St Andrews Church Women Hear Mission Talk by Mrs McGaw
St Andrews Episcopal Church Women met at the J J Brand home with hostess Mrs George Colley on October 9. Mrs T H Benton presided as president and Mrs Robert McGaw of Laredo Texas spoke on the church mission with emphasis on Mexico. Guests included Mrs R G Lovell of McAllen. Coffee and cake followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
J. J. Brand
George Colley
Coly
Art Slaughter
T. H. Benton
Robert McGaw
Laredo
Texas
McGaw
West Texas
Mexico
Port Isabel
R. G. Lovell
McAllen
Rio Grande Valley
Benton
Colley
Mesdames Slaughter
Brown
Mehurin
Conrad
Brand
Gilliam
Lovell
Personal News From Mr and Mrs Ted Hunt Visit
Mr and Mrs Ted Hunt returned from Austin and San Antonio where Mr Hunt attended a State Judges and Commissioners meeting. In San Antonio they visited their daughter and her family. Carey Freel of Port Isabel is in Dolly Vinsant Hospital San Benito and was reported to be feeling better today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Hunt
Austin
San Antonio
Carey Freel
Port Isabel
Dolly Vinsant Hospital
San Benito
Shirley Roberts Celebrates 15th Birthday Party
Shirley Roberts was honored by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bob Roberts on her 15th birthday with a surprise party at their home on Saturday night October 12. Attendees included Susan Gay Mary Ruth Pockrus Rosemary Varnum Chris Yurkovic Laura Goette Ann Privett Ramona Jones and Judy Schumacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Roberts
Bob Roberts
Susan Gay
Mary Ruth Pockrus
Rosemary Varnum
Chris Yurkovic
Laura Goette
Ann Privett
Ramona Jones
Judy Schumacher
Scout Council Meeting on Padre Island Highlights Local Involvement
The Tip of Texas Girl Scout Council district meeting occurred Wednesday at South Padre Island's new pavilion. Principal speaker was Ed Gamble, Brownsville Boy Scout executive. District chairwoman is Mrs. Dearl Adams of Brownsville. the district includes Port Isabel and Brownsville. Planning was by Mrs. Robert Bell of Laguna Vista.
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Tip of Texas
Girl Scout Council
South Padre Island
Ed Gamble
Brownsville
Dearl Adams
Port Isabel
Robert Bell
Laguna Vista
Thirteen Communicable Disease Cases Reported
Cameron County Health Department records show thirteen communicable disease cases for the week ending October 12. The list includes nine strep sore throat cases, two tuberculosis, one rabies in animals, and one measles case.
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Cameron County Health Department
PTA Workshop In McAllen Next Thursday
Focus on the Family shapes the District Ten Parents and Teachers Association workshop at the new McAllen High School Auditorium on October 24. Hosted by McAllen City Council with the High School PTA, the event features guest speaker Mrs. Jean Harris, a panel on child character, health talks, films, and educator updates, ending at 2 30.
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District Ten
Parents and Teachers Association
McAllen High School
Mallen
P.T.A
McAllen
J. Lawson Raney
District Ten P.T.A
Jean Harris
Bill Leadbetter
Donna
Harold Dooley
B. B. Baker
Charles Gailbraith
Dieter Gaupp
Pete Schurba
Bill McCraw
S. P. Cowan
Dean H. Woolridge
Bert D. Levine
Harlingen
E. C. Hood
Bill McGraw
Altar Society Announces Fall Activities at Our Lady Star of the Sea
Our Lady Star of the Sea Altar Society launches fall events in Port Isabel with Monday social hours after Mass and a Sunday all day women’s retreat. Registration at 8:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall, coffee tea and a snack lunch. Rummage sale on October 26 at 9 a.m. Parish Hall. Meetings set for the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month.
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Altar Society of
Our Lady Star of the Sea
Port Isabel
Altar Society
C Y O Dance Draws Crowds at Recreation Hall
The Catholic Young Organization sponsored a Sunday night dance at the Recreation Hall in Port Isabel. The surprise five member Silvertones entertained the crowd while C Y O. Records and soft drinks added to the evening. Organizers note Youth Week runs late October into early November urging wider participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Alvarez
Recreation Hall
Cc. Y. O
Diana
Dora Gutierrez
Silvertones
Port Isabel
C Y. O
Interstate Highways Prove Safer Across States
Indiana reports three times fewer accidents on new multi lane interstates, while Missouri notes 70 percent fewer crashes and 66 percent fewer deaths on interstate roads compared with older routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Missouri
Coast Guard Updates Rescue Efforts Near Brownsville
Coast Guard action includes towing the SUDIE ALICE from the beach via Wade Tow Service, MOHAWK assisting, and the F-V FREEDOM brought to port. A grounded F-V DRUE ANN remains near the North Jettie, owner William McHugh arranging removal. Port Mansfield launches CG 30468, new station aids navigation and SAR readiness grows.
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Wade Tow Service
Brownsville
Mohawk
CGC
McLane
William McHugh
Trinity Shoals
Coast Guard
Port Mansfield
Cadette Scout Troop 120 Meets After School at Methodist
Scouting Cadette Girl Scout Troop 120 met October 16 after school at the Methodist Church to begin a program on good grooming. Leaders stressed inner qualities over looks and noted that character matters most. The meeting closed with taps.
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Cadette Girl Scout
Methodist Church
Valley band uniforms and music march request
Readers discuss band uniforms and playing the song We Love Our Valley Home at all games. A note asks who holds the music. The piece also mentions a man who left his car window down and a Port Isabel teachers party with Rotary Club support and a fish fry on South Padre Island.
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Valley
School Menu Week Brings Corny Dogs and Salmon Croquettes
The menu lists Monday corny dog with baked beans and milk, Tuesday fried chicken with whipped potatoes, Wednesday chili con carne with rice, Turkey pot pie with green beans, and Friday salmon croquettes with scalloped potatoes. Each day includes bread and milk.
Texas Amarillo Helium Plant Helps Local Agriculture
The region near Amarillo houses the United States only helium producing plant. Farmers report that groves of mahogany trees and clover grass pastures boost milk and beef yields compared with permanent pasture systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Amarillo
Friday's Grid Menu List of Friday and Saturday Games
The schedule lists Friday matchups Mission at Falfurrias Mercedes at Weslace Robstown at PSJA and Saturday games Rio Grande City at Raymondville with other meetings including Donna at Los Fresnos Edcouch Elsa at Lyford Kingsville at Edinburg and more. An item notes Rio One driving expert advising tollways for safer night driving. A brief on Treaty Oak in Austin as top tree per American Forestry Association.
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Mission
Falfurrias
Mercedes
Weslace
Robstown
PSJA
Rio Grande City
Raymondville
Donna
Los Fresnos
Edcouch - Elsa
Lyford
Kingsville
Edinburg
Harlingen
Alice
la Feria
la Joya
Brownsville
McAllen
Sharyland
Port Isabel
Santa Rosa
San Isidro
Beaumont
Victoria
Austin
Texas
The
American Forestry Association
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Port Isabel, Texas
FBI
St. Padre Island
SLAND
Surf Rider Club
Scout Council
Padre Island
the Television den
Perl Brothers
PTA
Catholic Church News
Rotary Club
Port Isapeeotary Club
Causeway
Joe Mercurio
Lee Pohl
W. Elizabeth
Jaudon Lumber & Marine Supply
Arcia A
Merchants Marine State Bank
Speed Merchants
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