Portland News (Portland, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. [29], Ed. 1 Thursday, July 21, 1988 Page: 4 of 8
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PORTLAND NEWS
Thurtdsr JuMI.lttt
CommuniH
Vacation Bible School
Scheduled For Aug. 1-5
R«gi*tr»ticn fonni arc avaUablt VBS U" will & located at SL
aval
for the Portland Aaaociatlon of Can-
gregatlans iP.AC. annual Vaca-
tion Bible School to be held August 1-
5 frcm turn. to 11 noon, with a coat
of $4 per child The church iponeors
arc Pint Christian Church, St.
Christopher by the Sea Episcopal
Church, St. Stephen Lutheran Chur-
ch. First United Methodist Church
and First Presbyterian Church
VBS I’ will be located at First
Methodist Church and will include
the following age groups and
themes Ages 1-4 "We Grow in
Love". Ages 14 "Jesus Is My
Friend", Grades 1 and 1
i completed) "Jeans, Friend to All."
Christopher by the Sea Episcopal
Church and will include Grades 2*4
(completed) and Crudes 5*4
(completed). "Stewards of God’s
Creation" will be tlu focus of these
groups Dale Nelson. meterologut
fee Channel 6 Nears, will be sharing
reformation of Tuesday, August 2.
The Portland Garder Clul], Audabon
Society, Sen Palxicio County
Agricultural Deportment, end
<Khers will be sharing the impor-
tance of the earth's resources
P A C. Vacation Bible School is
Senior Girl Scout
Wins Gold Award
Kathryn Burrow, daughter of Guy
and Debbie Burrow of Big Springs
and granddaughter of Guy and Ruth
Barrow of Portland, received Ihe
Geld Award at the West Texas Girl
Scout Council Annuel Awards
The Gold Award, presented by
Congressmen Stenhobn. is the
highest schievement in Girl
Scouting
Kathryn has been in the Ctrl
Scouts for 18 yuan She serves on
the training committee, has been s
Texas Tour participant and a Na-
tional Center West participant
She was also a Cabana pnrttci-
Mr. Farmer
Do you get your own tend back when you have
them Acid Dettnterf? You will when you let us do it.
CUSTOM ACID DELINTINC.
We will custom delint your cotton need on ar-
rival, then bag and atore.
ALL FUNGICIDE & INSECTICIDE
Treat menu applied «W days prior to delivery.
Transportation Available.
Distributors Of
Certified PR-80, TAMCOT CAMD-E
CAB-CS and CD-3H
Wolf Seed & Delinting
Clarence Wolf, Manager
BEN ARNOLD, TX 76517
(817)687-6731
(Plans)
(817) 583-7928
(Office)
(J17) 583-7328
(Night)
open to the public nnd registration
tobei
forms need to be submitted to any of
the above churches liy July 27.
pant, a delegate at the annual
meeting and director of the Area IV
track meet. And, served on the
Seven-Council St nior Planning
Board.
Kathryn is a senior al Big Springs
High School when she served as
umor class secretory, is s member
of FCA, Who's WIk), French Club.
andSpee-arie
She also lettered in varsity
volleyball and basketball Her
challenge project vas b> help begin a
SADD Chapter at Big Spring High
School She serves as chapter presi-
dent
UNEXPECTED MEETING Mr, Sera »»M, (left) el Portland ran
mlo lormer Portlander Terry Ackerman, now Snfvr Eva Maria
^barman of Ihe Franciscan Convent in Alton. III. whrlr uniting Ihe
National Shrine oi Ihe Immaculate Conception in Washington. D C
Mrs Poses had been attending the !V«S National Reunion ot Lav Ad
visors and Spiritual Directors ot the Catholic Corsilto Movement
Sister Eva Marie is completing summer studies in Arlington. Ve
Meeting July 25
Model Aircraft Club
To Form In Portland
Now a group of flying friend* are
forming a dub ( bartered by the
Model aircraft building as a hobby
has existed for over 60 vears but
ying -
late 1940’s. In fact R.C. model flying
has reached the average hobbtest
only in about the last 15 years
Academy of Model Aeronautics"
the Portland area
general objectives like
fellowship, and sharing of ideas, the
In 1970 there were only 618 model
airplane clubs chartered nationwide
and last year there were over 2,000
Some reasoiss for this growth are.
the construction of models has
neral
lowshi
club should appea*
ring of
ai to
modelers.
