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Port Isabel Press

Location

Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1955

Page

2

Mrs L D Farrar Honored At Farewell Party

Mrs L D Farrar was honored at a farewell party hosted by Mrs Raymond Glass and her pre school class in the home of Fraternity Kershaw. Attendees included Meldamie AC Hill Mabie Branco E W Heinze G L Hackett Lucy Landers Ver Poston J C Martens Wilson Wharton Raymond Glass A B Purdy Cleo Weikel LeRoy Dickerson Francis Kershaw and the honoree. Refreshments of ice cream puffs and coffee were served. Slides from the Waco house party were shown for entertainment.

LL. D. Farrar Raymond Glass Fratvicia Kershaw Seine Meldamie AC. Hill Mabie Branco E. W. Heinze G. L Hackett Lucy Landers Ver Poston J. ¢. Martens Wilson Wharton A. B. Purdy Cleo Weikel LéRoy Dickerson Francis Kershaw L. D. Farrar Waco

Daisy Varnum Shower Honoree in San Benito

Miss Daisy Varnum, bride elect of Jim Jackson of San Benito, was honored with a miscellaneous bridal shower Monday evening at the education building of the First Baptist church. Hosts were Vancille Gallaway Kay Bobbitt and Martha Bennett.

Baeptict Church Daisy Varnum Vancille Gallaway Kay Bobbitt Martha Bennett Miss Varnum Jim Jackson San Benito Lorna Petch Peggy Riggins Gloris Dixon Carol Jean Pri

Garden Club Holds Regular Business Meeting

The Driftwood Garden Club met at Mrs. Hugh Osborn's house on Wednesday morning for its regular business session. Officers announced that it is time to plant calendulas, pansies, snapdragons, verbenas, and carnations.

Hugh Osborn

Cookies and Coffee Served to Twelve Members at Meeting

A hostess provided cookies and coffee to twelve members in attendance, describing a small social moment during the gathering.

Women’s Society Christian Service Meeting Planned

The Women’s Society Christian Service arranged a gathering on October 11 at the home of Mrs. Lux with Mrs. Ada Gaskill serving as program chairman.

The Women's Society Christian Service Melux Ada Gaskill

Catholic Retreat in Santa Rosa Day of Recollection

The Lower Rio Catholic Laywomen's Retreat Association sponsors a Day of Recollection at St Marys Church Santa Rosa on Sunday October 16. Retreat master is Rev Edward A Trower CSA from San Antonio with Mass benediction and multiple conferences starting 9:15 am. Registration 7 am. lunch at noon. final benediction at 4 pm. Contact Edward Otto Santa Rosa 2485 before October 12.

H. H. Bockholt St. Marys Santa Rosa St. Marys, Sante Rosa

Scout Troop Meeting Adopts Taps Ceremony

Under Mrs. Howard Dixon guidance the meeting adjourned with taps sung by the loop Pamela Poston Scribe.

Howard Dixon Pamela Poston

Troop 9 Girls Meet At Methodist Church

Girl Scouts Troop Nine held its regular weekly meeting Monday afternoon at the Methodist church educational building. Cecilia Torres was introduced as a new member and dues were collected before the meeting closed with taps. Anyone wishing to join is invited to attend Monday at 4 p.m.

Methodist Church Cecilia Torres Oralia Sosa

Brownie Troop 17 Holds Monday Meeting

Brownie Troop 17 met Monday afternoon at 3 pm at the Mett Church education building with seven members present. Sharon Starlitg was named president. The group played games and recited the Brownie Promise before adjourning.

Brownie Troop Mett Church Sharon Starlitg Janett Dominguez Scribe

Brownie Troop 18 Meets at Methodist Church

Brownie Troop 18 held a Monday afternoon meeting at the Methodist church education building. The troop recited the Brownie Promise sang the Brownie song played games and collected clues led by Dre Lee Anthony troop treasurer. The session closed with taps.

Methodist Church Dre Lee Anthony

Harms announce birth of son Carl Edward

Mr and Mrs J W Harm of Port Isabel announce the birth of a son named Carl Edward at Dolly Vinsant Memorial hospital on Sunday. The infant weighed six pounds seven ounces.

J .W. Harm Port Isabel Carl Edward Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital Carl

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church Services

The parish schedules Sunday Mass at 6 30 and 10 AM Weekday Mass at 7 AM and a Holy Hour Thursday at 7 30 PM for parishioners and visitors.

OUR Lady Star OF the Sea Catholic Church

Digestive Upset Tops Illness in Time Loss Claims

Dr Henry A Hollie commissioner of health notes digestive disorders rank second to respiratory illnesses as leading cause of time lost on the job. Indigestion may not make one ill yet it can hinder work disturb sleep and affect daily living. The digestive tract is highlighted.

Henry A. Hollie

Home cleaning tips for walls floors and detergents

Practical guidelines for household cleaning using a controlled suds detergent mix. Includes test patch method for washable walls, and step by step washing approaches for walls, moldings, windows, and various floor types with hot water and careful rinsing. Advises avoiding excessive water on floors.

Television Listings for Friday October 7

Channel listings show programs across Channel 4 3:00 Sign On 3:15 Nelda's Kitchen 4:00 Les Breet's Movie Museum 4:30 Ranger Jim & Kids 5:00 Co Cor ral 6:00 What's New 6:15 News and Weather 6:30 Special Tele cast 6:45 Old Mac's Farm 7:00 Mr. District Attorney 7:30 Tot 8:00 Schlitz Playhouse 8:30 T-Men in Action 9:00 Lemp 9:30 Giumax 10:30 News & Weather 10:45 Sign Off plus Channel 5 and Channel 4 duplicate blocks with sign ons previews films and evening vespers.

Channel 4 Les Breet Channel 5 Adam

Indigestion Causes and Home Habit Tips

The piece explains indigestion can stem from multiple causes including eating habits nervous tension or underlying diseases of the heart kidneys liver or digestive tract. It advises medical consultation for repeated attacks and suggests regular meals balanced by rest and relaxed companionship at meals.

Indigestion Advice On Rest And Diet For Health

The article stresses balanced recreation and ample rest to prevent indigestion. It advises common sense living habits and to see a doctor if symptoms persist, ensuring readiness for work, meals, and recreation.

Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia Zeitung 1732 publication

Benjamin Franklin published the Philadelphia Zeitung in 1732 as the first foreign language newspaper in the American colonies, marking an early effort to reach immigrant and multilingual readers.

Benjamin Franklin Philadelphia Zeitung

New York’s Early Colonial Status in Print History

New York ranked third among British American cities as the largest in the colonies. It was third to establish a printing press and third to support a newspaper, marking its early role in colonial journalism.

New York

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