Rio Hondo dominates District 32-A All- District selections
Rio Hondo placed eight players on the District 32-A All- District squads as coaches named offense and defense teams. Eloy Salinas and Eddie Hatch anchored the Rio Hondo backfield with Joe Alvarado at fullback while Joe Soto and Gary Brittain starred on defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Hondo
Bobcats
Joe Soto
Soto
Eloy Salinas
Eddie Hatch
Joe Alvarado
Dick Spratt
Sharyland
Bobcat
John Rhymer
Don Bratzman
Billy Estes
Gary Brittain
Pete Garza
Santa Rosa
George Schulgen
Donald Bratzman
Mike Conine
Valley Sportsmen Club to host December turkey shoots near Harlingen
The Valley Sportsmen Club announced turkey shoots on December 15 and 16 a mile west of Harlingen on Highway 83. Proceeds aid Christmas charities run by the Harlingen Elks Lodge. ammunition provided by the Elks. Deer hides turn-ins support state hospital crafts. venison drop-off points include Harris Brothers in La Feria and Harlingen hospital drives. Ed Cooper chairs the project. local clubs in Pharr and Brownsville run deer contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Valley Sportsmen Club
Harlingen
Harlingen Elks Lodge
Elks
Harris Brothers
la Feria
Harlingen Tuberculosis Hospital
Ed Cooper
Pharr Press
Frownsville Sportsmen Club
Lloyd Glover
Brownsville Club
Hunting Calendar Summary for Season Limits and Dates
DOVES season ends November 21 from noon to sunset with a limit of 12 per day. DEER TURKEYS open now through December 31 with two buck limit and three JAVELINAS noted. JAVELINAS run November 16 to December 31 with some counties having no closed season. GEESE run October 31 to January 13 with two Canadians or one Canadian plus one White Front, and three Whites or a total of five Snows or Whites without Canadians. DUCKS run December 6 to 30 with two with one Mallard or bag of four with Scaup or Bluebills. redheads canvasbacks and wood ducks closed. QUAIL December 1 to January 16 with a bag limit of 12 per day.
Say Something Good About Your Town Campaign Proposed
Cameron County commissioner Ted Hunt urged Port Isabel and Valley Chamber members to counteract negative attitudes. He called for residents and winter visitors to hear only positive talk about the Valley and its towns, urging support for local industries and retailers to promote prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Ted Hunt
Cameron County
Hunt
Valley Chamber of Commerce
Ned
Quincy Compressor Expands Illinois Plant Capacity
Quincy Compressor of Quincy Illinois plans a 35 percent expansion with a new 25 000 square foot plant and a 30 000 square foot service building. Executive VP Loren Gillhouse says the two buildings will raise production capacity by about one third and be ready for occupancy by January 1 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Compressor Company
Quincy
Illinois
Loren Gillhouse
Gillhouse
Boating Show Forecast Slower Yet More Comfortable Craft
The International Marine Trades Show in Fort Worth highlights 1963 boats as prices drop 11 to 25 percent due to buyer shifts toward family friendly pontoon and small boats. Aluminum and fiberglass designs mix with safer, easier handling and more flotation. Texas leads with booming boat ownership, though natural waters are scarce. 20,000 new outboard motors expected in 1963 nationwide, dealers urged to stock early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Sanford
Fort Worth
John
Texas
The
Boating Trades Association
New York
Michigan
California
Florida
Basketball Group Wins Approval for High School Gym Use
On Wednesday November 28 the Civic Basketball League met with the School Board to seek use of the High School Gymnasium. A motion passed permitting league games if building contractor insurance allows and school policies are followed, with rules to be issued in about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Basketball League
Tarpon Players Headed to SFOA Banquet
Three Port Isabel Tarpons from District 32-A were chosen for the Valley SFOA Chapter banquet in Harlingen next Monday. Ildefonso Silguero, Tony Andrade, and Frankie Holland earned spots on the all-district defensive lineup, accompanied by coaches John Waldrum and Ruben Torres. Rio Hondo and Santa Rosa dominated the all-district offense and defense selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Tarpons
Junior High Attendance and Schedules Highlight New School
Linda Zimmerman’s illness and minor colds contrast with 96 percent attendance. Guadalupe Aguilar returns to Shrine Hospital for a check up. About 160 Junior High students use the cafeteria as sixth and seventh graders eat at 11:30, eighth graders before noon, with Jr High classes resuming at 12:30 and short study periods before the 4th period for individualized instruction. Students show pride in the new school and their education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Zimmerman
Guadalupe Aguilar
Shrine Hospital
Miracle Baby Named 1963 March of Dimes Child
Five year old Jimmy Boggess of Coy Arkansas born with spina bifida and other birth defects is named the 1963 25th Anniversary March of Dimes child. He will tour nationally with the foundation and appear on coin leaflets and school cards. His parents Shirley and James Boggess seek broader support for research and more treatment centers.
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March of Dimes
Jimmy Boggess
Coy
Ark
March of Dimes Bay
Jimmy
James Boggess
National Foundation
Panama City
Fla
Arkansas
Rome
Basil O'Connor
National Fundation March of Dimes
Shirley Bog
Gess
Salk
Sabin
Shirley Boggess
Farmers Eligible For Aid In Recreation Activities
Limited number of Cameron County farmers may receive cost share for pilot recreation enterprises on cropland in 1963. Program aims to convert farms from crop production to grass, trees, wildlife and income producing recreation uses under the 1962 Food and Agriculture Act. USDA and ASC will oversee eligible practices, with FHA and Farmers Home Administration offering loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron County
William J. Bryan
USDA
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Bryan
Farmers Frome
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Holland and
Andres
Tony Torres
Warren Sander
San Isidro
Clifford Brenner
Travis Johnson
Alex Salazar
Raul Villarreal
Frankie Holland
Lupe Garza
Tony Adre
Port Isa- Sharyland
the Valley
BY Harry Foehner
Bill Gooch
Raymondville
First National Bank
Har Ingen
Chuck Graham
Laguna Madre
Brigitte Bardot
Quincy Compressor
Deel Fsees
Diean Tae
Gulf
SFOA
Rev
Father Fanning
Good Sisters
Catholic Church
Norman H. Wolfe
Baltimore, Maryland
Daniel C. la Roche
EL Toro Restaurant
MRS
Nation
Fisherman’s Cafe
Hwy
A LA Carte
R. E. Middleton
Johnson Motors
Charlie's Sporting Goods
Port Isabel, Texas
Fishing Tackle Co
E Berry and Clyde Privett
Lighthouse Electric
Port Isabe
Marine Supplies
Tarr & Wonson Paints
Gulf Cafe
Meinken
Wilson
Tarnava
Monroe
Causeway
Padre Island
South Shore Drive
Laguna Heights
Mr. and
Mrs. Lawton Petty
Hutch's Electric
Php
French Cleaners
Post Office
CASH
Dial
Cookses
Mexico Insurance
Sanborn's
SEA Island Hotel
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