Holy Name Softball Falls 6 1 to Texas Loan in Brownsville
Holy Name of Port Isabel loses to Texas Loan of Brownsville 6 to 1 at Ringgold Park. Pitcher Pilin Torres limits Holy Name to two hits with 16 strikeouts, while Pete Mota yields four hits. Ernest Holland scores for Holy Name on a walk and base running. Alfonso Gonzales makes a defensive double play.
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Holy Name
Port Isabel
Texas Loan
Brownsville
Ringgold Park
Pilin Torres
Pete Mota
Ernest Holland
Donald Bourgeois
Henry Lubbeck
Holy
Meyers Announces Candidacy for Cameron Tax Post
Albert L. Meyers of Hariin gen announced his candidacy for tax assessor collector in Cameron County as a Democrat in July. Meyers resigned his deputy post to C. H. Holcomb the assessor collector on May . He offered to remain until June 1 if needed to aid a successor selection.
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Albert L. Meyers
Hariingen
Cameron County
Mr. Meyers
C. H. Holcomb
Holcomb
Tink
City Hall Box Score and Street Repair Plans for Port Isabel
The Port Isabel city commission met to discuss repairing rain damaged streets with a $609 estimate, plan permanent fixes, and open bids May 14. Other items covered drainage at Mexiquito, temporary street sweeper driver, city hall painting, a hurricane survey, street numbering, and a Holy Name Society baseball playing area request.
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Port Isabel
Planning and Zoning Commission
Holy Name Society
Dick Hansen
Hansen
Mexiquito
City Commission to Open Bids on Drainage and Pavement Repairs
The City Commission will hold a called meeting on Monday evening May 14 at City Hall to open bids for building additional drainage structures in Mexiquito and for repairing damaged pavement from the recent rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perez
Tarnava
South Shore Drive
Garcia
Port Isabel
Mexiquito
Honor Students Named at Wie Port Isabel High School
Norma Lou Browder named valedictorian of the 1956 Wie Port Isabel High School graduating class. Donald Bourgeois named salutatorian. Lewis Edward Browder named junior high salutatorian. Next week's Graduation Edition will feature full reports on honor students.
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Norma Lou Browder
Wie Port Isabel High School
Donald Bourgeois
Lewis Edward Browder
Juior
Charter Granted for Weslaco News Publishing Company
Secretary of State Tom Beav ley announced approval of a state charter for a new corporation forming The Weslaco News. The Weslaco Publishing Co Inc lists 800 authorized shares at 100 dollars, with founders Steve M Elam Sam Gerald and Mrs H M Lachenmeyer. Gerald has managed The Weslaco News since February 1 and was tied to The San Benito News. Lachenmeyer publishes The Cushing Daily Citizen in Oklahoma.
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Tom Beavley
Austin
Weslaco News
Weslaco Publishing Co, Inc
Steve M. Elam
San’ Benito
Sam Gerald
Weslaco
H. M. Lachenmeyer
Cushing
Oklahoma
Elan
Lachenmeyer
News Publishing Co. Inc
San Benito
Miss Gwen Ward Hurt in Auto Accident
Miss Gwen Ward daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Ward of Port Isabel is confined to Dolly Vinsant Memorial hospital with a fractured vertebrae from an auto accident last Saturday. Visitors are welcomed. Miss Ward is in room 114 B. Miss Jeanene Ward sister will be home from college over the weekend.
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Gwendolyn Ward
J. B. Ward
Port Isabel
Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital
Miss Ward
Jeanene Ward
Gwen
Field Contract Awards For Port Isabel Base Planned
Construction contracts for Port Isabel Auxiliary Naval Air Base will be awarded in four phases next month after Congressional clearance. Two contracts have already been awarded. The Navy and Air Force will jointly occupy the field with the Air Force operating a radar station.
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Port Isabel Auxiliary Naval Air Base
Joe M. Kilgore
Navy
Air Force
Square Dance Club To Meet and Dance Tonight
The Tumbleweed Square Dance met Friday evening for their regular dance and monthly covered dish supper at the Firemen's Community hall. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Van Meter and Mr. and Mrs. Doug Christiansen. A short business meeting will accompany tonight's dance as members are urged to attend.
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Firemen’s Conmimunity Hall
Bob van Meter
Doug Christensen
Birth of Patrick Ewing to Haley Family in San Benito
Mr and Mrs James Haley of North Shore Drive announce the birth of a son Patrick Ewing born Monday at 10 am at Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital in San Benito. Patrick weighs six pounds and varying ounces at birth.
