Lighthouse Viewpoints and Local Moves Highlight Port Isabel Notes
Raymond K. Murphy notes reader tips on Garriage School manhole finds and shares community updates. He praises Jo Kent at the Chamber of Commerce, mentions A. W. Jardine's move to Harlingen, and previews Port Isabel football optimism with Jim Moses and teammates gearing for the season. Continued on page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hunter
Garriage School
Earl
Yacat Club Basin
A. W. Jardine
Bailiwick
Harlingen
Driftwood Garden Club
Port Isabel - Padre Istory Area
Jo Kent
Chamber of Commercie
Jim Moses
Ralph Zimmerman
Bob Trevino
Moses
Port Isabel sees record enrollment as first day runs smooth
Port Isabel Independent School District reports a first day enrolment of 1 345 students, with grades listed from first to twelfth and an anticipated final total near 1 400. Superintendent Caudill commends principals for orderly start. one incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
M. N. Cauefill
Caeh
Point Isabel
Caudill
Achoal
County Leaders Meet On Padre County Tourism Session
The Board of Park Commissioners Cameron County Community members and Valley Chamber leaders held a joint session at the Isle Island Resort Hotel on South Padre Island at 4 pm with a social hour and a bullet dinner in the Marine Rain. The annual event aims to discuss mutual problems and boost tourism in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Park Commissioners
Cameron County
Sikmers
Sen Island
South Padre Intaanet
Valley Chamber of Commerce
Park Board
Shrimper Calvin Robinson Drowns Near Brownsville
The Brownsville shrimper Calvin James Robinson died Monday after slipping from a shrimp trawler mooring into the Shrimp Basin. He was recovered Wednesday. Justice of the Peace Robert Hernandez ruled the death accidental. Deputies said witnesses saw him move between boats before slipping into the water and drowning.
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Calvin James Robinson
Brownsville
Justice of the Peace
Robert Hernandez
Sheriff's
Robinson
PiHS Graduates Called to Attend Alumni Meeting
Port Isabel High School graduates are urged to attend an Alumni Association meeting Monday at 7 6 p.m. at the Merchants Marine State Bank Community Room. Organizers Mrs Hiden Cail and Emery Green seek participation to form a civic group supporting the local school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel High School
Eoen
Merchants Marine Staite Bank
Hiden Cail
Emery Green
Green Satan
Padre Island Incorporation Vote Set for Sept 12
Padre Island residents prepare for an incorporation election on Tuesday September 12 with at least five absentee ballots cast. Cameron County Clerk J Harrison Bitz notes a petition signed by 21 property owners including county judge Oscar C Daney prompted the election order dated August 28 1967. The move aims to provide police protection previously supplied by the sheriff and faces opposition from island residents wary of county road plans tied to Gulf access projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Padre Island
J. Harrison Bitz
Cameron County
Oscar C. Daney
Dilt
Diltz
South Padre Island
Diliz
Riff
Aime
Gulf
Wajor
Allen Hospitalized Wednesday for emergency
Allen was hospitalized Wednesday for an emergency. He plans to be away from the office for a week or more while he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve Murency
Allen
Dredge firm seeks damages after channel collision
Operetary of Wing Fisher Marine Bervin Inc of Port Lavaca filed a 900.00 damage suit against the tank er Presidente Gurreama after a collision in the ship channel. The dredge says no lookout was posted and the tanker was moving at an unsafe speed when it struck the dredge near Bruges Santiago Pass, tearing a six by one foot hole. the dredge was to Corpus Christi for repairs.
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Operetary
Wing Fisher Marine Bervin, Inc
Port Lavaca
Presidente Gurreama
King Fisher and
Operatin
Bruges Santiago Pass
Corpus Christi
Cameron Budget Sets 1968 at 2.871 Million, No Tax Hike
Cameron County Commissioners met to approve a 1968 budget totaling 2,871,583.75 dollars with 2,881,084.00 projected expenditures. The plan reduces debt service and increases administrative costs, health and public works. Key items include 591,000 in bonds maturing, 175,669.75 in handling expenses, and 60,000 for indigent care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron County
Veteran's Service
Criminal District
Ime Bay
Fae
San Bento Health
Hospitals Face Budget Strain In Cameron County
Cameron County budget hearings expose the dispute over hospital bills for welfare work. Mercy Hospital Browneville Dolly Vinsant San Benito and Valley Baptist Harlingen seek payment for cases handled but not fully paid. Commissioners argue the county cannot fund all welfare charity claims this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Smd
Lagen
Cameron County
Mercy Hospital
Browneville
Dolly Vinsant
San Benito
Valley Baptist
Harlingen
Thorne
Adolph van Benito
I. Simer Mary George
Emmons Seeks Higher Pay at Cameron County Meet
Port Isabel reports Emmons, the Justice of the Peace, asking for a salary increase after earning over 4000 in fines and fees for the first half of the year while drawing only 10 per month. He described long hours and extra duties performed during holidays, with a decision deferred to 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel Jutter
Bud Emmons
Cameron County
Emmons
Park Board Proposes Four Year Plan For Recreation Upgrades
Camron County Park Board outlines a four year program to improve facilities with a $120 000 budget and annual $45 866 portion for improvements. Chairman John Jones Jr announces a $15 000 current year request and a $20 000 operating debt, aiming to expand parking and rental spaces and enhance beach and trailer facilities at Andy Bowie Park among other projects.
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Camron County
Hemistar
Mexican City
John Jones Jr
Wien
Jones
Paris
Andy Bowie Park
Ronguermernt
Amy
Wema Provemients
Tee Commonamers
Causeway monthly and yearly totals listed
The document records monthly totals of 45.900 and 40 40 with a year to date estimate. It also notes a grand total of 3.1346 3756 and reference to N07.
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