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Newspaper

Port Isabel Press

Location

Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1962

Page

4

Christian Missions Of East Asia Discussed At WSCS Meet

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at First Methodist Church for the second session on The Christian Mission on the Rim of East Asia. Mrs Floyd Bobbitt noted Buddhism as the main faith in Taiwan Okinawa Korea and Hong Kong while Mrs E E Spradling spoke on The Christian in Communist China.

Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church East Asia Floyd Bobbitt Taiwan Okinawa Korea Hong Kong China E. E Confucius

Spanish Classes Planned at Garriga Elementary School

Practical Spanish grammar classes will be held at Garriga Elementary on the first and third Fridays starting October. Mary Bergan will lead, limited to twenty registrants. Registration Friday evening September 26 at 7 30 p.m. at the school. For info call Mrs Homer Poe WH-25-45 or Mr Richard Rutherford WH3-2679 or Mrs Stan Scruggs WH3-2211.

Garriga Nis Mary Bergan Uber Homer Poe Richard Rutherford Stan Scruggs

Birthday Party for Mary Rock Celebrates 2nd Birthday

Mary Claudette Rock was honored with a birthday party on Monday September 24 at the home of her parents Roy and Mary Rock. Guests played pinata and dip games, prizes went to Mary Forbes, and cream, party hats and balloons were served. Mary received many gifts while Mrs. Rock was assisted by relatives and family friends in coordinating games.

Mary Claudette Rock Roy Rock Mary Forbes Mary Claudette Vic Bulerez Maggie Maura Martinez Danny Jimmie Rock

General Cub Scout Meet Planned at Meth- Odist Building

Cub Scout leaders announce a get acquainted meeting at the Meth Educational Odist Building on Thursday October 4 at 7 30 p m. Cubmaster Clyde Privett urges all Cub Scout aged boys to attend with parents to meet fellow scouts and allow parents to become acquainted.

Clyde Privett

Sandra Bobbitt Birthday Party Honoree in San Benito

Sandra Jane Bobbitt was honored at a birthday party on Saturday September 22 hosted by her mother Mrs Lloyd Bobbitt. The group traveled to a movie in San Benito to see Hemingway's Adventures of Young Man with guests Kathleen Byrd Carolyn Cail Susie Reeves JJ and Candice Lindsey Linda and Susan Zimmerman Gare Storey Deede Mrs Marshall Storey and Karen of San Benito.

Sandra Jane Bobbitt Lloyd Bobbitt Sandra San Benito Hemmingway Kathleen Byrd Carolyn Cail Susie Reeves Candice Lindsey Linda Susan Zimmerman Gare Storey Walter Zimmerman Deede Marshall Storey Karen

Brownie Scouts To Hold Meeting

All girls seven years and older who want to join Brownie Scouts should attend a meeting at the Methodist Educational Building on Monday October 1st at 4 30 p.m. to register. Mrs Jacquillard notes a need for leaders and committee mothers. For information call WH3 2867.

Methodist Educational Jacquillard

Queen of 1962 63 elected at Catholic Bazaar

The annual bazaar concluded with Miss Isabel Mora named Queen for 1962 63. Ground breaking for a new church is set for September 30 at 5 00 p m in the former site. Parish schedules include Masses 6 30 a m 8 36 a m 10 90 a m Confessions Saturday 4 00 6 00 p m 7 00 8 30 p m Baptisms Sundays 3 00 p m.

Maria Isabel Mora Port Isable High School Isabel Mora

Templo Bautista Church Sees High Attendance. Officers Named

The Adult Class of Sunday School and Training Union took the high attendance banner on Sunday. Officers for the year beginning October 7 were named and will be voted on Wednesday evening September 26. Mission members attended ordination services at Laguna Heights Baptist Church Sunday afternoon as visitors. God is continuing to bless the mission with visitors.

Laguna Heights Baptist Church God

Baptist Women Meet and Shipments Move to Springfield

The GA group gathers Wednesday nights at 7 and Sunbeams on Tuesday at 4 15. An Association W M U meeting occurred at First Church Brownsville on Tuesday September 25 with officer wordship for the coming year. Women from First Church Port Isabel named. Harry Sharits Jr a 1961 Port Isabel High graduate leaves for Springfield Ohio to live with his uncle Melvin Cost and learn the electrical business accompanying by his sister and niece.