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James Haley
North Shore Drive
Patrick Ewing
Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital
San Benito
Patrick
Ramblin on the Resaca by Steve Elam on bonds
The San Benito News column Ramblin on the Resaca by Steve Elam discusses the upcoming May 26 bond election and reflects on the era’s concerns and local impact as written at the time.
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Resaca
Steve Elam
San Benito
Elam
Cameron County road bond issue urged for needed improvements
The Cameron County Road Development Committee pushes a $3 375 000 rights of way bond to fund eight road projects. Supporters cite safety gains from widening highways and reduced traffic load, plus a state match of about $25 million. Auditor says no tax increase expected. critics warned against piddling funds. Road upgrades aimed at rural and urban growth include Duke's Highway and several county routes.
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Cameron County Road Development Committee
Cameron County
State Highway Department
Vaesley
Los Anurles
Duke's
Santa Rosa
Rangerville
Harlingen
San Benito Russelltown
Port Isabel
Oklahoma Avenue
Rio Hondo
Valley Baptist Hospital Dedication Scheduled May 18
Valley Baptist Hospital and Sams Memorial Children’s Center dedication set for Friday May 18 in Harlingen with Dr. Forrest Feezer delivering the dedicatory address and leaders from the Texas Baptist General Convention and Texas Medical Association attending. program includes music by Harlingen High School band and multiple talks on hospital growth and service.
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Baptist General Convention of Texas
New Valley Baptist Hospital
Sams Memorial Children’s Center
Harlingen
Preezer
Sams Foundation
Larry Lightner
Brownsville
Sams
Ings
Filford
Rouse
Mld
Dallas
Texas Medical Association
Wallace Bassett
Cliff Temple Baptist Church
Wil
Texas Baptists and Hospitals
A. D. Poreman Sr
Houston
San Angelo
Valley Baptist Hospital
T. A. Patterson
Beaumont
The
Baptist General Convention
Hospital Ministrato
South Highway 77
Te New General Hospital
Sams Chidren
Morrison
Ieldren
One Store Entered Tries Made On Two Others Here
A thief broke into B B Grocery through a restroom window Wednesday night or Thursday morning, taking three to four dollars and possibly cigarettes from the cash register. Police linking prints were recovered by Brownsville technicians. An unsuccessful breakin attempt occurred at the Tear post offices and Lighthouse Grocery, with window screens removed but access blocked by interior bars.
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B&b
Port Isabel
Charity Figerprint
Brownsville
Lighthouse Grocery
Guards Needed in Texas Prisons Urgently
C B Ellis general manager of the Texas Prison System asks the Texas Press Association to help locate 40 guards. He says 669 guards are available while 649 are regular staff, with all units short. No prior guard experience is needed as training is provided, with room board laundry uniforms and a $2700 annual salary.
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Austin
C. B. Ellis
Tends
Texas Press Association
Texas
Ellis
Texas Press
Eile
Oour State
Eilis
Pramaniy
Fide Horeebiek
Benefit Supper In Brownsville Monday
A community benefit supper is planned in Brownsville Monday at a local church. Organizers from Saline and nearby areas call for support, noting a two to one vote threshold for a road development committee approval and seeking volunteers.
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Brownsville
Fishing on Bay and Jetty Yields Many Trout Reports
Port City anglers Clea Pederson and Mrs MORO Bled lead a mixed trip with 39 trout. Numerous parties from Houston, Dal ter, and surrounding areas report catches ranging from 14 to 103 trout plus various fish. A private boat ALOHA out of Lubbock reports 12 king mackerel and other catches. The ledger notes multiple owners and crews with steady success along the harbor and jetty.
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Claude Smiatant
HH Powibh
Houston
Carl Bayles
Aloha
Sir Ete
Lubbock
Histon
Mr. Palmer
Bateman
Cleo Pedersog
Ya Bibey
Mor
Pat Svinte
Aiaton
Mes W. Statham
Honeymoon fishing boat reports 41 pound marlin catch
A Harlingen party aboard the Honey moon reported a thrashing fight and a 41 pound catch during a fishing trip. Captain Carey Freel guided the outing with emphasis on a steady haul and strong line.
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Carey Freel Oh
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Texas Baptist
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Magnolia Petroleum Company
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Jetty Fiteny
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J Micartney
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