Beautification Drive Edges Toward Julia Montgomery Cup
Port Isabel and nearby groups report progress on city beautification ahead of the final inspections. The Driftwood Garden Club notes wide participation across clubs as districts, churches, and the Navigation District contribute to cleanup efforts covering about 600 of 1400 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Driftwood Garden Club
San Benito
The
Baptist Brotherhood
Emory Green
Garden Club
Spon
Local Girls College Honors Jeanene Ward for Scholarship
Miss Jeanene Ward daughter of Rev and Mrs J B Ward Port Isabel is honored for outstanding scholarship at the Texas State College for Women Honors Day Assembly April 28. Ward a junior occupational therapy major is on the Dean's list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanene Ward
J. B. Ward
Port Isabel
Texas State College For Women
Ward
Health Dept Tags Garbage Cans In Port Isabel
The County Health department tagged several Port Isabel garbage cans for improper size rusted out condition no cover or unsanitary conditions. Owners have ten days to correct. if not, charges will be filed. The ordinance is enforced for community welfare. With summer heat the city is urged to comply to prevent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Health Department
Port Isabel
A R Keller Elected Port Isabel Fire Chief
A R Keller was elected chief of the Port Isabel Volunteer Fire Department at a special Monday meeting at the Firemen s Community building. He fills the vacancy left by Roy Byrd who resigned because his business keeps him out of town. Floyd Bobbitt was named assistant chief to fill Keller s vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Keller
Port Isabel
Keller
Roy Byrd
Floyd Bobbitt
Los Fresnos Lions Change Date for Charity Horse Show
The Fourth Annual Charity Horse Show is moved from May 13-14 to June 17-18 due to conflicting dates. Organizers say the new dates will encourage a larger entry of horses and participants as local Lions continue planning and preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Fresnos Lions Club
Mrs. Morris Bobbitt Visits Port Isa Family
Mrs. Morris Bobbitt of Brownsville spent Tuesday visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs Bobbitt of Port Isa.
Port Isabel projects move forward with curb and gutter work
Progress on Port Isabel curb and gutter stands at 30 percent with 60 carloads of caliche delivered and about 950 more carloads needed. Heavy equipment should finish the phase in two weeks as H B Zachry Company pushes ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
H. B. Zachry Company
Ellis D Frigar Dies At 61 In Texas
Ellis D Frigar died early Sunday at Mercy Hospital in Brownsville. Graveside rites were held Monday at Buena Vista Cemetery at 4 p.m. He lived in Port Isabel the past five years and worked for the Delhi Taylor and Mayfair refinery. He is survived by his wife Josefa and five children: George Tampico, Edward Beaumont, Elinor Leal, Martha Ann Martinez, and Aurelia Lozano, Tampico.
