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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1966
Page
3
The notes discuss county and government aid, city goals, and efforts to improve services. Mayor is pushing for a shared effort with residents and officials, including planting palms and creating a more restful, welcoming place. The city describes itself as relatively poor yet capable of simple, coordinated actions under an "Operation Booster" model for others.
Gracia, a 28 year old Brownsville teacher and pilot who had just bought Gomez Flying Service, crashed a planes into a cotton field on Texas Gulf Sulphur Co property. He was taken to the barn center in Galveston for treatment while the other injured passenger Williams described a chaotic exit and urgent pleas to the driver.
Pep Squad sweaters are at Hazel's Fashion on Powers Street while skirt material will be at Frick's Variety Store Friday and Monday. For more information, call a pep squad cheerleader per guidance from Pep Squad leaders.
Park submitted a bid of 8686 dollars for construction work on the building. Cameron Hidalgo County Health Director Dr. John R. Copenhaver was introduced to the court. Dr. Copenhaver, temporarily based at Murlingen, is a San Antonio resident who previously lived there before his appointment to the position vacated by Dr. Albert G. Randall who now leads the tuberculosis effort in the state.
Texas citrus growers vote to amend the federal market order authorizing paid advertising and sales promotion. The measure, approved by 84 percent of the citrus volume, takes effect August 29 after a public hearing in Edinburg on March 5. The change lets producers and alternates continue service if affiliations change and allows substitutes at committee meetings.
The board reports 1966 67 expenditures at 526110 up from 516465.85 for 1965 66. Furniture and equipment costs drop to 5000 while debt service falls to 70060. A toilet facility at Tarpon Field is to be studied and funds for a teacher aide program, 61652, may be sought under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
Congress passed legislation enabling a feature of federal marketing orders to cover 15 commodities. The move broadens regulatory scope and may impact producers, distributors, and market oversight nationwide.
The Driftwood Garden Club met at Mrs. Mae Lowery’s home to approve litter barrel purchases, thank locals for lighthouse improvements, and plan a Flower Show for April 2021. Members noted funds from the meron fund, palm plantings along city streets, and a proposed $50 plant donation to the Latin American Kindergarten in Brownsville.
Port Isarps Press reports a club meeting where plans for securing flats and selling plants were discussed. Water fountains were suggested to aid birds that control insects damaging plants. Pilgrimage plans and garden tours were announced, with thanks to local waterers for palm trees.
Household hint suggests using colorful cotton fabrics for window shades. stiffen with a spray-on vinyl, tack to shade roller, and trim the hem with cotton fringe for a complete finish.
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