Views From the Lighthouse by Raymond R Murphy
The column reflects on life in 1969 Brownsville and Rockport, noting the South Texas Press Association convention plans and casual observations about film television and fishing scenes. It mentions Joe Trevino, Mercy Hospital, weariness of commercials, defibrillators, and a lighthearted plan to tone down editorial policies after a litter of kittens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockport
South Texas Press Association
Brownsville
Matamoros
Ae Isabel
South Padres
New Budget Would Hold Line On Valuations In Cameron County
Cameron County Judge Oscar C. Dancy seeks a leaner 1968-69 budget that would keep valuations at 25 percent of actual value, end the tax hike plan, and save about 210000. The plan cuts retire ment funds, hospital funding to 60000, Park Board money to 80000, and a Texas State Welfare service grant, while showing bridge receipts at 241000 to finance new administration buildings. The Taxpayers League backs the move as a solution to avoid higher taxes.
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Cameron County
Oscar C. Dancy
Dancy
Taxpayers’ Committee
Commissioners’ Court
Cameron County Board of Park Comissioners
Texas State Welfare Service
Jack Snoeberger
Brownsville
Taxpayers’ League
League
Gateway Bridge
Park Board
Judge Dancy
Harlingen
Claude Carter
John Barron
San Benito
Island Residents Sought for South Padre Zoning Board
Cameron County seeks ten island residents for the South Padre Island Zoning Board. Commissioner Hunt asks the Cameron County Judge to obtain names from the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce for submission to the court. The board replaces the former Park Commission and may include five island residents and two from elsewhere in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron County Commissioners’ Court
South Padre Island
Zoning Board
Ted Hunt
Port Isabel
Oscar C. Dancy
Enrollment Schedules Announced For Port Isabel High
Port Isabel High School released the 1968-69 enrollment plan. New students bring former records, Juniors and Seniors pick schedules Aug 26, Sophomores 1 to 4 pm, Freshmen 1 to 4 pm, 7th and 8th grades schedule times, with the first day of school Aug 30 and buses starting at 8 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Ruben Torres
Costa Rican girl awarded Good Neighbor scholarship to Southmost College
Miss Guadalupe Castro Bonilla of Costa Rica earns a Good Neighbor Scholarship for tuition-free study at Texas Southmost College for the 1965 66 academic year. The award, approved by TEA and officials, will join 235 Latin American recipients attending Texas colleges.
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Brownsville
Texas
San Jose
Costa Rica
U. S
Central and
South America
Quentin J. Bogart
Binilla
Our
Rotary Governor Visits Port Isabel Club Aug 22
Kingsville resident Rotary Governor will visit Port Isabel Rotary Club August 22 to confer with club officers and address the noon meeting. He chairs District 9 of Rotary and was elected governor at the Mexico City convention in May 1968 serving through June 1969. He attended an international assembly in Lake Placid and will preside over a Victoria district conference in April 1969.
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B. Hope
Port Isabel
Kingsville
Tom Urie
Rotary
Rotary Club
Rotary International
Mexico City
Hope
Lake Placid
N. Y
Victoria
Band Boosters Plan Reception for New Director
Port Isabel High School hosts a reception for new band director Manuel Mireles and his wife. The event is at the high school cafeteria on Thursday August 22 at 7 30 p m. Band Boosters Club invites all members and interested adults to attend.
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Port Isabel High School
Manuel Mireles
Lyons to Receive Master’s Degree at Texas A&I University
Clyde W. Lyons Jr. will receive his Master’s Degree in Elementary Administration with a minor in English at Texas A&I University ceremonies on Friday, Aug. 23. He is the son of Clyde W. Lyons Sr. of Port Isabel and the family recently moved from Raymondville.
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Clyde W. Lyons Jr
Clyde W. Lyons Sr
Port Isabel
Texas A&i University
Lyons
Christie
Raymondville
Knifing Suspect Freed On Bond In Port Isabel
Virgil Garcia 35 of Port Isabel posted 5000 bond after turning himself in to Cameron County authorities. He was sought on assault with intent to murder in the knifing of former Port Isabel police officer Santana Galvan tied to a used car deal. Galvan, a Port Isabel used car dealer, faces further action. grand jury September session to hear the case.
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Virgil Garcia
Port Isabel
Justice of the Peace
Bud Emmons
Garcia
Cameron County
Boynton Fleming
Santana Galvan
Galvan
Grand Jury
Point Isabel ISD Approves Budget Amid Bus Replacements
The Point Isabel Independent School District board approved a 645,594 budget with projected 682,971 revenue at a 90 percent tax collection rate. A new 36_passenger bus was delivered, another bus added for 1968_69, and the public address system on Tarpon Field will be replaced at a cost of 714.
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Point Isabel Independent
Berry L. Bridges
Circle Industries
Harlingen
Tarpon Field
Five Day Forecast Warm With Scattered Thunder Showers
Temperatures will run two to four degrees above normal with highs near 93 to 99 and lows around 73 to 74. Precipitation is expected to be moderate with scattered thundershowers through Saturday.
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Saturdey
Tarpons Get Classy Bus Support For 1968 Season
The Port Isabel football team will travel in comfort in a 37 passenger air conditioned bus funded by local fishermen and businesses. Contributors include WBP Shrimp Company, Twin Diesel, Bay Shrimp Co and many others. Head coach Jim Moses notes the squad is the only district team with this service boosting morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WBP Shrimp Company
Fishermen's Repair Co
Marine Mart, Inc
Twin Diesel
Port Fisheries
Sand Bar, Inc
Valley Frozen Foods
Callaway Seafoods
Brazos Fisheries
Miss Ruth Seafoods
Twin City Fishermen’s Coop
Diesel Service
Isbell Enterprises
Bay Shrimp Co
Joe Estes
Merchants Marine State Bank
S & S Sales
Port Isabel Jaca
Long & Chilton
Acten
Jim
Army Seeks Help In Recruiting Duty
The U S Army Recruiting Command calls for experienced noncommissioned officers to volunteer for recruiting duty across the United States. The aim is to boost voluntary enlistments and strengthen recruiting operations through the country. Applicants should have broad Army knowledge and career opportunity insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
U. S. Army Recruiting Command
United States
United States Army Recruiting Command
Quarterback Club Shifts Meeting Night to Wednesday
Port Isabel's Quarterback Club votes to move weekly meetings from Tuesday to Wednesday due to member dissatisfaction. The change takes effect immediately with weekly meetings on Wednesdays and officers for the new football year to be elected by August 28. Garcia urged attendance to support the club and team.
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Port Isabel
Garcia
Sales Claim False Breedlove Reports
Los Fresnos banker Ura J. Breedlove said he has received reports that Lower Valley insurance representatives have been telling customers that Breedlove recommends their policies. He states he has not made any such recommendation and urges anyone who hears of a salesman claiming his endorsement to report it to local Chambers of Commerce or the Better Business Bureau or to himself.
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Los Fresnos
Ura J. Breedlove
Breed
Breedlove
Chambers of Commerce
Better Business Bureaus
Nineteen-Year-Old Nicknames? No Birthday Here
Nathan Morris, son of Mr and Mrs Curtis Morris of Wimberley Texas, will observe his 17th birthday in Port Isabel on August 24. He has celebrated each birthday in Port Isabel and is a senior at Kyle High School where he serves as president of both sophomore and junior classes. He is also a member of the Lee Christian Church and has two sisters.
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Nathan Morris
Curtis Morris
Wimberley
Texas
Port Isabel
Kyle High School
Als Soten
1.Ee Christian Church
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