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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1967
Page
1
The forecast calls for near normal highs of 71 to 74 degrees and lows of 48 to 53. Colder late in the week and a bit warmer Monday. Scattered showers expected today and again around Monday with moderate to heavy precipitation.
A Christmas reflection notes that while no real peace exists on earth the season should inspire inner peace and renewed goodwill. The message recalls Christ’s example of care for the oppressed and urges dedication to understanding among people despite world conflicts, wishing readers peace and joy.
The author notes Tort Isabel's lighthouse decorated for Christmas and hopes it guides visitors from miles away. They describe school breaks and the challenge of keeping children entertained. A bridge at Point Pleasant, West Virginia, collapsed into the Olio River, a rare serious event that brought sadness. The piece reflects on winter weather and community resilience as the bridge is deemed safe for traffic after inspection. Continued on page 2.
The Sears Roebuck Foundation granted $900 to the Rio Grande Council, Boy Scouts of America, for training equipment and office tools. Sears store manager RH. Powler presented the check to James N. Goldstein, Scout executive, in Harlingen.
Health officials report rising streptococcal sore throat cases in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties with Edinburg showing the highest concentration. Most cases occur in school aged children though adults and preschoolers are affected. Contagion spreads by direct contact or droplets. the public is urged to avoid large gatherings and seek medical care. Strep throat responds to treatment but untreated cases risk serious complications per Cameron County Health Department.
P J Mims, manager of the Veterans Administration Regional Office in Houston, urged veterans and widows to return the income questionnaire cards sent with the November pension checks. He warned delays could suspend checks or create an overpayment, noting reinstatement may take up to 60 days. Assistance is available in Room 1018 of the new Federal Building, 515 Rusk Ave. Houston, and at 307 Dwyer Ave. San Antonio, 8 am to 4 30 pm Monday through Friday.
Mrs Allene Hale writes from Michigan about her injuries and her son Gary's recovery after the car accident in which her husband died. She says she and Gary are healing slowly with hospital stays and multiple fractures including pelvis and leg bones, asking friends to inform Port Isabel Press of their improving condition.
Cameron County Sheriff's deputies arrested Tomas Montelongo 22 Emilio Moncevaiz 18 and Salvador Miguel 25 on liquor law violations in Brownsville and Houston. Moncevaiz was fined 25 for drunkenness Miguel 25 for making liquor available to a minor. A pack of seeds alleged to be marijuana was found and charges of possession of marijuana filed with bonds set at 1500 each. Seeds sent to DPS laboratory in Austin.
Cameron County Commissioners expect tolls on the Queen Isabella Causeway to end around April 1 after bond actions. They plan to call outstanding bonds and issue a new tax bond after an election on November 1 to shift tolls from the county to the state. A Jan 8 meeting with bond attorney James Gibson will formalize the bond call. The proposal includes constructing an 18.6 mile road from the current island road to the Willacy county line as part of the state transfer.
Texas Employment Commission Manager H L Mobley says young men aged 16 to 22 who are unemployed and not in school may enroll now for Job Corps training. Enrollees may sign up now but not report to the center until after the holidays, with selection and assignment handled by the Job Corps. An expected post holiday surge could fill slots and extend waits for late applicants.
Christmas is coming to Port Isa with trees, lights, and Nativity scenes decorating homes. A local tree accepts gifts and Jose Martinez’s home glows with festive warmth. Three year old Tuffy Martinez dressed as Santa attended a Housing Project party on Sunday December 10 with a snowman pinata for the children.
Port Isabel Mayor Lea Sanders sends Christmas and New Year greetings to all residents. He praises recovery efforts from the hurricane and expresses optimism for 1961 with a brighter future and shared prosperity for the city.
Aliens in the United States must report their addresses by the end of January each year. Accredited diplomats and certain international organization personnel are excused. Forms are available at post offices or INS offices during January, with penalties for noncompliance.
The Valley Chamber of Commerce announced Intracoastal Waterway cargo totals last year. Port of Brownsville led with 4,355,988 short tons, including dry products and petroleum related goods, with other ports like Port Isabel Rio Hondo Harlingen and Port Mansfield contributing smaller figures.
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