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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1966
Page
1
Residents in the Tampico area plan a tour to the Far East to foster peace as they assess the aftermath of Hurricane Inez. Torrential rains cause damage in Brownsville and surrounding Valley towns, leaving extensive destruction.
The column recounts Tarpon football players and Bobcats rallying at a game, the editor’s comical misadventures on the field, and the crowd’s reaction. It notes Hurricane Inez and city officials clearing streets, plus Dr. Gibson attending home games to ease concerns for faculty players and parents amid later town events.
Emmons resigns to take over. city charter makes mayor act as city judge until a successor is named. Mayor Sanders supports a couple of候 names for the vacancy and says Monday’s meeting will consider the appointment along with other business. Emmons, a Port Isabel real estate man active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, opposed Rev E B Matthews for justice of the peace last year.
Mrs Zimmerman died Saturday after a long illness. Survived by sons Johnson Gregory and D D Zimmerman and daughter Mrs Ellis Walter of Pharr with another son in Falfurrias.
Gordon Smith, a diligent longtime entrant, clinched his first football contest win this week by missing only four selections. He is known for thorough preparation and timely submissions, standing among the most faithful participants as the field faced a rough set of challenges.
Port Isabel High School announces the 1967 68 National Merit Scholarship Program entry for students expected to graduate in 1968. The NMST test will run at 9:00 a.m. on February 25 or 28, with a $1 test fee paid by the school, plus possible $1 admin costs on nonschool days. Semi finalists will be named from state top scorers and may receive stipends from $100 to $1,500 yearly for four years.
Dr John R Copenhaver Cameron County Health Director announced a paralytic polio case in Port Isabel. A three day immunization clinic at Garriga School Auditorium next week will offer polio drops 9:00 am to 4:50 pm. Local health staff urge all under school age children to receive the vaccine.
The First Methodist Church of Port Isabel begins a five day revival series at 11 am Sunday, continuing through Thursday night October 27. Rev G Robert Grimes of Wesley Methodist Harlingen will preach, a Georgia native who studied at Southwestern and Perkins School of Theology and has served since his 1958 graduation.
W. W. Zimmerman former Port Isabel City Commissioner and local businessman was taken ill Saturday and removed to Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen for surgery. He was reported in satisfactory condition and receiving visitors.
Rotarians from across the nation gathered at Port Isabel for the Third Rotary Fly-In led by E. Edison Kennell and Orin Edson. Kennell noted the event promotes fellowship and goodwill and praised the Port Isabel club for publicity and growth. A draft hurricane reduced attendance but participants remained enthusiastic about sights, hospitality, and future expansion. Attendees included Richard Tibbetts and May Tibbetts of Milton Massachusetts and others from Cimarron Kansas Ballston Spa New York Hillside Illinois and Flanders New Jersey.
In ages 5 through M years the local Methodist Church extends a cordial welcome to all. The notice invites families to participate in activities and services at the church, highlighting inclusive outreach and community fellowship.
Point Isabel School District will form a committee to study district needs for extra classroom space. Board members Gerald Harris William Zimmerman Sabas Gonzalez and Jim Ghilain were named to select the committee. The board also discussed livestock on campus and the senior trip against some members wishes. Two new teachers Mana Barego and Anabel Harvey were approved and the district will use six week ADA to adjust funding.
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