Betty Joyce Moses and Fred Ray Jones Jr wed in Los Fresnos
Miss Betty Joyce Moses daughter of Mr and Mrs Wes ley Moses and Fred Ray Jones Jr son of Mr and Mrs Fred R Jones of Mercedes were married in the Los Fresnos Church of Christ last Friday evening Conducted by Mr Frank Farris of Boerne the double ring ceremony featured a white Bible topped by orchids The bride wore a Bible gift from the groom and was attended by sisters Carolyn Moses maid of honor and Margaret Louise and Normane Moses bridesmaids Best man and groomsmen were H B Rogers and Bill Moses The couple will reside in Mercedes Jones a 1953 Abilene Christian College graduate taught in San Benito and is active in home economics while Jones attended Abilene Christian College and served in Korea.
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Betty Joyce Moses
Wesley Moses
Fred Ray Jones Jr
Fred R. Jones
Mercedes
Los Fresnos Church of Christ
Frank Farris
Boerne
Los Fresnos
Deila Macomb
San Benito
Theo. R. Haas
Eagle Page
Martyne Marshall
de Goates
W. C. Coers
Eugene Humphrey
Moses
T of- Valley
Theo. R. Haws
Eric
Eagle Past
Johnny
Beorne
Bob d
Lampasas
Jones
Uvalde
San Antonio
Fred Ray Jones, Jr
Church of Christ
Rehearsal party for Betty Moses and Frank Jones
Rehearsal gathering held last Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hardin Moser for Miss Betty Moses and Frank Jones. The event featured a lace served table with orchids and a center bouquet, with twin orchid centerpiece. The bride elect gave gifts to the wedding party and chorus. Hosts presented a handmade Roman cutwork white table cloth to the couple. Twenty nine guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Moses
Frank Jones
Hardin Moser
HD Club to Start Fall Planning
The Home Demonstration club will begin fall programs on Tuesday September 7 at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs Lee Sears home with a demonstration on part sandwiches by Mrs William Bellinghausen.
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HD Club
Lee Sears
William Bellinghausen
Swimming Party For Troop 8 Girls
Girl Scouts Troop 8 enjoyed a swimming party Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Stanley Thoroughman. Five members were present with Gwenn Ward and Raylene Byrd as lifeguards. Mrs. W. W. Brown and Mrs. Howard Dixon led the girls.
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Girl Scouts
Stanley Thoroughman
Gwenn Ward
Raylene Byrd
W. W. Brown
Howard Dixon
Rebekahs Plan Help For Valley Baptist Ward Needs
At a Rebekah meeting in San Benito on Tuesday evening a report urged aid for Valley Baptist polio ward. Described a desperate need for wash cloths small towels and funny books to cheer patients and support care.
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San Benito
Valley Baptist Hospital
Rebekah Lodge Seeks Donations for Polio Ward Help
The Rebekahs collect reading material and urge area residents to donate. Pick up stations include Lighthouse Grocery Frick's Variety Store Port Isabel Press or call Mrs. Charlie Berry for pickup. The effort supports the polio ward and its children.
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Rebekahs
Lighthouse Grocery
Frick’s Variety Store
Port Isabel Press
Charlie Berry
Rebekah Lodge
Driftwood Garden Club Plans Beulah Lee Park Work
The Driftwood Garden Club of Port Isabel met at La guna Vista home of Mrs. Rodney Grayson with Mrs. Grayson and Mrs. Clarence Hawkins as hosts. President Mrs. John Trump led a business meeting planning beautification for Beulah Lee Park. twelve members and two visitors attended. Next meeting set for September 15 at Mrs. Frank Hickman’s home.
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Driftwood Garden Club
Port Isabel
Rodney Grayson
Laguna Vista
Leaders Plan First Girl Scout Leaders Meeting of Year
The first Girl Scout leaders meeting of the new year was held at the Yacht club on Wednesday. Leaders present included Gertrude Thoroughman, Peggy Roloff, Charlene Brown, Hazel Dixon, Bobby Kennedy, Beryl Mack, Marion Harris, Vel Edwards, and Jane Haley.
