Honor Rolls Named for Port Isabel Schools Second Six Weeks
Port Isabel School system principals released the second six weeks honor roll for 1963-64. The four units list 69 students including 12 from the high school, 22 from the junior high, 23 from Derry Elementary, and 12 from Garriga School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Derry
Garriga
Gill Edge
Helena Wickham
Pat Bell
Don Cecil
Robert Christensin
Ella Mae Higginbotham
Sergio Helms
Linda Langlois
Herminia Medrano
Olivia Garcia
Juanita Olvera
Marcella Sandoval
Suzanne Duncan
Carolyn Cail
Lisa Jones
Danny Rock
Linda Zimmerman
Janet Bell
Yolanda Paldovinos
Angelita Sandoval
Michelle Boswell
Tonya Duncan
Susan Zimmerman
Rhodie Mack
Susan Smith
Magdalena Zuniga
Linda Nussbaum
Calvin Byrd
Freddie McNab
Jimmy Rock
Harry Dancey
Kathleen Rasmussen
Carmien Kaevando
Margie Seals
Juan Baldovinos
Erasmo Martinez
Eric Torres
Terri Galloway
Nina Alaniz
Celina Barrera
Mike Zimmerman
Miguel Gomez
Jr High Elects 1963 64 Officers and Dance
The student body elected officers for 1963 1964: Edward Galvan president Donald Bijliff vice president Janet Bell treasurer Lisa Jones secretary Henrietta Vasquez reporter Irma Gonzales editor. Room representatives include Ang elita Sandoval Eddie Pechacek Efren Gonzales Linda Zimmerman Emilio Gonzales Eddie Fena Yolanda Baldovinos Lydia Galvan Robert Boswell Myra Murphy Cathy Bourt and Robert Turner. The first Junior High Dance is Friday December 6 in the school cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Galvan
Donald Bijliff
Janet Bell
Lisa Jones
Henrietta Vasquez
Irma Gonzales
Angelita Sandoval
Eddie Pechacek
Efren Gonzales
Linda Zimmerman
Emilio Gonzales
Eddie Fena
Yolanda Baldovinos
Lydia Galvan
Robert Boswell
Myra Murphy
Cathy Bourt
Robert Urner
Rotarians Hear Bill Rockwood On Union Carbide's History
Port Isabel Rotary Club members and guests heard Bill Rockwood of Union Carbide and Chemicals Co. recount the origin of carbide production and the evolution of the company name. He described the accidental discovery, the formation of unions and allied firms, and the ultimate creation of Union Carbide and Chemicals Co. as it stands today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Christmas Ads To Aid Local Shoppers
The PRESS presents two sections of holiday advertisements from new and regular merchants. Advertisers urge readers to read carefully before purchases and plan shopping to simplify Christmas giving. It encourages shopping the merchants in the paper to save time and support local businesses.
Valley Transit Seeks Buy of Orange Ball Bus Co
Valley Transit Company seeks approval from the Texas Railroad Commission and the Interstate Commerce Commission to acquire Orange Ball Bus Co. The sale would transfer control to Valley Transit, with no expected personnel changes if approved. Orange Ball serves Reynosa Hidalgo McAllen Los Ebanos Mission and nearby points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Ball Bus Co. Inc
Valley Transit Company, Inc
Texas Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Robert G. Farris
The
Valley Transit Co
Harlingen
Ball Bus Co
Aroa
Dr. V. F. Ne
Mission
Alton G. Barker
McAllen
Farris
Orange Ball
Valley Transit
Orange Ball Bus Co
Reynosa
Hidalgo
Los Ebanos
Misson
Local Hunters Bag Deers on Edwards Lease
Floyd Bobbitt reports all hunters on his Edwards lease had success this season. He and his son Chuck bagged two bucks, Chuck’s first, while others on the lease include Eunice Varnum Alvie Galloway Jimmie Galloway Vernon Boynt Edward Varnum and Mr Colley of Laguna Vista.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Bobbitt
Mr. Bobbitt
Chuck
Edwards
Bobbitt
Eunice Varnum
Alvie Galloway
Jimmie Galloway
Vernon Boynt
Edward Varnum
Mr Colley
Laguna Vista
Shell Club Sets March 1st For Fourth Annual Shell Fair
On Sunday March 1 1964 the South Padre Island Shell Club will stage the fourth annual Shell Fair in Isla Blanca Park Cameron County Texas The event moves to the Recreation Pavilion promising weather protection and expanded Shellcraft exhibits Members and non members may exhibit shells with sales limited to shell packs funding the club library The Port Isabel Press will publish full fair details
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Padre Island
Lawrence Allen
Shell Club
Isla Blanca Park
Recreation Pavilion
Cameron County
Allen
Port Isabel
