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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1978
Page
1
Two winter residents were rescued after spending about five hours stranded on pilings under the South Padre Island Causeway. The men, who fished in South Bay, sought shelter as waves washed over their 14-foot boat. Coast Guard and South Padre Island volunteers coordinated a rope-assisted lift to safety, with no serious injuries reported.
South Padre Island moves toward spring elections as two candidates file for mayor and five seek alderman positions. The council approved an election order at a Wednesday meeting, setting April election timing with a March filing deadline. Mayor W. H. Neukomm, a former mayor, was named to fill the vacancy.
Seven juveniles, two females and five males aged 14 to 15, were chased by officers and left the vehicle stuck in sand on Padre beach. They face charges including traffic and truancy violations, public intoxication, minor in possession, and attempting to elude police. They were turned over to Cameron County Juvenile Authorities. no further filing noted.
State Comptroller Bob Bullock said Texans and visitors paid a record 5405 million for mixed drinks in the year, up 25.7 percent from prior year. Fourth quarter sales totaled 144 million, the highest since legalization seven years ago. Bullock said 4.1 million in 10 percent receipts tax on ink sales was mailed to 19 counties and 334 cities for the last quarter of 1977. Cameron County received 24.44, San Benito 1.77, South Padre Island 1.54, and Port Isabel 6.86 in the quarter.
A Rabies Clinic for Laguna Vista will be held at City Hall on Thursday March 2 from 5 3 pm and 6 3 pm Rabies vaccination of all dogs is required by Cameron County Dogs found running at large will be picked up Vaccination and license fee is 5 Protect the health and safety of your family Vaccinate your pets and urge neighbors to do the same.
More than 100 residents of South Padre Island filed a petition with the town Board of Aldermen demanding a halt to all actions on the planned new city hall. The group opposed February plans approving final designs and bid advertising, urging concrete evidence that the expenditure will not jeopardize essential facilities such as streets.
The Brownsville Port Isabel area led Texas in shrimp landings in 1977 with 16 221 200 pounds, surpassing Aransas Pass Fulton Rockport. Statewide landings reached 5 798 300 pounds valued at 125 million dollars, the highest harvest since 1972 and third on record. The 1977 dockside value set a new high, eclipsing 1976's 119 900 dollars.
Three of seven SPI Police Department members resign including Chief Bob Park who cited taking a police chief post in another city. Park resigns Feb 15 and plans to move to Refugio. Paul Kenning and Israel Vasquez also resign Feb 15 with Kenning likely joining Park in Refugio. Vasquez served 19 months. Sgt. Robert Register named acting chief as officials invite applications through April 30.
Port Isabel Padre Island Chamber meets at Champion Co. in Port Isabel. President Arnold Samuelson cites funds, reports by Sue McFarland on dues up 20 percent with over 70 memberships paid. Members adopt permanent plaques with sailfish logo, two styles offered, first year costly but long term savings. Chamber also outlines winter activities, future events, and City building dedication plans.
Two natives, Jose Pascual Perez Sr. and his daughter Miss Perez, died within 24 hours of each other during a weekend hospital stay in San Antonio and Brownsville. Perez, 52, of Port Isabel, owned Port Barber Shop and was a WWII veteran with a family of five sons, a daughter, and nine grandchildren. Miss Perez, 25, manager of Hop N Shop, fell ill last week and died after transfer to a San Antonio hospital. Funeral services were held jointly at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Port Isabel with burial in Port Isabel City Cemetery.
The Press presents its 11th Annual Cameron County Roll of Honor in an eight page section saluting leading local business firms with founding dates and pertinent details. The supplement will appear in this week's San Benito News.
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