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Yacht Club
Gertrude Thoroughman
Peggy Roloff
Charlene Brown
Hazel Dixon
Bobby Kennedy
Beryl Mack
Marion Harris
Vel Edwards
Jane Haley
First Baptist Port Isabel Hosts Ordination and Picnic
The First Baptist Church in Port Isabel invites all visitors to attend an ordination during the Sunday morning service. Rev. Claude Hennessee, Judge-elect Hawthorne Phillips and others will take part. A basket picnic follows in the Educational Building.
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First Baptist
Port Isabel
Claude Hennessee
Hawthorne Phillips
Brotherhood Family Night Supper Hosts Walk With God Film
The Brotherhood held a Family Night Supper last Thursday with a large turnout. A screening of the film Walking With God was shown to the men and their guests.
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Brotherhood
Walking With
God
Church Youth Groups Plan Activities at Local Meeting
A church educational building hosts a Thursday 7 00 pm men meeting with supper beforehand. Youth Fellowship gathers after evening service with Sunbeam band for 4 8 year olds and RA GA groups for older youths. Circles schedule Week of Prayer for State Missions with multiple sessions next week.
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Tist Church
Youth Fellowship
Peggy Bartley
Frances Smyth
Shrimp Tales From the Heat and Dockside Logs
This week centers on the heat delaying unloading as shrimp boats come in and workers battle long nights. John Cernelia returns from vacation and Magic Valley boats miss a week while Producer's Marine Service tracks docked shrimp and a joking “radio shrimp” total of 200 million tons.
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John Cernelia
Magic Valley
Marine Service
Texas Ht
Port Isabel shrimp trade and town progress noted
The excerpt lists many shrimp barrels per vessel and days, naming Southport Little John Wanda Ginger Barbara Lynn and others, while praising Port Isabel's street paving plans and town progress. It recalls local improvement milestones, Chamber of Commerce efforts, and hopes for a growing, bustling city as moral support for community pride. It closes with sports chatter about the American League MVP race between Cleveland stars Bobby Avila and Larry Doby.
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Southport
Little John
Wanda Ginger
Barbara Lynn
Barto II
General Patton
Doughboy
Gulf Gy
Mr. Damas
Sam Houston
Ie Saratoga
Martha Ann
Georgia Mae
Valley Star
Fish House
S. B. Toomer
PoBoy
Francis Lee
Ace of Diamonds
Vera Cruz
Sea Witch
Linda Mae
Valley Sun
Mobarpi
Schmidt's
Phoenix
Sharon J
Miss Catherine
Marine Mart
H. B. Zachry Co
Port Isabel
Chamber of Commerce
Fish House Row
Ieee Beach
Sporting News
Cleveland
Bobby Avila
Larry Doby
Indians
A! Lopez
Port Isabel Press publication details and rates
The Port Isabel Press is a weekly newspaper from Port Isabel Texas published by News Publishing Co Inc San Benito. It lists office address 175 Robertson Street San Benito and notes second class matter date February 7 1949 with post office filing and subscription rates 2 per year Cameron County 3 outside Cameron County.
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Port Isabel
Texas
The
News Publishing Co., Inc
San Benito
Et al
175 & Robertson Sreet
Congress
Cameron County
Jameran County
City block contains 28 lots with a five apartment house
Property listing notes a city block near a school comprising 28 lots including a five apartment house. Contact numbers San Benito 118 day and Harlingen 5514 night provided for inquiries.
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San Benito
Harlingen
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For Sale by Owner Brick House on North Shore Drive
For sale by owner a brick house on North Shore Drive adjoining a bay with seawall. Contact Weslaco 15 or 655 or P O Box 628 Weslaco. Tin
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North Shore Drive
Seawall
Weslaco
P. O
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Kate Greenway
Batiste
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Brownsville
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