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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1967
Page
1
A columnist reflects on Law Week and various everyday laws from Gresham to Murphy noting society keeps bending rules. The piece recalls Sam the law student who passed exams despite odd methods and a scout troop trip to Edinburg with memories of wartime service and military routines.
The Point Isabel Independent School District released its honor roll lists. A grades across all subjects are noted for seniors to seventh grade with numerous names and grade-specific distinctions.
Cameron County banks report a substantial rise in deposits over the prior year with totals around 119.5 million across Cameron banks and even larger figures for Valley institutions. Individual banks show increases from La Feria to Port Isabel and San Benito with deposits in the millions, reflecting a regional trend in bank call figures.
Commissioner Ted B Hunt returned to his Port Isabel home after a brief Houston Methodist Hospital stay. He expects about a couple of weeks for recovery before resuming normal county duties, noting he feels much better aside from post operative aches.
Laguna Vista volunteer firemen announce their annual benefit fish fry on the waterfront. The event aims to raise funds for the fire department with proceeds used for department needs. Kids under 12 priced at 1.00, dinner served in the evening.
A scrambled county contract dispute centers on a $16,000 removal project with Houston Landscape Contracting. The court questions signatures and validity as officials memory fades and records prove elusive. A two year extension letter, a non existent park board, and a bank tied to the case add to the confusion.
Twenty eight boys and girls attended the organizational session at Cameron County airport as the Port Isabel flight of the Brownsville Squadron begins CAP training under Lt Allison. The cadets will learn aviation basics and may assist in air search and rescue missions while meeting 7:30 pm Tuesdays for training.
The Very Rev. E. A. Ballard announces a half day seminar for valley students bound for college. On May 7 at the San Juan Pilgrim House, faculty from South Texas colleges along with other faith leaders will answer questions. The session begins at 4 pm and aims to become an annual event.
The Port Isabel Padre Island area Dust Committee led by Robert F Roloff seeks immediate relief from pervasive coastal salt dust on windy days. Mayors and prominent residents join meetings with Brownsville and Port Isabel San Benito Navigation Districts to restore water to Bahia Grande and reopen tidal channels.
A religious survey is conducted in the Port Isabel Padre Deiant area to gauge interest in organizing a new Presbyterian church. South Texas Presbytery and existing local churches await responses as they consider potential establishment and support.
Brownsville man Grant was held in Cameron County on a bond for a charge of salomy. He appeared at a preliminary hearing after an arrest by Port Isabel police Monday. The case stemmed from a complaint by Port Isabel officials. He was held awaiting a preliminary hearing.
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