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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1964
Page
2
The Port Isabel Press announces a shifted schedule for the New Year with publication on Wednesday instead of Thursday. News, advertising copy, and photographs must arrive by Monday December 7 at 5 PM. All news items are due by 12 noon December 19.
The Laguns Maitre Medical Center in Lago Vista nears completion with cabinets, heating, and paving nearly finished. Dr John Gibson expects to move his practice there around January as the new clinic will add to the area's medical facilities once all work is completed.
A fragmented letter to Santa Claus requests a bike and toys for Christmas followed by a confusing threat about firing Santa if his wishes are not met. The tone mixes pleading with hostile language directed at Santa.
Mr and Mrs Charley Goldtrap of Englewood Port Isabel and Laguna Vista plan a Christmas holideve gathering. Sunny Goldtrape sister of Mrs Bud Emmis of this city is mentioned among the relatives.
The Winter Visitor's season begins in Port Isabel on December 7 with the Tears Club meeting to elect officers. A Hubbard of Mankato Viemeetts invites all tourists to attend. door prizes from Port Isabel merchants are given away at every meet.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church announces a traditional Midnight Mass at 12 pm on Christmas Eve led by Father Joseph McDett. Masses on December 25 are at 6 30, 8 20 and 9 9 am with confessions listed for the day and preparation events in the afternoon.
Ten Port Isabel youths ages 17 to 20 were arrested after a long shrimp theft spree that hit about 13 boats over three months. Investigators say crew members of the DY MAE vessel helped trap suspects by stopping a prowler and forcing one man to surrender in the hold. Authorities in Cameron County Jail Brownsville report confessions from most detainees clearing many on file theft cases.
The Port Isabel Volunteer Firemen escort Santa Claus through town this afternoon at 2 p m The annual event greets every child with a bag of candy and goodies Santa arrives promptly riding the red fire truck.
The Port Isabel Rotary Club tournament drew only 15 weigh-ins as competitors faced light entries. Skipper Derrel Harper won the largest tarpon, while Ben Schwarz and his wife swept Adult Division trophies for sheephead, trout, and redfish. Prizes included reels, lures, gift certificates, and dinners from local sponsors.
Southeast Fisheries Association and Shrimp Association of the Americas plan a joint convention in Miami Beach at the Carillon Hotel June 20 to 24 1965. Registration is 40 dollars per couple with 25 for men and 148 for ladies. Special hotel rates and a broad program of sessions are planned.
The Experimental Aircraft Association will sponsor a New Year’s Eve Barn Dance at the Port Isabel Cameron County hangar starting at p.m. til. There is no cover charge and no reservations. Everyone is asked to dress western and tourists are welcome. setups will be available.
The Boy Scouts thank all who donated toys and assisted with the Christmas drive. Special thanks to Mr. Jimmy Jayden, Mr. Ralph Cochran, and Mr. Jerry Ray for their generous cooperation.
The board praises Jimmy Jaudon for CofC work as entries for the area chamber name lag. Only four suggestions so far as officials seek a broad geographic and interest encompassing title. Gia Conrad notes no conflict with South Padre Island chamber and cooperation with mainland activities is likely.
Howard Binyon of the Salvation Army and W. W. Zimmerman discussed the 1984 drive in Port Isabel praising it as the best year yet. They thanked local leaders and police chief for support as the charity aids about 50 needy cases annually.
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