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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1962
Page
1
The article explains why the Port Isabel Volunteer Fire Department cannot move more than one piece of equipment outside the city limits, a change likely to draw criticism. The piece also notes a newspaper office move to a new location and critiques local telephone service, urging city officials to secure better local access and multiple service agents for Port Isabel.
Voting machines are now located at Merchants Marine State Bank in Port Isabel and Los Fresnos State Bank in Los Fresnos. Ted Hunt, County Commissioner, offers to explain machine use to any group or individual. He notes the election may be confusing and urges voters to check machines before election day.
Junior and senior high science classes prepare to organize separate science clubs to supply most exhibits for next spring’s science fair. Projects emphasize student responsibility with plans for plant charts electronics and local flora and fauna.
The District Governor of Rotary will address Port Isabel Rotary Club at their regular meeting next Saturday at noon at the Anchor Restaurant. Ted Hunt announced the Coast Guardsman of the month will be presented and plans were made for a joint meeting with Monterrey Club on October 13.
L C Lopez wins the fourth Port Isabel weekly guessing game earning a $5 gift certificate. No one backed the Port Isabel Tarpons. many guessers favored Lyford with a high score.
Port Isabel Urban Renewal Board reports 94 percent of land on its acquisition list secured by purchase or option with titles being finalized by attorneys and the title company. Engineers have selected a heavy traffic street route minimizing impact on major industrial firms, with continued title work to clear ownership and potential delays due to title defects.
Less than a third of area residents received the free polio vaccine last Sunday marking the worst turnout in four counties. The Cameron-Willacy Medical Society called the drive a partial success while Dr. John Welty noted the total was lower than hoped. Plans for a repeat inoculation with Type I Sabin oral vaccine are under discussion for six week intervals with Type II and III to follow. San Benito volunteers and local officials from the police fire departments and civic groups staffed stations to keep the line moving with averages under a minute per oral dose.
Mr and Mrs Earl C Long of Port Isabel mark their Golden Anniversary with a Sept 28 ceremony in Mexico attended by family and friends. Married Sept 28 1912 in Niles Michigan they moved to Port Isabel in 1930 and have three children eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs Ted Hunt returned from Dallas where they attended the State County Judges and Commissioners Convention. The Hunts left Port Isabel last Sunday and came back Wednesday. Mr Hunt chaired the committee for selecting the convention city for 1963. The honor is unusual as committee members are usually from central state residents.
A Port Isabel notice warns that the new fire truck may not leave city limits due to insurance terms, risking major fires in Laguna Vista and Padre Island. The city faces potential six figure liabilities if the vehicle is involved in a collision outside the city and cannot cover damages.
ICFAI William A. Bellinghausen of ICFA (NF) is on leave after completing Electrician Class A at the Service School Command San Diego. He finished second in his class and is a Port Isabel High School 1960 valedictorian. He reports to New London Submarine Base for training on October 1.
Tarpons aim for a second win after beating Lyford as Harlingen Junior Varsity visits Tarpon Field at 8 o clock. Harlingen carries one win and one loss, defeated 18 to 14 by Santa Rosa last Thursday, with 200 lb Alfred Evans Jr. returning to boost offense and defense alongside key starters Alvarez and Bejarano.
Port Isabel plans a new fishing pier as part of the Port Isabel Marina. The 10 by 200 foot main pier extends from the Old Spoil Bank area toward the Intra Coastal Canal and will be lit for night fishing. Construction is about 80 percent complete and expected to finish by mid October with a hard road and parking to follow. Reverend and Mrs Ernest DeFord oversee most work with a live bait sub dock planned for easier bait boat access.
The Coast Guard Mobile Dental Unit 8 under Dr Robert Sullivan will serve the station and CG 9 325 crew for a month. New Radioman Sam Patrona and promotions for John Bak and Donald Trent are noted along with multiple towing actions involving fishing vessels and RDF calibration aboard the 95 foot cutter.
Authorities call for immediate update of laws and equipment to ensure compliance and safety. Officials emphasize prompt implementation to avoid penalties and improve operational standards across relevant sectors.
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