WSCS Observes 15th Anniversary With Reflections
The Women s Society of Christian Service marked its 15th anniversary with a program led by Mrs Frank Hickman and Mrs Sam Byrd detailing the group s origin and growth. Mrs Helen Cail spoke on her Kerrville trip while members lit candles and shared inspiration before a closing prayer by Mrs Norris Bobbitt.
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Frank Hickman
Women's Society of Christian Servite
Sam Byrd
Helen Cail
Mt. Weeley
Kerrville
Norris Bobbitt
Brownsville
Martha Merryman Party Honoree at Sixth Birthday Home Event
Martha Merryman celebrated her sixth birthday Saturday at home hosted by her mother. Guests included Jeannie Marianne Jonst Hell Sandra Babbitt Becky Kershaw and Susan Byrd. Cake drinks and party favors such as masks and horns were served.
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Martha Moerryman
Hire
Merryman
Perty
Jeannie
Marianne
Jonst Hell
Sandra Babbitt
Becky Kershaw
Susan Byrd
NCCW Meeting Friday September 23 at Catholic Church
The NCCW will meet on Friday September 23. The gathering will take place in the Catholic church and is open to members.
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NCCW
Baptist Mothers Meet On Monday
The Baptist day school Mothers club held its first meeting with officers elected. President Mrs KM Parker ident Mrs Robert Bell secretary treasurer Mrs W Garrett.
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Mothers Club of the Baptist Day School
KM. Parker
Robert Bell
W. Garrett
Floyd Bobbitt
H. D. Club Plans Sales and Meeting in September
The fret Fail club met September 9 at Mrs Ollie Sears home. They planned a rummage sale for September 17 at Ochos Store with Mrs Ize Johnston and Mrs Mugh Osborn in charge. A bake sale date was set and two new members joined. Refreshments were served to eight members and guests. The next meeting is September 22 at Bru Ewing Clark home.
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Tion Club
Ollie Sears
Ochos
Ize Johnston
Mugh Osborn
Mo W. C
Sam Byrd - Kewtess
Bru. Ewing Clark
Coffee Honoree Mrs Phil Coteora Celebrates Acknowledgment
The piece notes Mrs Phil Coteora of Mex being honored with coffee at a home gathering. A cream lace cloth and silverware adorned the table, with a large crystal fruit dish as part of the setting. Other names appear including Ted Hurt, Warren of Port Isgbe, and William BicHiugh, suggesting a social event among acquaintances.
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Ted Hurt
Warren
Port Isgbe
William BicHiugh
Silver service and toaster highlight church gathering
Mrs. 3. Ho Schmidt and Mrs. Leo Baumfelder arranged a tea for fifty women with rolled ribbon sandwiches and cookies. The hostess also presented Mrs. Cateora with an electric toaster as a gift.
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Ho Schmidt
Leo Baumfelder
Cateora
Texas social notes from Bryan and Marble Falls visit local ties
Mr and Mrs John Trump traveled to Bryan Texas with their son Marcie for re entry in a military academy. Mrs Fairs mother Mrs Ray Lowrie of Grand Saline Texas arrived Thursday for several days visit. The Heinzes from Marble Falls visited their Laguna Vista family then left Sunday. Roy Ledbetter and sons Royce and Kenneth spent Sunday with J L Merryman family.
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John Trump
Bryan
Texas
Nesday
Marcie
Alen Militar Academy
William Pair
Fairs
Ray Lowrie
Grand Sale
Lowie
E. W. Heinze Sr
E. W. Heinze
Roy Ledbetter
Soms Royce
Kenneth
J. L Merry Man
Difford Bellinghausen Returns to St Anthony Junior Seminary
Difford Bellinghausen is back at St Anthony Junior Seminary in San Antonio after being driven there by his parents Mr and Mrs William Belinghausen.
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Difford Bellinghausen
St. Anthony Junior Seminary
San Antonio
William Belinghausen
Parish Mass Times at Our Lady Star of the Sea
The Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church lists Sunday Mass at 6 36 AM and 10 AM Weekday Mass at 7 AM Holy Hour Thursday at 7 30 PM for parishioners and visitors.
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Our Lady Star OF the Sea Catholic
Dry beans gain fame from global gourmets spread
The Gent and Far Exit tale shows dry beans appealing to gourmet circles as a chef learns each southwestern hacienda has its own beans recipe. Harvests run eight percent above average and the U S Department lists them as a plentiful energy protein source rich in vitamin B1 and phosphorus.
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Santa Fe
U. Department of September
Sweet potatoes yield grows with autumn harvest
The article notes a generous autumn as the sweet potato crop expands about a fifth larger this year, highlighting the season's bounty and the long history of the tuber as a staple.
Sweet Potatoes Offer Bargain Nutrition This Season
Harvest in East Texas and Louisiana boosts supply as farm prices stay below last year. Despite price declines by about 20 to 25 percent, homemakers are urged to buy sweet potatoes from season start through peak. Nutritional value highlighted with vitamins, minerals, and energy content per pound.
