Views From The Lighthouse Last Port Isabel Column
Raymond R. Murphy announces his final Lighthouse column for Port Isabel Press as he leaves for Pensacola Florida to join an editorial department He reflects on the column as a bridge between community weekly and larger dailies noting the broad range of covered issues and the readers he has impressed with his work and friendships
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Pensacola
Florida
Community
New York Times
Ecuador
Vietnam
Korea
Powers Street
Charles Motley
John — J. W. Stanley
San Benito
Everett Saynes
Bill Gatliff
Zimmerman
Manuel Mireles
Carnival Air Prevails At Los Fresnos Horse Show Opening
The Los Fresnos Lions Club hosts a three day charity horse show at Dean Porter Park starting tonight. With over 2300 dollars in prize money and reduced admission for children, events include ponies, mounted drills, open western races, and roping. Proceeds benefit local Lions Club charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Fresnos
Los Fresnos Lions Club
Dean Porter Park
Texas
Order of the Arrow
Lions of
Lions Club
Pat Peroni
la Feria
Rio Grande Valley Mounted Quadrille
Port Isabel Area Bankers Claim Little League Title
The Port Isabel Bankers of Los Fresnos Little League defeated Niagara 13-1 led by Rodrigo Garcia who allowed 11 hits and two walks. Enrique Delgado hit a three RBI homer with two on as Gustavo Rosales drove in three. Barrera earned the win after a second inning relief and Humberto Martinez finished Niagara with one run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Niagara
Danny Delgado
Barrera
Humberto
Lupe Calderon
Gustavo Rosales
Bankers
DeKalb
Los Fres
Rbi
Danny
Wally
Nando
Neto Martinez
Gustavo Ro
Jorge Mora
Pederson Sales
Pederson
Cener
Pederson Boys
Pedersen
Lupe Rosales
The
Bank
Osborn Chosen To Lead Cameron County GOP Committee
Donald C. Osborn of Harlingen was elected chairman to replace the resigning Dr. George Willeford. Precinct officers named include Hector Hall Virginia de la Cerca Joe Tapia Rudy Garcia Gomez Jr Lester Topp. Brownsville figures Manning Dierlam George Lipe and Bill Scurlock hold state and area roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron County
Donald C. Osborn
Harlingen
Osborn
George Willeford
Hector Hall
Virginia de la Cerca
Joe J. Tapia
Rudy Garcia Gomez Jr
Lester Topp
Manning Dierlam
Brownsville
George Lipe
Bill Scurlock
McAllen
Legion Post Sets July 4 Observation in McAllen
The Loyal Service Post of the American Legion plans a Valley wide Fourth of July celebration in McAllen with parades at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. a noon barbecue a 5 p.m. bullfight and a 4th of July swimming pageant at Civic Center. July 2 starts with a kiddie show Casade Pool and a swimsuit revue at 8 p.m. July 5 features a patriotic rally at McAllen School Stadium with speakers George Bush and Nickie Rowe. Festivities conclude July 6 with a Commanders reception at the Fairway’s Brasse Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
McAllen
Loyal Service Post of
The
American Legion
Cascade Pool
Civic Center
George Bush
Nickie Rowe
Alee
Fairway
Brasse Club
J W Stanley Named To Rehab District Board
Jean W Stanley vice president of South Padre Investment Corp appointed to Rio Grande Rehabilitation District board. He will replace Richard Roloff of Laguna Vista. The district teaches handicapped students in Cameron and Hidalgo counties. Dr L X Magnifico heads the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean W. Stanley
South Padre Investment Corporation
Rio Grande
Judge Dancy Returns to Duty After Hospital Stay
Cameron County's Veteran Judge Oscar C. Dancy returned Friday from Kerrville Veterans Hospital and resumed duties. A certificate delegating some tasks to County Court at Law Judge D. J. Lerma expired Thursday. Dancy was later taken to Lucarlam Manor nursing home and did not appear for the Commissioners' Court on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron County
Oscar C. Dancy
Kerrville Veterans Hospital
Five Day Forecast Hints At Great Fishing With No Precipitation
The forecast predicts no rain over the next five days and encourages anglers with the expectation of excellent fishing conditions. Local weather notes emphasize clear skies and mild temperatures suitable for outdoor recreation.
Williamson County Merchant Leon Perl Dies at 81
Leon Perl 81 of 1900 East Elizabeth Street Brownsville died at home Sunday. Austrian native and longtime Brownsville merchant with Fashion Perl Brothers Store for Men. World War I veteran and charter member of Temple Beth El. Survived by wife Corinne Perl son Dr. Dudley Shapere two grandchildren and siblings. Funeral at Temple Beth El followed by Hebrew Cemetery burial.
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Leon Perl
East Elizabeth Street
Brownsville
Austria
Sam Perl
Perl Brothers
Mr. Perl
Temple Beth el
B'nai B'rith
John Hansen
American Legion
BPOE
Corinne Perl
Dudley Shapere
Chicago
Alfred
Catherine Shapere
Joseph Perl
New York City
Belle Scher
Houston
Ruben Edelstein
Hebrew Cemetery
Darling- Mouser Funeral Home
Local Visitor Escapee From Cameron Lockup
Two of eight Cameron County Jail escapees were recaptured near their Rio Hondo homes on Tuesday. Juan Rodriguez 27 held on burglary and Chuck Lymon 40 charged with swindling by worthless checks returned to their cells. One escapee Jay Fisk 28 was picked up in Port Isabel after visiting the area evangelically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron County
Juan R. Rodriguez
Chuck Lymon
Rio Hondo
Rodriguez
Lymon
Jay Fisk
Port Isabel
Fisk
The
Poverty Agency
Jorge Rents Paes
Earl Wright Redman
George Sharp
Francis E. Wilson
Carlos Soto Chavez
U. S
Redman
Jorge Roberto Falcon
Area Fishermen Object Of Search
Felipe Silva Sr. of Los Fresnos remains missing after falling overboard from the Shrimp Esto Trio in the Gulf near Port Aransas. Mrs. Silva was notified of the search by Coast Guard officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felipe Silva Sr
Los Fresnos
Gulf
Port Aransas
Esto Trio
Maria del Carmen Silva
Silva
Coast Guard
Port Isabel
Unitarian Group Aids Blind Children in Brownsville
The Valley Unitarian organization partners with the Andretta family to run a summer enrichment program for blind children in Brownsville. Dr Antonio Andretta leads the effort with Braille training, local volunteers, and support from a Texas Southmost teacher. The program operates from the Unitarian Church and will continue after summer, aiming to reduce dependence on government funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Valley Unitarian Organization
Antonio A. Andretta
Unitarian
Paredes Line Road
Brownsville
Boca Chica Blvd
All Souls Unitarian Church
Area Unitarian Group
Andretta
Tony
Melchiora
Texas
New York City
Island
Unitarian Group
Unitarian Church
Gateway School
Port Isabel
Andrettas
Braille
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Raymond R. Murphy
Cameron County Mounted Sheriff's Posse
GOP
Legion
J. W. Stanley
Judge Dancy Back
Nursing Home
Guadalupe Arellano
Joseph Fuentes
Carlos Garcia
Eli Koenigsberg
Juan Medrano
Carlos Vallejo
Emilio Vasquez
Cameron Lockup
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