Three Dredging And Bulkhead Applications In Port Isabel
The U S Army Engineer District Galveston receives three applications from Arthur de Garis James Gee and the City of Port Isabel for dredging and concrete sheet pile bulkheads along Laguna Madre near Tarnava and Manautou Streets Port Isabel Texas Each plan covers dredging to 3 7 feet below mean low tide and backfilling to the mean high tide line with bulkheads up to 155 feet long across bayward fronts and slips extending from landward ends Entities include Arthur de Garis James Gee and Port Isabel with proposed construction details and locations across the bayward fronts between Tarnava and Manautou Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Laguna Madre
Tarnava
Manautou
Texas
Three Co
U. S. Army Engineer District
Galveston
Arthur de Garis
Millbrook
New York
James Gee
McAllen
Manautou Street
Tarnava Street
First Meeting For Den 3 Cub Scouts
The first meeting for Cub Scouts Den 3 is set for next Wednesday October 16 at 4 00 p m at the home of Den Mother Mrs Roy Rock All Cubs in Den 3 are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub
Den 3
Den
Roy Rock
Coast Guard Sees Quiet Period Amid Rescue and Auxiliary Growth
The Coast Guard reports a calm late September to early October for search and rescue cases. A recent rescue near Port Isabel involved a hawser failure during towing of the BIG DAHLIA, prompting training on line wrapping and a successful tow into the anchorage. The unit notes rising married couples among staff and highlights a three day Auxiliary Conference in McAllen with Adm. Craik and Commander Kritts. The seminar reinforced safety, navigation laws, and Coast Guard support roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Richard Collins
Ronald R. Parent
Jesse H. Cantrell
Leroy Council
Iine Ul
Ian "Ba
Van
Rebecca van Wheeler
Brownsville
Ohio
van Bolt
Ole Cupid
Botswain
John H. Kittila, Jr
McAllen
Texas
Eighth Coast Guard District
J. D. Craik
David D. Kritts
Coast Guard District
New Mexico
Louisiana
Mississippi
Georgia
Florida
U. S. Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Coast Guard Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Upos
Langstons Named Plainsman Hotel Managers in Lubbock
Andy F. Lavender of Houston confirms Lloyd B. Langston and his wife Tess Langston as managers of the Plainsman Hotel in Lubbock. They assumed control October 1, bringing more than twenty years of hotel experience from San Juan Tex as Pharr Rio Grande Valley and North Texas properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy F. Lavender
Houston
Lubbock
Lloyd B. Langston
Plainsman
Langston
Tess
Lloyd Langston
Padre Island
Sea Island
Langstons
San Juan
Texas
Pharr
Dallas
Odessa
Plaimsman
Rotary Club of
Chamber of Commerce of
Kiwanis Club of
McAllen
Rio Grande Valley Hotel Association
Rio Grande V
Falcons Bobcats In Neighborhood Battle Friday
Rio Hondo's Bobcats host Los Fresnos Falcons in the MidCounty Neighborhood Battle Friday night at 8. Falcons, top seed in Class AA, are favored over the Bobcats. Los Fresnos is unbeaten in four games averaging 36.5 points per game with six players over 20 points. Rio Hondo stands 1 2 1 with halfback Gene Taubert leading the Bobcat offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Hondo
Bobcats
Los Fresnos Falcons
Falcons
Los Fresnos
Falcon
Gene Taubert
Bobcat
Post Office earns praise for Savings Stamps drive
Postmaster reports letter from William H Neal National Director of the U S Savings Bonds Division commending local efforts to promote U S Savings Stamps and announcing free Junior Astronaut certificates for children buying their first stamps this school year. Stamps 10c 25c in post office. 50c 1 5 available by special order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mras
William H. Neal
U. S. Savings Bonds Division
U. S
Post Office Department
McAllen Author John Peavey to Speak in Weslaco
John Peavey of McAllen, author of Echoes from the Rio Grande, will be the principal speaker for the Lower Rio Grande Valley Historical Society meeting at the Valley Chamber of Commerce auditorium in Weslaco tonight at 8 p.m. He will be introduced by Florence Johnson Scott, former society president, and will autograph his book on early Valley law enforcement and the 1915 16 border troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Peavey
McAllen
the Rio Grande
Rio Grande Valley
Park Committee Interviews Five Job Applicants
