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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1962
Page
1
A pink and blue baby shower honoring Mrs Roque Garza Jr was held Sunday October 14 at 3 pm in the pre school Kindergarten. Hostesses were Mrs Martinez Mrs Gonzales and Mrs Gonzales. About 100 ladies attended with games prizes and gifts.
The Port Isabel Pre School P T A met October 11 at 8 p.m. Two new members Mrs Lloyd Guillott and Mrs Arzael Garcia joined. Plans were made for Halloween events including a parade October 26 at 4 30 p m with prizes, a carnival on kindergarten grounds, and a Halloween dance October 31 at Ship Cafe with admission 2 per couple 1 50 stag and prizes for costumes.
The Shell Club met at Jet Ties Café on South Padre Island on Friday October 12 at 7 30 p m. Officers elected for the coming year include M P Hamby of Brownsville as president P D Baldauf of Brownsville as vice president and Nora Hughes of Port Isabel as secretary treasurer. Mrs Hamby spoke on Murex and plans for the year were set.
The Adult Sunday School Class and Training Union reach third straight high attendance. Seventeen visitors attended morning service as Mission Port Isabel prepares for Kans for Kids food drive to aid Thanksgiving distributions. Pastor Wickham works on church projects and starts Spanish classes October 23 at 7 p.m. contact WH 3 2287 to join.
Mr and Mrs Jack Sargent and family from San Antonio were weekend guests of Mrs Sargents parents Mr and Mrs Ted Hunt in Port Isabel Murill Gordon of Harlingen is recovering from a scooter accident in which Hamp Sublett grandson of Mr and Mrs Lance Harris of Port Isabel was killed about two weeks ago Harp from Harlingen was well known in Port Isabel having spent the summer here with his grandparents and attending school here for a term.
Graveside services for Rebecca Dawn Groomer infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Groomer were held at 10 am Monday in Port Isabel cemetery with Father L Fanning officiating. The child died Saturday in a Harlingen hospital. Surviving are parents two brothers and grandparents Mr and Mrs W V Jenkins Mrs George Groomer of Port Isabel and Earl Strain of Sapata Oklahoma. Kreicher Ashcraft Funeral Directors directed arrangements.
The HD Club met at 2:00 p.m. at Mrs. Lorentz’s Laguna Heights home. Members discussed the State Convention, planned a Christmas party, and voted to give gifts as a gist to a TB hospital in Harlingen. Six members and one guest attended.
A covered dish supper at Laguna Heights Baptist Church on Wednesday October 24 invites all to meet the new pastor Jerry Boss his wife and family. Event starts at 6 30 p m and drinks are provided. attendees bring a covered dish.
The Brownie and Girl Scouts seek sponsors. Anyone interested should call Mrs. Jaquillard.
The Dependables and Intermed iate girls of the First Baptist Church met with teacher Mrs. Lance Harris at her home on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. New officers were elected Ella Mae Higginbotham president Mary Helena Wickham vice president Judy Schumacher secretary treasurer. Attending were Nadelle Drewery Grace Evans Ella Mae Higginbotham and Wilma Dee Lancaster. Refreshments at Anchor Restaurant followed, honoring Ella Mae on her birthday.
Members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service and Wesleyan Service Guild met at First Methodist Church for a continuation of the study The Christian Mission on the Rim of East Asia. Leaders reviewed aims and background while discussions covered Korea and Okinawa issues and education. Regular meeting planned for October 23 with Week of Prayer and Self Denial October 26. all women invited.
A Shower Dance was held at the Ship Cafe on Sunday October 4 at 8:00 p.m. honoring Miss Rosa Elia Martinez and Raul Holland Jr who will marry October 28. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Villarreal Mr. and Mrs. Agapito Villareal Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Villarreal and Mrs. Rogelio Villarreal.
The Laguna Vista Civic Club held a luncheon at Mrs. Richard Roloff's home on Wednesday October 10. Attendees included Mesdames Murphy Lindley Bell Zimmerman Walter Zimmerman Roger Ott Dean Neusbaum Anderson Gades Langlois Roloff Sr. and Roloff Jr.
Cub Scouts of Den 3 met at Den Mother Mrs. Roy Rock’s home and collected dues. Fire Prevention Week was discussed and to be completed next meeting. Donny Deller named Den ner of the Month. Mrs. Rock chauffeured the group to Yarpon Drive Inn for root beer cookies and candy. Meeting closed with the living Circle.
The Altar Society of Our Lady Star of the Sea holds meetings on the first and third Mondays at 8 p.m. in the Coastal Realty Office on Garcia Street. A bake sale followed Sunday masses on Oct. 14 and a rummage sale is set for Oct. 20 at the Catholic School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations of clothing may be picked up by calling Edith Baines or Lex Dunson. Tina Barrera, Tex Dunson, and Evelyn Martin will attend a retreat Oct. 21 at St. Anthony's Parish Hall in Harlingen, Texas.
The report lists attendees at a Brownsville Youth Crusade meeting and a MY Sub-District gathering in La Ferma. It notes residents from Port Tsa bel and on the island who joined various activities including football, hunting, and cinema outings to see Phantom of the Opera and classic westerns.
Enrollment for religious instruction has grown to 96 pupils with more expected. Parents are urged to ensure their children attend, as teachers this year include Sister Mary Berchman and several lay aides. Appreciation is extended to Mr. Otto Longlois for bus access for Derry Elementary area students. A Legion of Mary meeting with 15 members was held and new officers appointed. Plans for the Our Lady Star of the Sea School Halloween Carnival on October 29 include a parade and public invites.
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