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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1968
Page
1
Cameron County voters rejected a pension plan in 1967 but county commissioners push a 1969 budget with about 300 000 for a supplemental retirement system. Critics argue counties cannot fund such luxuries with limited funds while essential services like roads lag. The Aug 29 public hearing will address the budget and tax hike.
The Texas Southmost Junior College dedicated its new vocational education building naming it for the late Fred Rusteberg Jr. A trusted community servant, Rusteberg’s memory inspires a facility with welding secretarial and nursing training spaces. D F Rios will head the vocational program.
Santana Galvan, owner of Betos Dairy Mall and Tana's Barbecue, was stabbed in the abdomen near the federal housing project in Port Isabel. Police issued a warrant for Virgil Garcia, ex Port Isabel police chief, for assault with intent murder as the victim was treated in Mercy Hospital Brownsville and investigators continued the search.
County residents raise alarms as an August public hearing nears over Cameron County’s budget. Critics say the plan hides true funds from the Gateway International Bridge, suggesting an 80 million cent tax impact and misrepresentation of bridge receipts and building costs. The budget omits clear spending details and risks prolonged tax burdens.
The Texas Southmost College dedication honors Fred Rusteberg Jr. long served as secretary of the college board as a half million dollar applied arts building opens in the Valley. Eidman presents a watch to Dr Quentin J. Bogart as college president. Guemple notes Texas vocational education growth and funding gaps. Building named the Fred Rusteberg Jr. Building.
Antonio Galven Galvan 62 of Hickman Avenue Port Isabel died Monday at Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital San Benito. Survived by wife Esperanza Galvan four sons Arturo Ignacio Antonio Jr and Frank Galvan all of Port Isabel. Frank stationed in Okinawa with the U S Manuel Army. three brothers.
Ipolicarpio Galvan Jr and Santena Galvan both of Port Isabel die at 62 with Mrs Silveria Capistran of Matamoros as half sister. A rosary service was held Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Hinkley Mortuary. Funeral services set for Friday in Port Isabel with other arrangements incomplete.
Port Isabel shrimp house owners offered to fund two police officers and one dispatcher after a city commission meeting. The plan, led by Anson Isbell and others, followed sharp criticism of Police Chief Tex Schremp, who was later praised by many, while Victor Delgado challenged his presence. The council also faced calls to pay the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council dues and address sewage operation certification. Fire Marshall Larry Joe Keller resigned effective July 31.
Cameron County Commissioners debated distributing 70 670 59 dollars in surplus lateral road funds from the state. Ted R Hunt pressed for equal per precinct shares, noting long standing disparities and indicating opposition without an equitable plan. The session included a tense exchange with Adolph Thomas and a delayed vote that ultimately passed unanimously once all members returned.
Port Isabel High School releases the 1968 69 enrollment schedule. New students must bring report cards and papers from prior schools. Sophomores pick up schedules Aug 26 between 1 and 4 pm, freshmen at junior high Aug 26, 1 to 4 pm, 8th graders Aug 27 9 am, 7th graders contact Mr Swenson after picking up schedules, and upperclassmen see Mr Torres about timetable adjustments.
Funeral services for Vernon William Boynt 53 of Port Isabel died at sea were conducted Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Home Chapel San Benito with Rev. Ware officiating. Burial followed at Mont Meta Memorial Park San Benito. Surviving are four sons Vernon and Michael Boynt and Roland Boynt all of Port Isabel and William Boynt of Georgetown S C. six daughters Gwen Strain Port Isabel Jackie Atkins Aransas Pass Catherine Boynt Georgetown S C Ivy Jo Boynt Nancy Boynt and Mary Lou Boynt all of Port Isabel. two brothers.
Gunner Mate Seaman Richard L. Green and Boilerman Third Class James L. Green Jr, both USN, return to San Diego with their parents from Port Isabel after serving with the U S Seventh Fleet. In the Gulf of Tonkin the Jowett aided in rescuing eight downed airmen.
Temperatures will average near normal highs of 93 to 102 degrees and lows of 73 to 75. Daily changes remain minor with little or no precipitation expected.
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