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Ellis D. Frigar
Mercy Hospital
Brownsville
Buena Vista Cemetery
Darling Funeral Home
Frigar
Josefa
George
Tampico
Edward
Beaumont
Elinor Leal
Martha Ann Martinez
Aurelia Lozano
Fingar
Port Isabel
Delhi Taylor and Mayfair
Miss Sea Scout May Crowning Set By Port Isabel
Candidates for Miss Sea Scout of Port Isabel 1955 were announced by Ship 56 sponsor. Public voting costs one cent per vote and the winner will be named at a VFW Auxiliary sponsored fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Sea Scout
Port Isabel
Ship 56
VFW
Ship
Martha Beebee
Bella Martinez
Rita Lemaire
No Vaccine Delay Hits Hidalgo County Polio Schedule
Dr. Gipson begins limited office hours in Port Isabel while vaccine delivery stalls in Hidalgo County. State health officials report delay of Salk vaccine for second polio shots, with no Cutter shipments in Valley counties. Officials note polio cases and one death linked to different vaccines as distribution lags. May 3 would have been start date for second shots in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Gipson
Port Isabel
J. A. Hockaday
Cowgill
Hidalgo
David M
Austin
Valley
Otter Laboratories
California
Idaho
Michigan
Houston
Jonas Salk
Hidalgo Counties
Public screening of tuna film at community venues
A color film on commercial tuna fishing by live-bait method in the Pacific will be shown at the Community building or Firemen's hall on Tuesday evening May 2 at 7 30. The event precedes a public meeting at the new High school on public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Ocean
Stewart Springer
Fish and Wildlife Service
Oregon
Gulf
Brownsville
Longer Fish Bill Becomes New Law
Governor Shivers signed the Murray-Garrett-Pipkin bill regulating Laguna Madre fish sizes. It bans speckled trout and flounder under 12 inches and refish under 14 inches from Laguna Madre waters in Cameron Willacy and Kenedy counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laguna Madre
Shivers
Cameron
Willacy
Kenedy
Valley High Seniors Honored at Bou Gainvillea Dance
Mr and Mrs George Cail and Mr and Mrs Fred Petch attended the Bou Gainvillea dance Friday evening honoring all seniors of Valley High School. The event was held at the Texas South most college in 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Edwards
Jimmy Haley
Joseph Whitney
Rosalie
Fred Petch
Lorna
Karen
Harlingen
Claramae Turner
George Cail
Valley High Schools
Port Isabel Proclaims Clean-up Week May 1955
Mayor D H Christensen declares the first week in May 1955 as Clean-up Week in Port Isabel Texas urging citizens civic groups and businesses to clean premises thoroughly and aid in removing city trash not removed to be picked up during the week by the city truck
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
D. H. Christensen
Texas
Local Lions Honor Port Isabel Leaders for Dust Control and Paving
The Port Isabel Lions Club saluted Supt. Marshall Storey and A. R. Keller as worthy citizens for dust bowl control efforts and for pushing paving projects. Guest speaker Al McGehee discussed Padre Island growth and tourism drawing over 134000 visitors since January 1, with 270 species noted and Gulf waters attracting fishermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
al McGehee
Cameron County
Padre Island
Gulf
Bay of Surf Fishing Weekend Counts Trout and Redfish
The Bay of Surf fishing reports list numerous anglers from Texas and nearby states fishing Friday through Monday. Notable catches include multiple trout totals from Houston, Brownsville, Pasadena, and Mercedes, plus redfish and pompano entries. several parties report six to 165 trout with other species noted.
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Bay of Surfac
Earl Webb
Sweetwater
W. HH. Shattles
W. G. Shattles
Pasadena
Texas
Bob Price
George Aschenbeck
Houston
Vivian Head
Brownsville
Mr. Sanders
Donald Porter
Ralph Rena
Dr. Fuetrell
E. W. Skinner
Mr. Palmer
M. R. Linnery
Dick Adams
Mercedes
Jody Goolsby
Port Isabel
Steve Menesick
E.L. Sullivan
San Benito
George Nixon
Los Fresnos
Vivien Head
Mr. Jones
Pecos
Jerry Freeman
Mission
Bayes
Howard Baytes
Ernest Watson
Frank Scanlon
Martin Hazard
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N. E. Ryan
PTA
C. D. Hawkins
Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Father Lawrence Fanning
OMI
Father Fanning
Local Girls College
County Park Board
Isla Blanca Park
South Shore Drive
Park Board
Joe Kilgore
15Th Congressional District
South Texas
Department of Defense
15Th
Defense Department
Laredo Afb
Webb County
Harlingen Afb
Port Isabel Naval Air Base
Navy
Naval Air Base
Wnll
Continental Air Defense Command
Air Force
JLM
Belia Martinez
Dr. Gipson
Hotkadey
Lions Club
Tor
Frank Roberts
Earl Reed
Frain
Ed Smith
Jim Paul Kruse
E. F. Martin
Hausmyer
Per Valley
M. C. Risher
Guy of
Borger
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