Easter Holiday Marred by Drownings and Ship Collision
A holiday near Padre Island Port Isabel saw tragedy with a 12 year old Rio Bravo boy drowning off Padre Island while swimming with his brother. A separate incident involved the cargo vessel MAKEDUNIJA striking the shrimp trawler VALLEY ACE, with no deaths and damages sought by Frispey in court. Deputies broke up a near brawl at Padre Island Pavilion during the festive event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Eden Fernandes
Lunano Hernandes
Rio Bravo
Samaulipis
Mexico
Padre Island
Port Isabel
Cameron County
Eulalio, Jr
Jaime Hernandes
Arceli
Gloria
Norma Hernandes
Edgar Ray Thornton
We Shrimp
Gxavy H
Owen
Justice
Ence Vere
Myrick
Makedunija
Valley Ace
Wiliam C. Frispey
Wort Isavel
Makes Donija
Jugoslavaska Linlska Providba
Frispey
10M
Clendenin, Jr
Valley
Roger Homan
Fernando Garza
Hird Andres
Camarillo
Penisabel
Makevonija
Costanza Family Killed In Freak Holiday Wreck
A freak highway crash near Riviera south of Kingsville killed Lt. Comdr. Charles Costanza his wife Mary and their 15 year old daughter Carol Ann as they returned from San Antonio to San Benito. They left San Benito Wednesday afternoon for a medical appointment at Fort Sam Houston. The family lived at 300 Hibbicus San Benito. A greyhound booster sign car was involved.
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Comdr
Charles Costanza
Mary
Carol Ann
Riviera
Kingsville
Costanzas
Hibiscus
San Benito
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
Costanza
C. R. Goff
M. B. Michael
Falfurrias
Tanamachi
Corpus Christi Naval Air Station
Kreidler Ashcraft Funeral Home
Harlingen
Kreidler Ashcraft Chapel
Our Lady Queen of the Universe Catholic Church
H.H. Hooks Omi
Mont Meta Cemetery
Marshall Storey
Chuck
U.S. Military Academy
West Point
South Texas
Dallas Naval Air Station
Rifle Champion Trains Youths At Port Isabel Rotary
Mrs. Ethel Edwards, a longtime Colorado rifle champion, spoke to the Port Isabel Rotary about NRA programs teaching firearm safety to adults and children. She urged strict handling, noting the goal is life preservation and safe sport shooting through proper training and junior clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Edwards
Colorado
Port Isabel
National Rifle Association
Rotarians To Hear Judge Johnson On Literacy Council
The Honorable Myrlin Johnson of Cameron and Willacy Counties, judge of the 107th District Court, will speak at the Port Isabel Rotary Club noon luncheon on Saturday April 24. He heads the Valley Literacy Council and attendees may join the dinner meeting at Firemen's Hall for 1.53, or hear the talk free from 12 30 p.m. Reservations: Larry Allen WH 3 2796.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrlin Johnson
Cameron
Willacy
Port Isabel
Larry Allen
Literacy Council
New Public Restrooms Planned for Padre Island Island Park
Padre Island parks officials announce two new coin operated public restrooms at Isla Blanca Park expected this week. One near Jetties Cafe and another in the picnic area, with outside showers to be installed. Plans include a new roof for the restaurant and salvaged roofing for shade around the bathhouse patio. Short order lunch facility also planned. Project cost estimated between $8,000 and $10,000 as part of the 1965 66 capital program.