to hold educational
become easier and quicker, engines
are more reliable, and replacement
parts are readily available But the
most important reason the hobby
of
has prospered is that the cost
radio equipment remains low
plan
events in building and flying as well
a.s sponsored competitive events
such as fun flies and pattern con-
tests We hope to appeal to the
novice and the expert alike so that
the beginners can learn and the ex-
perts can share then talents.' mM
Royer
“I remember my first radio I j
chased in 1970. It was v
today's standards but also very ex
I pur-
iie by
The organizational meeting will be
held Monday, July 25th from 7-8 p.m.
at 209 Poesta Radios and airplanes
o( the art radio with almost twice as
many features costs less than half
that amount." said Ron Royer,
organizer of the new club
will be demonstrated and videos
shown of jets, bombers and the
newest kits available
For additional information, phone
Ron Royer at M3-766! or 854-7424
( ome for the fun of it!
Smile of the Month
SHELL1E HALL
Church Directory
Let Us Unite Together ..
Grace Baptist Church
ifiWWaomr
206 Lmi
Jonuhtm King Potto*
Sunday Srhooi 9 45 • m
T hildren % Church 11am
Morning W'jrship 11am
I vaning W<jrship 7pm
Wed Prayer Bible Study 7 00 p m
.Supers ised Nursery T ore - All Senses'
643-2308
First Baptist Church
1305 Wildcat Drive al
Daniel Hoc** - Portland
T H Hording Potto*
Sunday School 9 30 a m
Morning Worship 10 55 a m
Church Trtaring 6 00 p m
Evening Worship Sun 7 00pm
Wed Evening Prayer 7 20 p m
To Place
Your Ad
Call
643-1566
ATTEND
THE
CHURCH
OF YOUR
CHOICE!
&t. Christopher' i
By-The-Sea
Eplocopal Church
7th * Wtldcot • 643 31514
Hev Robert DeWolfe. V’tcor
Sunday 8 00am Holy Communion
Sunday 9 15 a m Sunday School
Sunday. 10 30 a m Hdy Communion
Wed 8 pm Holy Communion Healing
Nur»en Provided -
First Presbyterian
Church
1701 Crooby too* > 643 6029
Reo Sole M Samptell. Pastor
Sunday Sctiool 9 45 a m
Momirwi Worship 11 00 a m
^'ursery Available'
First united
Methodist Church
1501 Denver - Portland
643-0479
Dr iane Lewis
Churcn school 9 50 a m
Morning worship 1045 a m
Oak Kidge
Biiplist Church
FM )239 across from
G P High School
|i Linn Self Potto*
Sunday School 9 30 a m
Morning Wcrhsip 10 45 a m
Evening Wunhb 7 00 p m
Shell* Hall tN the daughter of Tad and Melody Purwwi She it involved in
drama at Gregory Portland High Srbool and when wh» hat any Npare time
Sheilie an joy * nailboardirtg We wish Shellie a kit of wajoyable nailing
summer and many happy wmilew
ling tha
'3SD
CONGRATULATIONS
Joseph F Coniglk) and Staff
ORTHODONTIST
PORTLAND 993 2333
Women In
Focus
Sewing Business Fun, Easy
By Lee Abb Neill
Sewing is easier, less
frustrating and a lot more fun
these days says Ellen I>ott, owner
of By The Sea Fabrics In
Portland.
Ixx-ated in Northshore Plaza,
the store has been open for six
years, but F.llen purchased i t only
ays
wanted to own a fabric store I
have been sewing forever and
thought a store might be fun "
Raised in Corpus Chnsti. Ellen
moved to Portland with her fame
ly after high school, then married
and moved overseas Two years
ago. her and her iamily moved
back to Portland
She said, "I saw the stol e was
(or sale in an ad in the Portland
News and said that was
something I could do I didn't
have much retail experience and
KIJ.EN UITT
had mostly be*n a secretary, so it
was difficult at first to run a
for sorneon*-
le
Ik
(rings
was 14 and makes about 95
ing
like making all the decision*, but
you have to be dedicated."
Ellen has been sewi
business
Ellen said it is a whole lot
easier now and she has learned a
rent of her and her daughU
clothes
lot in the past y ear
!«t
The biggest challenge now is
anticipating what the people will
want and what ty pe of fabrics will
be in style I order six months
ahead of time, so it helps to know
fashions,' she said
She explained that a large store
lias a lot of samples and many
colors of one fabric, but that a
small store has to be selective
and choose what she thinks will
be most desirable to the
Patterns are easier today
They are not as fitted and new no-
tions and gadgets make it easier,
fun and let you do more things,"
she said
Ellen also said that sewi
buying ready-made clothes
Some think fabrics are expen-
sive, but there is no comparison
between sewing coats and ready
made prices," she said
with what is available on
ready made shelves and reads
magazines to help spot trends in
fashion.
