rev Frisbey Leads Sermons
The Reverend Jack Frisbey serves as interim pastor at First Baptist Church Port Isobel after graduating from Oklahoma Baptist University and attending Southwestern Baptist Seminary Fort Worth. He served in the Korean War with the Strategic Air Command and now leads morning and evening services with a Beatitudes series. Adult Training Union elected officers for the coming year including Dr C R LePere as vice president and Mrs Reba Landers secretary. Mary Hill Davis offering for State missions was the fat day for the church last Sunday with WMU setting a $150 goal.
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Jack Frisbey
First Baptist Church
Port Isobel
Oklahoma Baptist University
Southwestern Baptist Seminary
Fort Worth
Strategic Air Command
Frisbey
Adult Training Union Department
The
C. R. LePere
Reba Landers
Marie Hood
John Alsebrook
Guy Carpenter
Maybelle Poston
Noah Longshore
Irene Marriay
O. R. LePere
Mary Hill
Port Isabel High School Journalism Students Report
Port Isabel High School journalism students report on campus activities and projects. The students compile school news, interviews, and event coverage for the school newspaper and yearbook.
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Port Isabel
Tarpons Top Lyford 14-0 in Fast Hometown Junior Match
Port Isabel Junior High Tarpons routed Lyford Bull Pups 14-0 at Lyford Bull Dog field. Tony Gonzales scored three first rate TDs of 40 50 and 65 yards though the 65 yard run was called back by a clipping penalty. Robert Turner and Roland Ochoa starred on both sides of the ball as reserves played heavy minutes and the team eyed a big upcoming clash with Los Fresnos.
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Port Isabel
Los Fresnos
Rein Postpones Junior High Los Fresnos Tilt
The Los Fresnos junior high game was postponed due to rain and will be rescheduled. Officials will announce the new date once arranged.
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Rein
Los Fresnos
Birthday Party Honors Eliseo B Vega At Housing Project
About 100 people attended a Friday September 25 birthday party and dance honoring Eliseo B Vega at the Housing Project Community Building.
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Eliseo B. Vega
Housing Project
Robert Glass Takes Over History Classes
Robert Glass will assume instruction of American and Texas history previously taught by the late Judy Tietz who died from injuries in a September automobile crash. Glass has several years with Port Isabel public schools and is an A&I College graduate with a government major and history minor. He also holds the Pre Professional High School Teachers credential.
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Robert Gikes
Judy Tietz
Glass
Port Isabel
A&i College
Weekly School Menus and Church Mission Update
School menus list Tuesday through Friday meals like Meat Loaf and Roast Beef with sides. Sunday notes praise for WMA fundraising exceeding its Texas missions goal with funds to support Latin American Crusade. Next Sunday Baptismal services led by Rev. Jack Frisbey. Mrs Carey Freel returns home to stay with daughter Nora Frishey, grandmother of Rev Frisbey.
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W.M.A
Texas
Jack Frisbey
Carey Freel
Nora Frishey
National 4-H Week Observed and Veal Calves Export
National 4-H Week runs September 26 to October 3 with the theme 4-H Learning for Living. The program targets youth ages nine to 20, promoting citizenship leadership and practical skills. In early September the U S imported veal calves to Italy by air, with 1,300 calves shipped and a potential 2 million dollar market for U S livestock farmers.
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Italy
Air T
USDA
Foreign Agricultural Service
U.S
Port Isabel Press Item Highlights Local Events
Port Isabel denizens review October happenings as the community reports on meetings, school activities, and upcoming observances for late 1964. Local officials and residents are named in brief notices and notices.
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Port Isabel
Senior Class Elects Officers at Port Isabel High
Port Isabel High School elected officers for the 1964 65 year with senior leaders including President Robert Christensen and Vice President Maria de la Garza. Ella Higginbotham serves as secretary and Pat Bell as treasurer. Sandy Rice is reporter and publicity manager.
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Port Isabel High School
Ela Mae Higgenbotham
Robert Christensen
Jo Ann Forrest
Yolanda Garza
Sandra Rice
Mary de la Garza
Christina Yurkovic
Pat Bell
Maria de la Garza
Ella Mae Higginsbotham
Sandy Rice
Birthday Party Honors Margaret Annette Martin
Margaret Annette Martin celebrated her second birthday with a party at her parents home on Tuesday September 22 at 3 30 p m. About 35 children attended and played games and broke a pinata. Birthday cake punch cookies and mints were served along with favors of balloons peanut bags and candy bags.
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Margaret Annette Martin
Carl Martin
Fighting Tarpons Set For Scrap With Jr. Cards
The Port Isabel Tarpons host Harlingen Junior Cardinals at Tarpon Field tonight. Coach Rueben Torres cites limited practice due to rains but expects a competitive game. Joe Zamora returns at guard and Larry Forest starts at center as the team aims to improve after one win in four.
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Port Isabel Tarpons
Harlingen
Cardinals
Tarpon Field
Rueben Torres
Mager Ie
Joe Zamora
Larry Forest
Port Isabel B team shows improvement after scrimmage
Port Isabel High School coach Bob Monkres reports strong progress in the B team after a scrimmage with Brownsville Brown. The defense held firm and the offense improved in the second half as Port Isabel pushed inside the 10 yard line while Brownsville could not reach Port Isabel’s 20. The game ended 6 to 6. Monkres expects winning more games this season and notes the team’s effort this week as they prepare for La Joya on October 8 at 7 30 PM.
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Port Isabel
Bob Monkres
Faulk Jr
Port Texchet Tarpon
la Joya
la Oya
Boy Monkres
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