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RIO GRANDE
'The Largest Paid
Circulation Going
In Starr County"
VOL. XXXV
NO. 46
SEPTEMBER 1,1977
Ten Cents
Anita Gathers Strength;
Drifting W est Slowly
BRO iVNSVILLE, Tex
— Anita, the first
hurricane of the season,
gathered strength this
morning loitering on the Gulf
about 37 miles off the lower
coast while coastal residents
boarded homes and made
preparations for possible
evacuation.
Anita was drifting very
slowly in a westerly direc-
tion after shifting to the
south Tuesday afternoon.
Early this morning it was
,located near latitude 26.2
north and longitude 91.5.
Brownsville is near
latitude 26,
John Dorian of the
National Weather Service in
Brownsville said Anita, with
winds of up to 90 miles per
hour, was still a Class One or
the weakest class of
hurricanes. A hurricane with
winds of 156 miles per hour is
Class Five.
Dorian said Anita was
expected to keep its westerly
course and may drift south
because of low pressure
areas along the lower coast
and northern Mexico. He
said a high pressure ridge
north of the hurricane will
keep it from turning north
"unless the ridge breaks
up."
Residents along the lower
coast from Corpus Christi to
Brownsville were mostly
going about their business
but, keeping an eye on Anita,
they stocked up on non-
perishable edibles and items
such as masking tape,
lantern fuel, candles and
plywood to board up win-
dows.
National Weather Service
spokesmen said Anita posed
a "definite threat" to the
Texas coast.
The Port Lavaca shrimp
fleet came to port late
Tuesday and boats were
being secured early today.
I^ate Tuesday residents of
Brazoria, Chambers,
Galveston, Harris and
Matagorda counties were
warned to be a'ert to ad-
visories and be prepared to
move.
But after Anita veered
slightly south, the Weather
Service warned early today
that residents along the
lower coast, especially those
five feet below sea level,
should make preliminary
preparations for possible
evacuation later in the day.
Some had already begun
trickling out of Corpus
Christi, which bore the brunt
of Celia's wrath. Celia, the
last hurricane to hit Texas,
reduced Corpus Christi to
"shambles" and killed a
total of 31 persons — 12 in
Texas.
Merchants reported long
lines at stores and gas
stations as coastal residents
stocked up in anticipation of
Anita's withering winds.
"People remember
Hurricane Celia," said one
plywood merchant in Corpus
Christi. "They seem to know
what to do."
The storm, with winds
clocked at 90 miles per hour
late Tuesday, chased more
than 9,000 offshore oil
workers and beachfront
residents inland.
The American Red Cross
moved disaster relief
specialists and mobile
Astrologer Predicted Hurricane In
Book Written Two Years Ago
SAN ANTONIO, Tex.
Texaos along the coast
spent Tuesday battening
down the hatches in an-
ticipation of Hurricane
Anita. They could've started
a lot earlier if they'd listened
to astrologer Jack Gillen.
Gillen had told thousands
'of S ''.;th '-oxasj radio U;!k
iiiow listeners kist June 3
that a hurricane would strike
the Texas coast at Browns-
ville on Aug. 30. He might
end up being wrong by only a
day.
The astrologer, who had
originally made the
prediction in a book written
in 1975, repeated it Tuesday
as Anita moved slowly
toward Texas.
The National Weather
Service indicated Tuesday
that Gillen might only be a
day off his prediction "The
intensification of Anita to
hurricane strength and
continued njovenimt
westward poses a threat to
the upper Texas coast for
Wednesday and Wednesday
night," the Weather Service
said.
Gillen said about 3 p.m. on
the WOAI talk show that
Anita would become a
hurricane and hit Browns-
ville "in about 15-16 ho<irs."
The National Weather
Service declared Anita a
hurricane at 6 p.m.
Anita was about 200 miles
southeast of Galveston late
Tuesday, but had turned
somewhat south Tuesday
afternoon, bringing it nearly
due east of Brownsville.
