Sammons Delivers Rotary Talk On International Understanding
Thos B Sammons district governor spoke to the Port Isabel Rotary Club about Rotary as a test tube of human experience. He noted Rotary clubs span 92 countries and aim to promote international understanding and peace through diverse fellowship and projects. He highlighted over 1 750 000 spent on student fellowships since 1947, with 709 awards in 57 countries, naming fellows from Brownsville and Kingsville. He urged support for Desare Foundation Fellowships to expand cross cultural exposure and world understanding. Sammons leads Mays Sammons Co in Mission and was elected district governor at the Chicago convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. B. Sammons
Rotary International
Rotary Club
Port Isabel
Rotary Clubs
Mr. Sammons
Rotary
Sammons
James W. Pace Jr
Brownsville
England
University of
Alton Brieger
Kingsville
Boosters Club To Enter Floats At Shrimp Fiesta Parade
The Shrimp Fiesta Boosters Club will enter three floats in the street parade on Monday September 5. Themes focus on industry with one float inspired by Mrs. Harry Goette and another by Mrs. Theron Boynton for future queen candidates. Building committee includes Jack Mock and Harry Goette. decorating handled by the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrimp Fiesta Boosters Club
Harry Goette
Theron Boynt
Jack Mock
Boosters Club
New 24 unit motel planned on Padre Isle Gulf coast
A Harlingen contractor George H. Beck announces start within 30 days on Padre Beach area of a 24 unit ultra modern motel facing the Gulf. It will be one mile north of the causeway, V shaped with a central pool and a large gulf facing picture window. Occupancy possible by October with completion in January.
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Padre Beach
George H. Beck
Harlingen
Gulf
Texas
Tompkins
Central Power and Light Company
Beck
Causeway
Alegres Return From Car Boat Trip to Florida Waters
Mr and Mrs L M Alegres of Port Isabel return from a two week vacation business trip by car to St Augustine Florida and back by boat aboard M V Drake with Brownsville partners. They staged in Fort Pierce and Fort Myers before completing the voyage across Florida to Brownsville. Mrs Alegre earned rope splicing knot charting and watch duties while Mr Alegre prepares to captain the new vessel amid Florida mosquito heavy nights.
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L. M. Alegre
Port Isabel
St. Augustine
Texas
Atlantic Coast
Fort Pierce
Fila
Florida
Lake Okachobee
Ft. Meyers
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Fla
Gulf Coast
Brownsville
Alegre
Fishing Licenses Outnumber Hunting Licenses In Texas
The Texas Game and Fish Commission reports fishing licenses will outnumber hunting licenses for the new fiscal year starting September 1. About 410000 fishing and 240000 hunting licenses were sold last year, with 30000 more fishing licenses this year as fishing expands with more waters.
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Game and Fish Commission
Lcense
Texas
Island Tip Development Expansion Possible Soon
Title transfers could clear the way for private investors to develop the southern Padre Island tip near Isla Blanca Park. President Eisenhower signed a bill returning federal land to the Brownsville Navigation District, which will hand it to Cameron County for Park Board development after transfers.
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Padre Island
Isla Blanca Park
Park Board
Eisenhower
Brownsville
Padre and
Brazos Islands
Cameron County
The
Gation District
Brazos Pass
Mr. Watkins Dies Former Port Isabel Resident in Berwick
Mr. J. Watkins, longtime Port Isabel resident and Schmidt Marine Ways employee, died in Berwick Louisiana on Tuesday. Funeral services and burial were held in Berwick. He had lived in Port Isabel for several years prior to his death.
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Co. J. Watkins
Port Isabel
Berwick
Louisiana
Watkins
Schmidt Marine Ways
Odessa couple visits Port Isabel amid hometown ties
Mr and Mrs Norman Butler of Odessa spent time in Port Isabel this week. The Butler family are former Port Isabel residents reflecting strong local ties.
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Norman Butler
Odessa
Port Isabel
Butlers
Baptists School Registration Set for August 22
Baptist Day School will hold registrations Monday August 22 at 10 AM in the Baptist Church educational building. Parents seeking enrollment for Kindergarten or first grade are asked to attend. classes begin September 1 with Mrs. Mabel D. Hickman teaching again. Hurricanes Connie and Diane threaten broader areas with varying winds and rainfall as coastal resorts sustain damage.
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Baptist Day School
The
Baptist Church
Mabel D. Hickman
Underwater Film Show Promises Reef and River Views
Aquarena scenes in San Marcos will be shown next week on The Humble Company's Texas in Review. The program features swimmers performing in the Submarine Theater plus lake vegetation fish and ducks foraging. Explorer Scouts from Smithville Post 183 kayak a 215 mile Colorado River trip from Smithville to Matagorda Bay.
