Scout Movement Grows In Valley And Nation
John Trump said the Boy Scout drive in the Rio Grande Valley needs 64000 to fund current facilities and expansion for 1960. statewide fundraising on October 25 targets Camp Perry upkeep and basic program support for all youths across races and incomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
Rio Grande Valley
John Trump
United Fund
Community Chest
Boy Scouts
Trump
Texas
Camp Perry
Louisiana Tourists Praise Valley Towns and Farms
Mrs. Fred M. Grant of Monroe wins a Valley Chamber of Commerce vacation via the Trade Parade Contests. She lauds Valley lawns flowers and town pride while Mr. Grant notes efficient farming and shares insights with local druggists. Their trip includes Falcon Dam and Monter Mansfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Grant
Monroe
Louisiana
Valley Chamber of Commerce
Grant
Rio Grande Valley
Falcon Dam
Monter- Mansfield
Mock Family Visits Berwick Relatives for Week
Mr and Mrs Jack Mock and children Frances and Butch depart Tuesday to Berwick for a week visiting Mrs Mock's parents Mr and Mrs Sidney Francis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Mock
Frances
Butch
Berwick, Sr
Port Mansfield Seeks 300000 For Gulf Jetties Project
Port Mansfield officials Charles R. Johnson and James V. Carnette urged the Texas Game and Fish Commission in Corpus Christi to provide 300000 to build jetties at Island Pass. They argued the works would boost Laguna Madre fish life and lower salinity between Corpus Christi and Port Isabel. The commission took the request under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Mansfield
Island Pass
Charles R. Johnson
James V. Carnette
Texas Game and Fish Commission
Corpus Christi
Gulf
Laguna Madre
Port Isabel
Johnson
Red Fish Bay
Nueces
Cameron
Game and Fish Commission
Board of Navigation and Canal Commissioners
Citizens Asked on P D Rate Opinion
Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield says the postal system faces rising costs and stagnant 3 cent first class rates. He argues a modest 4 cent first ounce rate is needed to slow losses and meet growing service demands. Local postal staff seeks Port Isabel readers’ views on the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Summerfield
Post Office Department
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Post Ofice Department
Summerfield
Port Isabel
Personality Beauty Shop Moves to New Powers Street Site
The Personality Beauty Shop is relocating from its current spot to the former Nell's Package Store building on Powers Street. It will open at the new location on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Personality Beauty Shop
Nell’s Package Store
Powers Street
Port Isabel Boy Scout Drive Kicks Off At Gulf Cafe
This week Tuesday morning the Financ drive for the Tip-O-Tex Council Boy Scouts fund begins with a breakfast at the Gulf Cafe. The campaign aims to reach many residents for contributions and report results. The note urges support for Scouting’s Building a Better Tomorrow program and Port Isabel’s competitiveness with Valley towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tip-O-Tex Council
Boy Scouts Fund
Gulf Cafe
Boy Scouts
Port Isabel
Sea Scouts
Teachers to Elect New State Officers in November
Sixty thousand teachers will select their state officers for the Texas State Teachers Association during the first week in November. Floyd W. Parsons, Beeville schools superintendent, is nominated for vice president, supported by Beeville Faculty and Beeville Classroom Teachers Associations. Parsons, UT graduate, has served in Texas public schools since 1933 as teacher, principal, and superintendent. Local teachers elect state president and vice president on November 4 and 5, 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas State Teachers Association
Floyd W. Parsons
Beeville
Beeville Faculty Association
Beeville Classroom Teachers Association
University of Texas
Parsons
La Feria Los Fresnos clash may decide 32 A title
The Los Fresnos Falcons visit La Feria Lions Friday in a key 32 A district clash. Both teams are undefeated in conference play with Los Fresnos holding two wins and La Feria one. The game shapes the championship outcome for the district.