It was moving very slowly,
however, the Weather
Service said late Tuesday.
Gillen had explained June
3 that planetary conditions
would be conducive for the
creation of low pressure
areas in the Gulf of Mexico
this week. Hurricanes begin
as lew pressure areas over
water.
emergency first aid units
into positions along the Gulf
Coast from Mississippi to
Texas.
Relief staging areas were
set up in Beaumont, San
Antonio, Houston, Victoria
and Corpus Christi, the Red
Cross said in Washington.
f
Dave Benton,
meteorologist in charge of
the Galveston weather
station, said the storm would
force mass evacuations in
some of the Texas Coast
areas although he did not ex-
pect Anita to become a
major storm.
He defined this as one with
winds of more than 100 miles
per hour and tides of 10 feet
or more.
While Texas civil defense
and disaster officials said
late Tuesday they felt it was
too early to be alarmed
about the storm, they
warned those in low lying
areas to be ready to move.
Civil defense officials in
Baytown opened a storm
shelter for Brownwood
subdivision residents and
notified those living in areas
lower than five feet above
sea level to prepare to
evacuate.
Benton said the initial
evacuation would be those
which would be isolated by
tides of four feet, such as
Bolivar Peninsula, parts of
West Galveston Island and
the Surfside area near
Freeport.
Benton said Anita
probably is too close to shore
to develop into a major
storm and noted that
Galveston Island has never
been hit by a storm of major
proportions that developed
in the Gulf as Anita did.
Such storms have hit
other places on the Gulf
Coast, however," he said.
"And this is not to say it is
not possible for it to turn into
a major storm."
Starr County 4-H Names
Gold Star Girl, Boy
Starr County Adult
Leaders announced the Gold
Star Winners for Starr
County this past week. The
Gold Star Award is bestowed
upon the most outstanding 4-
H boy and girl in the county.
It is a most coveted award
and one that will provide
distinction for these out-
standing youngsters.
Starr County's Gold Star
Boy for 1977 is Ivan Pena,
the son of Mrs. Benilde Pena
and the late Abel Pena from
Roma.
Ivan is noted for his
leadership traits and the
encouragement he offered to
younger 4-Her's. The Roma
4-H Club served under his
leadership this past year
<when he presided as
president. Ivan's assistance
to younger 4-H'ers proved to
be an effective way in en-
couraging project par-
ticipation. Ivan aside from
being a busy senior
managed to hold a part-time
job and participated actively
in 4-H activities. He helped
sponsor several money
raising projects and seek out
resource people for club
meetings. He along with 3
other 4-H'ers prepared a
method demonstration that
won them a trip to State
Roundup. There, par-
ticipating with 28 teams
from all over the State they
placed 4th.
Ivan will be attending Pan
American University this
fall majoring in business
When asked how he felt
about 4-H Ivan said, that 4-H
had helped him acquire
important skills in decision
making, group interaction
and personal development
that would help him insure a
happier and more effective
adult life.
The Gold Star girl for 1977
is Velrna Iris Montalvo, the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Haul Montalvo of San Isidro.
Velma, who is often refered
to as the girl who keeps
everyone in stitches, is a
senior at San Isidro High
School. "Competitive" is the
word that best suits Velma.
She is always carrying on
some project where she is
learning something new that
presents a challenge. U.I.L.,
Food Shows, the County
Fair, or Dress Revues
Velma is always there
putting out her best efforts.
For those of us who have
watched her with all that
confidence and deter-
mination it has been an
inspiration, even though she
keeps us all in stitches.
It is no wonder that she has
always done so well in
competition for she is a true
expression of a young person
who knows what she wants.
But Velma's dedication
goes even further than that.
She wants to help other
young people learn. She feels
that learning with friends
and teaching helps her relate
to life. She has a deep con-
cern for human relationships
and human values.
