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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1962
Page
1
City Commission of Port Isabel debates the take of local versus out of town workers and suppliers on major projects including Wilcox Marina and Fort Isabel High School. Critics say nonresidents supply labor and materials, while locals face unemployment and unused wage benefits.
The Port Isabel Lifeboat Station serves as Captain of the Port and Group HQ covering navigable waters from Yarborough Pass to the Rio Grande. The 95 foot patrol boat Coast Guard 95325 (WPB) is the rescue vessel with a 13 enlisted crew and one commissioned officer, based at Port Isabel and led by LTG James V. Sayers. Public tours are announced for 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM with staff available to answer questions.
Rotarians were rewarded with attendance pins for perfect attendance. Reed Swindell received a 1 year pin and Hunt earned a 25 year pin as part of a lengthy meeting. planning for the Port Isabel meeting on September 8 with Monterrey visitors dominated the session.
Mrs. J. A. Hockaday Mrs. Frank Hickman and Mrs. Clarence Hawkins from Port Isabel will be listed in The Texas Women of Distinction. The work aims to document women’s achievements and provide biographical material for researchers and historians.
Chief Warrant Boatswain John H. Kittila becomes CG Group Commander at Port Isabel Station. Lt. Jr. James V. Sayers takes command of CG95325, the 95 foot patrol boat, stationed at Port Isabel. Kittila comes from Point Alberton Massachusetts with family, while Sayers relocates from Galveston. Both families attend Episcopal Church and reside on South Padre Island and East Jefferson Street near Port Isabel Marina.
Ted Hunt won the Cameron County Precinct No. 1 commissioners seat on his first try and has served for 20 years. The Port Isabel Pilot notes congratulations for another 20 years of service and adds memories from Marshall Morning News editor Uncle Homer and reflections on Port Isabel streets, lawns, and safety at dangerous intersections.
Rates for bodily injury and property damage liability will mostly stay the same for drivers classified as safe but drop for those with points or moving violations under a new blanket premium. Collision and comprehensive costs rise. premiums for three-year-old cars may increase from 18 to 21 for coverage and 30 to 35 for a 50 deductible collision.
Port Isabel readies for the 1962 TIFT as George Etz Jr outlines near complete local details. Junior anglers from ages 2½ to 12 compete for trophies and scaled prizes. past winners include Billy Jackson and Jackie Wiech. Fire Department fish fry slated for August 5 at noon for visitors and contestants.
Port Isabel City Commission approves sale of 75 000 sewer bonds to Rauscher Pierce and Company through J L Dunn of Houston at 4 3 4 percent. Extensions to cover south of railroad area and north Port Isabel area to be bid August 20 with enforcement of 150 foot connection rule and 30 day connect requirement.
Ginny Lee Harris, daughter of Bud Harris of Laguna Heights, returns from a three week trip visiting Arkansas Oklahoma and Dallas with cousins Tina and Karen Colley, while Mr and Mrs George Grump and Mr and Mrs Ted Hunt attend Mellena Hardee wedding in Brownsville Saturday.
A dated fantasy ledger lists numerous names and cities across Texas and Utah recording trout catches. Entries include Houston participants such as Mr. and Mrs. Lee Houston and G. Baskett, with notable totals from Port Isabel and Dallas teams, plus long runs of multi day hauls and mixed catches.
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