GOP Women Report Disbursements Aiding Tower Campaign
In Port Isabel area the GOP Women briefed on campaign funds from a spring sale at Los Fresnos drug store. Donations go to Senator Tower HQ, Junior Service League for a Baby Clinic, Salvation Army, and the Ethel Whipple Library. Unrelated notes mention toll exemptions for funerals and origin of the term sardine.
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Sorom
Fon
John Tower
Los Fresnos
Ser Tower
Junior Service League of
Salvation Army
Ethel Whipple
A Fresnos
D Hockaday
Port Isabel
City Rejects Youth Corps Plan and Dock Improvements
City commissioners rejected a plan to fund a Neighborhood Youth Corps program and discussed dock improvements funded partly by state and donor land. The project includes piling, bolts, a concrete bulkhead, and shell surfacing near Pompano Street, with land donated by VR Realty Co. Sanders criticized youth dropout incentives and noted limited city funds. Dan Marchan and Juan Gonzalez opposed city participation.
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Pompano
Tim
Sanders
U.S
VR Realty Co
Eugel
Hon Youth Corps Worker Would Earn, Would Not Be A Situation Tending Torearn
Dan Marchan
Juan Gonzalez
Local Police Consider Deputizing Island Patrolman
Fleming said he may deputize Helton for full police status if a bond is posted. Helton, married with two sons, can be reached via the local police station. Charles Barter said all local police will cooperate with the island patrolman.
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Helton
Fleming
Charles Barter
Charity Benefit Bar B Q Slated
The Mother of Perpetual Help Home Volunteers will hold a bere ft Bar B Q for the Brownsville charity home on Sunday Nov 6 from noon to 4 p m at Ringgold Park Pavilion. Tickets at $1 go to support the home for indigent aged. for details call Joe Oliveira at the U S District Court Clerk office in Brownsville.
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Mother of Perpetual Help Home
Brownsville
Ringgold Park Pavilion
Joe Oliveira
U.S. District Court
Seashore group seeks assurance on causeway bond work
A coastal group plans to press the State Highway Department for firm commitments to start the south end causeway work. They want assurances from Sen. Yarborough and a top Interior official, hoping a Lady Bird Johnson talk will help. If arranged, the conference could yield solid leverage for negotiations to begin road construction on the island.
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Causeway
State Highway Department
Sen. Yarborough
Stuart Udall
Lady Bird
Ted Hunt
Johnson
Udall
Highway Department
Isbell Retires From FBI After 24 Years of Service
Chris Isbell announced his retirement as a special agent in the FBI after 24 years with the bureau. He began as a special agent in December 1942 while serving as superintendent of Ennis public schools in Texas. He hails from Hillsboro and holds degrees from Texas Christian University and a law degree from Jackson State Law School Mississippi.
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Chris Isbell
FBI
Ennis
Texas
Lan Benito
Isbell
Hillsboro
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
Jackso School of Law
Jackson
Mississippi
State Bar Association of Mississippi
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
University of Texas At Austin
Columba University of Texas At Austin
Columbia University
New York City
Lighthouse ball game notes and upcoming match
Report from a high school game praises the Cypress crew for strong front line play and individual efforts by Pechacek Garza Garcia and Ramirez. Moore receives praise for a jolting tackle while Turner earns a crying towel for limited scoring chances. Santa Rosa looms next as writers thank new correspondents and Isabel High School Band banner is noted.
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Sam Crew
Pechacek
Garza
Garcia
Ramirez
Moore
Bob Turner
Zapata
Santa Rosa
Turner
American sheriffs derive their title from English shire
The term sheriff stems from the Old English shire reeve meaning a royal official in charge of a shire. Over centuries the role evolved into local law enforcement in the United States, retaining the title while often expanding duties.
Veterans Affairs Questions and Answers on Benefits
The VA requires reporting all income including bank interest. Education benefits may be used only at approved institutions overseas. A veteran may sell a two story home due to a spouse disability, provided the VA is released from liability on the current loan and a one story home is financed.
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Veterans Administration
G. I
Alpha Mu Unit Holds Season's First Meeting
Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Mu chapter opens its new season with an initiation and coffee hour. Mrs Clarissa Garcia is inducted as a new member. Color symbolism explained. refreshment duty by Mrs Ruby Wooldridge. A regional meeting is set for Oct 15 in Brownsville at Fort Btown Civic Center with eleven chapters, hosted by Alpha Mu. Reservations due by Oct 10 to Mrs Katherine Alexander.
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Alpha Mu Chapter
Delta Kappa Gamma
Feld of Education
Clarissa Garcia
Ruby Wooldridge
Brownsville
Fort Btown Civic Center
Madge Rudd
Nez Jeffrey
Austin
Alpha Mu
Katherine Alexander
Budget figures show total receipts and expenses totaled
The budget lists revenues including gross receipts taxes for several utilities and miscellaneous items totaling 107604.42 dollars. Expenditures cover administrative, department costs, police and sanitation, sewer and street departments, capital expenses, and loan repayments totaling 107404.42 dollars. The note adds that capital spending is down from last year and mentions a small amount for equipment and patrol cars.
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CPL
Southwestern Bell Telephon
Rio Grande Valley Gas Co
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Port Isabel Press
GOP
Sardinia
San Benito
Padre Island
S. Sam Houston
W. F. Ross
C. R. Simmons
Association of
John R. Tucker, M
Sam Houston
Stes
Mises
J. H. Batsell & Sons
Elizabeth
Pater
San Antonio
Merchants Marine State Bank
Merchants Marine
Save Reguarly
THE
Port Isabel-Padre Island Area
Chamber OF Commerce
Jo Kent
Art Isabel High School
Alberto Cantu Sr
Alberto Cantu Jr
VFW
Cantu
BM3
Norfolk
National Defense Service
E. Harrison
Harlingen
Termimix
Enco
Humble Oil & Refining Company
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