Velma's active par-
ticipation in 4-H activities
has brought many honors for
Starr County. She
represented Starr County at
State Roundup this year and
at District Food Show
winning blue ribbons at both
events. Velma's most noted
accomplishment this year
was being District Dress
Revue winner and getting to
represent District 12 at State
competition in September.
Velma seees her 4-H work
as an excellent opportunity
to learn how to learn. She
feels that this will serve her
well, wherever she lives;
whatever she does.
It is with delight that we
honor these outstanding 4-
H'ers for their dedication
and hard work in 4-H
Starr County 4-H'ers and
adult leaders' have every
reason to be proud to be
represented by these two
young people at the Gold
Star Awards Program to be
held in October.
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DRAWING...The Rio Grande City Valley Mart has donated a rifle to the Rio
Grande City Quarterback Club for a drawing to be held on the Homecoming Game of
the Rio Grande C'' Rattlers. Homecoming will be on October 28 when the Rattlers
host Edcouch-Ei Proceeds from the drawing will help pay for charter buses made
available to the football team to transport them to the games not played in Rio
Grande City. The rifle donated is a Remington Model 788 243 caliber with scope.
Shown here are Valley Mart Store Director Alberto Gallardo and quarterback Club
president, Abel N. Gonzalez Jr.
RG( Rattlers Are Strong
Hopefuls In 16-AAA Kace
Velma Montalvo. Gold Star Girl
Rio Grande City bounced
back from three straight
losses to post a 4-6 record
and the return of 18 let-
termen including several
starters at the key "skill
positions" could signal a
stronger 1977 fate for the
Rattlers.
Coach Oscar Perez, en-
tered his second season at
Rio after guiding Lyford to
the District 32-2A title two
years ago, counts seven
offensive and six defensive
holdovers from last year's
squad which tied for third in
District 16-3A.
Alfredo Vela, who comp-
leted 47 of 116 aerials for 571
yards last fall, returns to
direct Rio's power I offense.
The 165-pound junior has a
solid target in split-end
David Martinez (jr., 165)
and converted guard David
Sanchez (sr., 190) has the
tools to become a top tight-
end.
Surrounding Vela in the
RGC backfield will be
flanker Jesus Alvarez (sr.,
170), tailback Noel Her-
nandez (sr., 165) and
fullback Ricardo Montalvo
(jr., 185).
Alberto Barrera (sr., 195)
returns to head up the
Rattlers' offensive line from
the left tackle position.
Center Eduardo Lopez (jr.,
170) and right guard
Baldemar Garza (jr., 170)
join Barrera as holdover
starters. Aaron Mont-
Workshop
Set For 411
Leaders
4-H adult and teen leaders
from all areas of Texas will
have an opportunity to
receive special training at
the Texas 4-H center near
Brownwood on September 17
and 18, according to Yolanda
Scrivner, County Extension
Agent.
Weekend workshop
training sessions will include
"4-H Club Management;"
"4-H Officer Duties," '4-H
Bicycle Projects;" and a
general session on
"Promotional Ideas For
National 4-H Week "
"All adult and youth
leaders from Starr County 4-
H clubs and project groups
are welcome to participate."
says Yolanda Scrivner She
also notes that travel
reimbursements are
available for those who
provide transportation to the
Texas 4-H Center
For additional details and
registration forms, come bv
the County Extension Office
located at Starr County
Courthouse or call Yolanda
Scrivner at 487-2306.
emayor, a 165-pound senior,
is scheduled to open the
season at left guard with 195-
pound junior Ruben Saenz
pegged to start at right
tackle.
Defensively, the Rattlers
appear solid at the
linebacker and secondary
positions where six of a
possible seven starters
return. But the Rattlers'
defensive line is suspect with
three newcomers joining 270-
pound senior holdover
Roman Ramirez across the
front.
Joining the titanic
Ramirez in the Rattler
rushline will be 240-pound
junior Ricardo Guevarra,
230-pound sophomore Buster
Gomez and senior Eddie
Barrera, lightweight in the
group at 180.
