Rotary speaker links profit to American life in Port Isabel
J L Bill Bates president of Central Power and Light urged Port Isabel Rotary Club to accept private profit as essential to freedom and avoid socialism. He cited Rotary's Four Way Test and recalled the club’s early history. The assembly approved new officers with Stewart Adkins as president and Geo Colley passing the gavel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
San Benito
Rotary
Mr. Bates
United States
Ted Hunt
Ross Stanley
Brownsville
Stanley
Port Isabel
Stuart Adkins
4 H Horse Show Set In Mercedes
The fifth Annual Tip Of Texas Youth Horse Show is set for 8 p.m. August 10 at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds in Mercedes. Open to youths under 20, with events including Queen’s contest and various riding classes. Proceeds fund county 4-H activities and travel.
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Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show
Mercedes
Gayle L. Finch
Cameron County
4-H Council
Historical Show in San Antonio: The San Jose Story
The San Jose Story opens July 12 at the Texas Historic Theatre near the San Jose Mission with Alta gracia Azios Garcia as choreographer. Director Jack Davis leads a production blending drama and dance about events of 1778, with a Fiesta prelude and Yaqui Deer Dance featuring traditional Mexican arts. Tickets cost 1.50 for adults and 0.50 for children, with special group arrangements available.
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San Jose
Altagracia Azios Garcia
Laredo
Texas
Mexico
Spain
United States
Jose Torres
Fernandez Antonio de Cordova
Palacio de Bellas Artes
la Quica
Jose Greco
Carnegie Hall
New York City
Ethel Wilson Harris
Frank Duane
Jack Davis
University of Tamaulipas
Texas Historic Theatre
San Jose Mission
San Antonio
Mission
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio Conservation Garnet
Edens Tehin Foundation
Head for Shore in Bad Weather
The Texas Safety Association advises boatmen caught at sea in bad weather to stay calm and head for the nearest sheltered shore. In choppy waters seat crew low, near the center, and move into waves at reduced speed. use a sea anchor from the bow to keep headed into the wind if progress stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
The
Texas Safety Association
Coast Guard assists multiple vessels near Port Isabel area
Coast Guard units assisted Tug Mustang near light 9 in the L C W and released tow at Buoy 138 Harlingen Port Isabel Channel. Bernice disabled 14 miles north of Port Isabel and towed to port for boarding. Este Grande towed to Jetties Entrance and moored at Schmidt's Dock. Sailing sloop grounded near light 119 refloated and resumed own power. CG 475 remains at Schmidt's Inc Port Isabel for shipyard work. Earl F Anderson returns from leave.
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Mustang
L.C.W
Richard Collins
Michael Wilkins
Bernice
Port Isabel
McClane
Este Grande
Ron
Ald Huston
William van Bolt
Ftr
Schmidt
Harlingen
Ronald Huston FN
Robert Hux
James Bennett FA
Schmidt's Inc
Earl F. Anderson
Texas Doctors Put In Long Hours For Unpaid Patients
The average Texas physician practices medicine about 60 hours weekly. They devote roughly two to three hours to patients who cannot afford care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Port Isabelite In Tour Group Traverses Tarahumara Barrancas
Eight Valley residents joined a first tour from the Rio Grande Valley to Las Grandes Barrancas De La Tarahumara in Chihuahua Mexico. The group met in Presidio crossed to Ojinaga and Creel then traveled by truck to explore Batopilas Barranca and La Bufa mine. Led by Prof Douglas Elliott the eight day trip camped under stars hiked the Barrancas and visited a Jesuit school before returning with plans for more tours.
