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Newspaper

Port Isabel Press

Location

Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1955

Page

3

Catholic Mothers Club Meets in Port Isabel

The Catholic Mothers Club of Port Isabel elected Mrs Marcus Garza secretary for the coming year. Officers reelected were Mrs Pascual Perez president Mr Adolfo Garza vice president and Mrs Hortensis Citoner treasurer. A bingo party at the church is planned for October 3 with sandwiches sold to benefit the Catholic school.

Catholic Mothers Club of Port Isabel Marcus Garza Pascual Perez Adolfo Garza Hortensis Cgitaoner Perez

HD Club Meets At Clark Home

The Home Demonstration club gathered at Mrs Ewing Clark's home for a two hour meeting with refreshments provided by the hostess. The group will meet again on October 14 at 2 30 pm at the Sam Bera residence.

Ewing Clark Enjoyable Secial Meerie Sam Bera

NCCW Elects Officers For Year

The National Council of Catholic Women met Friday afternoon in the church office. The group planned a fundraiser drive for food and clothing for the needy and discussed meeting at members' homes every month with alternates at the church. A November 1 joint meeting and distribution of Catholic papers were noted.

Every NCCW

Susan Reeves Birthday Party Celebrated At Home

Miss Susan Reeves was honored on her third birthday with a party at home Tuesday afternoon hosted by her mother Mrs AJ Reeves. Attendees included Kathy and Phyllis Carpenter Marianne and Janet Bell Julie Fair Sondra Bobbitt Martha Merremin Lynn Heinze Cro lon Call Loma Stripworth. Angelfood cake ice cream and stick candy were served.

Floyd Bobbitt Metlanne Janet Beil Laura Debbie Haley Julie Fair Susie Reeves Carolyn Cuil Sharon Susie Kathy Mee Rebecca Juftiere Byrd Rodney Kershaw Martha Merryman Lynn Heinze Phyllis Kathy Carpenter Gretchen Bryan Frank Hickman Susan Reeves AJ Reeves Kathy Phyllis Carpenter Marianne Janet Bell Sondra Bobbitt Martha Merremin Crolon Call Loma Stripworth

WSCS Meeting At Mrs Lee Sears Home

The Women's Society of Christian Service met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Lee Sears’s home. Mrs. Bruce Derry led devotion and the group sang Jesus Calls. Derry presented a program on The Spread of the Dangerous Times and noted mission work in Korea with a planned ice cream cake candy and coffee reception for ten members.

Women’s Society of Christan Lee Sears Bruce Derry Jesus Calis Derry Korea

Troop 9 Girls Elect For Year

Girl Scouts Troop 9 held elections in the education building of the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon naming Barbara Toecqushmay president Beverly Stelty Mary Marty Silguero treasurer and Oralia Sosa scribe Hospitality committee includes Judy Bou dreaux and Glenna Skipworth Dues were collected an initiation party planned for October 10 at the home of Mrs Stanley Thoroughman Anyone wishing to join invited to attend next meeting Monday afternoon at the church education building The meeting closed with taps performed by Oralia Sosa scribe.

Ig Methodist Church Barbara Toeequshmay Beverly Stelty Marty Silguero Oralia Sosa Judy Boudreaux Glenna Skipworth Stanley. Thoroughman

Troop 8 Girls Meet On Monday

The regular weekly meeting of Troop 8 Girl Scouts was held in the education building of the Methodist church Monday afternoon. Patrol leaders elected include Anna Maris Caudill and Lynda Kennedy. Plum sale plans were made for a later cookie sale. Refreshments were served by hostesses Etta Sue Browder and Maria Caudill. The meeting adjourned with taps. Pamela Poston, Scribe.

Troop 8 Methodist Church Anna Maris Caudill Lynda Kennedy Etta Sue Browder Maria Caudill Taps Pamela Poston Scribe

Our Lady Star of the Sea Church Mass Schedule

The parish broadcasts Sunday Mass at 6 30 and 10 AM Weekday Mass at 7 AM Holy Hour is Thursday at 7 30 PM The entries list regular liturgical times for the church community as guidance for parishioners.

