Fire Hall governance resolved in Port Isabel dispute
Port Isabel Fire Department and BPW Club resolved a long running dispute over the Firemen's Hall. A new house committee was formed to report quarterly on rents and activities, funds were consolidated, and complaints will be directed through the committee. Lifers and active members both participate with the BPW handling building upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Fire Department
House Committee
Roy Byrd
Byrd
Clifford Robinson
Clyde
BPW
Light in the Valley Reections from Rosymord RK Murphy
Ted Hunt notes that a young matron is too young for medicare and too old for men to care. Cap Henkel Jr. praises Refugio County hospitality in the Magic Valley during conventions. Local figures like Laura Beard and Janet Bell are highlighted in pageantry and community pride. A $10 contribution for a weather service resuscitator is returned, with wider citizen support urged. Continued on page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Hunt
C. M
Cap” Henkel Jr
Refugio County Press
Magic Valley
America
New York
New Orleans
San Francisco
Cap
Refugio County
Laura Beard
San Benito
John Beard
Weather Bureau
Brownsville
Ernest Rice
New Federal Crop Insurance Plan for Valley Citrus Growers
The Federal Crop Insurance Corp offers a non profit plan to shield Cameron Hidalgo and Willacy county citrus groves from losses due to freezes hurricanes or tornadoes. A temporary office at 1903 South Closner Edinburg provides information and applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Cameron
Hidalgo
Willacy
Federal Crop Insurance Corp
FCIC
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Ance
South Closner
Edinburg
Ben A. Jordan, Jr
New Mexico
Jordan
Florida
California
Arizona
Scroggin named Brownsville Southwestern Bell manager
David F. Scroggin is appointed to succeed Jack Keller as Southwestern Bell manager in Brownsville. Keller moves to San Antonio after leading Brownsville since 1966. Scroggin, a Corpus Christi native and Marine veteran, previously served in San Antonio and had assignments in Corpus Christi and San Antonio division staff. The article also outlines a Federal Crop Insurance program outreach for citrus growers in Cameron Hidalgo and Willacy Counties with local offices and deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David F. Scroggin
Jack Keller
Southwestern Bell
Brownsville
McAllen
W. M
Ix. Keller
San Antonio
Western Texas
San Antonio South
Scroggin
Southwestern Bellin Corpus
Morriston
Arkansas
U. S. Marine Corps
Oceanside - Carlsbad University
California
California Western University
Delmar College
Corpus Christi
Mission Funds Drive Set for May 11 in West Texas Diocese
The Diocese of West Texas schedules May 11 for all parishes and missions to report progress on the Episcopal Advance Fund. Local efforts led by Rev. John Covey at St. Andrew's include Robert Tallant as lay chairman and Barbara Murphy as women's chair. The Port Isabel group reports oversubscription locally as 2,550 volunteers pursue 1,775,000 dollars for churches schools camps scholarships and missions. Bishop Harold C. Gosnell oversees the drive honoring former head Bishop Everett H. Jones with a three year completion fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diocese of
West Texas
Episcopal Advance
John Covey
St. Andrew's
Robert A. Tallant
Barbara K. Murphy
Port Isabel
Texas Military Institute
Harold C. Gosnell
Everett H. Jones
Five day forecast notes heavy rain threshold
The forecast defines heavy precipitation as more than .08 inch during the five day period. It emphasizes that rainfall beyond this threshold is considered heavy for the timeframe.
County Approves Advance Payment for Bridge Pier Demolition
Cameron County Commissioners approved about 6000 dollars as an advance to the contractor for demolishing the old Gateway Bridge piers. The contract total is 23000 dollars and Mexico would pay the contractor, with prior objections over the advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron County Commissioners
Brownsville
Cameron County
Taller and
Cooper
Brooklyn
N. Y
Resuscitator Sought For Port Isabel Area
Port Isabel Press invites donations to buy a resuscitator for the city ambulance. A South Padre Island man bought it wholesale and awaits reimbursement. lacking funds, he cannot complete payment. About 300 dollars is needed. one ten dollar gift has been received. Contributions to The Port Isabel Press Box 308 Port Isabel Texas 78578.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
South Padre Island
Texas
Texas legislature passes open meetings notice bill for public bodies
The House and Senate approved a bill requiring all public bodies from water districts to school boards to give advance notice of meetings affecting public interests. If signed by Gov. Preston Smith, three days notice is required for regular meetings and ample notice for special and emergency meetings, closing gaps in the open meetings law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
House
Senate
Austin
Preston Smith
Tanker Eastern Sun Grounds Near Coast Guard Station
A 614 foot tanker named Eastern Sun grounded in the ship channel near the Coast Guard Station on South Padre Island. A tug freed the vessel after a daylong effort. the captain claimed a shrimp boat swerved into its path leaving little room to maneuver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Sun
Coast Guard
South Padre Island
Youngsters Play Ball as Port Isabel League Opens
In Los Fresnos the Little League season starts with Keillor beating the Port Isabel Angels 98. Nathan Simpson leads PI with a homer a double and two singles. The Port Isabel Bankers win 22 2 over Pederson Sales. Everett Sagnes invites local players and supporters to join or fund a ball park, noting cost estimates and lighting options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Fresnos
Keillor
Port Isabel
Everett Sagnes
Los Fresnos State Bank
PI Giants
PI Shrimpers
D-K
Moses Butane
PI Braves
Niagara
Ag-Air
PI Colts
Pederson Sales
PI Twins
PI Bankers
Pederson
Los Fresnos Bank
Colts
D K
Moses
Bankers
Angels
Braves
Shrimpers
Twins
Giants
Bmpers
LF State Bank
Sagnes
Twin Cities
Port Isabel High Elects Student Council Leaders
Port Isabel High School students named Martha Estes president, Vicky Ochoa vice president, Blanca Zamora secretary, and Alma Garcia treasurer. Cheerleaders were elected: Blanca Zamora, Maria Duncan, Erlinda Gaivan, with alternates Cecilia Alaniz, Lydia Mata, Susan Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel High School
Martha Estes
Vicky Ochoa
Blanca Zamora
Alma Garcia
Maria Duncan
Erlinda Gaivan
Cecilia Alaniz
Lydia Mata
Susan Young
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By Rosymord RK. Murphy
Janet Bell
Bob Bell
Keller
Scroggins
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