Port Isabel Officials and Chamber Map Clean-Up Drive
Port Isabel city leaders and Port Isabel Padre Island Chamber of Commerce officials met for an hour to plan a area clean-up and beautification program. City trucks will haul away trash if placed at standard pickup spots. Officials note lack of home rule limits authority to act without owner cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel - Padre Island Area
A. W. Jardine
Chamber
Port Isabel
J. A. Hockaday
W. W. Zimmerman
Dan Marchan F. C. Barter
Gertrude Gillam
Port Isabel - Padre Island
Helena Sandlin
George Colley
Don Pruitt
E. W. Cateora
Floyd Lobbitt
Dorothy Ickes 17-Year Port Isabel Resident Dies
Dorothy Elizabeth Ickes, 1906 May 6 death in Mercy Hospital Brownsville, longtime Port Isabel resident since 1948. Miliner and ceramic artist, wife of Jeff W. Ickes, superintendent of Port Isabel Lighthouse State Park. Final rites in Toledo Ohio with burial at Toledo Memorial Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Elizabeth Ickes
Jeff W. Ickes
Mercy Hospital
Brownsvile
Port Isabel
Ickes
Orwell
Ohio
CPL Expands Port Isabel Substation to Double Output
Central Power and Light plans a major addition at its Port Isabel substation to double capacity. The project adds a 5,000 KVA transformer bank, boosting capacity to 10,000 KVA and ensuring service for summer demand and future growth. Completion is targeted for mid June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Power and Light Company
Port Isabel
CPL
Aurther Shafer
Shafer
Preston Smith Sees Valley Prosperity Through More Spending
Lt. Governor Preston Smith told the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce the Valley’s future hinges on more money being spent by more people with longer leisure. He urged bold action to capture the booming economy, cited 1980s needs in education and jobs, and warned against a purely material future without culture and education gaining equal priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Smith
Edinburg
Smith
South Padre Island Incorporation Hearing Postponed
The petition to incorporate the City of South Padre Island is postponed again. County Judge Oscar C. Dancy said a new date will be set when attorneys agree, with the latest delay at his request due to other commitments.
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South Padre Island
Oscar C. Dancy
Dancy
Joe Williamson
Miramar
City of
Cameron County Park No. 1
Island
Andrehowie Park
Cameron County Park No. 2
Taxpayers League Reorganized in Port Isabel
The Port Isabel Taxpayers League is reactivated with Herman Meinkin as president. J J Jaudon announces the organization aims to monitor local tax matters and invites new members at one dollar annually. Buck Dancey becomes vice president and Bob Williams secretary-treasurer with Ed Sullivan and George Carr as directors.
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Port Isabel
Bob Williams
Texas
Taxpayers League
Jaudon
Tiny Saldania honored at Port Isabel Marina party
Manuel "Tiny" Saldania was surprised with a birthday celebration on Thursday May 6 at the Port Isabel Marina. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Bob Williams Phillip Johnson Merlin Fischer David Williams Dan Marchan Sr Marie Kenworthy and Captain Slifer of Houston. He declined to reveal his age and said he is ready for another party.
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Manuel “Tiny
Saldania
Port Isabel
Marina
Tiny
Mr. and
Irs
Bob Williams
Phillip Johnson
Amarillo
Merlin Fischer
Wisconsin
David Williams
Dan Marchan
Nussbaum Attends CofC Dinner Honoring Gov Connally
Port Isabel Padre Island Chamber president William Nussbaum travels to Austin for a Valley Chamber of Commerce dinner honoring Governor John Connally. Event includes Lt. Gov Preston Smith and Attorney General Waggoner Carr. About 70 Valley leaders attend with 30 signing for the trip. Dinner May 12 at Commodore Perry Hotel with related luncheon May 13.
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William Nussbaum
Port Isabel - Padre Island
Bob McAllen
Donna
Commodore Perry
Valley
Shell Fair Near Charro Days Sets Next Year’s Date
Padre Island Shell Club fixes Sunday of Charro Days weekend in 1966 for its Shell Fair to avoid schedule conflicts. The club reports growing national interest with exchanges proposed from New Jersey and South Africa. Mrs Homer Poe becomes vice president and program chair, replacing Mrs Wayne Holiman, and May 28 meeting features Mrs Sid Hardin reviewing Gift from the Sea by Ann Morrow Lindbergh.
