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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1954
Page
3
Wayne wears a Panama hat and Lenora borrows shirts while Charlie and Sammy flirt at a May, island visit. The column tracks locals like Von eille Galloway, taco parties, musical outings, car troubles, school events, and a grapevine of romances and trips around Brownsville and nearby towns.
The note hopes for a busy four days as water projects on flats continue and Port Isabel anticipates visitors for the Fishing Rodeo. It asks if teens joined the effort and wishes for good catches while wondering about new teachers this year.
The clipping notes a bustling city scene with talk of learning new phone numbers and a regular Mariners meeting. It mentions Sea Scouts invited to sail, Mr Petch guiding a sailing trip, and various locals traveling to Port Isabel and Aransas for sun and visits.
A group includes Joyce Wayne Betty Millie Guy Dan Don Bob Myrt Rita Sharon Jerry Joe and Edwards plans a social gathering after work at Seaside with informal dancing on the patio. Angel guards the island on weekends and George reconnects with Nadhe Lewis and Tito after church.
Isla Blanca Park rental manager Mrs Irene Shaw fields daily questions about cabanas shelters and beach gear. Park Director Al McGehee notes cabanas fill weekends but weekdays offer some availability while overnight shelters run short.
Between 350 and 700 families used cabanas shelters and trailer sites since July 3 with many out of Valley visitors. July traffic on the Queen Isabella Causeway reached 17 699, bringing year to date total to 65 691. Federal disaster relief funds total 66 683 033 since 1951 with 35 694 704 allocated to Housing and Home Finance Agency and 30 988 329 to Civil Defense for distribution.
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