Sanchez heads Rio Grande
City's veteran linebacking
crops after gaining all-
district recognition last fall
He will be flanked by-
holdovers Willie Rodriguez
(jr., 180) and Armando
Acevedo (jr., 170).
Seniors Alberto Lara (165)
Tony Reyna (sr., 165) and
Jesus Alvarez (170) return at
defensive backfield positions
with Ernesto Gonzalez (sr.,
165) expected to flesh out the
secondary.
Rio Grande City
1977 Schedule
S. 2 La Joya
S. 9 Mission
S. 16 La Feria
S. 23 Hebbronville
S. 30 Mercedes+
O. 7 Donna+
O. 14 Pace-f-
O. 21 Falfurrias-f
O. 28 Edcouch-Elsa +
N. 4 Raymondville+
N. 11 Open
H— League Game
Publicity Is At
) our Fingertips
Your club needs publicity
to allow people to know your
fine organization, and the
Rio Grande Herald needs
you to allow it to make your
organizations^ ventures a
public interest.
With the new club year
beginning for most local
organizations, you will want
to work with the local press
in informing the public of
your club's activities. Club
presidents and reporters for
civic, social, school or
church organizations are
urged to contact Tissa
Peterson, Herald Society
Editor bv calling her at 487-
2819 or 487-2151.
Your social editor needs to
be kept informed as to the
new officers of your club, the
regular meeting dates of
your club, and when and
where your meetings will
be held.
At the beginning of your
club year you will know-
about many of the activities
scheduled for the ensuing
months. If possible, make a
copy of your club's yearbook
or calendar available to Mrs.
Peterson, so that she can
work with your organization,
give it the publicity it well
deserves.
Complete coverage of your
club news is possible only-
through your help. Example,
call in a couple of days
before an important meeting
is held so that photos can be
arranged. Many times you
think of coverage at the last
minute and many times it's
too late to get the type of
coverage you may need
When your organization is
sponsoring a service project,
bringing a speaker to the
city, planning an interesting
program, or electing officers
you will want to get your
story to the public. Try to see
that the society editor has
the information several days
before the event takes place
Once you've given an ad-
vance story, an on-the-spot
account will be more readily
possible.
Club presidents, please
contact Mrs. James
Peterson now, before the
club year begins, and let's
start things off right towards
a productive and well-
publicized year.
Bond Sales
July sales of Series E and
H United States Savings
Bonds in Starr County were
reported today by County
Bond Chariman Rene G.
Smith Sales for the seven-
month period totaled $71,015
for 59*.of the 1977 sales goal
of $120,000 July sales
totalled $14,063
Texas sales during the
month amounted to
$22,544,475, while sales for
the first seven months of 1977
totaled $163,463,640 with 59
of the yearly sales goal of
276.9 million achieved
Auditor Finds
No Missing Funds
The state auditor says he
has found no evidence to
indicate any discrepancies
in the financial affairs of
Fan American University, in
response to a student
newspaper's charge that
there was a reported $800,000
missing.
George McNeil, head of
the state General Ac-
counting Office in Austin,
said Monday that the rumor
published i ■ the Chicano
newspaper "El Sol" was
unfounded.
The monthly student
publication quoted "reliable
sources" in charging that
$800,000 in college funds had
been misapplied. The un-
named source also told El
Sol editors that the
discrepancy was evident in a
recent audit. The item ap-
peared in last week's issue of
El Sol.
The only recent audit
conducted at Pan Am is the
account of 1976 fiscal affairs.
That report is scehduled to
be heard at the October
board of regents meeting.
In behalf of the Review,
the Associated Press asked
McNeil Monday for hi*
response to the printed
rumor.
McNeil told the AP that he
was contacted by Pan Am
vice president Dr. Robert
Crane last Friday, and he
was asked to answer the
rumor. Crane is the vice-
president for financial af-
fairs.
