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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1961
Page
1
Pete Smith declares his long association with Port Isabel since 1934 and his role as editor-manager of the Port Isabel Press. He pledges to contribute to the town’s growth, praising the community and Tarpon Rodeo origins while inviting reader support.
The 1961 62 season introduces new hunting and fishing licenses effective September 1. Resident fishing licenses cost 2.15 dollars with non residents paying the same. non resident hunting licenses are 25 dollars and cover all wild game during open season. A five day migratory birds option costs 5 dollars. Licenses may be bought at sporting goods stores County clerks game wardens and other dealers.
Mrs Apolonia Martinez longtime Port Isabel resident died Tuesday evening at Mercy Hospital Brownsville after a short illness. She was 64. Funeral services were held Friday at four with Rev Lawrence Fannin officiating. Burial was in Port Isabel city cemetery. Survived by husband Jose J Martinez, six sons Placido Cristin Guillermo Manuel Domingo Blas, five daughters Tony Carter Nicolasa Uresti Domingo Martinez Juanita de Bouver Maria Aguirre, six sisters, three brothers, forty six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The 1961 Port Isabel High School senior class and their mothers are called to a meeting Monday August 28 at 7 30 p m in the Junior High School building. President Roger De Rick and Principal Jack Hughes urge attendance to acquaint mothers with the coming school year schedule.
Cameron County Fresh Water Supply District No 1 board met to review bids for a new water supply line from Los Fresnos to Port Isabel and refused all bids after studying them. George B Kennedy secretary said new plans and specifications would be drawn.
Port Isabel announces its 1961 62 coaching staff led by Head Coach John Waldrum with 11 years at Ross State and two new assistants Ruben Torres and junior high coach Bob Monkres. Torres brings six years in Brownsville schools plus Marine service. Monkres is a Texas Wesleyan graduate with two years in Port Isabel.
Directors of the South Texas Press Association gather at Sea Island Resort Hotel on Padre Island for this weekend's meeting. They plan the April 1962 convention with Sam Gerald of The Weslaco News noting the agenda item and noting attendance by W. K. Daetwyler and other Valley publishers including Carl Miller and Steve M. Elam.
Mr and Mrs Ken Biddle of Padre Island welcome Mr and Mrs Charles McKain and their children from Sheridan Indiana as house guests staying two weeks at the Biddles home in Padre Island.
Otto W. Langlois announces Port Isabel schools start Friday September 1 at 9 00 a m for elementary through high school. Langlois notes teacher assignments holiday periods and 175 teaching days for 1961 62 with faculty lists and principals named.
Mr and Mrs Guadalupe Martin announce the birth of their daughter weighing seven pounds born Monday at 11 35 p m at the Hockaday Clinic. Both mother and baby are reported as doing fine.
The Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce launches a dust control program through a letter writing and petition drive. James Benton says petitions will be placed in local businesses and citizens urged to write to the Chamber for federal action. Letters and petitions will be sent to Washington to seek a dust control program.
Monterrey Rotary and Port Isabel Rotary announce a joint meeting set for Saturday September 23 in Port Isabel. Francis Kershaw Port Isabel club president disclosed the date at the August 19 regular meeting at the Port Isabel Inn. Guests included Chas McCain Sheridan IN W V Brinson Caldwell Earl McDonald Mission and Ray Wait Brownsville.
Fishing notes list anglers and catches across dates August 15 to 23. Entries name Mr and Mrs Leo Schneider Pecos with trout totals, plus groups from Ft Worth Houston Mercedes Detroit Harlingen and others harvesting trout kingfish dolphin ling tarpon reds across multiple days.
Col Homer Garrison Jr backs a 30 fatality forecast for Texas during the Labor Day weekend. He notes holiday traffic is among the year’s deadliest and outlines Operation Motorcide with 72 hours of comprehensive enforcement and bulletins. Drivers are urged to allow travel time, obey laws, anticipate hazards, and stay alert.
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