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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1958
Page
4
Despite a Friday defeat to San Perlita, the Tarpon squad earned praise for their conduct. Local supporters acknowledge multiple commendations on sportsmanship and express pride in the players.
The article notes a school pep rally opening with colors displayed by Glenna Skipworth and Gwen Boynt of Mariner Scouts, Alberto Cantu leading the pledge of allegiance as Sea Scout. Four cheerleaders performed a skit while Coach Trice and Hector Can continued the program.
Tu addressed the student body about the upcoming San Perlita versus Tarpon game. Durwood Fletcher was elected president of the National Honor Society with Johnny Henize as vice president Penelope Marlin as secretary and Jimmy Bell as treasurer. The F B L A elected Linda Perez president Karen Petch vice president Lupita Cantu secretary and Carol Privett treasurer and recited the creed. The Tarpons seek strong turnout for the first out of town game following two solid home appearances.
Karen Petch, Cary Causey, Judy Boudreaux, and Pat Maloan attend a Sunday evening gathering at the Palmetto Inn in Brownsville with Jackie Kershaw and Henry Bebee also noted in attendance.
Johnny Caudill, a Tarpon football team member and junior class treasurer, is highlighted for active participation in school activities. He has two years on the football and basketball teams, served as sophomore class president, and sings in the high school choir.
Results recap from Rio Hondo to San Perlita with scores for Thursday and Friday games. Standouts include San Benito Freshmen 32 over Marlin, Weslaco 22 over Raymondville, Mercedes 27 over Edinburg 6, Sharyland 36 over Bruni, and Corpus Christi multiple clubs posting wins. Upcoming matchups list includes Weslaco at Mercedes and PSJA at Brownsville with several city and district showdowns.
A Monday lineup shows Douglas at 6 15 followed by Name That Tune at 6 30 and The Texan at 7 00. Fashion show, Lucy, Frontier, and science fiction air between 7 30 and 10 00 with Theatre Five at 10 15 and Sign Off at 11 15. Local news, Weather, and Mr Pete Gunn air around 6 00 to 8 00 with additional programs listed.
A schedule of broadcasts includes Our Miss Brooks at 6, news and weather, Wyatt Earp, The Rifleman, Highway Patrol, Garry Moore Variety Show, Harbor Command, Emolian Theatre, Charlie Rankin, From These 200e, County Fair, Rogers Autry, Matinee, KRGV News, NBC News, Dragnet, Eddie Fisher Californians, Heart of the Year News.
A scanned schedule lists daily program slots from early morning to late evening. It includes news segments and variety shows featuring hosts like Rachel Rambles, Captain, Walter, and Brooks, with popular programs such as The Millionaire, The Edge of Night, and Treasure Hunt among others.
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