City Dads And CofC Officials Discuss Clean-Up Campaign
Port Isabel Padre Island officials and chamber leaders met to plan area clean up and beautification efforts. City trucks will haul away trash in pickup spots, pledging cooperation though the town lacks home rule authority.
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Cofc
Port Isobel - Padre Island Area
A. W. Jardine
Chamber
Port Isabel
J. A. Hockaday
W. W. Zimmerman
Dan Marchand
C. Barter
Gertrude Gillam
Port Isabel - Padre Island
Helena Sandlin
George Colley
Don Pruitt
E. W. Cateora
Floyd Bobbitt
Dorothy Ickes 17-Year Port Isabel Resident Dies
Dorothy Elizabeth Ickes 41 died May 6 at Mercy Hospital in Brownsville. A Port Isabel resident since 192? she was born in Orville Ohio in 1906. She was a milliner and ceramic artist active in First Methodist Church. Survived by husband Jeff W. Ickes and two sisters. Final rites held in Toledo Ohio with burial at Toledo Memorial Park.
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Dorothy Elizabeth Ickes
Jeff W. Ickes
Mercy Hospital
Brownsvile
Port Isabel
Iekes
Orwell
Ohio
Ickes
Ben
CP and L Expands Port Isabel Substation Capacity
Central Power and Light launches a major expansion at its Port Isabel substation to double capacity from 5,000 to 10,000 KVA. Construction underway with steel work to start soon. completion expected by mid June to meet summer demand and support future growth.
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Central Power and Light Company
Port Isabel
CPL
Aurther Shafer
Shafer
Preston Smith Urges Valley Prosperity and Opportunity
Lt. Governor Preston Smith told the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce the Valley’s future depends on more spending by more people with leisure time, urging bold action to capture a booming business outlook. He cited Texas needs for 1980s growth in schools, jobs, and educational opportunities while stressing culture and education as equal to recreation.
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Preston Smith
Edinburg
Smith
Colege
Texas
City of Padre Island Incorporation Hearing Delayed
The hearing on the incorporation petition for the City of South Padre Island was postponed again. Judge Oscar C. Dancy said a new date will be set when attorneys agree, delaying action on the 1,820 acre island matter. The petition, filed February 23 with 28 signatures, asks for an election to decide incorporation, though eligibility of residents is challenged.
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South Padre Island
Oscar C. Dancy
Dancy
Joe Williamson
Miramar
City of
Cameron County Park No. 1
Island
Andre Howie
Cameron County Park No. 2
Taxpayers League Reorganized at Port Isabel
Port Isabel Taxpayers League reactivated with Herman Meinkin as president. J J Jaudon says the group will monitor local tax issues, with Buck Dancey as vice president and Bob Williams as secretary treasurer. Ed Sullivan and George Carr named directors. Membership is $1 a year.
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Port Isabel
Bob Williams
Texas
Taxpayers League
Jaudon
Tiny Saldania Honored At Surprise Port Isabel Party
Manuel Tiny Saldania was surprised with a June 6 birthday party at Port Isabel Marina organized by coworkers. Guests included Bob Williams, Phillip Johnson, Merlin Fischer, David Williams, Dan Marchan, Sr. Marie Kenworthy, and Captain Slifer. He joked he is ready for another party.
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Manuel
Tiny
Saldania
Port Isabel Marina
Marina
Bob Williams
Phillip Johnson
Amarillo
Merlin Fischer
Wisconsin
David Williams
Dan Marchan
Nussbaum Attends CofC Dinner in Austin Honoring Governor Connally
Port Isabel Padre Island Area Chamber of Commerce president William Nussbaum travels to Austin for a Valley Chamber of Commerce dinner honoring Governor John Connally. Guests include Lt. Governor Preston Smith Attorney General Waggoner Carr House Speaker Ben Barnes and lawmakers. About 70 Valley leaders join the May 12 event at Commodore Perry Hotel with a May 13 return.
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William Nussbaum
Port Isabel - Padre Island
Bob McAllen
Donna
Valley
Commodore Perry
Shell Fair Moves to Charro Days Weekend
Padre Island Shell Club selects Sunday during Charro Days weekend 1966 for next year’s Shell Fair to avoid conflicts with valley events. The club has drawn nationwide interest with exchanges proposed with a Philadelphia shell club and a collector in South Africa. Mrs Homer Poe becomes vice president and program chair, replacing Mrs Wayne Holiman. May 28 meeting features Mrs Sid Hardin of Edinburg reviewing Ann Morrow Lindbergh’s Gift from the Sea.