Ellen, who has two '.eenaged
children, said that managing a
business and a home is only dif-
ficult if she thinks about it.
"The kids take care of the
house and most of the cooking
And, now I know how men feel
Ellen and her one employee try
to give each costumer personal
ention. We give free advice
attei
putt
fabrics and colors that will look
good on them We aLv» special
order for schools, weddings, par-
ties and special occassions '
In addition to selling fabrics,
patti
also
ng
■Horns and notions. By The .Sea
when they come Inane from
work 1 like to sit down and shut
Uie world out," she said
She said that owning your own
business is different than work-
does alterations, sewing
machine and vacuum repair,! k
scissor sharpening arwl offers"
( lasses on sewing and smocking
When she's not working, Ellen
iikes to relax by doing cross stit-
ch. quilting, knitting crocheting
and other types of ( rafts
San Pat Realtors Board
To Give Students Shoes
Preschool children starting school
next September who are in
desperate need of new shoes can
Walk With Pride" on the first day
of class, thanks to the San Patrice
( nunty Board of Realtors.
Board of Realtors office at One
Cedar Place, Suite D, across from
the Portland News office, from 1 - 5
p m daily
ounty ft
Any family needing shoes for their
*w student entenr
; school for the
spring i
first time can apply for a new pair of
Christian
Deadline to apply is Monday. July
B properly fitting shoe
ised in tu
shoes at the Aransas Pass l
Service ( enter, .120 W Cleveland
Hlvd in Aransas Pass or at the
be pure
the children before
Sept 1
The
o give
sch(M
Board phone number ls 64.3-
4581 for more information
Christian Women's Club
To Hold Monthly Lunch
The Christian Women's Club of
Corpus Chnsti will fiold a Sen-
timental Journey " Iuik heon July 28
6201
Basic Fcrvortta
rtt'-zr-zsz.-j.z
Back-to-School SALE
Get s300 off per pair or
Buy 3 pair & Get510 off
Includes Denim & Colored Jeans for
Girls - Ladies - Students - Boys & Men
(BASIC STOCK ONLY)
MEN’S WESTERN SHIRTS *500 ....
LADIES’ WESTERN BLOUSES e,„
GIRLS WESTERN BLOUSES
BOYS WESTERN SHIRTS
*300 Off
Re* Price
LADIES SKIRT SETS *1500 ()ff
& DRESSES K,( price
LADIES SKiRTS - *10.00 omr*
GIRLS SKIRTS - *5.00off r« p™.
""TiMiMi'ir
USE OUR
LAYAWAY PLAN
25% down
90 Days
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PORTIA M0
912 Dallas
643 6297
wooosaoao
In The Squat
643 4832
COUPUS CHRISTI
929 N P I D
289 2307
CORPUS CHRISTI
1233 Airline
993 7999
liNCSVtUf
Sundial Plan
S92 3944
:n
from 11: .30 to
Crossing Country
Parkway
Featured will be Mae Tucker
showing ias tier hand painted
port elam dolls. uruqu« iy dnsscfl in
antique (lothing
Musk will be by I Mels' Allen lot al
vof alist and the speak* r will t»e Judy
Mile of Spring
CfUests are en< ouragrrl to wear a
hat and bring a favorite doll
The cost is $8 50 and nursery is
provided free by reservation at Se-
cond Baptist < hur« h, 6701 S Staples
i bemgng the most first
i trip for two
x train and
also a weekend for two at Uie Holi-
day Inn, l<aredk>.
For ii-'.ervation and 'ortln i irifo^
mation. call Janet at 854 2248
Jean at 992-0146
time gue
to Icarw
at the Senior
Amin Shrine
at 105 Ann
Senior Party
Pictures In
The pictures on
Party held at th
Temple can la* picKed up
Drive I he Kindergarten Group p»<
tures can also ta* pu ke*i up
Please pick the pn tures up as s»a
.is possible For information rail H4
G-P Class Of 1979
To Plan Reunion
o start planning the
>n for the r.regor
year
Port!
•rtland High ,V hno! ela
Anyone intfTested iri I
plan tta* reunion should
Rosanm Miles at 643 .1620
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Neill, Lee Ann. Portland News (Portland, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. [29], Ed. 1 Thursday, July 21, 1988, newspaper, July 21, 1988; Portland, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth871366/m1/4/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Bell/Whittington Public Library.