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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1962
Page
2
A Port Isabel Press editorial complains about low voter turnout for a city development proposal. The author argues public notice was given and urges citizens to read the explanation and participate, warning neglect could harm the city’s future growth. The piece reflects civic impatience with apathy.
A Port Isabel columnist laments low voter turnout at a recent city election while praising civic minded residents. He notes only about 3 percent voted, discusses opposition from a small group, and refers to mayoral election canvassing and an upcoming $250,000 development effort. The piece questions public awareness and the future city’s destiny.
The Port Isabel community urges continued aid to sustain its undertakings. A Port Isabel Press article recalls the successful Blessing of the Fleet event and calls for the same past support to ensure future efforts.
Neal Pratt of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service promotes new dwarf grain sorghum hybrids shown at three Valley locations. Demonstrations on Earl Barnes Farm north of Weslaco, James Branham Farm near Raymondville, and San Benito Grass Nursery near La Palma Power Station highlight standability head smut resistance and higher yield with limited seed availability for next year.
Three Port Isabel young women Sarah Garcia Billie Sue Harris and Kay Roger enter the 1962 Shrimp Fiesta Queen contest. Ted Johns president says the trio will be presented as city representatives at the Presentation Dance Saturday night at the Picnic Pavilion on the Island.
A Harlingen resident is employed this summer at the Sandy Retreat Resort Hotel on South Padre Island and is sponsored by the Padre Beach Chamber of Commerce.
An old classified style ad urges readers to see Dr Fowler a chiropractor for nerve pressure linked illness. It lists contact number 3-2230 and hours six to eight p m on Monday Wednesday and Friday.
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