Port Isabel Votes on Public Marina Land Sale
Voters will decide Saturday on selling about 30 acres of submerged land to John R. Wilcox and associates of Tyler Texas for a public marina development. The sale contract, signed May 29 by the city and Wilcox, hinges on the election and aims to develop 40 acres of land deemed suitable for the marina.
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Erty
Port Isabel
Woters
John R. Wilcox
John R. Wilcox and Associates
Tyler
Texas
Port Isabel to Sell Land for Marina at 2500 Per Acre
City commission agrees to sell land at 2500 per acre with Wilcox and Associates paying election costs. Plan includes dredging to ten feet depth to form a marina basin connected to the Intracoastal Canal, soil spread to raise remaining area, and a ten acre public park retained by the city. Marina facilities to include rest rooms and fuel pumps. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 72 endorses the project. Minutes show Chamber and mayor support.
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City Commission
Wilcox and Associates
Port Isabel
Wilcox
U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary of
Flotilla 72
W. Bunton
U.S.C.G.A
Texas
Port Isabel votes on marina land sale to Tyler group
The community faces a referendum tomorrow on selling about 30 acres of submerged land to John R. Wilcox and associates of Tyler Texas to build a public marina. Supporters cite jobs local spending and improved parks funded by the project with endorsements from the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla No 72 and the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce.
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Port Isabel
Yacht Basin
Port Aransas
Port Isabeli
U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla No. 72
Annual Meet Of Taxpayers League In Port Isabel
The Port Isabel Taxpayer League will hold its annual meeting and officer election Monday at 8 p.m. at the Community Center. All interested taxpayers may attend as the group reviews its year of operation and outlines goals for fair tax programs and community development.
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Port Isabel
Meinken
Border Patrol Academy Moves to Naval Air Station Port Isabel
The Border Patrol Academy will relocate to Port Isabel NAAS, El Paso plans canceled. The move, after a year of talks, places 275 Patrol staff at Port Isabel with 13 week classes and potential future expansions.
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Border Patrol Academy
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Naval Department
Ec OY Ssns Sens Srn Geer Oe Werere
Robert F. Seeeens
Border Patrol
Navy
Border Patrol and Naturalization Service
NAAS
Kilgore
Washington D. C
Port Isabel
Fort Bliss
el Paso
McAllen
Brownsville
Justice Department
Armed Services
Cuba
Caribbean
Florida
Keys
Sa Madre
Harlingen Air Force Base
Washington
Ralph Yarborough
Texas
Yarborough
Sen
Chavez
New Mexico
Padre Beach-Port Isabel Motel-Hotel Association Formed
An organizational meeting at the Driftwood Restaurant on Padre Island established the Padre Beach-Port Isabel Motel-Hotel association. Dues set at 10 dollars per year per member. nominating committee named with James Peyton chair and Stan Scruggs and Don Anderson as members. Next meeting is Tuesday evening July 18 at 7:30 at the Driftwood Restaurant. all hotel and motel owners of Port Isabel and Padre Island invited.
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Padre Beach
Port Isabel
Driftwood
Padre Island
James Peyton
Stan Scruggs
Don Anderson
Withholding Tax Guidance for Nonresident Aliens Issued
R L Phinney district director of internal revenue at Austin says withholding tax on U S source income paid to nonresident aliens is required for interest dividends rents royalties annuities and salaries. U S individuals corporations and partnerships must deduct tax and report and pay the withheld amount annually by March 15.
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R. L. Phinney
Internal Revenue
Austin
Phinney
U.S
U. S
Little League Play Schedule And Results Report
Tommy Torres public relations head notes steady progress on the Little and Minor League schedule amid weak attendance. Eight games last week featured Port Isabel and Los Fresnos with multiple homers and close scores. Upcoming games include Port Isabel vs Los Fresnos and cross-division matchups at Port Isabel and Los Fresnos.
