Pan American Sulphur Invests in Laguna Vista Real Estate
Pan American Sulphur Company of Houston purchased about 2,000 acres of undeveloped land north and west of Village Laguna Vista from R F Roloff's holdings. Officials say no immediate development plans exist, and the sale signals investor confidence in Laguna Vista Port Isabel area. The Roloff family helped establish Laguna Vista, now a thriving residential community since 1958 with modern utilities and landscaped homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. Roloff
Anager
Roloff Developent Co
Laguna Vista
Pan American Sular Company
Houston
Texas
Pan American Sulphur Comny
Roloff
Port Isabel
Pan American Sulphur Company
R. F. Roloff
Laguna Vista Club
Winter Visitors Of Brownsville Tour Island Amenities
Brownsville hosts a luncheon for 54 visitors from Canada and multiple U S states at the Island pavilion. Lois Humphrey led a tour through the recreation pavilion and sights while most guests, many fishermen, viewed the new Gulf fishing pier and planned a large fishing party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Tirees
Canada
Kansas
Iowa
Annesota
Pennsylvania
California
Michigan
Colorado
Virginia
Indiana
Ohio
Louisiana
Oklahoa
Ilinois
Texas
Lois Humphrey
Kline
Eugenia Lopez Wins Weekly Football Contest
Eugenia Lopez is declared the winner of last week’s Football Contest and earns a $5.00 gift certificate. She should call the PRESS office to claim her prize as the field of contestants grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenia Lopez
Dallas Market Opens Its Spring Fashion Market
Mrs H J Meinken and Mrs T R Hunt buyers for Hazels Fashions Port Isabel attended the annual Spring Fashion Market in Dallas which began Oct 27. Buyers selected spring fashions and accessories from over 7000 lines sponsored by National Fashion Exhibitors of America and American Fashion Association. The market ranks with New York and West Coast markets in fashion significance. Attendance by the local buyers assures shoppers of coordinated up to date spring fashions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Meinken
T. R. Hunt
Hazels Fashion's
Port Isabel
Dallas
National Fashion Exhibitors of America
American Fashion Association
New York
West Coast
Port Isa bel High seniors sell Deluxe Cortscana Cakes
The Port Isa bel High School senior class will again sell Deluxe Cortscana Fruit Cakes available November 1. Orders can be placed through a senior class member or sponsor Mrs. Helen Cail.
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Port Isabel High School
Helen Cail
Coast Guard Aids Two Vessels Off Port Isabel In One Week
The life boat station handled two SAR cases last week. The F V Gold Digger towed the disabled F V Mr Murphy 40 miles north of Port Isabel near Steamer Rock, then headed to Port Mansfield due to heavy seas. The Fram and CGC Kimball assisted, with the Fram towed to Port Isabel anchorage and relieved by a CG crew. Also noted are crew leave updates and Michael O Wilkins named October’s Coast Guardsman of the Month presented by Stuart Adkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Steamer Rock
Mr. Murphy
Percy Wilhelm
Wilhelm Seafoods Inc
Brownsville
Port Mansfield
Coast Guard
Wilhelm
Fram
New Orleans
CGC
Kimball
Brazos Santiago
Jesse H. Cantrell
SNBM
Ronald R. Parent
Victor P. Cisci
John E. Bak
Houston
Leroy Council SN
Louisiana
Michael O. Wilkins
Coast
Naveal Auxiliary Air Base
Kingsville
Te Rotary Club
Iriton
Mike Wilkens
Coast Guardsman
Mike Wilkins
YN2
Stuart Adkins
South Padre Island Children Bring Halloween Cheer To Harlingen Hospital
A group of South Padre Island children dressed in costumes visited the Tuberculosis Hospital in Harlingen on Tuesday night October 29. They distributed candy comic books and a toy boat to sick children, hoping to brighten their day. The visit was led by chaperone Mrs. Waloe tcher who drove them in a four wheel scout jeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Padre Island
Harlingen
So. Padre Island
Jerry Kirkpatrick
Popeye
Rodney Kershaw
Holland
Robert Kirkpatrick
Baldwin Anderson
Mars
Karietta Kershaw
Cinderella
John Smith Buried Wednesday at Fort Sam Cemetery
Graveside services for John Smith, 66, were held at Fort Sam Houston Veteran Cemetery in San Antonio at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. He is survived by his brother Glenn McQuister and his mother Mrs. Alice MecQuister, both of Marion Indiana. A retired Air Force sergeant, Smith had lived in Port Isabel five years. Local arrangements were with Thomas Funeral Home in San Benito.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston Veteran Cemetery
Glenn McQuister
Alice MecQuister
Marion
Ind
Smith
Port Isabel
Thomas Funeral Home
San Benito
Bellinghausen Finishes Nuclear Power School and Visits Allies
Bill Bellinghausen completed Nuclear Power School in Bainbridge Maryland and is now assigned to the U S Navy Nuclear Power Training Unit in Schenectady New York. During leave he traveled via Philadelphia and met Larry Bedell who is attending West Point New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bellinghausen
Bainsbridge
Maryland
U. S. Navy
Schenectady
N. Y
New York
Bill
Philadelphia
Larry Bedell
West Point
Fourteen Disease Cases in County Report Week
The county health department reported fourteen communicable disease cases for the week ending Oct. 26. Dr. Ray Simmons announces one meningitis case and one rabies case in animals, plus nine strep sore throat, one gonorrhea, and two syphilis cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Health Department
Ray Simmons
Forged Signature Allegations Linked to Amonius Stradivarius
Reporters claim the Stradivarius instrument attributed to Amonius Stradivarius bears a forged signature more frequently than any other. Experts are cited as examining authenticity doubts and provenance concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amonius Stradivarius
Causeway Monthly and Yearly Totals
A concise report showing the month total and year total for Causeway, with a grand total combining both periods. Indicates the accumulation of funds or figures across time, highlighting overall performance and cumulative value.
