SFA and SACTA Convention Set for Miami in June
The Southeastern Fisheries Association and Shrimp Association of the Americas plan a joint convention June 20 to 23 at the Carillon Hotel Miami Beach. Dignitaries include Randolph Hodges and Rear Admiral Craik. Fort Isabel Brownsville delegates attend.
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Southeastern Fisheries Association
Shrimp Association of the Americas
Carillion
Miami Beach
Florida
Ion
Admiral Craik
8Th Coast Guard District
E. N. Dumas
Texas Shrimp Association
Wedneday
C. H. Kindred
Izaak Walton League of America
Brownsville
Will Hardee
Virgil Versagzi
O. M. Longnecker
Orleans Eymard
Frank Vellaggio
Paul Shifet
VFW Meeting Slated at Port Isabel Community Center
The Port Isabel Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 8791 meets at the Community Center at 7 p.m. Thursday. All members urged to attend. Robert Garcia says the group will thank Harbor Hide-A-Way Teen Club for fixing broken windows and Jimmy Jaudon for material contributions.
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Port Isabel
McAllen Attorneys Buy El Padre Motel on Fadre Island
Morris Atlas and Jack Freeland of McAllen purchased the El Padre, a pioneer luxury motel on Fadre Island, announced Wednesday. They plan to add 23 more units after acquiring the mortgage holder’s stake amid prior owner financial troubles and low occupancy.
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Fadre Island
el Padre
Morris Atlas
Jack Freeland
McAllen
Merchants Blank King Mart 14–0 in Inter-American Series
Port Isabel Merchants routed King Mart of Brownsville 14 to 0 as Ray Barrientez pitched a two hit complete game with 14 strikeouts. Carlos Rivera went 5 for 5 to pace the offense. The Merchants travel to Eagle Park in Brownsville for a 1 p.m. game Sunday.
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Port Isabel
Alfonso Gonzalez
Hector Martinez
Ramiro Martinez
Padre Island National Seashore development planned in stages
Padre Island National Seashore progress outlines long term plans for lands 80.5 miles long totaling 135000 acres with 100000 privately owned and 35000 state water areas. First phase in 1966 includes 647000 dollars for water and sewer lines with later roads comfort stations bathhouse and northern entrance housing and visitor center. Bowen notes full development faces long timeline and public interest similar to Cape Cod. The effort spans both north and south ends with eventual marina at Dunn Road and extensive land acquisition ongoing.
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Padre Island National Seashore
William L. Bowen
Corpus Christi
Robstown
Bob Hall Pier
Bowen
National Seashore
Yellowstone National Park
Padre Island
Dunn Road
Iil
Willacy County Navigation District
Bowne
Cape Cod National Seashore
Massachusetts
Chiropractors across Valley renew licenses in Austin course
A group of Valley chiropractors attended a three day post graduate refresher course in Austin as part of the Texas State Association golden anniversary convention. The legal requirement for re licensing includes June 10 attendance at the course. Participants came from Brownsville Edinburg Harlingen La Feria McAllen Port Isabel Raymondville San Juan and other areas.
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Adventure Hill
el Jardin Pavillion
Brownsville
Diana Grabowski
Elizabeth Green
Janet Hylton
Belinda Moore
Rosaria Puentes
Carmen Rivera
Ann Roloff
Amelia
Jesusa Sanchez
Sam Thornton
Barbara
Debbie Weikel
Elizabeth
Brenda Higgenbotham
Judy Eliff
Camp
Lula Sams
Judy
Port Isabel
Valley
W. IL. Crone, Jr
William Shafer
Harlingen
A. G
LM. Anderson
G. H. Bailey
Carl A
M. S
Roy M. Beller
G. C. Nybro
la Feria
Paul F. Beechner
McAllen
Audrey R. Boyce
Merle H. Laycock
O. M. Anderson
Dolores Mefia, Jr
Mary R. Saner
M. L. Villarreal
Bob E. Fowler
Raymondville
F. T. Dodd
San Juan
S. 8
Billue
Safe Boating Week Proclaimed Nationwide by President
President Johnson proclaims July 4 to 10 National Safe Boating Week to promote common sense on the water. Over 1,000 local boating groups will sponsor parades regattas water shows and demonstrations while honoring enthusiasts who teach basic boat handling to newcomers.
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Johnson
Coast Guard Handles Several Maritime Aids and Departures
The Port Isabel station assisted vessels from Humble Oil and others, towing and pumping to keep ships safe. Multiple calls describe en route to Fort Isabel and Raymondsville, with crews aided and all men accounted for. Crew changes and detachments are noted as personnel rotate through the station.
Port Isabel to bill owners for vacant lot cleanup
Port Isabel plans to charge owners for cleaning weeds and trash from vacant lots under House Bill 314. Mayor J A Hockaday explains the measure lets small cities bill owners via tax rolls with interest, penalties, and potential court action if unpaid.
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Port Isabel - Padre Island Area
Chamber of Commerce
J. A. Hockaday
Port Isabel
House
Senate
Islature
M.D
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Arundale
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Aluminum Processing Corporation
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Illinois
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Kansas City Athletics
Coast Guard News
John H. Kittila
Port Isabel CG
Coast Guard
Mr. &. M. Ryan
Humble Oil Co
Kingsville
Raymondsville
McLane
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Shell, Tex
Miss Melanie
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Marion
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Port Isabel Anchorage
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