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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1961
Page
1
Happy New Year message extends to Port Isabel Laguna Heights Laguna Vista South Padre Island and nearby readers. Pay your poll tax reminder emphasizes civic duty and year ahead.
The Cameron County Fresh Water Supply District No 1 board met in regular session on December 20 1961 with President Carr and others present. Minutes approved. Six month audit accepted with thanks. Walsh contract reviewed. Franchise progress with City Attorney reported as none. New bank accounts opened for bond proceeds and interest. Meter work discussed and payment approved. Election planning and voting machine arrangements set for December 26. Bills approved. meeting adjourned at 10 p.m. Followed by community notes on poll taxes and local events.
The Driftwood Garden Club judged Christmas house and business displays in Port Isabel Laguna Heights Laguna Vista and South Padre Island on December 27. Certificates went to outstanding decorations with special honors for the Lighthouse display and top prizes listed for each locality plus area high school winners.
The Winter Visitors club will meet Wednesday January 3 at 7 30 p m at the Tourist center. Henry J Weckrley president says the session will include getting acquainted games and preparation for the 1962 officer election. All residents encouraged to register and join the list.
Five candidates filed for the five open seats on Cameron County Fresh Water Supply District Board for the January 2, 1962 election. Incumbents Bell Kennedy and Carr run alongside Monlux and Colley. voting will take place at the Port Isabel Firehall with machines for the first time in the town.
Allotments totaling 2 225 000 dollars have been given to 345 Texas schools and 16 junior colleges to purchase materials and equipment to strengthen science mathematics and modern foreign language instruction.
Port Isabel and South Padre Island narrate 1961 in review, highlighting Carla as the year’s major local event. Notable items include the Yarborough Seashore Bill, Shell fair, school bond victories, a Marina contract, the Ninth Shrimp Fiesta, general civic changes, and border patrol adjustments. Carla’s impact proved severe yet quickly recovery.
The Civic Group of South Padre Island will host an annual New Year's Eve Dance at the Sea Island Hotel on Sunday December 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Ricardo Rubio Combo will provide music and admission is 3 dollars with buffet included. Tickets are sold by Civic Club members or at the Sea Island Hotel.
The 25th Texas Citrus Fiesta at Mission will honor a multi million dollar citrus business with a Silver Citrus Revue theme. Sharyn Ruth Shropshire will crown Queen Ciriana XXV on Jan 24, the kickoff night. A Senior Style Show Jan 25 features citrus themed costumes with prizes. The Junior Style Show highlights talent led by Princess Anna XI with Blue Bonnet Belles of Houston performing. A grand Orange Parade is set for Saturday Jan 26 with 25 Valley and South Texas bands. The week also includes Queen’s Ball, golf, go cart races, and citrus exhibits concluding Jan 28.
McKeesport Little Tigers defend their national Peewee title against St. Anthony Mustangs of Harlingen at Bear Stadium Pharr Friday night at 8 p m. Valley Chamber president Barry L Trask says strong local support could turn the Milk Bowl into a permanent Valley event with national radio and magazine coverage and wire service attention.
More than 4,500 1961 Texas college graduates teach in Texas schools. In 1959-60 about 87,836 Texas teachers held college degrees, roughly 97 percent. This year first year teachers with a B.A. earned no less than $4,000, with many communities paying above the minimum.
Los Fresnos finished 1961 with building permits totalling 125000 dollars, threefold growth from the prior year and about 25 new homes plus 55 paved blocks. Cotton crop losses due to August rains hurt profits, but bankers and businessmen remained optimistic for 1962 citing immigration services and Union Carbide as growth catalysts. The San Benito Knights of Columbus will host its New Year’s Eve party at the K of C hall at 8 p.m.
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