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Valley
Las Grandes Barrancas de la Tarahumara
Sierra Madre Mountains
Chihuahua
Mexico
Myrtle Cateora
Adams
Port Isabel
James Stillman
Sandy
Dorothy Judd
Brownsville
Mary L. Snell
Edinburg
G. Mendez
Corpus Christi
Rio Grande Valley
Presidio
Texas
Ojinaga
Creel
Barrancas
Tarahumara Mountains
la Bufa
Batopilas Barranca
Sisoguichic
Douglas Elliott
Douglas Tours
Palm Village
Veterans Affairs Subcommittee Visits Texas for South Texas Hospital Hearings
Representative Joe M. Kilgore says the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee will visit Kerrville Corpus Christi and Harlingen to review South Texas veterans hospitals. Hearings at San Antonio and Harlingen will be open to speakers with limited witness slots and no written statements required for those sessions. Interested residents may arrange appearances by contacting Representative Robert A. Everett in Washington.
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Joe M. Kilgore
House of Representatives
Veterans Affairs Subcommittee
Texas
South Texas Veterans’ Hospital
Harlingen
Kerrville Hospital
San Antonio
Corpus Christi Naval Air Station Hospital
Kilgore
Kerrville
Corpus Christi
South Texas
Robert A. Everett
Cannon House
Washingon
D. C
15Th District
Tips for Boat Owners From Texas Safety Association
A useful safety checklist covers predeparture boat checks avoid overloading non swimmer and child risk life jackets extinguishers fuel handling ventilation and weather drift warnings. It stresses keep to starboard pass rules right of way avoid large vessels dock against wind or current and learn buoy meanings and distress signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Guard
Shrimp Fiesta Parade Plans Well Underway
Mrs. Lee Smith chair announces plans for the Shrimp Fiesta Parade with five divisions and trophies. Entries grow daily including Antique Car and Buccaneer Float from Corpus Christi, Los Fresnos horse riders, sheriff posse, and children's groups. entries still accepted by contact.
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Lee Smith
Smith
Corpus Christi
Moody
Los Fresnos
Cameron County Sheriff's Posse
Lee A. Smith
Port Isabel
Bank VP to address Texas A I College finance class
Richard King III, vice president at Corpus Christi State National Bank, will speak Wednesday to Texas A I College short term finance students. He will discuss factors affecting management decisions at his bank over the last year, announced Dr. Oliver Sarosi, associate professor of business administration.
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Kingsville
Richard King III
Corpus Christi State National Bank
Texas A & I College
King
Corpus Christi State Nations Bank
Oliver Sarosi
Esseciate
Vahlsing Firm Largest Vegetable Grower in World
F. H. Vahlsing, Incorporated, based in Texas's Lower Rio Grande Valley, operates as the largest branch of the world's biggest vegetable growing and marketing firm.
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F. H. Vahlsing, Incorporated
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Causeway Monthly and Yearly Totals Reported
The memo lists a monthly total of 24 448 and an annual total of 111 622 for Causeway with a brief, unclear continuation. No further context or names are provided.
Bates Shines With Brief Yet Impactful Rotary Talk
J L Bill Bates delivered a concise, high impact address at the Port Isabel Rotary Club Installation event held Saturday night at Jetties Restaurant. His remarks drew praise for clarity and brevity.
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J. L
Bill) Bates
Port Isabel
Port Isabel Passes Ordinance to Clean Up Vacant Lots
A Port Isabel meeting ends with approval of an ordinance aimed at cleaning up vacant lots around town. Mr and Mrs Bill Bates receive thanks for attending as speakers’ plain words are praised for clarity.
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Port Isabel
Mrs
Bill Bates
City cleans up lots after long advocacy
Crew has cut cactus shrubs and grass and trimmed trees on several lots. City progress follows long advocacy for an ordinance and residents express relief at action finally taken.
Presentation Ball and Coronation Dance Planned in Brownsville
The notice invites attendance at a Presentation Ball last Saturday and promotes a Coronation Dance in Brownsville on Saturday July 6 at 8 p.m. The event promises the Shrimp Fiesta Queen for 1963 and an enjoyable evening of dancing.