OUR Lady Star OF the Sea Catholic Church

Brotherhood Elects Officers at First Baptist Church

The Brotherhood of the First Baptist church met at Jimmy Martens home for a barbecue and elected Francis Kerhaw activities vice president George Landrum membership vice president Walter J. Lee prize vice president and ip s secretary aid They voted to organize a Royal Ambassador Chapter for boys nine through twelve The leader will be named later Next meeting Thursday October 6 at 7 00 pm at the church education building A lobster.

Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church Jimmy Martens Brotherhood Francis Kerhaw George Landrum Walter J. Lee Prce Ips Aid

Carol choir formed for six to twelve at First Baptist

Walter J. Lee Jr director of music at First Baptist church organized a carol choir Wednesday night for boys and girls aged six through twelve.

Walter J. Lee, Jr First Baptist Church

Harlingen Study Workshop Attracts Local Guests

Local residents attended a Wednesday evening study workshop at the Harlingen Methodist church led by Bill Kent who recently returned from Bolivia. Guests included Mrs Vere Andrews and the Prits planning a two week visit to Indianapolis with service shop closed.

Fred Petch Flem Marin W. Churchwell E. McClellan George Carr Methodist Church Harlingen Bill Kent Bolivia D. L. Pruit Indianapolis Ind

Local residents share births moves and trips in Port Isabel region

Francis Kershaw and Gon Raridy return from Marshall Texas. Arlyn Bressie announce birth of James Richard in Brownsville Mercy Hospital weighing eight pounds two ounces. Curtis Gene Carpenter's son born in Houston eight pounds fourteen ounces. The Carpenters plan visits and moves include North Shore addition and Houston trips. Edwards Reeves Warmker and party travel to New York Washington DC and World Series plans with extended return in two weeks. Lester hunting trip includes Vancouver Oregon Idaho Utah Colorado with October return.

Arlyn Bressie Santa Rosa Port Isabel James Richard Mercy Hospital Brownsville James Curtis Gene Carpenter Houston Carpenter E. W. Edwards New York J. B. Lester Lagune Vistal Vancouver Canada Oregon Idaho Utah Colorado

Karen Petch Visits Bridgette Owsley of Bayview

Karen Petch visited with Bridgette Owsley of Bayview over the weekend. The two discussed community events and shared updates on local affairs.

Karen Petch Bridgette Owsley Bayview

State Pair Awards Honor Boost Rural Youth At Fair

State Pair Awards of Honor will go to 24 outstanding boys and girls as part of the Fair recognition of rural youth.

MYF Attends Sunday Workshop at Harlingen Church

The Methodist Youth Fellowship members from Port Isabel attended a Sunday afternoon supper and social at the Harlingen church. The event featured a youth workshop service with Kay Bobbitt, Martha Bennett, Lorna Petch, Rosalie Whitney, Mrs. Bill Williamson and Mrs. Alan Anderson among the attendees.

Methodist Youth Fellowship Harlingen Port Isabel Kay Bobbitt Martha Bennett Lorna Petch Rosalie Whitney Bill Williamson Alan Anderson

Charles Bobbitt Birthday Party Honoree At Home

Charles Bobbitt was honored on his seventh birthday with a party hosted by his mother at their home. Guests included Walter Skipworth Jimmie Reeves Mike Merryman Billy LaRoche Butch Mack Wilbur Grayson Johnnie Powers Edward Varnum Mike Bryan Steve Marlin J Mack Parker Sammy Byrd Pat Bell and the honoree’s teacher Mrs George. The games featured Pin the Tail in which Mike Sammy and Pat tied for first. Sammy and Mike captained a potato relay. Steve Marlin won the high prize for placing the most clothespins in a milk bottle. Refreshments included angel food cake sodas and candy and favors were horns masks and dunce caps. Charles received many birthday presents.

Charles Bobbitt Walter Skipworth Jimmie Reeves Mike Merryman Billy LaRoche Butch Mack Wilbur Grayson Johnnie Powers Edward Varnum Mike Bryan Steve Marlin J. Mack Parker Sammy Byrd Pat Bell Mrs George Mike Sammy Pat Charles

Arroyo District Boy Scouts Annual Dinner Oct 18

The Arroyo District of the Rio Grande Council will hold its annual meeting in Harlingen on October 18 at the First Methodist Church basement. A covered-dish supper will precede awards and ceremonies. Al Coneway chairs the Court of Honor and Jim Lang leads opening and closing rites.

Arroyo Rio Grande Jim Lang Harlingen

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