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Yian
R Cultural Marketing Service
Texas
Louisiana
Speeding Leads In Traffic Arrests
The August traffic summary reports 60 fatalities across the four Valley counties Hidalgo 30 Cameron 21 Willacy 6 Starr 3. Harlingen District patrolmen logged 0 accidents, 48 injured, property damage 29013 dollars. Speeders made 36 percent of arrests with counts for driving while intoxicated 16 and other violations totaling 906 warnings.
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Valley
Hidalco
Cameron
Willacy
Starr
Harlingen
Kids Day At HAFB Planned For September 24
Kiwanis clubs join with communities across the U S and Canada to plan Kids Day at Harlingen Air Force Base on September 24. Open House will feature radar and electronics displays, a T-29 flying classroom, and maintenance shops with refreshments for attending junior and senior high students from the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
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United States
Canada
Alaska
Hawaii
Co. E. Burnett
Harlingen Kiwanis Club
Bill Pletcher
East Harlingen Kiwanis Club
Joe Barnhart
Harlingen Air Force Base
US Air Force
Rio Grande Valley
Clergymen Eligible for Social Security Under 1954 Amendment
Clergymen and certain religious order members may now elect old age and survivors insurance protection through the Social Security Act. The Brownsville office notes two steps: obtain a Social Security account number if lacking one, and then be waivered to participate.
Television Program Guide for Friday and Saturday
TV schedules list Friday September 16 on Channels 4 and 5 with Sign On at 3 15 and 4 28 and titles including Nelda's Kitchen Vanity Fair Ranger Jim and Kids Mr District Attorney Schlitz Playhouse T Men in Action Climax and News and Weather. Channel 5 features The Roy Rogers Show Coke Time Life of Riley Badge 714 Facts Forum Wrestling Workouts Fiesta Latina World News and Evening Vespers. Saturday September 17 on Channels 4 and 5 repeats Sign On schedules with Cowboy Corral Andy's Gang Superman Lawrence Welk Show Mystery Theatre Hollywood Wrestling and Feature Theater among others ending with Evening Vespers.
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Channel 4
Ames Bros
Ray Gordon
Channel 5
Bob
Emerald Theatre
Moulton Cobb
Homer Bell
Tafon
Oral Roberts
J. Fisher
Simon
Colgate
Loretta Youn
Bob Cummings
TV Listings and Tax Form Mention At Local IRS Office
Sunday schedule lists channels 4 5 and 6 with a long air lineup from 3:00 p m to 11:20 p m and includes a Form 2031 notice from the District Director of Internal Revenue about self employment coverage without church involvement. mentions copies available at the IRS district office or Social Security office.
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Internal Revenue
District Director of
Social Security Office
Cotton production forecast for 1955 noted at 12
The USDA forecasts a cot ton production for 1955 of 12 73,000 bales with 1,388,630 bales ginned through September 1.
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USDA
Republicans March Confusion as Factions Struggle for Lead
In the party’s latest display, Republicans push forward while uncertainty grows over who leads. The remark about not shooting the piano hints at internal debate and diverging paths within the ranks.
Player quits playing for the Democratic Party over bebop
A player leaves team duties amid political affiliation and music style controversy. The report notes the individual severed formal sports roles and cites bebop music as a factor in the decision.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Meet Postponed by Rain
The district meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars was postponed this weekend due to heavy rains and flooding in Raymondville.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Raymondville
Edinburg City Schools enroll 4507 students
Edinburg reports a total student enrollment of 4507 across its city schools. The figure reflects the district’s current size and helps inform budgeting and planning for the coming academic year.
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Edinburg
Weslaco Sets 13000 Budget for Community Chest
The city of Weslaco approves a $13,000 allocation for its community chest fund to support local programs and services. The move aims to bolster neighborhood initiatives and provide targeted assistance across the municipality.
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Weslaco
Valley Grid Schedule Highlights Friday Through Saturday
Valley grid schedule lists Friday games Brownsville at San Benito Raymondville at Edinburg McAllen at Mission PSJA at Donna Harlingen at Weslace Alice at Kerrville Kingsville at Edison La Feria at Mercedes Edcouch Elsa at Lyford Thursday matchups La Joya at McAllen B Harlingen B at Port Isabel Saturday games San Benito B at Brownsville Brownsville Jr Hi at San Benito Brownsville Frosh at San Benito.
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Brownsville
San Benito
Raymondville
Edinburg
McAllen
Mission
PSJA
Donna
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WSCS
Martha Merryman
H. D. Club
Mrs
Phil Coteora
Seymour Fischer
Chiropractic
N. Sam Houston
First Methodist Church
First Baptist Church
Philip Cateora
Mexico City
Ed Warren
Ted Hunt
Henry Cateora
William McHugh
HAFB
Kiwanis Clubs
Jock
Sen Benito
PAN American State Bank
F.D.I.C
Federal Reserve System
Sam Houston
Chevrolet
Fisher
Welch
National Association For Stock
Democratic Party
Bop
Just
J. H. Batsell
E. Elizabeth
Valley Grid
Port Isabel, Texas
Port Isabel
Pickup & Delivery
CASH
Isabel Motor CO
Musina
Pentel CT
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