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Newspaper

Port Isabel Press

Location

Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1964

Page

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Valley C OFC Will Honor Joe Kilgore

WESLACO The Valley Chamber of Commerce will honor Joe Kilgore, longtime champion of the Valley and retiring U. S. Representative from the 15th district since 1934. John Jones of La Feria said the date and place of the banquet will be announced later, calling the event a Biz thing.

Weslaco Chamber of Commerce U. & Rep Joe Myr 15Th John la Feria Valley Chamber Jeter Jones

Catholic School PTA Plans Fundraiser Bazaar

The Catholic School PTA held its regular monthly meeting on a Sunday in August. President Mrs. Nayo Peres led the session with guests present and Father Fanhing asking the group to fund raise to prepare the school for September 1 and pay the Sisters' salaries. A sponsor mail bazaar was secured for Sunday August 9 at the Church Grawada and refreshments were served during the social hour after Split Motucky games.

Sehool Pta Nayo Peres Father Fanhing PTA Grawada

Chamber group heads to Monterrey and Souille Mexico tour

Mr Glen McGehee leads a group of Brownsville Chamber of Commerce and local businessmen on the Goodwit Tour de Monterrey and Souille Mexico. The travelers were also guests at Casa Madera.

Glen McGehee Chamber of Commerce Brownsville Souille Mex

Weather Summary for Date 29 with Temperature Range

Readable data shows a sequence of low temperatures around 78 to 81 degrees and rain chances. Specific highs appear near 79 degrees with varied mid 70s, but OCR text is inconsistent. No clear location or organization is provided.

Sereseeenne

Causeway Monthly and Yearly Totals Report

The record lists month total 4 and year total 4. It cites grand total 176,695 and year end 106,210 for Lee and Geal respectively with unclear context or units. No clear events or entities beyond these figures are identifiable.

Lee Geal

Five Day Forecast Warm Days Ahead

Temperatures will average 1 to 3 degrees above normal highs of 93 to 103 and lows of 73 to 75. No significant changes expected and no precipitation of consequence.

McAllen Teen Dies in Scooter Crash on Padre Island

Daniel Moore, 17, of McAllen died when his motor scooter collided with a dump truck on South Padre Island near Sea Ranch Marina. The crash occurred in front of the Sea Ranch Marina as Moore, staying for the summer at Sandy Retreat motel, was involved in the accident. This marked the Valley area’s 48th fatality of the year, up from 37 at the same point last year.

Daniel Moore McAllen Sea Ranch Young Moore Sandy Retreat Valley

Band practice set for Port Isabel High August 17

James Haney director of Port Isabel High School Band announces Junior-Senior Band practice starts August 17 at 1 a.m. in the band hall. Uniforms issued August 21 and proofs reserved. All members must be present August 21 for uniform fitting.

James Haney Port Isabel Haney

Catholic School PTA Bazaar at Church Grounds Aug 6

The Catholic School P T A sponsors a bazaar on the church grounds on Sunday starting at 6 p m. Tents and tamales will be served and other foods offered. A lucky raffle is planned. All are invited to attend.

P.T.A

Holleron of San Antonio Captures 1964 TIFT Title

Holleron of San Antonio wins the grand championship at the Texas International Fishing Tournament with six sailfish on the final day. Tom Haileren of San Antonio adds standout performance with two sailfish, while Mallerun leads in overall points and Tarpon honors go to Port Isabel women.urther details note leaders in women’s division and other catches across the event.

Tom Holleron San Antonio Holleron Otte Eft Koehler Marcia K F Noliman W. W. Huitt San Benito Padre Island Huitt Tootie I Tom Haileren Mallerun Hil Taggart McAllen Pont, DD A. Swenson Wichita Kan Norman Williams Indianapolis Peggy Bland Brownsville Charles Polhemus Ward Nan Stahlman Houston Doyle Wells Port Isabel Speciman Douglas Freeze Port Aan Wes Ronnee Ae Som Uaa Seaerich of Mission Cea Wells Noliman

School year begins Sept 1 with Aug 31 registration

Superintendent Caudill announced Aug 31 registrations for junior and senior high students from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Classes start Sept 1 with full day schedules and cafeteria lunch. Labor Day Sept 7 is a holiday. Schools will operate Garriga and Derry elementary and Tarpon Junior-Senior High with listed principals and teachers.

M. N. Caudill Caudill Garriga Derry Eleentary Robert Gades David Dailey Dale Woolridge Garriga Elementary Derry Helen McClellan Ernest Mobley

Fishing Report From Bayside and White Sands Lodges

The Bayside Motel and Pier area reports poor fishing in early days with several anglers like Mason of Pasadena catching limited trout. Guests at White Sands Motel Lodge & Marina, including Royce Lee family of Bronte and Dub Jenkins group from San Antonio, reported substantial red snapper hauls and daily trout catches from boats and piers.

Bayside Mason Pasadena Texas Joe Smith Ho Janter Pharr Tex Earl Moore Guy Lois Burwell Burwell White Sands Motor Lodge & Marina Royce Lee Bronte Dub Jenkins San Antonio Mat Murphy Jenkins P. O. Caldwell Ray Roach Houston

Port Isabel Changes Port Isabel Editor Notes Tourism Shift

Roy Swann notes Port Isabel’s Queen Isabel Inn and the town’s evolution toward modern facilities. New Sea Ranch Motel and Marina on Padre Island, the 720 foot Kliemann Pier, Laguna Vista clinic plans, and stronger travel writer interest mark a transforming Corpus Christi area.

The Corpus Christi Caller Roy Swann Port Isabel Queen Isabel Inn Tip O Texas Missouri Pacific Railroad Sea Ranch Padre L Land Gulf of Mexico Kliemann Pier Port Aran 7 Isabel Marina

Rotary Program Highlights CP&L Speech by Shirah

Marion Shirah of Central Power and Light spoke at the Rotary meeting in Sun Bee nie. Stuart Adkins, CP&L local manager, introduced him and moderated. Shirah urged a change in American thinking and noted widespread apathy. Lawrence Morrow of CP&L was slated to speak in Saturday's program.

Marion Shirah Central Power and Light Co Sun Beenie Pes Stuart Adkins Cp&l Shirah Stuart Adkins Lawrence Morrow

Also Mentioned on This Page

Valley C Ofc Joe Kilgore Catholic School PTA Meeting Sun Apella Padre Bend Flash Noman Jimmy Layton Corpus Christi SR. High School Carl Christensen Nancy Glass Angel Gonzales Diana Gutierrez Janey Lee Dora Lozano Robert Massey Vere Myrick Jack Trice Ida Zarate Margarita Zuniga Gertrude Gatliff Robert Glass Ronald Karg Manuel Gonzales Yvonne Head Ann Trice Natividad Martinez Davis Grace Kirkconnell Stephen Guerra Roel Torres Garriga Isa Gonzales Mary Gutierrez Lorene LePere Rodolfo Trujillo Hazel Martin Charlene Bobbitt Melba Caudill Beatrice Gutierrez Aida Benavides Pe Gre Gonzales Dora Gutierrez Oralia Trevino Ruben Torres Tarpon William L. Galvan Pete Smith
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