Embezzlement Charge Filed Against Point Isabel Official
Carl R. Smith the Point Isabel Independent School District business manager and tax collector was charged with felony embezzlement after about $16,000 went missing from district tax accounts. Bond set at $3,500. Smith resigned Monday and faces arraignment with attorney present.
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Carl R. Smith
Point Isabel Independent School District
CPA
Justice of the Peace
Robert Hernandez
Brownsville
Smith
Harlingenttorney
Hernandez
Tom Sawyer Tickets On Sale At Camille Playhouse
Tickets for Tom Sawyer are on sale at Camille Playhouse in Browns- Ringgold Park. Performances Friday at 8 15 p m and Saturday Sunday at 2 30 p m. Adults pay 1 00 and students 50 cents. Reservations at LI 2 8900 or GA 3 5220.
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Camille Playhouse
Browns- Theed
Ringgold Park
Port Isabel High Alum Joins Air Force Medical Training
The Port Isabel High School 1965 graduate Airman Miguel Moncevaiz is assigned to the Air Force Technical Training Center at Sheppard AFB Texas for specialized schooling as a medical services specialist after completing basic training at Lackland AFB. The report from the Mc Allen Chamber of Commerce notes the International Fishing Tournament events and entertainment plans in Port Isabel.
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Port Isabel
McAllen
Miguel Moncevaiz
Pantaleon S. Moncevaiz
Air Force Technical Training Center
Sheppard Afb
Texas
Lackland Afb
Moncevaiz
Port Isabel High School
Publicized Fish Fry Includes Angling Divisions and Awards
The report highlights a fish fry event with angling divisions and awards. By July 8 the McAllen Chamber of Commerce had sent 1,202 HemisFair stories to newspapers in 50 states, 10 Mexican states, and 7 Canadian provinces, all containing gateway propaganda tied to South Padre Island Port Isabel and McAllen- Reyosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAllen
South Texas Press Plans Valley Meet in Brownsville
The Port Isabel Press hosts the South Texas Press Association convention next April in Brownsville, the first time the event departs San Antonio. Events include Stillman Towne Hall formalities and activities on Padre Island and in Matamoros with local officials inviting Texas editors.
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Port Isabel
South Texas Press Association
Brownsville
San Antonio
South Texas
Steve M. Elam
News Publishing Co
San Benito
la Feria
Local Visitor Dies In Houston
Sam Cashiola age 59 of Houston died Saturday in a Houston hospital. A longtime Port Isabel visitor for 20 years he introduced many fishermen to the area. Survived by wife Susan two sons L A and Tommy D Cashiola a daughter Annelie and several siblings. Funeral services were held in Houston.
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Sam Cashiola
Samrose St
Houston
Cashiola
Port Isabel
Susan Cashiola
L. A
Tommy D. Cashiola
Annelie Cashiola
Longer life myths and calmer times than today
The speaker notes that longevity is widely discussed but may be overstated by memory. They recall outdoor homemaking and harsh weather, suggesting grandpappies did not actually live longer. Despite skepticism about medicine and parenting changes, the speaker observes fewer long illnesses and more pleasant living, recalling past visits.
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Oae
Sanders Forms Charter Board Amid Population Doubts
Sanders creates a charter commission to draft Port Isabel home rule government. The panel includes Bob Fowler Cecil Moses Tina Barre ra and others amid criticism of Southwestern Bell population figures claiming over 5000 residents. Bud Harris challenges the estimate and seeks delays while urging honest procedures.
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Sanders
Bell Telephone
Port Isabel
Charter Panel
Bob
Tourists Use Valley Ports Report From Chamber
The Valley Chamber of Commerce reports 11,402 tourists entered Mexico through Lower Rio Grande ports last month. McAllen Hidalgo port processed 5,999 tourists and 2,480 autos, Brownsville bridge 2,595 tourists in 1,038 vehicles, Roma bridge 2,076 tourists in 1,038 autos, and Falcon Dam crossing 732 tourists and 366 autos for non border trips.
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Weslaco
Mexico
Rio Grande Valley
Valley Chamber of Commerce
McAllen - Hidalgo
Brownsville International Bridge
Roma Bridge
Falcon Dam
Tourist Traffic Automobile Association
Port Isabel Police Chief Plans Shrimp Boat Owner Meeting
Port Isabel Police Chief Tex Schremp schedules a 4 p.m. meeting Tuesday in Merchants Marine State Bank community room for shrimp boat owners to discuss a security plan aimed at reducing harbor losses. He has conferred with Shrimp Association official Oscar Longnecker, who says the plan could offer relief from in harbor losses.
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Port Isabel
Tex Schremp
Merchants Marine State Bank
Schremp
Shrimp Association
Oscar Longnecker
Brownsville
Longnecker
Port Isabel School to Open Whitney Library for Summer Use
School Trustee meeting on air conditioning bids for the band hall led to extra bid time. Superintendent Bridges plans summer access to Port Isabel High School Whitney Library for students and district residents with work by National Youth Corps and new donated volumes. A fundraising drive and a tape library concept are under consideration to expand library services. Bridges notes a district teacher shortage of about six positions and ongoing talks with potential hires.
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Point Isabel
Bridges
Five Day Forecast Warns Of Below Normal Highs And Heavy Rain
Temperatures will average about four degrees below normal with highs near 92 to 10 degrees and lows around 74 to 75. Little day to day change is expected. Precipitation is forecast to be heavy with thundershowers throughout much of the period and rainfall exceeding .15 inch is considered heavy.
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Laguna Vista
Berry L. Bridges
M. N. Caudill
Long, Chilton & Co
Mohershead, Hamilton, Day & Mayo
Harlingen
South Padre Island
Imann
Drew
South Padres
Tom Sawyer
New City Hall
Valley
By Raymond KR. Murphy
Harris
Russel Rentfro
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Roy Byrd
Byrd
Clyde Lyons
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