Merchants Marine State Bank Opens With Large Open House
The Merchants Marine State Bank of Port Isabel held its formal open house on Monday attracting over 1,000 visitors. Texas Banking Commissioner J M Faulkner cut the ribbon and presented the bank with its authority to operate in Texas. The bank joined the FDIC and Mrs. Joe Adamany of South Padre Island was the first depositor. Guests enjoyed coffee and doughnuts, received piggy banks and key chains, and viewed local art and coins loaned by Chase Manhattan Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Marine State Bank of
Port Isabel
Eugene Geyer
J. M. Faulkner
Department of Banking
State of Texas
Austin
Faulkner
Geyer
Normah Knight
Harlinzee
Dis
Chase Manhattan Bank of
New York City
Merchants Marine State Bank
Gene Geyer
Equalization Boards Meet Here This Week
Port Isabel and Cameron County Fresh Water Supply District Number One boards of equalization meet starting Tuesday May 10 at 9 00 a m to fix and equalize all taxable property Within Port Isabel Independent School District the board meets Wednesday May 11 at 9 00 a m for the same purpose Persons with business are urged to attend Meetings continue day to day until values are determined Notices were published April 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Equalization
Port Isabel
Cameron County
Point Isabel Independent
Dredge Archie Arrives to Deepen Basin Entrance Channel
The hydraulic dredge Archie from Richardson Construction Company Port Aransas arrived Monday to deepen the Port Isabel Yacht Basin entrance. It will widen the channel to 100 feet bottom and eight feet mean low tide, except near the high bridge site where it remains at about eight feet. The work is expected to take a week to ten days.
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Archie
Richardson Construction Company
Port Aransas
Port Isabel Yacht In
High Bridge
Aransas Pass
U. S. Corps of Engineers
U. S&s. Corp of Engineers
Formal Opening For Bowling Alley In Brownsville
The International Bowling Lanes in Brownsville is set to open Sunday at 12:30 p.m. with George Ogdee stating the event. Major stockholders include C. T. Adams Jack Ayoub and Bob Bork of San Benito, and mayors from Brownsville Matamoros Port Isabel and nearby valleys will roll the first balls after ribbon cutting during the Mayors Classic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
George Ogdee
Ogdee
C. T. Adams
Jack Ayoub
Bob Bork
San Benito
Matamoros
Port Isabel
Valley
Absentee Voting Sets A Record
Cameron County voters cast 418 absentee ballots before the deadline for Saturdays primary, a record. Mrs. Robert Hall, in charge at the county clerk's office, said the total compares with 344 absentee votes cast two years ago in the primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Cameron County
Robert Hall
Urban Renewal Heads Meet Here April 28
The Valley Urban Bar Association held a meeting at the Fireman's Community Building with 26 directors and city officials from Mission Mercedes Edinburg Port Isabel. Port Isabel Mayor Hiockaday presided with City Secretary Mrs. Gilliam. Agency Board leaders included Bill Frisbey Angelita Smith and Jack Mack. Attendees heard remarks from Frank Barnes, a planner for Region V Urban Renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Urban Bar Association
Mission
Mecedes
Edinburg
Port Isabel
Hiockaday
Gilliam
Bill Frisbey
Angelita Smith
Jack Mack
Lawrence Farming
Henry Cateora
Frank Barnes
The
Urban Renewal Agency
Mackerel Run Hits The Coast
AUSTIN The Spanish mackerel run is beginning on the Gulf Coast according to the Game and Fish Commission reports. Scattered catches were near 80 degrees. In about two weeks thousands of fish will be caught by fishermen along the coastline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Gulf Coast
Game and Fish Commission
Democratic Primary Election Set for Tomorrow
Voters in the area are urged to participate in the Democratic primary held Saturday May 7. The Press notes widespread candidate messaging this issue and warns that those who abstain may regret the outcome if their preferred candidate loses by a slim margin.
