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Port Isabel Press

Location

Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1973

Page

4

Court Docket Shows Numerous Traffic Fines Across Cases

A City Corporation Court list records fines for multiple defendants including speeding violations from 41 to 48 miles per hour, drunk in public, expired safety stickers, running red lights, and improper parking. Amounts range from 5 to 50 dollars, with several NDL notes observed.

Serafin Valdez Larry O. Hendrick Joe R. Diaz, Jr Esperanza Mendez Rudy M. Jones Frank Wayne Judo Cesar J. Rocha George R. Lipe Jorge Luis Moreno Harvey Austin Kenneth B. Long Patricia McQuarrie Ernesto M. Fernandez James Cheatham NDL Ron T. King, Jr Gustavo Fuentevilla G. B. Carter Cesar Garza Jonathan Walter Davis Mares Martinez

Padre Island Rapid Growth Marks Gulf Resort Boom

South Padre Island seen rapidly expanding with at least 18 active construction projects seen along Highway 100. New Gulf Point development of 50 million dollars adds a yacht basin recreation shopping center and Holiday Inn to the coast. The growth brings more visitors and young couples to the area amid new domed structures and upscale housing.

South Padre Island Island Highway 100 Gulf Point Gulf Coast

Vera Cruz Delegation Visits Port Isabel Area

A group of 36 Vera Cruz residents toured the lower Valley on a goodwill mission sponsored by the Mexico Goodwill Ambassadors. Leaders included Dr Ramon Garza Arcos and Sr. Marcelino Gutierrez Gomez. The Brownsville and Harlingen chambers co hosted a reception at Padre South Hotel. The visit highlighted ties between Brownsville, Port Isabel and Vera Cruz with stops at the Gladys Porter Zoo and local sites.

Vera Cruz Mexico Sam Pearl Brownsville Jose Manuel Castro Valdez National Chamber of Commerce Ramon Garza Arcos Marcelino Gutierrez Gomez Chamber of Commerce Francisco Aguerra Sauri Harlingen Padre South Ygnacio Garza Jr International Good Neighbor Commission Pearl Valley Gladys Porter Zoo Amigoland Port of Valley International Country Club Port Isabel South Padre Island

Tips for capturing family outdoor moments on film

Mercury outboards suggests simple low cost cameras for vacation photos. Shoot action close to faces use profiles avoid direct front shots and include unhappy moments as they often yield the best images. Ensure daily film rolls and have someone else photograph you for a complete album.

Mercury Outboards Mercury

Brownsville Man Injured On Island

A Brownsville man Juan Louis Pena of 148 Lemont suffered severe injuries on a job when a finish contractor Horace Pedraza’s electric saw cut tendons in his right leg just above the knee. He received emergency care at Port Isabel Medical Center before being transported to Brownsville Medical Center by Laguna Madre Community Ambulance in 30 minutes.

Port Isabel Medical Center Brownsville Juan Louis Pena Lemont South Padre Island Pena Horace Pedraza Laguna Madre Community Brownsville Medical Center Larry Joe Keller Joe LaRocha Cener

New World Inns Names New President and Board Members

Phil Johnson is elected president and CEO of New World Inns as part of a reorganization by Investment Dynamics Corp. George Heaton notes the move aims for subsidiary independence. NWI operates 26 motels across Colorado Illinois Michigan Minnesota Missouri New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas.

Phil Johnson New World Inns George Heaton Investment Dynamics Corporation Sandy Retreat South Padre Island Jack Dodgin Johnson Investment Dynamics Inns Gene Bingham NWI Inns Board of Directors Bingham Southwest Rich Borchers Heaton Colorado Ilinois Michigan Minnesota Missouri New Mexico Oklahoma Texas

Doris Hethcock 62 Dies in Longview Owner of Men’s Store Port Isabel

Doris Hethcock 62 owner and operator of Men’s Store in Port Isabel died Wednesday in Longview. Survivors include husband Alva Hethcock son A D Hethcock two sisters a brother and grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 10 a.m. First Baptist Church Mercedes with Rev O W Sumerlin officiating burial Restlawn Cemetery Kreicher Ashcraft directing

Doris Hethcock Longview Mercedes O. W. Sumerlin Restlawn Cemetery Kreicher-Ashcraft Funeral Directors

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