Tower Wins Local Vote in Texas Senate Runoff
Port Isabel voters backed Republican John Tower by 66 over Democrat William Blakley in the senatorial run off. Tower carried Cameron County by 84 votes and won key cities while La Joya backed Blakley. Valley-wide totals showed Tower with 444 815 votes to Blakley 436 815 as GOP leaders hailed a rebirth of two party politics in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
John Tower
William Blakley
Tower
Senate
Texas
Blakley
Cameron County
Blakely
Harlingen
San Benito
McAllen
la Joya
Rio Hondo
Los Fresnos
Tower Wins Texas Senate Seat In Tight Election
Republican John Tower defeated Democrat William Blakley by about 8 000 votes to claim Texas first Senate seat on Saturday. Metros Harris County and Houston went 2 1 edge for Tower. Dallas Bexar and Tarrant also backed him. Final tallies may shift about 1 000 votes with unreported ballots. Tower said the outcome shows the people determine elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
William Blakley
Harris County
Houston
Tower
Blakley
Dallas
Bexar
Tarrant
Bay fishing totals rise with weekend catches
Bay fishing report lists multiple anglers from Port Isabel Houston Lubbock Brownsville San Antonio and San Benito total catches for May 24 28 and 29. Anglers include Cecil Harvey T J Newkirk Ted Harris Edward Smith I W Cannon Sterling Barr Ed Powell Jack Bartholomew Charles Simpson George Bowman W R Fair Jody Ody Bill Buffington and others with trout reds and a flounder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ©. Lockwood
Lubbock
Ted Harris
Houston
Edward Smith
I. W. Cannon
Cecil Harvey
Port Isabel
Sterling Barr
T. J. Newkirk
Jack Bartholomew
Bill Roberson
Charles Simpson and Son
Brownsville
George Bowman
W. R. Fair
San Benito
Jody Ody
Bill Buffington
John Marshall
M. R. Major
San Antonio
Trout Haul Includes San Antonio Anglers and Port Isabel Twin
May fish trip yields 75 trout caught by John Marshall and M R Major of San Antonio and Jack Bartholomew of Port Isabel with local anglers celebrating the haul on a midweek outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiy John Marshall
M. R. Major
San Antonio
Jack Bartholomew
Port Isabel
Port Isabel Chamber Sets Saturday Community Dance
The Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce sponsors a community dance at the Community Center on Saturday June 3. This marks the second month of the dances with music by chamber members and available set ups. Admission is one dollar per couple as long as public interest lasts, says chamber president James Benton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Ham Dinner At St. Cecilia’s Sunday
The St. Cecilia's Alter Society of Los Fresnos hosts its annual Ham Dinner on Sunday June 4 starting at 12 noon in the parish hall. Menu includes baked ham potatoes peas carrots pickles tomatoes apple pie coffee or tea. Adults $1.25 and children 75 cents. tickets from members or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cecilia's Alter Society
Los Fresnos
Altar Society
Kermit Weikel
Buddy Johnston to Speak at Port Isabel Methodist Church
Rev. L C Buddy Johnston will lead the morning worship at Port Isabel First Methodist Church on Sunday. His topic is Historic Quest. He is currently pastor at Wilmore Kentucky and visiting Port Isabel with Mrs Johnston and his parents Mr and Mrs L C Johnston Sr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C
Buddy’ Johnston
Port Isabel First Methodist Church
Johnston
Wilmore
Kentucky
Mrs. Johnston
Port Isabel
L. C. Johnston Sr
Bible School Underway at First Baptist Church
Preparation day for the Port Is tion Bible School was held last Friday with 9 enrolling. On Monday morning the Bible School got underway with classes in beginners Primary Junior and Intermediate departments. The Bible School will continue for two weeks with commencement night to be held on June 9 at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aner First Baptist Church
Vaca
Port Istion
Charlie Goldtrap’s Toilet Valve Revolution Spreads
In Port Isabel Charlie Goldtrap, former Neptune Apartment Hotel owner, is credited with a new toilet tank valve using polyethylene and a 9 by 2 inch hydraulic cylinder. The feature cites Denver Post May 21 clipping and Twentieth Century Products Corp. production near Applewood Mesa, Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie
Port Isabel
Neptune
Bunny
Dorothy Emmons
Denver
Colorado
Twentieth Century Products Corp
Applewood Mesa
Port Isabel Texas
Dorothy
Port Isabel Chamber Announces Community Center Dance This Saturday
Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Community Center dance planned for Saturday evening. Jim Benton, president, says dances will continue if public interest remains. Last month attracted a light crowd. organizers hope for a larger turnout. Admission is $1.00 per couple with set ups available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
LePere Family Visiting Nacogdoches Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Jerald LePere of Nacogdoches Texas visit with Dr. and Mrs. O R LePere. Their daughter Leslea will remain with them for about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerald LePere
