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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1964
Page
2
Port Isabel High School journalism students report on campus events and student activities. The article highlights student perspectives and school happenings with a focus on local involvement.
Daily meals listed for a week with Monday through Friday options. Items include Sloppy Joes, baked turkey with cornbread dressing, chili with beans, roast beef, and fresh fish. Each day pairs vegetables, fruit or dessert, bread, and milk.
The Junior Tarpons overwhelmed the Los Fresnos Junior Falcons 34 to 0, extending their undefeated run to 11 straight and setting Tony Gonzales up for five touchdowns and 66 points this season. Joe Pena directed the offense as Los Fresnos slowed by the Tarpons’ running game. The team is off this week for six weeks of tests.
County Judge Oscar C. Dancy announced Dr. A. G. Randall of Amarillo will be the new director of the bicounty Public Health Department. He will receive a permanent salary of 20000 dollars annually and start in the post to fill a long vacancy. The judge defended the hiring as worth the cost to secure a capable leader.
Port Isabel students boost school spirit under five cheerleaders after four weeks of football. Yolanda Garza notes the cheering section plays a key role in football victories as the Tarpons prepare to back the team at the next game.
The Senior magazine drive extends to October 5 after a shortfall of 1200 dollars. Two thirds of the quota is reached with 400 dollars still needed. The boys and girls contest continues with Mary de la Garza leading the girls and Pat Bell leading the boys. The sale funds the senior trip and the 1965 class has nearly doubled in effort, with students selling in Port Isabel and surrounding towns.
Port Isabel Alpha Mu members and guests attended a Valley meeting in Edinburg featuring Miss Tobolosky of Delta Kappa Gamma who urged global communication and women educator sponsorship. The event showcased chapters from Edinburg Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Pharr and others with the Modern Madrigals performing a varied program.
Port Isabel Tarpons improve to 2-3 with a 14-6 non-conference win over Port Isabel Junior Cardinals. Gene Galvan connected with Joel Ochoa for a 42-yard play to start the scoring, Tito Martinez punched in from four yards, and Barrera led rushing with 110 yards as Port Isabel totaled 297 rushing yards to Harlingen's 112.
Catholic Youth Organization at Our Lady Star of the Sea held officer installation during the 19 o'clock Mass on October 4 with Rev. Joseph McDermott officiating. New officers include Mike Moncevais as president and Dora Villarreal as vice president.
Four hundred twenty five members of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Educational Association held a dinner meeting on Oct. 6 at 6 30 pm in the Mercedes Civic Center. Guest speaker was Way the Smith of Houston School Company who spoke on The Teachers Role in Public Relations. Officers named include Mrs Gertie Napper president Milton Saxon vice president Delian Berron second vice president Alice Irison secretary and Philip Knipp treasurer with Melba Caudill attending Port Isabel executive board member.
The Club Guadalupano held its regular Monday meeting at 8 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Father Joseph McDermott opened with a prayer and spoke on plans for after the bazaar, including making banners for Lady of Guadalupe’s Feast. The treasurer reported $74 in dues and socials. 12 members attended.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish hosts its Fall Frolic bazaar on Monday and Tuesday October 11 12 starting at 6 p m. Activities include cake walk penny pitch grab bag and lucky game with home baked cakes tamales enchiladas Spanish rice and Mexican beans served both nights. Local youth groups supervise games and coronation planned for a later date with class students named for pageant. Live music from Port Isabel group The Classies will entertain.
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