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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1962
Page
1
The third annual Beachcombers Art Show opens Sunday July 22 in Isla Blanca Park cabana area. Harlingen Art Forum artists present original paintings with a hidden treasure feature and a judged free public display attracting thousands.
Mr and Mrs Robert Monlux of Padre Island attended the Convention of Shrimp Association of America in Mexico City held at the Alameda Hotel. Attendees from Brownsville Port Isabel Corpus Christi and the Valley filled a DC 6 due to high demand. A Style Show and luncheon featured Christian Dior fashions by Mexican seniors. A return flight faced two ground delays due to mechanical trouble and a luggage theft occurred at the airport.
Bobbie Pasch son of Harry and Mildred Pasch is listed in satisfactory condition at Dolly Vinsant Hospital San Benito after an injury from a traffic accident at Musina and Adams Streets last Saturday. Ramiro Barrera city police investigates with no charges filed yet.
The Padre Lions Club will present a water ski show on July 4 at 3 p.m. in front of Capt. Wiley's Pier on South Padre Island. Proceeds go to the Lions Club Light Conservation and Blind Fund. Earl Quidort, a renowned skier now based in Corpus Christi, headlines with local youths in training for five weeks. Admission is 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for children over eight.
The Port Isabel Little League and Min or League report results from June games including Braves 13 Orioles 6 and Mets 9 Lions 10. Schedule for June 30 to July 5 lists Braves Orioles Team A vs Team B Lions Yankees Giants Mets Dodgers and Bankers with varied opponents.
Harold Bowman and his mother Mrs. Frank Bowman departed Wednesday June 27 for St. Joseph Missouri to attend The Imperial Council of The Shrine. Bowman is a Past President of Moira Temple St Joseph and of the International Past Potentate Association. He will then travel to Toronto for the council meeting.
Two nationally recognized judges will officiate the 11th Annual Charity Horse Show led by Ara Breedlove. Tom Curly of Gurddon Ark will judge three gaited five gaited and Western classes. R L Moffett of New Orleans will judge Tennessee walking horses. Veteran ringmaster Clayton Pritchard will assist and Charlie Rankin will provide running commentary.
City mayor J A Hockaday proclaims the week of July 17 as Safe Boating Week in Port Isabel and nearby waters urging all boaters to follow safety rules to protect life and property.
The American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps of Brownsville Texas will appear in Port Isabel for a street parade showcasing its competitive strength. The unit has claimed four state championships since reorganization, with details continued on page 3.
He will return to St. Joseph and be joined by his mother for the trip back to So Padre Island.
County Commissioner Ted Hunt and County Engineers Jim Binns direct cleanup and parade setup for the Shrimp Fiesta. 38 parade units vie for King of the Tenth Annual Shrimp Fiesta with John Part of Estatex Fisheries as a top selection. Independence Day disrupts midweek schedules. continued coverage on page 5.
Port Isabel Shrimp Fiesta parade chair Mrs. Lee Smith leads preparations for the tenth annual event with 38 parade units and 250 to 300 participants. Joe Barrera and Don Hoydt share marshal duties as floats riders and bands join TV western characters. The parade assembles at the Blue Marline Motel at 1 pm and begins at 3 pm with a reviewing stand on Maxam Street behind the Firemen's Hall.
Dateline requests all advertisers and news sources to submit copy by Monday afternoon due to July 4th falling on Wednesday. The plea aims to allow Press employees to celebrate the holiday.
Port Isabel officials thank County Commissioner Ted Hunt for clearing weeds and brush from vacant lots. The letter notes the timing during Shrimp Fiesta and peak summer visitor season and is signed by Mayor J. A. Hockaday and the city commission.
South Padre Island plans a 700-foot Gulf pier with private concession options after canceling a Brownsville developer bid. Estimated cost around 90000 dollars plus operating funds. Park Board seeks proposals and may use revenue bonds if private offers fail. Other projects include Laguna Madre pier improvements and a planned Isla Blanca Park pavilion convention hall.
Backers of the Port Isabel Little League program sponsor a dance at the Seaside Inn patio on Tuesday July 3 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Garza's Combo provides music. Admission is 175 for a couple and 25 cents for ladies, with all proceeds supporting the Little League uniforms fund.
William Gill Smith of Port Isabel Texas, LSU graduate student, joins a three member Coastal Studies Institute team in Mexico. He works with Alvin Barrelle and Dr. William MelIntire to study Tamaulipas Vera Cruz coast plant life and coastal landform origins and formation.
Boating remains popular but safety matters. Rules cover passenger limits, extra paddle, shore checks, appropriate clothing, life jackets, correct motor size, water rules, balance in small boats, sun protection, and avoiding high winds or rough water.
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