Nacogdoches
Texas
Mr. LePere
O. R. LePere
Leslea
Henry Cateora Undergoes Major Surgery at Mercy Hospital
Henry Cateora of Port Isabel underwent major surgery at Mercy Hospital in Brownsville on the morning of the reported day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cateora
Port Isabel
Mercy
Sheriff Posse Patrol Aids 17 Beachgoers on Padre Island
Cameron County Sheriff's Posse assisted 17 victims of Portuguese man o war and jellyfish during its first Padre Island Beach patrol of the year. The report notes no speeding and minimal littering through Memorial Day weekend as the posse plans daylight patrols on Padre Island and Boca Chica for Labor Day with first aid stations and patrol jeeps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Kelly
Harlingen
Cameron County
Posse
Padre Island
Boca Chica
Red Cross
Border Eyeing NAAS For Academy Border Eyeing NAAS For Academy
Donna Nixon will reign as queen of the Los Fresnos Lions Club Charity Horse Show June 29 to July 1 marking the event's tenth anniversary. A special tribute is planned for longtime Lions leaders while charities including Valley Boys Ranch and Crippled Children's Hospital receive support. Separately, border protection officials consider using Port Isabel NAAS as a Border Patrol Academy site after Navy closure planned around July 1. The base, opened in 1957, features modern facilities and extensive support buildings and has been used for gunnery and radar warning missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOS Fresnos
Donna Nixon
Los Fresnos Lions Club
Texas
Lions Club
W. B
Dub) Speer
Grover Greer
Smith Henderson
Ara Breedlove
Harry Watson
George Nixon
Elvin Pederson
Miss Nixon
Henry Nixon
Paula Moses
Maria Elena Cortez
Eloisa Ruiz
Lucy Silva
Mary Beth Palmer
Brenda Pierce
Nancy Roberts
Donna McComb
Rosalinda Amaya
Nelda Martin
Eva Garcia
Valley Boys Ranch
Crippled Children’s Hospital
Lions Club Light Conservation
Little League Baseball
U. S. Border Patrol
Port Isabel Naval Auxiliary Air Station
Border Patrol
Navy
Immigration and Naturalization Service
L. J. Kirn
Naval Air Advanced Training Command
Corpus Christi
Washington D.C
Ft. Bliss
el Paso
Port Isabel
Patrol
Immigration Service
Defense Department
Port Isabel Naas
Navy Exchange and Recreation Club
Capehart
Air Force
Padre Island
Gulf, Gulf
Kirn
Padre Island Ready for Summer Rush at Isla Blanca Park
Valley youngsters will enjoy Isla Blanca Park as upgrades like new paint, refurbed cabanas, and extended road plans head toward more parking and future marina and aquarium plans. National Geographic notes legends of buried bullion near Padre Island, sparking treasure hopes and shells as a growing pastime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isla Blanca Park
al McGehee
Andy Bowie
Padre Island
National Geographic Society
Port Isabel Principal Eugene Todd to receive degree at UH
Eugene A. Todd of Port Isabel is among UH students earning degrees at the 27th spring commencement on June 3. He will receive an M Ed degree after serving two years as Port Isabel High School principal and plans to become business coordinator for the local system this September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene A. Todd
Port Isabel
University of Houston
Toba
Sea Scout Cruise Ends Saturday With Bridge of Honor
The Valley Sea Scout Squadron wraps a week long cruise beginning in Port Mansfield with 69 scouts and 17 officers aboard eight ships from Brownsville through Mission. Inspectors included Leo Baumfelder Port Isabel Carlos Baker and Jack Olsen. No sickness reported as the voyage returns to Port Isabel Saturday morning ahead of a 7 PM bridge and concluding party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Sea Scout Squadron
Port Mansfield
Leo Baumfelder
Valley Squadron
Port Isabel
Carlos Baker
Jack Olsen
Harlingen
Sea Scouts
Brownsville
Raymondville
Weslaco
Mercedes
McAllen
Mission
Allen Poston
Tom Flournoy
Wayne Berry
Elton Tower
Wayne Weikel
Johnny Trump
Local Bank Observes Holiday On June 3
The Merchants Marine State Bank of Port Isabel will close Saturday in observance of Jefferson Davis' Birthday. Most Valley Banks will join in the closure, says executive VP Hubert Dusek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Marine State Bank of
Port Isabel
Jefferson Davis
Valley
Hubert Dusek
County Dads Move to Buy Vote Machines in Cameron
Cameron County Commissioners voted 4 to 1 to buy 75 voting machines for 38 precincts and advertised bids on June 17. The court rejected a proposal by County Judge Oscar Dancy to issue 1400000 in time warrants for a new county branch building and courthouse wing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron County Commisioner’s Court
Oscar Dancy
San Benito
Ted Hunt
Port Isabel
Dancy
Cameron County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Delaware
Sun Oil Company
Fishing
Ed Powell
Party of
St. Cecilia's
Buddy Johnston
Methodist Church
First Baptist Church
Bunny Goldtrap
Sheriff's Posse
Border
Naas
Padre
Eugene Todd
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!