Five applicants were interviewed for the Cameron County Parks and Causeway director post by the screening committee led by Neil Medley of San Benito. KK B Renfro was invited but unable to attend. Other candidates listed include Charles Johnson Marvin Brown Lloyd Jeter Cyril Laffon and Larry Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron County Parks and Causeway
Neil Medley
San Benito
Medley
KK. B. Renfro
Charles Johnson
Marvin Brown
Lloyd Jeter
Brownsville
Cyril Laffon
Harlingen
Larry Allen
Port Isabel
Isla Blanca Park
Gayle Wilhite
Garza
Madeley
James Stillman
Stuart Adkins
Bryan Long
John Jones Jr
la Feria
Girl Scouts Camp Lula Sams Week End Event Near Olmito
Fifteen girls and two adults spent October 4 6 at Camp Lula Sams near Olmito improving outdoor skills such as lashing and coon ing. Meals included bacon and eggs hot biscuits chili con carne salad baked apples and roast chicken and dressing in foil. Port Isabel hosts hosted thirty nine Harlingen Cadette troop girls for a torch light investiture ceremony and camp fire skits. Lifeguards Patrick Bell and Don Cecil supervised two swimming periods in the camp pool. Outdoor church services were led Sunday morning by patrol leaders Janet Bell Lisa Jones Thelma Heath and others. Scribe Linda Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Sams
Olmito
Port Isabel
Harlingen
Keene TX Post Office Sells Sundays Oddity
Keene Texas founded by Seventh Day Adventists in 1890 is noted as the sole U S town where the post office operates on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keene
Texas
United States
Cover The Waterfront In Cuban Hurricane's Fishing Impact
Readers asked how the Cuba hurricane affected Port Isabel shrimp houses. Interviewed several shrimp firms to compare the varied impacts on swimming and fishing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Port Isabel
Trawlers Sit in Port as Seas Roil Fishing Fleets
A large number of trawlers anchor in port due to rough seas and bad weather while others remain at sea still fishing.
Port Isabel Chamber Secures Higher Commercial Hook Limit
Jimmie Jaudon explains the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce secured an increase in allowed hooks for commercial fishermen from 2000 to 5000 after petitions. The effort involved the Parks and Wildlife Department of Texas and local supporters. The report notes fan interest in a Port Isabel Tarpons football game and urges local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Jaudon
Port Isabel
Sportsman Club
Parks and Wild Life Department of Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Rosalio Galvan In Car Accident Near Los Lobos Bridge
Rosalio Galvan, 22, of Port Isabel, was admitted to Mercy Hospital after a one car crash on Port Isabel Road. He had multiple abrasions to his left leg and was kept for X rays and observation. The 4 45 a.m. accident occurred two and a half miles beyond the shrimp basin at the Los Lobos bridge. A county patrolman pulled him from the water and a wrecker recovered the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalio Galvan
Port Isabe
Mercy Hospital
Port Isabel
Galvan
Los Lobos
County Valuation Rises by 2 Million for 1963
Cameron County's 1963 assessed valuation stands at 114,867,640, a rise of 2,615,620 from 1962's 112,252,020. County Tax Assessor-Collector C. H. Holcombe announced the figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron County
C. H. Holcombe
Holcombe
Chairmen Named For Cameron County TB Christmas Seals
Robert Overcash of Los Fresnos announces the Cameron County Tuberculosis Association campaign chairmen for the November start. Darrell Hester of Harlingen will serve as county chair. Regional chairmen include BB Bewart San Benito Mrs Mack Mize Rio Hondo Mrs H B Girault Los Fresnos G D Hindman Los Indios Jack Dellinger Olmito Ted Hunt Port Isabel Mrs M A Sanchez Brownsville Rev Jack Bush Combes Dick Mitchell Harlingen Charles W Graham La Feria J F Bauer Santa Maria and George Shimek Sante Rosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron County
Robert Overcash
Los Fresnos
Cameron County Tuberculosis Association
Darrell Hester
Harlingen
Nmmed County Camchairman
Chabaes
Tarpons blank Harlingen JV 40 to 6 at home Friday
Tarpons defeated Harlingen JV 40 to 6 in Thursday night action. The win allowed reserves plenty of playing time as practice paid off for the Tarpons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarpons
Harlingen
Brownsville
Harlingen JV Club
