Port Isabel Should Charter Welcoming Role for Tourists
The editorial argues Port Isabel must adopt a proactive approach to attracting visitors from South Padre Island by signposting welcome efforts, tidying streets, and offering services such as shrimp tours and bay fishing trips. It warns that growth in tourism will be a staple and urges timely action to capture tourist dollars for the island region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Fresnos
South Padre Island
Port Isabel
Chamber of Commerce
HemisFair
Army Announces Two Year Enlistment Terms
The U S Army unveils a two year Regular Army enlistment option for youths without prior service aged 18 to 26 who are registered with Selective Service and meet mental and physical standards. Contact Sgt Julian M Bueno for details or visit the Army Recruiting Station at City Hall Brownsville Texas to learn about training options and guaranteed acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
Julian M. Bueno
City Hall
Floer
Brownsville
Texas
Letter to Editor Continues on Cameron County Politics
Fifty years ago a father’s remark about Cameron County politics echoes in a current message. The writer cites ongoing issues and urges straightening out the mess rather than sweeping it under the rug.
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Cameron County
Kent McFarland
Port
Household Clue for Steam Iron Clog Fix
A household hint suggests filling the steam iron with white vinegar and letting it stand overnight. Empty and rinse with clean water to finish the descaling process.
Coast Guard pins hoax distress calls on youngsters warning
Coast Guard Admiral Bullard says air and surface units searched distress areas without findings in two incidents. No vessels overdue and no corroborating calls. One case turned to FCC. perpetrators to be prosecuted. Parents urged to warn children about false distress calls and the vast Coast Guard response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullard
Federal Communications Commission
Coast Guard
School boards set dates for bus bids and committee posts
Bridgesing Aug. 6 and the policy committee as set Aug. 13 as reporting date. The planning committee is made up of G. V. (Bud) Harris, chair man, and Veri Poston and Art Calvan. Bill Zimmerman heads the policy committee by mem bers Eliseo Vega and Joe. The board has scheduled or meeting for July 9%. The school board voted to sell one ancient school bus to local Troop 54, Boy Scouts of America for a nominal sum and are seek ing bids for a second-more ancient bus-to be opened (the bids) on July 9.
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Ing
G. V
Bud) Harris
Veri Poston
Art Calvan
Bill Zimmerman
Eliseo Vega
Joe
Troop 54
Boy Scouts of America
Harlingen Art Forum invites Beachcomber of the Year entrants
A yearly Harlingen Beachcomber event drops a Gulf bottle invitation for Beachcomber of the Year. Last year Hubert C. Jeffries II of Mission found the bottle in Laguna Atascosa and attended as a guest. Club headquarters and contact Gladys Dixon provide reservations and details at 1814 E. Jackson Harlingen GA3 6508.
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Gulf of Mexico
Harlingen Art Forum
Laguna Atascosa
Hubert C
Jeff) Jeffries II
Mission
Art Club
Gladys Dixon
Harlingen
E. Jackson
Remembering Music and Past Dances in Nostalgic Reflections
The writer recalls classic radio era tunes and artists like Shep Fields, Guy Lombardo, Wayne King, and Amos and Andy themes. They reflect on personal memories tied to songs such as Tiptoe Through The Tulips and The Beautiful Garden of Prayer, noting music’s lasting pull and associations.
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Shep Fields
Guy Lombardo
Wayne King
Rockies
Colorado
Amos
Andy
Eleanor
Lum ‘N
Abner
Maritana
Playhouse Cast Delivers A Comedy Of Age And Deception
The banker George Owens leads a strong cast including Jimmy Hill Gale Shaw Kay Segal Helen The Swan Song Rufus Ransome in a portrait of an aged actor who has spent forty five years bedridden. John Hess is the prompter as the play unfolds with wit and charm.
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George Owens
Jimmy Hill
Gale Shaw
Kay Segal
Helen
Rufus Ransome
John Hess
A. J. Vela
Violet Springman
Louis Lapeyre
Island developers push for quick incorporation
Community leaders urge immediate incorporation as the island grows commercially and expands activity. They note maturity in post-storm development, stressing the border and island work together to boost livelihoods and attract visitors while awaiting formal steps.
Vacant Years Spark Rush to Ec Tourism and Relocation
Thousands in this nation seek escape as they wait for economic changes enabling vacation living work or retirement abroad. The piece notes a broad push toward relocation and longer stays beyond current constraints.
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Silencers
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