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Isla Blanca Park
Padre Island
Larry Allen
Allen
Parks Board
Aller
Commissioners’ Court
Alien
Driftwood Garden Club Flower Show Dates and Venue
The Driftwood Garden Club hosts its annual flower show on April 23 and 24 at 2 p.m. in the Firemen's Hall. Entrants are invited to submit horticulture and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driftwood Garden Club
Easter Crossings Set New South Padre Record
Traffic over the Queen Isabella Causeway for the four day Easter period reached 8,611 vehicles, a record. Allen cited 1,170 Thursday 2,026 Friday 2,015 Saturday and 3,400 Sunday, with many visitors from Mexico. estimated island spending at least 100,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Padre Island
Larry Allen
Parks and Causeway
DeSaeeens
Allen
Gueen Isabella Causeway
Mexico
VFW Post Nears 1965 Membership Quota
Port Isabel VFW Memorial Post 8791 runs down the final two weeks of its 1965 membership drive. Robert Garcia urges eligible veterans to join, noting VFW aims beyond social activities and provides aid with claims, benefits, and support for widows and orphans. The Eaton Rapids home offers schooling from grade school to college for veterans families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Eaton Rapids
Mich
VFW
Garcia
Miss Rio Grande Valley Pageant Promises Big Prizes
Larry Holtzman awards co chairman announces growing prizes for Miss Rio Grande Valley. The 1964 winner Nancy Lee Phillips of San Benito receives a large scholarship and the winner earns the RGV crown, trophy, wardrobe and a trip to Miss Texas in Fort Worth with chaperone. Local prizes lead to Miss Texas and Miss America opportunities with scholarships up to 100000 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Holtzman
Cochairman
Holtzman
Nancy Lee Phillips
San Benito
Fort Worth
Texas
Miss America Foundation
Brownsville
Nine Members Added To New Area Chamber
Daily growth continues at the Port Isabel Padre Island Area Chamber of Commerce with nine new members this week including Mrs J A Nockaday Bobbitt's Gulf Service Merchants Marine State Bank C B Coiley Ted Hunt Herman Meinken C W Moore Edelsteins and Barnes Variety Prospective members may join by contacting Art Jardine at the chamber on Powers Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel - Padre Island Area
Babysitters Wanted for Summer Season
A. W. Jaraine, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, urges qualified babysitters to register at the Chamber office on Powers Street. Each year vacationers seek babysitting services, making the Chamber a de facto employment bureau for the coming summer season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Jaraine
Port Isabel - Padre Island Area
Chamber of Commerce
Powers Street
Port Isabel Volunteer Firemen Seek More Members
Port Isabel Volunteer Fire Department urges recruits to reach a minimum of 25 members and emphasizes training at Texas A&M College. The city funds equipment maintenance but not gear, and seven fire phones ensure 24 hour response. The department also runs Santa visits and fish fries, funded by dues and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Ssave
Jerry Ray
Ray
Texas A&m College
Port Isabel
Santa Claus
Jerry Street
Little League Season Starts at Port Isabel Meeting
The Port Isabel Little League held an April 13 meeting at the Kindergarten School building. Officers were reelected: President Lorenzo Barrientez, Vice President Juan Lamayo, Secretary Treasurer Stella Perez. About nine boys registered and a list of coaches and attending parents is recorded. next meeting set for 4 pm at the Kindergarten School building on April 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel Little
Lorenzo Rentez
Juan Lamayo
Stella Perez
Lorenzo Barrientez
Rosalio Hernandez
Juan Tamayo
Iches
Roberto Rivera
Geronimo Cruz
Nayo Perez
Javie Lopez
Joveta Hernandez
Jesus Martinez
Johnny Perez
Emilio del Rio
Juanita Zapate
Aurora Villarreal
Seferino Rivera
Frank Marchan
Federico Chavez
Anna Martinez
Pat
Victor Mack
Haze Hutchinson
Ella Mae Higginbotham
Evan Moore
Cosme
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Port de Dima Escires
Thornton
Coast Guard
Gerald J. Conner
Vecknand
Kukowsky
Wrkavy
Conner
Judge Myrick
Don Hoyd
Kavarians
Cary Tanamachi
Baylor University
Waco
San Benito High School
Cary
Gregory Kent Pregil
Hawaii
Baylor
Comdr. Costanza
U. S. Hwy
Mrs
Mary Costanza
Carol Ann Costanza
Border Patrol
North
South America
Border Patrol Academy
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Dominican Republic
el Salvador
Guatemala
Peru
Uruguay
Venezuela
John E. Eagar
Jose G. Zuta Vasquil
Maximo Rossi Paulus
Juan Francisco Hernandez
Juan Antonio Hernandez Carpio
Walter Arcadio Merida del Valle
Alton L. McDonald
Oscar Takey Perez
Luis Arias Perales
Miguel Angel Serrano Arias
Jose Arturo Valle
Nino Silva Ferreira
Judge Johnson
Garden Club
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