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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1971
Page
2
A US District Attorney promised a thorough probe into charges of shoddy workmanship and inferior materials in federally supervised low income homes in Port Isabel. A petition signed by 36 residents prompted action, with FHA likely to conduct its own investigation.
S.V. Chago Fonseca a tax assessor for Port Isabel and Cameron County was elected president of the Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the Texas Association of assessing officers at a Friday night Edinburg meeting. New officers include Jim Eltzroth vice president Frank Lane secretary treasurer Elva Noyla polo Delgado Pelayo Quintana and Frank Reed. Installing officer was Luther B. Jasper. The January meeting is set for Jan 20 1972 at the Sandy Retreat Motor Hotel South Padre Island. City Commissioners meeting rescheduled to Dec 20.
Port Isabel Junior High Student Council plans a December 16 6 30 pm Christmas program at Lighthouse State Park featuring Garriga Elementary students singing in Spanish English and German. After the elementary section the combined groups lead a medley of seasonal songs as the start of an annual Port Isabel celebration.
The Austin Bridge Company seeks a Corps of Engineers permit to dredge Laguna Madre areas near Port Isabel and to build two piers and 21 pile clusters for a bridge to South Padre Island. Public input requested by January 7, 1972. plans hinge on public interest evaluation.
All Master Masons in the area are invited to a Christmas dinner at 7 p.m. Saturday December 18. The event will be a covered dish supper, officials announced.
Supt Ruben Torres announced a Christmas holiday break with last day of school Friday December 17. Kindergarten to first grade dismiss at 2 00 p.m. second through sixth at 2 30 p.m. seventh through twelfth at 2 45 p.m. Classes resume January 3, 1972.
The Cameron County Commissioners debated hiring Gates Steen of Austin to collect delinquent taxes on a 15 percent commission. District Attorney F T Graham opposed any contract, citing his legal right to collect back taxes. He cited $356 210 collected in 11 months at a cost of about $29 000, arguing the commission plan would cost at least $53 000. Com. Russ Fowler favored the plan’s potential efficiency, while County Judge Ray Ramon warned a private contract lacks impartiality. No action was taken, but progress will be watched.
A seven count federal indictment in Brownsville charges Dan Reyna executive director of Cameron County Community Projects with falsifying travel claims to Operation Mainstream and Community Action Program funds from 1970 to 1971. He surrendered, was fingerprinted, released on a $1000 personal recognizance bond, and arraignment awaits another judge.
Port Isabel reports strong holiday mail handling as postmaster Mrs. Mias notes cooperative service. Windows may open Saturday morning December 18 from 10 a.m. to noon to receive parcels or mail. Hours for the weekend: Christmas Eve 9 a.m. to 12 noon, closed Christmas Day. New Year weekend similar.
The Laguna Vista Civic Club sponsors a holiday dinner for residents of Laguna Vista. The event is at the Sandy Retreat Hotel on South Padre Island and begins with a social hour followed by the dinner for adults as a village tradition.
Cecilia Alaniz chosen by Port Isabel High School Student Council to represent Port Isabel in Mission February events. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Sandalio Alaniz she serves NHS member treasurer of Nike Club basketball manager and cheerleader. Sponsored by Port Isabel-South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce. Coronation rehearsal dinner January 25 coronation January 26 parade and queen s ball January 29 escort to be announced.
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