Big Reds and Large Trout At White Sands Fishing Spot
Guests at White Sands Motor Lodge report wonderful fishing at spoil banks with big red fish and larger trout. Local anglers note shrimp sized perfectly for live bait and several boats bring in 20 to 30 nice fish. Visitors include John L Jones of Maquoketa Iowa and Jack Wear of Houston Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sands Motor Lodge
Marina
John L. Jones
Maquoketa
Iowa
Jack Wear
Houston
Texas
Mr. Wear
Jack
Fishermen Hold Meeting Here at Port Isabel Marina
About sixty commercial fishermen attended the gathering at Port Isabel Marina last Monday night. Bernard Lorina of the Texas Seafood Institute in Houston spoke on the local fishing industry's importance and urged organization to protect interests. Pictures of the industry and bay fishing were shown, followed by a discussion that deferred forming an organization until a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel Marina
Bernard Lorina
Texas Seafood Institute of Houston
Survival School Opens Monday At Port Isabel High
A Texas Education Agency sponsored course titled Personal and Family Preparedness for Survival runs at Port Isabel High School starting Monday November 4 at 7:00 PM with sessions on November 5 6 and 7. The free twelve hour program covers fallout nuclear protection tornadoes fires floods decontamination and more taught by TEA instructors or local civil defense staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Education Agency
Port Isabel
Civil Defense
Otto Langlois
DeFORDs Share Rain, Roadwork, and Port Isabel Ties
Mr DeFORD writes of 1.80 inches of rain bringing value to the Valley and ongoing repairs at Princess Pier. He recalls leaving California for Port Isabel in 1960, notes it has a bright future, and urges visitors while urging moral conduct and the Golden Rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Pier
DeFords
California
Round Valley Mission
U.S.A
Port Isabel
Pennsylvania
Allen named new manager of Cameron County parks
Larry Allen of Port Isabel was chosen manager of Cameron County parks and Queen Isabel Causeway by the Cameron County Park Board. The appointment follows his nearly five years with the county park service and a degree in landscape gardening from California Polytechnic College. The decision, 26 applications considered, was unanimous and fills the post left by Jack Galloway’s July resignation. Present at the meeting were board members Ygnacio Garza Jr., Stuart Adkins, John Jones Jr., Dr. Bud Stillman, and Bill Elliff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Allen
Port Isabel
Queen Isabel Causeway
Cameron County Park Board
Allen
Ygnacio Garza Jr
Jack Galloway
Lee
County Park Service
California Polytechnic College of
San Luis Obispo
Calif
Garza
Stuart Adkins
John Jones Jr
la Feria
Bud Stillman
Brownsville
Bill Elliff
Harlingen
Tarpons Edge St. Joe in Second Half to 20 12 Loss
Port Isabel Tarpons trailed 12 0 at half but rallied to permit only one Bloodhounds touchdown and two points after the third quarter, finishing 20 12. Frankie Holland scored both Tarpon touchdowns on a 61 yard run called back by a clipping penalty amid a rugged district night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Tarpons
Saningen
Pons
Hounds Dow
Brownsville
Bilodhounds
Frankie Holland
Postmaster Mras Attends Meeting In Edinburg
Mrs Ruth J Mras Post 1 attended the Convention of the Zional Association of Post 8 at Edinburg Texas last and Monday An educational gram and seminar was held at which time the Zip Code was discussed The Zip Code is designed to speed mail to all users The first digit indicates one of ten geographic areas The second indicates a state or area The third digit marks a major destination within the state The Zip Code 78578 is cited and patrons are urged to use it on all mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth J. Mras
Zional Association of Post 8
Edinburg
Texas
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R. W. Roloff
Laguna Vista Pier
Coast Guard News
John H. Kittila
Port Isabel CG
Padre Group
Wa Loetcher
Bellinghausen
Island
We la
Estes
Eeere
Wee
Survival School
MR. Deford
Parks Causeway
Ilbefonso Silguero
Senor
Silguero
Wleven O
Pedotenna
St. Joe
Cameron County
Pete Smith
Tarpon
Pat
Andrade
Villarreal
Arrera
Martinez MA
Cc Ale
Mras
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