Tarpons top Harlingen. reserves gain game experience
Tarpons led 32 to 6 at halftime as starters built a big lead and the defense shut down Harlingen in the second half. Holland scored three TDs and Andres Barrera added another major with supporting two point conversions. Tomorrow Tarpons host Brownsville B team amid reports of a tough practice session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarpons
Harlingen
Holland
Andrade
Touceddown
Larry Villarreal
Mike Meyner
Tarpon Stadium
Brownsville
Lighthouse Ad Insertion Extends Southwest Bell Reach
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co uses a Lighthouse image on monthly billing inserts. John Gillis Jr Brownsville area office says about 1,000,000 envelopes will carry the folder with October bills to customers in Austin San Antonio Houston Laredo and all South Texas cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Port Seaber
South Texas
John Gillis, Jr
Brownsville
Austin
San Antonio
Houston
Laredo
Law Enforcement Officers To Pick Fruit Thieves
Sheriff Boynton H. Fleming issued a memorandum ordering all deputies to watch for fruit and vegetable thieves. The move follows a request from the Texas Citrus Mutual Association offering a $50 reward for information leading to convictions. The season is just beginning and thefts are expected to rise due to scarcity and high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boynton H. Fleming
Texas Citrus Mutual Association
Cameron County
Sheriff Fleming
Brownie Troops Organized For 1963 64 Year
The Brownie Troops organize for the 1963 64 year meeting Mondays at 3 45 p m at the Methodist Church Educational Building. Girls ages 7 and 8 years join in second and third grades. Leaders are Mrs Rosella Jones and Mrs Helen Gay. First meeting held Tuesday with registrations. Call Mrs Stella Ewing if you can help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Rosella Jones
Helen Gay
Stella Ewing
School Menu Start of December 1963 Week
A school menu from December 1963 lists daily meals including Monday spiced ham with pinto beans tossed salad brownie square bread and milk. Tuesday offers meatloaf with corn greens applesauce cake. Wednesday features bar B Q on a bun with chips string beans cinnamon rolls. Thursday chili con carne with beans and meat Spanish rice spring vegetable salad peach bread and fish fries slaw jello.
P I Boy Scouts Hold Meeting in Port Isabel
Port Isabel Boy Scout Troop 8 sponsored by the Rotary Club begins a new scouting year led by Mr. Max Davidson with assistance from several leaders. Troop 57 invites youths 11 to 16 to join, with meetings at the City Fire station each Thursday at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Rotary Club
Max Davidson
Judge Davidson
D. Petty
Harry Ziglar
Ramon , Roca
Homer Strain
Fishing Guests at White Sands Moor Lodge and Marina
Dr and Mrs M W Harrison of Houston Texas spent five days fishing at White Sands Motor Lodge and Marina. They caught 350 pounds of Drum 56 pounds of Red and 30 pounds of trout from their own boat with guide J aks on Cleming. Mr J C Wessendorf and W Johnson of Richmond Texas fished on the Bay catching 430 pounds of Drum and 100 pounds of Reds. Mr and Mrs Paul Monks of Texas caught 9 pounds of Red Snapper Gibing from Caps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sands Motor Lodge & Marina
M. W. Harrison
Houston
Texas
Jack Sons Clemen
J. C. Wessendorf
W Johnson
Richmond
Aed
Paul Monks
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Cub Scouts
Coast Guard News
John H. Kittila
Port Isabel CG
Park Committee
Girl Scouts
Janet Bell
Lisa Jones
Thelma Heath
Becky Byrd
Penny Galloway
Kathy Byrd
Sandra Bobbitt
Sue Ann Jones
Elizabeth Higginbotham
Susan Weikel
Ann New
Phyllis Poston
Myra Murphy
Janice Byrd
Linda Zimmerman
Harlingen JV
Port Isabel Tarpons
Waldrum
Akrpte
Gulf
Port Isabel State Park
Texas Gulf Coast
Fleoming
Brownie
Bived
P.I. Boy Scouts
Ry Ziglar
Ramon Roca
J. Dety
Billy Boynt
Robert Frankie Cisneros
Jimmy Elliff
Cecil Elliff
Melvin A
Frankie Galvan
Primitivo Avun
Domingo Z. Camacho
Ted Galvan
Francisco Galvan
Roberto Garcia
David H. Higginbotham
Guadalupe Nunez
Mack Parker
Robert L. Turner
Tommy Torres
David H. Woolverton
Gordon G. Woolverton
Joe Fred Perez
Tamas Cantu
John Munbaum
Joe Villarreal
Larry Seal
Joe Goette
Laure Ochoa
Marty Matz
Floyd Rice
Skipper Ray
Steve
Woolverton
Steve M.peres
Reyes M. Guilelen
John R Hoyd
Eames
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