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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1962
Page
3
Local leaders warn of rising labor demand in Port Isabel and the need for affordable housing. They compare FHA loan access, 100 percent THA loans under Urban Renewal, and private financing to support the multiyear building boom. A charity of greedy builders and the fight against overpriced homes is urged alongside permit controls.
Mr and Mrs Domingo Martin welcomed a baby boy at the Hockaday Clinic on July 21 at 3 30 am. The newborn weighed 6 lbs 12 oz. The note also reports that farm home accidents claim about 2600 lives annually and that falls top the danger list. It advises anchoring scatter rugs with skid proof backing and keeping stairs clear and well lit.
Illness and vacations reduced attendance at services but both worship hours drew strong crowds. The Mission Board elected Mrs. Leonardo Ochoa and Mrs. Eduardo to fill vacancies from the Martinez and Flores families moving to California.
Baptist News notes Vacation Bible School preparations for Saturday July 28 at 9 30 a m at the First Baptist Church with a long faculty list and a Monday start for the week long program. It also reports the Associational W M U quarterly meeting at the church with hosting duties and a separate Intermediate Training Union ice cream social at the Carpenter home with thirteen attendees.
Mr and Mrs Harry Grabowske and children returned from Corpus Christi after visiting Mr and Mrs Harry Grabowske Sr. Mrs R E Yonker improved enough to attend church. The Carl Martins hosted Bobby Martin Richard Motika and Bruce Johnson all stationed at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio during the weekend.
A discussion outlines the proposal to create a legal entity to work with federal agencies on a Gravity Canal from Garza Dam to support water distribution in the Rio Grande valley. It notes potential automatic district creation if the bill passes, powers to issue debt and interact with federal bodies, and the proposed eight director structure with regional representation. It also urges studying water rights in court and consulting US IBWC head Joe Friedkin on El Morillo pollution and Falcon Reservoir water delivery.
A Valley Chamber committee led by Dave Bennett Jr. proposes stocking resacas and canals with game fish to attract tourists and aid local fishermen while noting current conditions hinder bass propagation. The state Game and Fish Commission studies the Resaca de Guerra near Brownsville to balance Valley waters against rough fish, with control methods expensive and public safety concerns limiting chemical use.
Last week included Bobby's parents Mr and Mrs Doris Hebert of Abbeville Louisiana and Mrs Eugene Flory with her two young daughters of New Orleans, highlighting extended family ties in the community.
Port Isabel Rebekah Lodge No. 65 held a regular meeting on July 20 with Ethel Goolsby presiding in the Noble Grand’s absence. May Lowery was named Lodge Deputy, and all members renewed their obligations as May Lowery administered the ceremony. Naomi Starling acted as hostess.
A speaker urges water users to study an upcoming legislative bill that could affect rural and urban users. He cautions against merging Rio Grande water with upper Valley flood rights and notes amendments may be proposed before the Legislature convenes in January. He emphasizes protecting local interests in Cameron County.
A lodge gathering served pineapple surprise cake and iced tea. The next meeting in August will honor Past Noble Grands. All Past Noble Grands are invited, and all members urged to attend. Visiting Rebekah members are welcomed.
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