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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1965
Page
2
Carl Christensen and his tr igometry class with Vere Myrick from VLE completed a sun dial in Port Isabel. The dial sits before the high school with a brass plaque dedicating the effort.
Through May 1965 South Padre permits totalled over 347 000 with major work on the R L Spriggs condo project adding 22 duplex units. Projects include summer cottages and multiple additions led by figures such as Larry Allen director of Cameron County Park and Recreation and Paul W Finney of McAllen with costs listed for several local builders and the Humble Docks lacking a price.
A Brownsville firm received the contract to remodel Jetties Restaurant in Cameron County. The project includes a new roof, a snack bar, and exterior changes on a building leased as a concession. Low bid figures cited with Fi Construction Co., Adams Brothers, and R. D. Mathes Construction among bidders.
More than 800 Port Isabel boys join a weeklong outdoor program at Salvation Army Camp Hoblitzelle near Dallas under Texas Salvation Service Units. Camp sites include cabins, a large lake for waterskiing, swimming and boating, and dining in the camp’s own kitchen. Camp funding comes from donations by over 100 Texas supporters.
Padre Island will host a Fourth of July fireworks display at Laguna Madre rise, 00 feet north of Queen Isabel La Cathedrale. Sponsored by Padre Beach Chamber of Commerce and Cameron County Park Board, the hour-long show will be fired by Port Isabel Volunteer Fire Department under Woodford Thornton. Larry Allen predicts a record crowd as beaches and crossings run ahead year to date. Other events include the Harlingen DeMolays dance at Isla Blanca Civic Center and a Chulk Wagon Square Dance Club party, with Metl ey Electronics reserving Picnic Pavilion for July 3.
The bulletin lists checks for boat readiness before trips. It covers registration and ignition keys, life preservers for all aboard, proper lighting, trailer hitch, safety chains, fuel line safety, venting, and ensuring passengers are seated before throttle. It reminds boat operators to yield to other watercraft and maintain safe approach to docks and anchors.
Guests from Houston and Pharr enjoyed days on the bay at the White Sands Motor lodge and Marina. J M Datel and grandson brought their bout and caught three 3 lb reds and 31 trout while others reported 2 to 5 lb fish, 20 whiting, and a big catch of trout including several five to six pounders.
A garbled relic notes California standing out with a Greek motto in state lore. The fragment mentions a rat and a ‘Mhorlest’ motto, suggesting a transcription error but pointing to unique state symbols or traditions.
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