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Tommy Torres
Port Isabel
Los Fresnos
Steve Perez
Services Held Monday For Henry Cateora
Henry Cateora 57 of Port Isabel died July 8 at Mercy Hospital Brownsville after a lengthy illness. Born in Algiers Algeria November 13 1903 he moved to the U S at nine and settled in Dallas. He owned Brazos Fisheries with his son and led Port Isabel civic affairs. He is survived by his wife two sons a daughter parents two sisters nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Port Isabel First Methodist Church and burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery Dallas. Donations to the American Cancer Society were requested in lieu of flowers.
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Henry Cateora
Port Isabel
Mercy Hospital
Brownsville
Mr. Cateora
Algiers
Algeria
United States
Dallas
Brazos Fisheries
Hattie Cateora
Earnest Water Cateora
Philip Cateora
Austin
Denise Austin
Teere Haute
Ind
Margaret Cateora
Mary Vaughn
First Methodist Church
F. L. Marlin
Bert Cameron
Will Hardee
Floyd Bobbitt
Monty Montelongo
Naya Perez
W. W. Zimmerman
Hillcrest Cemetery
Sparkman Funeral A Funeral Home
American Cancer Society
Mexico Not Off Limits Says Army
Fort Sam Houston Texas July 10 1961 Col James K Watts president of the South Texas Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board says Mexico is not off limits to military personnel. The report notes a family visit as local social detail.
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Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Mexico
James K. Watts
South Texas Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board
Watts
Benefit Dance Set for July 15 at Richards Ball Room
A benefit dance will be held Saturday July 15 at Richards Ball Room on Old Port Isabel Road Farm Road 802 starting 8:30 p.m. until 1 a.m. Admission is a special donation of 8.00. Advance tickets available at Mrs Adolfo Garza's residence in Port Isabel.
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Richards Ball Room
Port Isabel
Farm Road
Adolfo Garza
McKown Re elected Six Year Term On Navigation Board
Incumbent Stanley McKown ran unopposed and won another six year term on the Navigation and Canal Commission of the Port Isabel San Benito Navigation District. He received all 158 votes cast across three polling sites San Benito Los Indios and Port Isabel. McKown previously served as secretary of the commission.
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Stanley McKown
Navigation and Canal Commission
Port Isabel-San Benito
McKown
San Benito
Los Indios
Port Isabel
Commission
Park Board Plans Isla Blanca Park Improvements on Padre Island
Cameron County Park Board sets a special next Thursday meeting to inspect Isla Blanca Park and Andy Bowie Park as plans focus on adding marinas and facilities. The Oceanographic Inc. marina contract, pending signatures and a $1,729.50 annual rent, includes later phases like marineland and oceanographic installations with a 50 year term and arbitration for disputes.
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Cameron County Park Board
South Padre Island
Isla Blanca Park
Andy Bowie Park
Oceanographic, Inc
New Orleans
Cameron
County Commissioners Court
the Park Board
F. T. Graham
Park Board
Fiesta Officers For 1962 Named At Tuesday Meeting
At a Sea Island Resort meeting in Padre Island the 1961 Shrimp Fiesta Inc. officers and committee chairs elected 1962 leaders. Ted Johns became president, Jack Merryman vice president, Dale Wooldridge treasurer, and Mrs. Reed Swindell secretary. Harry Sexton Jr. received a plaque for his two-year presidency. By-laws were amended and plans for earlier 1962 preparations were set to boost the annual South Texas shrimp fiesta.
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Shrimp Fiesta Inc
Sea Island
Padre Island
Ted Johns
Brownsville
Jack Merryman
Port Isabel
Dale Wooldridge
Reed Swindell
Harry Sexton Jr
Sexton
Texas
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Mr. Astor
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Isidor Straus
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Wayne Drewery
Bill Grandon
Bob Beil
Gladys Heatly
W. E. van de Gaer
Rita Perez
Roberto Perez Jr
Harding
Roberto Perez Sr
Queen of Christ the King
Motel-Hotel Assn
P.l. Braves
P.l. Orioles
L.F. Bankers
L.F. Lions
P.I. Orioles
P.I. Braves
P.I. A
P.I
L.F
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