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San Marcos
Humble Company
Smithville
Post 183
Colorado
Matagorda Bay
Padre Island dreamer Tompkins eyes bold coastal project
Wealthy South Texas developer John L. Tompkins expands Padre Beach from Laguna Madre to the island with 20 miles of planned streets and 100 600 feet of water mains. He has pumped close to 200 000 yards of Laguna Madre soil and expects near a million by completion as sales spread across 46 states and international inquiries pour in. The venture ties to a long history, with a mainland link finally emerging after a six year bet on a causeway across Laguna Madre.
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South Texas
John L. Tompkins
Padre Bland
Texas
Lompkins
Avesol
Rn Grande Valley
Port Isavel
Tompkins
Laguna Madre
Padre
Padre Beach
5 S. Coast
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Ecuadolia
Okinawa
United States
Florida
California
Mexico
Columbus
New World
de Pineda
Cameron County
Fiesta Plans Near Completion for Port Isabel Shrimp Fiesta
Plans advance for the third annual Shrimp Fiesta in Port Isabel on September 3 4 5 with a queen’s court and coronation set. Fundraising aims for 2500 though the drive lags halfway. merchants urged to call Mme Ruthruff. Parade boats prizes and concessions planned along Downtown Port Isabel with a seaside presentation August 27 and events September 3.
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Eleanor Ruthruf
Port Isabel
Mme
Ruthruff
Queens Court
Padre Island
Padsland Pavillion
Lee Smith
Port Isabel Firemen Fry Chicken Supper Aug 18
The Port Isabel Firemen and Auxiliary host a fried chicken supper on Thursday evening August 18. Tickets from any fire department member, Auxiliary, or Mrs. Morgan at Lightnous Grocery. advance purchase recommended. Proceeds fund paving around the Firemen's Community Hall.
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Port Isabel
Water Supply Shrinking at Falcon Dam Prompts Alert
Falcon reservoir stores 1,318,508 acre feet with month left to avert shortages. Rio Grande watershed storms or rains could raise supply. last year peak storage reached 2,425,000 acre feet, while this year July low was 647,800. San Benito district now sells seedbed irrigation water from 0 to 100 acres daily.
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Falcon Reservoir
Ralpham
Rio Grande
Falcon Dam
Laredo
Agar
San Benito
Mrs Florence Wood and Daughter Visit Corpus Christi
Mrs Florence Wood and her daughter Helen of Corpus Christi spent Tuesday visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Petch.
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Florence Wood
Helen
Corpus Christi
Fred Petch
Bay area anglers reel in hefty catches over August days
Bay and jetty fishermen report diverse hauls from August 5 to 11. Notable catches include 704 pounds of red snapper and multiple Spanish mackerel, trout, redfish, and a 19 pound jewfish, with guides and multiple party trips listed across Harlingen Port Isabel and surrounding locales.
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Bud Strickland
Doug Mills
Harlingen
C. H. Denhan
Charlie Meyers
Lamesa
Texas
Ed Brady Sr
San Benito
M. R. Bledsoe
Dallas
Cleo Pederson
Port Isabel
John Hancock
Houston
Dewey
R.H
Jake Strange
Dulles
John R. Cox
Sweetwater
Pete Tanner
Jerry Freeman
Harry Keyes
Mission
Charlie Vitack
M. G. Smaldridge
Pharr
Fred Christensen
Bill Swain
John Cox
Larry Cole
Edinburg
Jim Butcher
Brownsville
Lewis and
Buster Davis
Bob Fitzpetiek
Gulf
Tom Atkins
Garland Hightower
San Antonio
Jolu
Les Thompson
Garret Knol
Oklahoma City
Tuseday
Sam Cashiola
Jim Metcalf
Jim Barcedona
Houseton
B. R. Bledsoe
A. L. Thorne
Texas Joy
Frank Roberts
Jack Baxter
Crag Jones
Raymondville
Frank Gale Roberts
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Garrett Knol
Knol
tlayes-Sammons Company
Chicago
Padre Isle
John Floyd
Gerrett Knol
Oran Jones
Mr. Jones
South Shore Drive
North Shore
Coastal
Neptune Apartments
Garden Club
Isabel
Island Tip
MR. Watkins
Moorehead City
N. C
Washington, D.C
Wilmington
Weather
Carolina Coast
New York City
Diane
Miami
John Tompkins
W. K. Hill
O. R. McCumber
Earl McKee
Wichita
Kansas
Ed Jones
Fred Brose
B. W. Owin
Wichita, Kansas
J. J. Brand
Brand
Ruby Ann Il
J. M. Woods
Hank Smith
J. L. Arnold
Jack Christine
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