Park Board and CCCP Move Stalled After Town Leader Dies
Cameron County Commissioners Court failed to resolve two long-standing issues on July 12 after the death of former county commissioner Tony Tamayo Jr. No park board appointments were made as terms expire, resignations were accepted from Steve Elam and Robert Hurst, and debates continued over the Isla Blanca Park trailer fees. The OEO status and funding were discussed with a March 1974 life extension and a new $180,000 grant noted. A new courthouse and jail complex were also debated with funding questions and location concerns.
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Cameron County Commissioners Court
Tony Tamayo, Jr
Cameron County
Tamayo
CCCP
Brownsville Medical Center
Pct
Park Board
Steve M. Elam
San Benito
Robert Hurst
Port Isabel
Commissioners Court
Isla Blanca Park
Adolph Thomas, Jr
Ray Ramon
Isla Blanca
Thomas
Local Legion Officers Elected at Indoleria Lopez Post
Roger Villarreal USMC was elected Post Commander of the Indoleria Lopez Post No 498 of the American Legion at the annual meeting held last Friday at the Merchants Marine Bank. Other officers elected for 1973 74 include Jim Binns first vice commander John Stark second vice commander George Pool adjutant Gerald Morris finance officer Ted Hunt historian Stewart Adkins chaplain Larry Allen sergeant at arms and Manuel Garza publicity chairman. The first act of Commander Villarreal was presenting the Golden Cetificate to Joe A Kelly and William Adkins for 50 years of service. He also presented the Post with an Honor Ribbon from the District convention.
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Roger Villarreal
Port Isabel milestones span gas service to chan nel rules
A historical look back covers 16 years since Rio Grande Gas Co received a franchise to supply Port Isabel with natural gas. Other notes recount shrimp boat crew pay talks, the Port Isabel Taxpayers League founded by 30 locals, Padre Beach Port Isabel Hotel Motel Association meeting, two Scotchlight markers placed at city limits, and Coast Guard enforcement of the Narrow Channel Act to keep channels clear for large vessels.
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The
Rio Grande Gas Company
Port Isabel
Padre Beach
Driftwood Restaurant
South Padre Island
State of
Texas
Coast Guard
State Hunting Fishing Guide Ready For Early Release
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department printed a 32 page two color hunting and fishing guide for 1973 74. It includes quick reference regulations, tag and permit explanations, large county maps, and regional office listings. Public distribution begins mid July with licenses available mid August and guides at license agents after July 16.
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Austin
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
P&wd
Garrison
Parks and Wildlife Commission
Texas
UT Student Designs Billboard Message for Heart Health
Mary Dixie Langridge of San Antonio designed a simple bold billboard used by the American Heart Association Texas Affiliate on 800 boards statewide. The ad urges blood pressure checks and relates to new Parks and Wildlife Commission regulations set after the 63rd Legislature. Available early fall after public hearings and commission action.
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Austin
University of Texas
American Heart Association, Texas
Mary
Dixie) Langridge
San Antonio
Leonard Ruben
UT Art
Parks and Wildlife Commission Regulatory Authority
Commission
Isle traffic accident fatal near Port Isabel
Ramon Joseph Rodgers 68 of Harlingen died after his small station wagon swerved and rolled on Park Road 100 about seven miles northeast of Port Isabel. He was dead on arrival at Brownsville Medical Center. Rodgers survived by his wife two daughters a brother and a sister with two grandsons. Funeral services to be handled by Kreidler Ashcraft.
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Ramon Joseph Rodgers
Harlingen
Park Road 100
Rodgers
Brownsville Medical Center
Park Road
Port Isabel
Texas Highway Patrol
Stan Guffey
George Olivo
Jackie Rodgers
Rosemary Gibson
Houston
Dorothy Layne
Austin
Jimmy Rodgers
Josephine Kennedy
Corpus Christi
Eric
Michael Layne
Kreidler-Ashcraft Funeral Directors
Seadrift Plant Expansion Plans Announced by Union Carbide
Union Carbide announces a major expansion of its Seadrift Texas ethanolamine plant adding 100 million pounds per year capacity by 1974, reaching 250 million pounds. A new energy efficient process from Union Carbide R D at South Charleston West Virginia will be used. Ethanolamines serve acid gas removal in oil and gas and as surfactant intermediates in cosmetics detergents and textiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Carbide Corporation
Seadrift
Texas
F. Perry Wilson
Corporation
South Charleston
West Virginia
Jaycee of the Month honored in June installation
Hector Bennett named Jaycee of the Month for June and chosen as a director during the June 16 installation banquet. Bennett, employed by Marine Mart, receives recognition at the Jaycees ceremony. The piece notes the Marbury decision of 1803 as a landmark Supreme Court ruling on judicial review.
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Hector Bennett
Bennett
Marine Mart
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Com
Thomae
Ben Garza
Garza
OEO
Washington
Tom Mullins
Brownsville
Legion
Clayton T. Garrison
CORPO
Savings Association Tropical
van Buren and Second Street
Capt. Purdy
Oysterhouse
Isle
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
United States
Inclee
U.S
Sureme Court
Marbur
South Padre
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