McNeil reportedly told
Crane that there were no
discrepancies. The auditor
also told the AP that he had
"no plans" to investigate the
matter further because of
the source of the in-
formation.
McNeil mislabeled the
source an "underground
newspaper", adding "we
won't dignify it by looking
into it." He also said,
"Unless someone produces
some evidence, that's the
way it will continue to
stand."
El Sol is a duly recognized
student function on campus,
and not "underground."
Pan American University
President Dr. Ralph
Schilling suspended
operations of the newspaper
pending his report of the
incident to university-
regents.
That action could force the
students to print their paper
underground-without PAU's
approval-if they wish to
continue their publication
schedule
In the past, the university
hasn't allowe any other
publications besides student
newspapers to be circulated
on campus That ban in-
cludes underground and
professional papers. The ban
has not been contested, but
there are arguments
against that action.
Constitutional provisions
prevent censorship. It is also
pointed out that the state
university is public
property, and not privately
owned and operated.
Board of Regents
Chariman Ruben Cardenas
said he stood behind
Schilling's order to stop
publication of El Sol.
The McAllen attorney
added, however, that if El
Sol editors, or anyone, had
any specific evidence to the
missing money charge, he
would be receptive to the
facts. He acknowledged that
the state auditor had given
Pan Am a clean bill of health
in its most recent report.
Cardenas said that he
expected to receive the audit
report in the near future, and
if there were any statements
in it which warranted fur-
ther investigation, he would
call a special meeting of the
regents.
Cardenas said it appeared
to him that the student
editors' report was
"irresponsible journalism,"
because of a lack of facts to
qualify the rumor. He
quickly added that he had no
objection to criticism of the
university-as long at it was
conducted responsibly."
Asked about his position on
El Sol's right to publish,
Cardenas said he recognized
their constitutional
freedom?. but v«e encouraged
professional responsibility
on the part of the staff.
Prefacing his remarks
with the statement that he
would have to consider
individual cases on their own
merits," Cardenas said he
felt the university had a
right to intervene on the
operations of a university-
sanctioned student
organization that might be
acting in detriment to the
university.
Schilling will offer a full
report of the incident to the
regents when they meet in
October. That meeting will
be held at the Brownsville
campus
Cardenas said that if
further investigation was
warranted, he would create
an ad hoc committee to
study the matter.
Disaster Aid
For Starr County
Gov. Dolph Briscoe
\esterday requested
disaster loan authorit>
designation for Starr County
from the Small Business
Administration
Starr County. bordering
Mexico, "has experienced
adverse economic effects as
a direct result of the recent
de\aluation of the Mexican
peso," Briscoe said in a
letter to the Small Business
Administration in
Washington. He said he had
received requests for the
designation from elected
officials and businessmen in
Starr County.
The governor said his staff
is reviewing the effects of
the peso devaluation in other
communities along the
border.
Starr Cotton \ ield
Totals 3340 Bales
WESLACO- The Vallej
cotton harvest reached
357.906 bales Monday, with
51,743 bales ginned for the
week ending August 29th.
according to the weekly bale
count conducted b> the
Valley Chamber of Com-
merce.
County totals for the week
showed Cameron County
with 15,966 bales to bring its
total for the season to
140,631
Hidalgo County ginned
15,679 for the week, bringing
it to 110,091 for the season
Starr County reported 612
bales for the week and 3.340
for the season
Willac\ County's 19,486
bales for the week brought
its total to 103,844 bales for
the season, the first time
that Willacy County has
exceeded 10(i,000 bales since
1959. when its total for the
season was 112.046.
Three of the 52 gins
operating this season
reported they have closed,
with many others reporting
a lot of cotton in the yard in
trailers ano modules
Tiie weekly bale count is
made each Monday during
the harvest season by the
Vallev Chamber of Com-
merce in cooperation with
the Valley Ginners
Association
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