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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7.1974 THE RIO GRANDE HERALD PACE 2
'All around
town...
with tissa
By TISSA PETERSON
Herald Society Editor
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"The ones we love remain with us, for love itself lives on, and
cherished memories do not fade because a loved one's gone. The
ones we love can never be more than a thought apart, and as long
as there is memory, they'll live on in the heart." My Daddy passed
away last Tuesday night, and I give thanks for the wonderful hope
of eternal life that we all have in Christ. Better than grieving for
those we love is the making of our life a noble testimony to our love
for them, and we may be comforted in the fact that when we must
let go of those we love in death, the hand of the Lord is there to take
them up.
Ira Higginbotham, born on November 18, 1915 died at age 58 on
January 29, 1974 in Kiugsville, Texas. Born in Powell, Texas and
raised in Somerset, he lived in Kingsville since attending Texas
A&I College there. He graduated from A&I after serving in the
Army during World War II. He married Jewel Margaret Simons of
Kingsville. and they have three children, Ira Higginbotham, Jr.. of
Tuba City, Arizona, Jewel Margaret, "Tissa", Peterson, of Rio
Grande City, and Al Higginbotham, of Kingsville. The owner of
Kleberg County Abstract Company, he was respected in Kingsville
as a businessman and active member of the community. He was a
Past Master of the Chamberlain Masonic Lodge, a member of the
Kingsville Rotary Club and Elks Lodge, and served as President
and Manager of the Kingsville Chamber of Commerce.
"In sorrow and trouble, and sickness and woe. there's just one
place that we can go. One place where care and sorrows cease, and
heavy hearts find sweet release, so put your problems in God's
hands, for He always cares and understands."
Mrs. Cuauhtemoc Olivarez has recently returned from a one
month vacation trip to California, Las Vegas, and Albuquerque. In
California, Mrs. Olivarez visited with her daughter and son-in-law,
Belinda and Steve McCrory, who lives in Riverside. While in this
southern part of California, Mrs. Olivarez enjoyed going to such
places as Disneyland, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs. She also
visited with relatives in Freemont and Antioch. She also travelled
to San Francisco where she toured China Town and Fisherman's
Wharf. Despite a surprising snow storm that hit southern
California, Mrs. Olivarez then travelled on to Las Vegas, Nevada to
visit with a sister. While in this fascinating city of entertainment,
she immensely enjoyed being a guest on a show featuring Rip
Taylor. She also toured the new MGM Grand Hotel, where she was
greeted with a friendly "hello" from the famous pianist, Liberace.
Mrs. Olivarez ventured on to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she
visited with a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lola O. Klein. Says Mrs. Olivarez,
"The trip was quite an experience and very enjoyable, but it's good
to be back home."
S. Sgt. and Mrs. Roel Garcia are proud to announce the birth of
their son, Stephen Keith. He was born on January 29, 1974 at. 10:25
a.m. at McAllen General Hospital. Stephen Keith weighed in at 8
lbs, 3:,4 oz., and was 21 inches long. The family is stationed in San
Antonio. The proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Piper
and Mr. and Mrs. Enrique Garcia, all of Rio Grande City.
The Advisory Council for Technical-Vocational Education in
Texas sponsored a community conference in Rio Grande City on
January 29 at 9:30 a.m. at the Multipurpose Center. The overall
focus of the community conference was "People" and their needs
as these relate to "Education for Living and Making a Living."
"It's a girl!" This was the good news received by Mr. and Mrs.
Lino Canales, Jr. of Rio Grande City on January 31, 1974 Their
daughter, Maricela, was born at 5:39 a.m. at McAllen General
Hospital. She weighed 7 lbs., 5 ozs. and was 19M> inches long. Her
big brother, Lino Canales, III, is very proud of her, as are her
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hernan Garza and Mr. and Mrs. Lino
Canales, all of Rio Grande City.
The Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church met
on Monday, February 4, in the home of Mrs. E.L. LaGrange. Mrs.
Ross LaGrange served as Program Chairman for a program en-
titled, "Maximum Missions in Metropolitan New York " Mrs.
LaGrange used visual aides in her presentation. Participating in
the program were Mesdames D R. Russell, A V. Peterson, Elder
Neie, and H.L. Bass. The hostess served chocolate cake with
whipped cream and coffee to the members present.
The Rio Grande City Woman's Club met on Tuesday, January 29,
in the home of Mrs. G A Garza. Mrs. Edwin LaGrange presented a
program on "New Horizons in Diplomatic Protocol" to the club
members Her interesting presentation focused on the different
procedures that diplomats are supposed to follow Mrs. G A
Garza, Vice-President, presided during the business meeting Mrs.
Javier Ramirez was welcomed as a new member. The hostess
served cake with whipped cream, mints, nuts, and coffee to the
members following the program
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MAKC'H WEDDING PLANNED - Mr and Mrs. Roel Castillo of Salineno announce the
engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Janie to Joe D. Lopez, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Gabriel Lopez of Rio Grande City. Miss Castillo is a graduate of Roma High
School. Lopez is a graduate of Rio Grande City Public Schools and attended Del-Mar College
in Corpus Christi, and has completed 240 hours in Law Enforcement Training School in
Laredo. The wedding will be March 23 at 7 p.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church in Salineno.
Local C.D.A. sponsors
Christian Unity service
Our Lady of Mercy Court 1968
of the Catholic Daughters of
America of Rio Grande City
held a Christian Unity Service
in the Immaculate Conception
Church on Friday, January 25.
Representatives of all the local
churches took part in the
Ecumenical Service of joint
prayer and fellowship.
The Program began with
Introductory Rites by Mrs.
Griffin Taylor, Regent of the
C.D.A. The Opening Song was
"The Church's One Foun-
dation" with Organist, Emma
Solis, and Choir Leader, Dolly
Olson. A greeting was given by
Miss Cristina Villarreal and all
responded in unison.
An Affirmation of Faith was
led by Mrs. Arturo Garza, and
the Opening Prayer said by
Mrs. Adela Gutierrez. A
Liturgy of the Word was given
by R.C. Salinas, Jr. with a
reading from the letter of Paul
to the Phillippians, followed by
the congregation singing
"Where Charity and Love
Prevail."
The Homily and Main Ad-
dress on Christian Unity and
Christian Humanity were given
by Father William Grant,
O.M.I., who asserted that all
Christians need to stand
together and to break down the
barriers we have erected
against the world.
"The song "Whatsoever You
Do" was sung, and a prayer for
a new spirit was led by Mrs.
D R. Russell with a response by
the congregation A prayer for a
new spirit in our country was
given by Mrs. Heriberto Silva,
see CDA page 5
is
'member'
1974
RAUL TREJO MANAGING EDITOR
TISSA PETERSON SOCIETY EDITOR
ROSIE VILLARREAL. SCHOOL REPORTER
KATHY RODRIGUEZ REPORTER
THE RIO GRANDE HERALD
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Trejo managing editor and general manager. Second a ass
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Trejo, Raul. Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 7, 1974, newspaper, February 7, 1974; Rio Grande City, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth194445/m1/2/: accessed May 1, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rio Grande City Public Library.