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Padre Island
Shell Club
Philadelphia
Edinburg
Sid Hardin
Ann Morrow Lindbergh
TV Show Discusses Dangerous Marine Animals Of Area
Dr J A Hockaday of Port Isabella will be a panelist on KGBT TV Table Talk at noon Monday May 17. The program covers dangerous marine animals and medical treatment for victims. Emphasis on cases in the Port Isabel Padre Island area with two doctors, second panelist to be announced. audience includes locals and visitors from the upper Valley.
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J. A. Hockaday
Port Isabel
Kgbt-Tv
Port Lasbel - Padre Island
Upper Valley
Merchants Close Season With Los Fresnos Dates
The Port Isabel Merchants schedule two season finales at Los Fresnos Ball Park. May 16 at 2 30 p.m. hosts Manrique Farm and May 17 at 8 p.m. faces Moses Grocery. Both games wrap the season. play-off details to be announced.
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Port Isabel
Manrique Farm
Moses Grocery
Los Fresnos
Deadline Near For Girl Scout Day Camp Registration
Registration deadline for Girl Scout Day Camp is Saturday May 15 announced by Miss Lorna Petch director for the Tip of Texas Girl Scout Council. Camps run May 31 to June 4 in four locations Brownsville Port Isabel area Harlingen San Benito La Feria and Raymondville with various directors.
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Lorna Petch
Tip of Texas
Combes
Doyal Childress
Vera Cruz Delegation to Visit Padre for Week of Events
A 40 member Vera Cruz business delegation and spouses will visit Brownsville for six days starting Wednesday. The trip follows an invitation from the Vera Cruz Chamber of Commerce and includes receptions at Hotel El Jardin and Gateway Bridge, tours, a Centennial Banquet at Jacob Brown Auditorium, and jet aircraft inaugural ceremonies at South Padre Island. Departure is Monday morning.
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Vera Cruz
Brownsville
Gateway Bridge
Hotel el Jardin
Jacob Brown
Two Indicted For Murders In Rio Hondo Area
Cameron County grand jury indicts Jack Wesley Cairns of Mission and Fred L. Clevenger of Oklahoma City for murder linked to a March 14 incident near Hondo. Also indicted are Herman Earl Helfrey of Union City Tennessee and Jackie Francis Dillon of Richardson Texas for burglary with stolen loot found in and around a station wagon. Juan Villalon of Las Flores Mexico indicted for murder in the stabbing of Samuel Dula Ramon 45 of Santa Maria.
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Cameron County
Grand Jury
Jack Wesley Cairns
Mission
Fred L. Clevenger
Oklahoma City
Cairns
Hondo
Dolly Vinsant Hospital
San Benito
Clevenger
Herman Earl Helfrey
Union City
Tenn
Jackie Francis Dillon
Richardson
Tex
Rio Hondo
Mexico
Juan Villalon
Las Flores
Samuel Dula Ramon
Santa Maria
Thomas Funeral Home
Tips On Getting More For Auto As Trade In
A Texas Automobile Dealers Association study offers tips to boost trade-in value for new car purchases. Recommendations include fresh upholstery, touch-up paint, regular washing and waxing, mindful driving, and thorough pre-trade cleaning of interior and exterior features.
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Texas Automobile Dealers Association
H. C. Pittman
Pittman
Easy gas dryer offers big drum and dewrinkle features
A newspaper ad touts an Easy gas dryer with a 14 pound capacity drum automatic dewrinkling system built in timer and heat level selector. It promises faster drying and urges readers to visit Rio Grande Valley Gas offices with no down payment and low monthly payments.
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Easy Gas
Rio Grande Valley Gas Company
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Santana Galvan
City of Padre Island
Meinkin
Kreicher-Ashcraft
Rememler & Shcraf
Cimeet
E. Harrison
Harlingen, Texas
Nussbaum
Austin
Padre
Amy
Surf Rider Club
Sea Island Resort
Marine Dining Room
Gulf Coast
Sf, EL
Bazabr Thin
Tsell & SO
Boat Dock
Gulf
BAY Fishing Headquarters
EL Dore Motel
Rand McNally World Atlas
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