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Brownsville
At & P.m
Los Fresnos Lions Club Charity Horse Show Opens Tonight
The Los Fresnos Lions Club Charity Horse Show runs through Saturday night with performances inviting attendance. Candidates for the Queen of the 1963 Shrimp Fiesta will be present along with the princesses and the Horse Show Queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Fresnos Lions Club
Cynthia Laas
Rio Grande Valley
Trump Family Not Leaving Port Isabel Says Source
Local clarification states John Trump has confirmed the Trump family will remain in Port Isabel despite rumors. The statement, attributed to Mr. Trump, emphasizes continuity and stability for the community.
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John Trumps
Port Isabel
John Trump
Trump
Fair City
South Padre Island Scuba Divers Club Meeting Reminder
The South Padre Island Scuba Divers Club reminds members of a regular meeting on Saturday July 29 at 8 30 p m.
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South Padre Island
Scuba Divers Club
Rogers Mcloan Cadet At Fort Sill ROTC Camp
Rogers Mcloan of Port Isabel Texas is among 1891 ROTC cadets at Fort Sill Oklahoma for six weeks of training. Records and physicals were completed as the group arrived June 14 and 15. Cadets begin intensive training to become expert firers with the M1 rifle at the Trainfire Range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers R. Maloan
University of Texas
Rogers G. Maloan
Port Isabel
Texas
Reserve Officer Training Corps
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Army
Ft. Sill
Los Fresnos Lions Club Charity Horse Show Set For Busy Three Days
Attendance at the annual event in Sunset Park is expected to reach record crowds with extra bleachers installed. Entry space filled as exhibitors travel long distances prepare prize horses for divisions including Appaloosas and Quarter Horses. Free daytime shows Friday and Saturday run 30 a.m. to 6 p.m. with reserved seats available for evening performances.
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Los Fresnos Lions Club
Sunset Park
Charley
Francello Mahone
San Antonio
Rio Grande Valley
Seleghans
Ara Breedlove
Lions Club
Breedrove
Valley
Los Fresnos
Twenty Three Disease Cases in Cameron County
Twenty three communicable disease cases were reported to the Cameron County Health Department for the week ending June 22. FE. J. Klaboch, department custodian, notes nine strep sore throat cases, eight tuberculosis cases, two syphilis cases, and one each of typhus infectious hepatitis and whooping cough.
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Cameron County Health Department
FE. J. Klaboch
Freeway Driving Tips Emphasize Flow and Safety
The Safety Association urges drivers on high speed roads to blend with traffic, maintain ample following distance to prevent chain reaction crashes, avoid stopping on the road, and pull onto the shoulder if possible.
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Austin
Tex
The
Texas Safety Association
New Scout Executive Named To Valley Council
Richard C. Bentley named Scout Executive for the Rio Grande Valley Council Boy Scouts of America. He replaces Carlos Baker who resigned last month and will oversee activities in Cameron Willacy Hidalgo Starr Zapata Counties, home to about 4500 Scout members. Bentley, from San Antonio, previously served in Capitol Area Council and Live Oak District, with a Harlingen origin and a Southwest State Teachers College degree. He is married to Trula with two sons and expresses happiness to return to Harlingen.
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Richard C. Bentley
Rio Grande Valley Council
Boy Scouts of America
Bently
Carlos Baker
R. W. Liston
Bentley
Rio Grande Valley
Cameron
Willacy
Hidalgo
Starr
Zapata
Rey
Capitol Area Concil
Austin
Liveoak
Capitol Area Council
Yoakum
San Antonio
Bentey
Harlingen High School
Southwest State Teachers College
San Marcos
Mexico
Harlingen
Irby Davis
Acton
Trula
Leslie Owen
Mark
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Texas Historic Theatre Society
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Jerry Schuller
Blanche Doster
American Legion Post
McAlien
Ervin Ritcher
Legion Post
Coast Guard News
John H. Kittila
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