Offense Good But Defense Ragged In La Feria Warm-up
La Feria practice scrimmage against the local high school showed strong offense but ragged defense due to two injuries and two missing players. Calvillo broke a clavicle and Holland suffered a facial cut. both were sidelined 4 to 6 weeks. Berry and Heisler were out but expected to return for tonight's game. Evans excelled on defense and Marlin on offense during the warm-up at La Feria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Feria
John Fied
Pete Calvillo
Frank Holland
Calvillo
Wayne ‘Berry
Charlies Heisler
Tarpons
Alfred Evans
Steve Marlin
la Péria
Customer service critique from Port Isabel letter
A columnist recounts visits to Port Isabel and Padre Island on August 20, 1961 noting poor friendly reception at cafes and eateries. The writer argues shops should greet visitors with smiles to boost tourism and shares personal experiences without naming individuals. The piece aims to push better hospitality for regional development.
Operation Wharichair Plans With Tours And Meals
The program lists fish supper on the Bush porch Friday evening then 8 30 a m breakfast with Girl Scouts. A 9 30 a m Valley tour to Mc Allen with lunch in Donna. At 3 90 m a beach event on Padre Island with Sea Scouts. Dinner at 6 30 p m at Port Isabel cottages by Episcopal ladies. Sunday breakfast by Port Isabel Boy Scouts. Possible Matamoros tour from Brownsville at 10 a m. Mexico bus may not enter. If cars with drivers available, lunch by Palmetto Inn Brownsville. evening meal by Yacht Hotel. Monday 4 a m start for Houston and a drill nicknamed Operation Wheelchair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAllen
Donna
Padre Island
Sea Scouts
Ladies of the Episcopal Church of
Port Isabel
Matamoros
Brownsville
Mexico
Stella Ewing
Palmetto Inn
Brownaville
Port Isabel and Padre Beach Urge Visitor Welcome
Community members urge joint action to recognize local potential on Port Isabel and Padre Beach South Padre Island. They call for united effort to show visitors they are glad to have them and to take steps to improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Padre Beach
Charity Home Campaign Falls Short of Goal in Cameron County
The Charity Home project in Brownsville aimed at 66 000 dollars is about 16 000 dollars short after the campaign committee reported 50 315 dollars raised. Workers urged rapid collection to finish on schedule and start construction, with volunteers sought across San Benito Harlingen La Feria and other Cameron County communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Cameron County
Watson
Izing
C. P. Thise
Morris Verner Jr
Harlingen
San Benito
la Feria
Driving rules and pupil safety in Port Isabel school zones
The article stresses planned classroom programs to teach traffic safety, strict enforcement of 15 mph school zone limits in Port Isabel, and driver duties near stopped buses. It urges careful driving, notes police support, and previews a future piece on pupil road safety responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Island Tour With Publisher Wives Guides West Coast Visit
Al McGehee Padre Island park director led a group that included the wives of several publishers on a Saturday island tour. The delegation visited homes on Padre Island after touring local sites and the park area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Richards
Aransas Pass
J. L. Mohle
Lockhart
W. K. Daetwyler
Pleasanton
Fred Latcham
Beeville
Carl Miller
Raymondville
Sam Gerald
Weslace
Steve M. Elam
San Benito
al McGehee
Padre Island Park
Jerry Green Is Beachcomber 1962
Jerry S. Green of Port Isabel earned the Mr Beachcomber 1962 title after locating a bottle at Isla Blanca Park containing a special invitation to next year s Beachcomber Art Show. The bottle also promised an original painting as a gift if he attends the 1962 Beachcomber Art Show on South Padre Island sponsored by the Harlingen Art Forum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Padre Island
Jerry S. Green
Port Isabel
Isla Blanca Park
Harlingen Art Forum
First Church Directory Highlights Worship Times and Choirs
The listing shows Rev. Virgil Drewery as pastor at First Church. Sunday School begins at 9 45 a.m. with worship at 11 a.m. Training Union at 6 p.m. worship at 7 p.m. Midweek services Wednesday with Jr Choir 7 p.m. Prayer 7 45 p.m. Choir 9 p.m.
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Virgil Drewery
James A. LaRoche
Training Union Worship Service
Web
Prayer Service
St Andrew's Episcopal Church Service Schedule Update
Rector James Cet presides over 1st 2nd 4th and 5th Sundays with Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. on the 3rd Sunday. Women's Auxiliary meets Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cet
Laguna Heights Baptist Church Sunday Schedule
The Laguna Heights Baptist Church lists weekly services including worship at 9 45 a m and 11 00 a m training union at 6 45 p m worship at 8 00 p m and a Wednesday 8 00 p m worship service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laguna Heights
Gospel Lighthouse Church Service and Studies Schedule
Gospel Lighthouse announces Rev. Don Burrows as pastor. Evening service at 7 30 p m Tuesday with Bible study and Thursday study also at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gospel Lighthouse Church
Baptist Mexican Mission Church Service Schedule
Sunday School and worship services led by Pastor J. D. Hal at the Baptist Mexican Mission Church. Bible study Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Morning service at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 8:30 p.m. midweek prayer 7:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Burrows
Bible Stud
Bro. J. D
Wednes. Bible Si
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Jack Saptholomew
Seaway Bart
Port Isabe
Mrs. Jenkins
Detroit, Mich
Nettie Lyons
Houston
DR. Fowler
City Hall
the Yacht Hotel
South Padre
Luckies
Jerry Green
Beachcomber
ST. Andrew's Episcopal Church
OUR Lady Star O. the Sea Catholic Church
Lawrence J. Fanning
C.M
Rev. F. L. Ma Sunday School of Service
Poy
Baptist Mexican Mission
Uavy
Port Isabeli
EL Toro Restaurant
MRS
Nation
Fisherman’s Cafe
ALA Carte
Ernest Mobely
Inquire
Turner - Wright
Insurance Agency
W. Robertson
Jim Carey
Marine Supplies
Marine Products Pump Tarr & Wonson Paints
Warren
Bayview Apartments
Tarnava
Lance Harris
Lighthouse Electric
Sannady's
Marjorie
Meinken
Port Electric Service
Electrical Contractors
Gulf Cafe
Ir. and
Mrs. Lawton Petty
Cooksey
Johnson Motors
Charlie's Sporting Goods
Texas
Fishing Tackle
C. E. Berry and
Clyde Privett
J. G. Cantu & Son Cabinet Shop
Port Isabel, Texas
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