Port Isabel fishermen report solid catches despite rough seas
In late November fishing news from Port Isabel areas notes strong catches by several groups. A. D. Dodson and N. R. Clements of Snyder Texas hauled eighty fish on Monday with mainly two and a half pound trout, plus reds, sheephead and drum. Charlie Radle and R. Wilson landed eighty-one trout, largest four and a half pounds. Tuesday’s haul reached forty-five trout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
White Sands Motor Lodge
Marima
A. D. Dodson
N. R. Clements
Snyder
Texas
N. Downey
Guy Coughron
Garland
Charlie Radle
Robert Wilson
Valley Transit Tour Of Padre Island Aide Party
Valley Transit Co led a media and chamber tour of the Valley and South Padre Island including a lunch at Sea Island Hotel. The group of 28 reporters and officials toured the island and fishing pier before learning of John F Kennedy's assassination during lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Raimond
The
Valley Transit Co
Chamber of Commerce
Valley
South Padre Island
Sea Island Hotel
John F. Kennedy
Press
Radio
Chambers of Commerce
Dave Bennett
Bennett Enterprises
Harlingen
J. Edwin Harvey
Mercedes Enterprise
Mercedes
Ed Slaughter
Mgr. C
Weslace
Archie Taylor
Lower Rio Grande Valley
Mr. Yonker
Bill Watt
Brownsville
Cliff Johnson
Jerry Whittaker
Channel 5
Wesalee
John Junkin
Herlingen
Bob Hicks
Raymondville
KLOX
Pete Smith
Port Isabel Press
Carl Bilasiz
San Benito
Sam McGee
la Feria
C of C
Hugh Robinson
KGBT
Wade Terrill
McAllen
Jim Glover
Pledger Cate
Gaston Wiley
Port Isabel High Wins Second Consecutive Sportsmanship Trophy
Port Isabel High School received the sportsmanship trophy with Coach John .acrum accepting on behalf of the team. All-District honorees included Alfred Evans Jr, Adolfo Bejarano, Ildefonso Silguero, Andrew Alvarez, Tony Andrade, and Frankie Holland. Attending were Coach Ruben Torres, David Daily, and Derry Elementary Principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Acrum
Port Isabel
Alfred Evans, Jr
Adolfo Bejarano
Ildefonso Silguero
Andrew Alvarez
Tony Andrade
Frankie Holland
Ruben Torres
David Daily
Derry
Speedy Action Saves Lives Of Three Children
Ernest DeFord acted quickly when he saw a car on fire near the Dr Hockaday Clinic last Saturday noon. He alerted authorities and freed three trapped children, Abel Del Monte aged 3 Magdalena Martinez age 1 year 3 months and Ster Rasmussen aged 3 all in varying condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest DeFord
Ster Rasmussen
Sosepnena Rasmussen
Abel del Monte
Eliseo del Monte
Magdalena Martinez
Shrimper Jose Torres Dies in Gulf Incident
Jose Angel Torres aged 29 a shrimper on the trawler Dewey was swept overboard while hauling a net in the Gulf of Mexico Monday. His body was recovered by the Mr. M and turned to the Coast Guard in Port Isabel. Burial was Wednesday at Port Isabel City Cemetery. He left a widow and seven siblings in Port Isabel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Jose Angel Torres
Gulf of Mexico
Dewey
Delta
Brownsville
Torres
Gulf
Anselma Torres
Esmelinda
Esmeralda
Angelina Torres
Tranquilino Torres
Port Is
Disease cases reported by Cameron County health dept
A total of 25 communicable disease cases were reported for the week ending Nov. 29. The list includes 14 tonsillitis cases, five gonorrhea, three measles and three tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron County Health Department
Causeway November and Year Totals Displayed
The record shows figures for November and the year with totals and a running total to date. Readouts include a November value of 11,763, a year total of 227,682, and a cumulative amount of 1,912,596.
Letters to the Editor Praises Port Isabel Press
A reader letters column from Port Isabel honors the Isabel Press for keeping readers informed and notes the paper’s quality. The writer mentions a sermon reprint about President Kennedy and quotes sentiments from readers Trautner and a former postmaster Liz Graves in Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Press
Isabel
Mr. Smith
Father Fanning
Laguna Vista
Liz
Graves
Port Isabel
Little Rock
Arkansas
the Seasons
Seeds of Texas Ebony Used as Coffee Substitute
Seeds of the evergreen Texas Ebony are described as a substitute for coffee by Mexican Indians. The note highlights local use of native plant material to brew a caffeinated beverage and reflects regional adaptions in traditional sustenance.
