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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1964
Page
3
A canyon of text covers beach safety at Padre Island, praising lifeguards and Coast Guard readiness. It urges caution near bars offshore and notes ongoing publicity efforts by local chambers and Rotary, plus a critique of poverty policies and a call to uphold equal rights and representative government.
Brownfield couple the Merritts stayed several days and returned home with a large deep freeze of red snapper and trout after fishing aboard the Warsaw with Captain Matt Murphy. Other Texas groups from Fort Worth Dallas Houston and Ft Worth area reported sizable trout and red snapper catches in bay and deep sea trips.
Major Kent Odom of the South Texas DPS announced extended hours at the Drivers License Office, 5M East Monroe, Harlingen. The office will stay open until 2 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 9, with normal tests and renewals continuing on other days.
The Guadalupano Club met Monday night at the Parish Hall with Father Fanning leading prayers to the Blessed Mother. Minutes were read by Mrs. Canta Jr. and treasurer Mr. Temare reported. They discussed starting a new Teresites club for girls from first communion through grade 5 and announce the first meeting soon. A Family Rosary project is planned for August or early September.
Francis and his son Gene are on vacation in Mount Moriah Missouri.
A call to mobilize the United States to launch a campaign informing city residents about reading the constitution and knowing their rights and the powers of elected officials while in office. An emphasis on civic education aims to empower citizens to engage with government.
Rainbows hold an open installation at Masonic Hall in San Benito on May 30. Barbara Roberts led the installing team with fellow Rainbow members and guests from Port Isabel and Los Fresnos. New officers include Judy Fry as Worthy Associate Advisor and Thea Kay Hamilton as recorder, with Velma Bingley presenting service bars and Rev. Gene Dickson delivering the benediction.
A dance is planned for Saturday June 13 at the Ship Cafe to benefit Queen Candi date Villarreal of the Lady Star of the Sea Church. Marcelo Noyola will provide music and popular prizes will be charged. Public is invited.
The Padre Beach Chamber of Commerce plans a June 19 to 21 beach caravan from Padre Island to Corpus Christi. Four hundred vehicles are hoped, with 30 to 40 likely to join, including many women and children. A second landing craft will move vehicles across the Port Mansfield Cut to speed the trip. Registration locations include Brownsville and on the island, with a $5 fee.
A collection of disparate notes covers fish sealing with a brush, keeping worms lively in peat moss, Louisiana’s rainfall, and historical lace making in Holland. The text blends practical hints with geographical and historical references.
Producers Phil Oeserman Jr Ruffin Cooper and team arrive in the Valley to launch Fiesta Musicals at McAllen's Civic Center the first bilingual theatre in the United States. Cast includes Miss Dean Barrie Tanner and staffers Billie Harmon Anthony King George Santiago with stage management by Lynna Counté Mel Weinbrecht Allam Woods. The season features South Pacific The Merry Widow Bye Bye Birdie Oklahoma and My Fair Lady.
The June Current Population Survey will add a question on why people seek work including whether they lost or quit jobs or left school. Percy R. Millard announced the change from the Dallas regional Census Office. The survey also will track number of children ever born and will be conducted in 356 areas.
Mrs Echols of Rangerville sought Red Cross guidance on whether poisonous snakes have round or catlike eyes after a snake appeared in her bathroom. A Texas Parks and Wildlife booklet was offered. The Valley Sportsmen Club plans three regulatory hearings this weekend in Rio Grande City Brownsville and Edinburg to discuss season extensions and trod lines.
Lydia Delgado daughter of Mrs Lydia Delgado Port Isabel Texas was promoted May 28 to Specialist Fourth Class at the U S Women's Army Corps Center Fort McClellan Alabama. She entered service in March 1963 and was Honor Graduate in Clerical Training after basic.
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