Ga's Sunbeams W.M.U Brownsville Port Isabel Mesdames Virgil Drewery A. J. Harris Collins Wickham Verl Poston J. D. McNabb Lance Harris Guy Carpenter Springfield Ohio Harry Sharits Jr Port Isabel High School Springfiled Melvin Cost Ray Jachim Virginia Refugio

Miss Villarreal Thanks Voters in Queen Contest

Miss Maria Teresa Villarreal and her parents Mr and Mrs Justo Villarreal of Port Isabel express gratitude to all who voted for her in the Queen Contest held September 24. Special thanks go to the Parish Mother's club. Mr and Mrs Lindy Rollman buy Lillian Stewart's home on Garcia Street Port Isabel and will move in this weekend while continuing island businesses.

Villarreal Maria Teresa Villarreal Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish Justo Villareal Port Isabel Mother's Club Maria Teresa Lindy Rollman Lillian Stewart Garcia Street Rollmans Re Island

A Party Kind of Pie Deluxe Southern Pecan Pie

Carnation Company introduces the Simple Simon Deluxe Southern Pecan Pie an 8 inch 1% lb treat serving 5 or 6 with a rich pecan filling and egg coating. No baking needed just defrost and serve making party desserts easy and elegant. Enjoy with hot coffee for a satisfying finish.

Carnation Company Simon

Births at Brownsville and Hockaday Clinic Names

Mr and Mrs Carl Martin announce the birth of daughter Margaret Annette at Mercy Hospital Brownsville on September 22 weighing 6 pounds 4 ounces A son was born to Mr and Mrs Leonzo Camacho Jr on September 20 at Hockaday Clinic weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces Mr and Mrs Benjamin Torres announce the birth of son Juan Carlos at Hockaday Clinic on September 25 at 4 30 pm weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces

Carl Martin Margaret Annette Wo Mercy Hospital Brownsville Leonzo Camacho, Jr Hockaday Clinic Benjamin Torres Juan Carlos

Cub Scouts Den III Meet at Den Mother’s Home

Cub Scouts of Den III gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. Roy Rock’s home. They opened with the pledge and songs, and began rocket skits projects and other theme related activities. Next meeting plans were discussed.

CUB Scouts den III Roy Rock

Local Couples Plan Short Vacation and Island Homes Update

Mr and Mrs Lee Watkins begin a three week trip visiting Minnesota and Canada. Mr and Mrs Reed Swindell and Mr and Mrs Harry Zegler spent the weekend in Monterrey Mexico. Several Harlingen residents and Brownsville visitors have homes nearing completion on South Padre Island. Mrs Gla Conrad of Sea Grape Motel entered Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen with plans to return home in a week. Jimmie Rock was elected Denner of the Month as pink lemonade and sandwiches were served by Calvin Byrd. The meeting closed with the living circle.

Lee Watkins Minnesota Canada Reed Swindell Harry Zegler Monterrey Mexico L. C. Guenzel Harlingen Tony Brown Duncan Fred Timsman Brownsville South Padre Island Gla Conrad Sea Grape Valley Baptist Hospital Jimmie Rock Denner Calvin Byrd

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Port Isabel Press Christian Missions of WSCS Virtue Sam Byrd E. £. Spradling J. D. Lindley Ernest de Ford F. L. Marlin H. H. Som J. A. Medley, Jr Adamus- Loery S. H. Woods Frank Hickman Wesleyan Service Guild Mary Rock Mrs Avon Products Sandra Bobbitt Brownie Catholic News Ack Father Fleming World Council of Bishops Rome Templo Bautista Baptist News Elizabeth Street Sy Carnation Co John Gillis, R Cook Japan Nippon Telegraph Corporation Tokyo Cefl Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Fowler Merchants Marine State Bank E. Manautou Washington Brownsville, Texas Jocky Jersey Birdseye van Heusen Maeneee Dobby
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