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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1955
Page
3
A Port Isabel update highlights Marine unit displays with miniature knots and a lighthouse scene, plus praise for girl crews and a knot board. It also reports school activities, visiting relatives, travel to Kansas and Roswell, and local church youth events with a mention of upcoming sermons and rummage sales.
Causey for the colleges as Buddy Leon Johnson and Mary Alice Carr spoke scriptures and gave a short Wesley Foundation talk. LaVerle played piano. The Junior Life Savers completed their test Thursday. Victims named include Tommy Breckenridge Guy Keller and others.
The sick list this week includes Rosalie who feels fine but battles a stubborn temperature. Jackie Farrar visited Friday morning and stayed Friday night with Jayne. She and David enjoyed a post rally outing. Now that he is home the two exchange sweet smelling letters. Ginger is back home and hopes to visit more often.
Old timers recall Port Isabel figures now in college and on the move. Cliff Brown III returns with parents P Ann and Cliff Brown Sr after a family milestone. Mary Lou Johnston travels to a Home Economics convention in Dallas while Betty Jo Johnston and son depart. Mrs Sheldon reports Austin workshops on typing and shorthand. Karen Lynn visits grandparents Lynns as they plan a new home near the old Wilson site after a fire. Buds of local life include Uncle Bobby’s visit from Clinton Illinois and Margaret and Guy’s first anniversary at The Jetties with a perfume atomizer gift.
Betty Albair announces her upcoming wedding in San Benito as guests and family react to the event. The note hints at next week’s fuller coverage and reflects a lively town calendar with names, celebrations, and a few corrections from prior notices.
Citizens recall an incident where some individuals arrived late, prompting questions about what caused the delay and where they were during the unspecified hours. Local officials began inquiries to determine any security or safety implications.
Ronald, Charles, and Dolly appear in a lively social roster. Sherry and Johnny are a close pair enjoying a show, drinks, and Island visits during the last days. Lu Lu, Tommy, Richard, Erma Lee, LaVerne, and Earl Wright are seen sharing beverages. Linda and Bob Mack planned a church outing last Wednesday night. Bob works nights at Bobbitt's Gulf Service Station. Happy Birthday to Lupe Rosales as the notice closes.
The discussion notes sailing into the wind is hard and speed can be helped by a motor or similar device. A wind-changer is imagined as a possible future invention to improve velocity.
Last Thursday night Norma Lou Johnny Dan and Sherry saw three shows in Brownsville despite mosquitoes. Eddy Thomas Tommy and Joe also saw Tall Man Riding with a broken fan belt on the way home. Lorna and Gene joined the same show Saturday night. Monday featured an all day party with Shela Ginger Janie Janet and Gloria dining at the Drug Store then motorboat riding.
Mon night monopoly game and a win by Joe and Wayne over the gals. Norma Lou and Eddy and others attended The Seven Year Itch. Lorna and David led town outings Monday. Don and Mr. Browder tied three to three in chess. Sunday saw sailing and hats at the drug store and a group ride after Mariners. Kay Cecil Robert and Martha dined at the Palmetto Inn.
Willacy County gins have operated around the clock, with production this date well below the totals of previous years as less than half of the typical bales have been ginned.
Texas wildlife officials report signs of recovery from drought with mourning doves at high levels and quail returning in some areas. Water and food conditions point to good duck habitat by November while deer numbers rebound and antelope fawn crops are favorable. Turkey production remains variable with some regions showing hatch success.
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