Coral finds thrill in North Jetty shelling boom
A California diver and State Biologist Joe Breuer report live coral heads and diverse sea life at the North Jetty. They catalog coral, urchins, gorgonians, and shells including Murex, Horse conch, winged oyster, whelk, and tulip shells, boosting local shelling prospects and prompting a Shell Club meeting on Friday.
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Joint Session Planned by Valley Groups at Isla Blanca Park
The Valley Chamber of Commerce Managers Association and Cameron County Park Board schedule a joint dinner at Isla Blanca Park on Wednesday August 10. Separate 3 p.m and 4 p.m sessions precede a 6 p.m joint dinner to discuss mutual promotion and beach tourism for the Valley and South Padre Island. Oscar M. Longnecker Jr. serves on both boards.
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Cameron County Park Board
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South Padre
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Joe L. Taylor
San Benito
Isla Blanca Cabanas
Mark Piepgrass
Weslaco
Oscar M. Longnecker, Jr
Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
Near Tragedy Averted At Padre Island Jetties
Mrs. S. D. Wilson of Brownsville narrowly escaped drowning Sunday afternoon after falling from the Padre Island jetties. The rescue was effected by her sister Mrs. B. G. Myers who held firm until deputies arrived. Local officers Deputy Sheriff Don Hoyd and County Highway Patrolman Allan Weaver reported the incident occurred shortly after 7:00 p m.
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S. D. Wilson
Brownsville
Padre Island
Don Hoy
Allan Weaver
Mrs Wilson Treated at Mercy Hospital Brownsville
Mrs Wilson was taken to Mercy Hospital in Brownsville for treatment and is now reportedly recuperated from shock and bruises.
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