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Padre Island
Shell Club
Philadelphia
Edinburg
Sid Hardin
Ann Morrow Lindbergh
Television Panel to Discuss Dangerous Marine Animals
Dr J A Hockaday of Port Isabel will join KGBT TV Table Talk at noon Monday May 17 to discuss dangerous marine animals and their medical treatment. The program will feature two doctors with emphasis on Port Isabel Padre Island area cases and interest for 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 Clash With Manrique Farms At Los Fresnos
The Port Isabel Merchants meet Manrique Farm on Sunday May 16 at 3 30 p m at Los Fresnos Ball Park. They face Moses Grocery on Monday May 17 at 8 p m at the same venue. These are the season closing games with a play off schedule to be announced later.
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Port Isabel
Manrique Farm
Moses Grocery
Los Fresnos
Deadline Near For Girl Scout Day Camp
Registration deadline for Girl Scout Day Camp is Saturday May 15. Miss Lorna Petch camping director for Tip of Texas Girl Scout Council announced. Camps in the Valley include Brownsville Port Isabel at El Jardin Park with Mrs T W Smith Jr directing Brownie and Junior programs. Harlingen San Benito La Feria Raymondville camps at Combes directed by Mrs Doyal Childress from May 1 through June 4 offering camping to Brownies Juniors Cadettes and Seniors with respective skill focus and badges.
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Lorna Petch
Tip of Texas
Combes
Doyal Childress
Vera Cruz Delegation Plans Brownsville Visit and Events
A 40 member Vera Cruz businessmen delegation and their wives will visit Brownsville for six days starting Wednesday. The trip stems from a Vera Cruz Chamber invitation and includes receptions at Hotel El Jardin Gateway Bridge tours and a Centennial Banquet at Jacob Brown Auditorium. They depart Monday morning after jet aircraft inaugural ceremonies at South Padre Island.
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Vera Cruz
Brownsville
Brownsvile
Two Indicted For Murders In Cameron County
Cameron County grand jury indicted Fred L. Clevenger of Oklahoma City for the March 14 slaying of Jack Wesley Cairns of Mission. Cairns, a former carnival worker, was found dead in a parked station wagon near Rio Hondo and died at Dolly Vinsant Hospital. Also indicted were Herman Lars Holtey and Jackie Francis Dillon for burglary tied to loots from a Rio Hondo store. A Mexico man Juan Villalon was indicted for murder in the fatal stabbing of Samuel Dula Ramon, 45, of Santa Maria. Ramon’s body was taken to Thomas Funeral Home for arrangements.
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Cameron County
Grand Jury
Jack Wesley Cairns
Mission
Fred L. Clevenger
Oklahoma City
Cairns
Rio Hondo
Dolly Vinsant Hospital
San Benito
Clevenger
Herman Lars Holtey
Union City
Tenn
Jackie Francis Dillon
Richardson
Tex
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 provides car owners with tips to boost trade in value. Recommendations include fresh upholstery by buying seat covers, touch-up paint, regular washing and waxing, avoiding harsh driving, and thorough pre trade cleaning of interior and exterior features.
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Texas Automobile Dealers Association
H. C. Pittman
Pittman
Sea Island Resort Hotel Offers Year Round Vacation
Complete vacation option on the Gulf Coast with a private beach and heated pool. The Surf Rider Club provides meeting rooms for up to 150 and a Marine Dining Room renowned as a top Gulf Coast eating spot. Now featuring a Sunday dinner special at 1.65 dollars with salad bar. contact South Padre Island Port Isabel Texas.
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Surf Rider Club
Sea Island Resort
Marine Dining Room
Gulf Coast
South Padre Island
Port Isabel
Tex
Easy gas dryer ad promises big saves and features
The ad touts a 14 pound drum capacity, automatic dewrinkling, built in timer and heat level selector. It highlights no down payment and low monthly payments. A World Atlas set Offer aims to persuade buyers in the Rio Grande Valley area.
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Easy Gas
Rio Grande Valley Gas Company
Rio Grande Valley
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Cp&l
Valley Opportunity
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Raney Bldg
Lupe Rivera
Monroe Street
F. C. Barter
Kindla
Ramiro Barrera
Santana Galvan
City of Padre Island
Meinkin
Kreidler-Ashcraft
Reidler
Shcraft
E. Harrison
Harlingen, Texas
Nussbaum
Austin
Padre
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Bay & Gulf
BAY Fishing Headquarters
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Rand McNally World Atlas
Bass
AIAG
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