Port Isabel PTA Executive Meeting Scheduled
The Port Isabel Parent-Teachers Association executive committee meets Thursday at 3:00 PM in the office of Superintendent Deane D. Fletcher. President Mrs. Rodney Grayson urges full attendance as this is the final meeting of the 1959-40 school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Parent-Teachers Association
Superintendent of Schools
Deane D. Fletcher
Rodney Grayson
Port Isabel High School Names Citizen of the Month
Aurora Calvillo is named Citizen of the Month for April at Port Isabel High School by Principal Eugene Todd. May nominees include James Bell Aurora Calvillo Jose Flores Emilio Lopes Mike Meyners Angelina Perez Maria R Perez Karen Vetch Herlinda Saldivar William Bellinghausen Ernest Holland and Mary Lou Zamora. The American Legion Citizenship award for 1959 60 will go to a student who earned citizen of the month during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel High School
Eugene Todd
Aurora Calvillo
James Bell
Jose Flores
Emilio Lopes
Mike Meyners
Angelina Perez
Maria R. Perez
Karen Vetch
Herlinda Saldivar
William Bellinghausen
Ernest Holland
Mary Lou Zamora
American Legion
Lillie Sue Delgado
Gene Mack
James Harris
Karen Petch
Lourdes Garcia
Penelope Marlin
Tarpon Schedule For 1960 Football
Tarpon schedule lists games for 1960 season with dates and opponents. Entries include La Joya High September 9 Saint Josephs Academy September 16 Brownsville High School B team October 6 San Isidro October 14 Sharyland October 28 Open October 21 Rio Hondo November 4 with conference designation indicated by x.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Joya High School
Saint Joseph's Academy
Brownsville High School
San Isidro High School
Sharyland High School
Rio Hondo High School
Hudson Bates Battle Sparks Spice in Demo Primary
Voters who paid poll tax in 1960 or hold exemptions can participate. Democratic primary battle between Hudson and Bates heats up as ballots open May 7 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in local polling places.
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Hudson -Bates
Spice
Voters Prepare for Democratic Primary Across Four Precincts
Polls will open after a heated campaign with 29 ballot choices from governor to precinct chair. Incumbent Hubert R. Hudson faces Jim Bates in a marquee state senate race 27th District. Cameron County Sheriff Boynton Fleming has no foe, but a write-in for Doug Salder is rising. Two notable state races loom as ballots move toward Saturday results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert R. Hudson
Jim Bates
Cameron County
Boynton Fleming
Doug Salder
Jack Cox
Step
Salvation Army To Hold Fund Drive In Port Isabel
The Port Isabel Salvation Army Service Unit kicks off its 1960 Campaign Saturday May 7 with a free breakfast at the El Toro Cafe. Dr. J A Hockaday chairs the drive with Retired Navy Chief Art Slaughter as General Chairman and Stuart Adkins heading the Advanced Gifts Division. Ten Team Captains will guide volunteer workers while School Superintendent Deane Fletcher supports a student campaign. The Port Isabel area fund goal is 920 and one third of receipts stay local. Continued on page 8.
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Port Isbel
Salvation Army Service Unit
J. A. Hockaday
Navy
Art Slaughter
Salvation Army
Slaughter
Stuart Adkins
Lee Smith
el Toro
Dr. Hockaday
Friends of the Army
Deane Fletcher
Bers
Port Isabel
Texas
Local election front shows several county races
Clarence Holcomb seeks reelection against Albert L. Meyers for County Tax Assessor-collector. Democratic chair race features Anthony Brown Jack Scaggs and Justin McCarty. County Commissioner Precinct 1 contest includes Ted Hunt and David Weikel. Precinct 1 constable race pits Mariano Holland incumbent against Kenneth Emmons and E O Schumacher. Precinct 1 chairman candidates are Robert F E Monlux and George C Trump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Holcomb
Albert L. Meyers
Anthony Brown
Jack Scaggs
Justin McCarty
Ted Hunt
Port Isabel
David Weikel
Los Fresnos
Betwen Mariano Holland
Kenneth Emmons
E. 0. Schumacher
Robert FE. Monlux
George C. Trump
Hens County backs bid to unseat Governor Price Daniel
The county sees active campaigning against incumbent Price Daniel with Attorney General Will Wilson and House Speaker Waggoner Carr among those pushing for the attorney general post. Bob Looney, an Austin attorney, enters the race as a third AG candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hens County
Price Daniel
Will Wilson
Waggoner Carr
Attorney General
A. G
Bob Looney
Austin
Fishing results from Bay and Houston trips
On Saturday April 30 anglers reported catches including Jimmy Pate and son from Victoria with 12 trout, E. W. Skinner and Dr. Guthrie from Houston with 40 trout and 2 reds, John Cox of Sweetwater with 15 trout and 6 reds. Through May 2 Jim Jenkins of Houston caught 65 trout and 7 reds. Cox 30 trout and 6 reds. Skinner and Dave Greenfield of Houston 42 trout and reds. Bartholomew party 40 trout and reds. May activities show Cox from Sweetwater 40 trout 10 reds. Skinner and Dave Greenfield 60 trout. Skinner and Bill Woods 35 trout and 6 reds. Cox and party 40 reds and trout. Bartholomew party 80 trout and reds.
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Jimmy Pate
Victoria
Texas
E. W. Skinner
Guthrie
Houston
John Cox
Sweetwater
Jim Jenkins
Dave Greenfield
Jack Bartholomew
Party
Bay John Cox
Bill Woods
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Cast Guard
Port Label
Jacklyn
Morgan City
Julie
Tamaulipas
Iris Harrington
Robert Barrios
Noble Hardee
Vesse
Tr. M. Dierlam
Port of Isabel
PTA
Tarpon
Fleming
Ana
Mito
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