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la Feria
Los Fresnos
Los Fresnos Falcons
Lions
Port Isabel
Cardinal Field
Harlingen
Alice Coyotes
Tarlingen Cardinals
Weslaco Panthers
Mercedes Tigen
Barbee Field
Weslaco
Los Rrevons Falcons
la Feria Lions
Greyhound
San Benito
Hounds
McAllen
Alice
Kingsville
Juan Gonzales Wins Weekly Football Pick Contest
Juan A Gonzales Jr edges Henry Lubbeck on breaker score to win the weekly pick the winner contest. Both missed three games and ties. Gonzales predicted 33 0 while Lubbeck forecast 19 6. actual 44 0. Honorable mentions go to Amadore LaRoche Vela Tamayo Caminero Ca macho. prizes at PRESS office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan A. Gonzales, Jr
Henry Lubbeck
Gonzales
Lubbeck
Los Fresnos
Mercedes
Lubbock
Jerry Amadore
James A. LaRoche
Roberto Vela
Juan B. Tamayo
Faustino Camacho
Whitewing Refuges Urged By Sportsmen
The Valley Sportsmen club at its Harlingen meeting endorsed state action to acquire whitewing nesting areas in the valley. Director Charles Silkwood led a push to have the Game and Fish commission buy or lease land, citing rapid brush clearance endangering the species. Luther Goldman noted a statewide land acquisition program and the group stressed selecting suitable brushland as whitewings return to the same nesting spots. The board also planned a barbecue for landowners to hear experts on habitat improvement and noted possible economic gains. Mrs. Margaret Smith of Edinburg was named chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Silkwood
Weslaco
State Game and Fish Commission
Silkwood
Luther Goldman
U. S. Fish and Wildlife
Margaret Smith
Edinburg
Rotary Speaker Roland Campbell Addresses Port Isabel Club
The Port Isabel Rotary heard Roland Campbell speak at noon Saturday at the Gulf Cafe about highlights from his Kansas trip. Mr and Mrs Campbell returned from their trip about ten days ago as club members strive to restart their attendance contest after a recent break following 30 weeks of perfect attendance chaired by Bill Brown.
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Port Isabel
Gulf Cafe
Roland Campbell
Kansas
Campbell
Bill Brown
Baptist Convention in Houston This Week
The Texas Baptist General convention will be held in Houston this coming week. Bro. Glass will leave Monday to attend the Brotherhood convention Monday and Tuesday, and the general convention which begins Tuesday evening and runs through Thursday. Kev. Glass will return the last of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Baptist General Convention
Houston
Bro. Glass
Brotherhood
Kev. Glass
Local Scouts Finance Drive Kicks Off Tuesday
Port Isabel launches its Boy Scout Finance drive Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. with a breakfast kickoff at Gulf Cafe. Port Isabel chair John Trump leads a committee including J J Jauddon O E Pockrus and Ann Castorina, coordinating with Governor Allan Shivers state campaign.
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C. B. Ray
Allen Shivers
R. A. Ewing
Vance Raymond
Gulf Cafe
John V. Trump
Port Isabel
Carios Baker
Rio Grande
W. H. Fairell
Baker
Allan Shivers
Rio Grande Valley
Trump
Episcopal Services Sunday in Port Isabel
Episcopal services will be held Sunday October 23 at 7 30 p m led by Rev John Winslow of San Benito A meeting follows to hear plans for a future mission in Port Isabel The Port Isabel Episcopal committee is headed by Rev John Winslow with officers elected last week George Colley secretary Joe Lane treasurer and Mrs W O Gambrell chairman of the women s activities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Winslow
San Benito
Port Isabel
Shepperd to Speak in Brownsville Texas
Texas Attorney General John Beard will address the League of Texas Municipalities convention in Brownsville October 25. His talk titled Texas Cit- Smeet or Backward will address local government problems and solutions during the three-day conclave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
John Beard
Brownsville
Shepperd
League
Lone Star State
National Association of Attorneys General
East Texan
Shepeard
George Parr
Duval County
Duval
Parr
Ilegal
Mr and Mrs George Raymond Visit Port Isabel for Winter
Mr and Mrs George Raymond of Missouri are visiting Port Isabel for the winter season, enjoying the mild climate and local sights. The couple plans to stay through the season and explore area attractions.
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George Raymond
Missouri
Port Isabel
Bay Surf or Jetty Fishing Reports From Local Harbors
On Tuesday October 18 the Bay Surf or Jetty listing records Dr Ewrl Reed of San Juan Dr Westphal of Weslaco and E F Martin of San Juan with fourteen sheephead and ten mango snapper. Jimmie Parker of Houston reported sixteen trout. Mrs Marquardt Mrs Flato and Mrs McClellan of McAllen caught fifteen mango snapper six trout and four croaker. Sam Cashiola and Sid Scalise of Houston logged fifty five trout. On Wednesday October 19 Carroll Waters of Port Isabel caught one hundred nine trout aided by Pee Wee Shumaker.
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Ewrl Reed
San Juan
Westphal
Weslaco
E. F. Martin
Houston
Marquardt
Flato
Carroll
Port Isabel
Pee Wee Shumaker
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P. Stewart
RK. Kretz
D. Cox
B. Schuckman
L. Stheler
C. Moses
R. Dunn
A. Baker
B. Glasgow
J. D. Baker
T. Wynn
G. Davila
Co. ,Trotman
D. Holloway
K. Wenke
F. Gracia
L. Zamponi
T. Brooks
L. Cox
Juan Gonzales
Henrietta Lyles
Valley Singing Convention
East Otho
North McCullough Streets
The
Valley Sportsmen Club
First National Bank
Baptist Convention
Sandra Bobbitt
Ruth Mras
Sandra
Floyd Bobbitt
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Jimmie Parker
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