South Padre Gets Big Double Push On Island Development
South Padre Island parallel development moves forward as park officials and local leaders plan new city growth. Real estate brokers toured Willacy County acreage while the Padre investment group outlined large tracts, a new causeway, fresh water lines, a paved road, and boat channels to link Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, and the main highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Padre Island
William L. Bowen
Padre Island National Park
Cameron County Commissioners Court
Cameron County Park Board
Bowen
National Park Service
Willacy
Padre Investment Austin
Por Mansfield
Port Mansfield
Port Isabel
Florida
South Padre Island
Port Isabel Represented At Weslaco Event
Martha Hubbard announces the Anniversary Celebration at the High School Auditorium. Marshall Weaver coordinates the effort with Ed Gomer of Weslaco as master of ceremonies. Girls listed include Neem Gonzalez and several hig h schools across the Valley such as Edinburg, Harlingen, McAllen, Sharyland, Los Fresnos, La Feria, Mission, Edcoud Elsa, Santa Rosa and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewer
Valley High
Toms Hornant Ness
Martha Hubbard
Spiderman
Marshall Weaver
Ed Gomer
Weslaco
Neem! Gonzalez
Betty Fields
Edinburg
Linda Gray
Harlingen
Sherry Thomas
McAllen
Judi Ellen Potter
Sharyland High School
Cherie Matter
Los Fresnos
Katy Hargrove
la Fera
Ardeen Elaine Farris
Donna High School
Rose Mary Healy
Mission High School
Rosalinda Gonzalez
Edcoud
Elsa High School
Susan Gregory
Santa Rosa High School
Fire Department Will Sponsor Santa's Visit Here
Port Isabel Volunteer Firemen, led by Floyd Bobbitt, announce Santa Claus will visit Port Isabel to distribute candy and gifts to area children for the tenth year. The event precedes Christmas with plans to enhance Lighthouse decorations and seek donations at Gulf Station or by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port
Santa Claus
Port Isabel
Floyd Bobbitt
Bobbitt
Santa ‘O
Santa
Hobbitt
Gulf Station
Coast Guard Aids Several Vessels Near Port Isabel
Coast Guard units respond to multiple distress calls near Port Isabel. The Mr Arjo owned by Arthur Kern is towed after a broken propeller shaft 50 to 60 miles south. The Texas Joy tow is assisted after a broken rudder and grounding incident. The Texas Ranger disables with reduced gear and remains in tow under a 30 minute radio schedule with CAC McLane providing aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arjo
Port Isebel
Arthur Kern
Brownsville
CGC
McLane
Texas Joy
W.F.B
Arthur W. Wiltse EN
Jesse H. Cantrell
SNBM
Steve R. Chertry
Port Isabel
W.F.G
Texas Sanger
Oath
Texas Ranger
James O. Russet Jr
Brownville
CAC
Schulgen Makes Class A All State End Rank
Santa Rosa star Schulgen, 6-2, 206 pounds, earned first team end honors on the Class A All State football team selected by the Star-Telegram. He excelled on offense and defense, catching passes, blocking, and handling kickoff duties while alternating tackle and linebacker. He aims for Class A All-State further honors to be voted on later this month by the Texas Association of Sportswriters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schels
Santa Rosa
Star - Telegram
Scoukeow
Schulpen
Thekead
Schulgen
Als
Texas Association, Sportswriters
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Garriga Elementary
Alma Banda
Steve Kochis
Barbara Fine
Incente Zurita
Kenneth Warren
Felicia Gay
Ann Zizinia
Sar Thornton
Jerry Kirkpatrick
Vance Langlois
Wiley Jo Ray
Virginia Sanders
Jr. High School
Council
Bill Rockwood
Shell Fair Bate
Tranquilino Martinez
Enope
Japan
Mijaco
Jimna
United States Coast Guard
Loran
Jima
J. G. Leon E. Beaudin
McC
A. A. Pechacek
S. N. L. J. Maddox, Cs2 B. N. Sylve, Et2 R. C. Myers, Hm1 G. M. Raines
S. E. A. Adams
W. K. Lawson
M. G. Fournier
P. C. Lipinnsky
G. E. Little
W. R. Amend
R. M. Hull
Buck
Pechacek
Lowan
Mr. Trautner
Paper
South Padre
Noemi Gonzalez
Fire Department
Coast Guard News
John H. Kittila
Port Isabel CG Station
Michael 5. Reese
Arthur W. Wiltse Ens
Mr. Aryo
Port Iscbel
Mr. Ary
Arthur Wiltse
Ifeek
Tory
Eld
Peepee
Solty
Poande
Ros Poti Hell
Melear
Gaspard
East Chamber
Senor
Pup
Waller
Ray
Wees
Saward
London
Ang Gary Hise
Albany
Terry Barber
White Oak
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