Local Shell Searches Around Port Isabel In 1920s
The article recalls 1920s shell hunts off Port Isabel as Hugh McGilvray, Buddy Crain, Bill Pattee and others bored the bay bottom for shell samples. Shells were found in shallow layers near Laguna Vista but not enough to suit the Port Isabel company. A Heidenfels ship was even tasked to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Shell
Hugh McGilvray
Buddy Crain
Bill Pattee
Laguna Vista
Hurricane Watch Setup Planned In Port Isabel
Mayor J A Hockiday said a hurricane warning system is awaiting word from Corpus Christi Civil Defense. Ground Observers Corps members built a tower downtown for displaying warnings and Civil Defense volunteers will conduct house to house warnings if necessary as the storm approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Corpus Christi
J. A. Hockiday
Corpus Christi Civil Defense Organization
Ground Observers Corps
Civil Defense
Port Isabel Plans Sewer System Finance Under Review
City officials study the financial condition and bonding capacity to fund a new sewer system. Mayor Hockaday cites 4 million dollar valuations and about 100 thousand dollars in outstanding debt. A future bond issue may fund expansion and revenue bonds could cover broader needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Harlingen
A Hockaday
Hockaday
Qystem
Federal Housing Project Moves Through Channels in Port Isabel
A proposed Port Isabel federal housing project seeks 100 low rent units funded jointly by federal and local sources. The Port Isabel Housing Authority chaired by George Cail Jr. includes Lance Harris Floyd Bobbitt Roy Rock and Noe Genzel. The urban renewal plan remains separate and would replace substandard housing under City sponsorship. A four town collaboration with Port Isabel Los Fresnos Lyford and La Feria is in development with Olive Axtell coordinating details after a meeting of city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
George Cail Jr
Lance Harris
Floyd Bobbitt
Roy Rock
Noe Genzel
Los Fresnos
Lyford
la Feria
Los Fresnos Budget Hearing Set for August 19
Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District schedules a budget hearing for August 19 at 8 p.m. in the high school. Walter Coers says the $300,000 budget will be posted on the chalk board for full public viewing as taxpayers are urged to attend. Only two teaching vacancies remain to be filled before school opens in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Fresnos
Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent
Walter ©. Coers
Mr Covers
Valley Chamber Plans Good Will Dinner Sept 11
Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a Good Will dinner September 11 at the Texan hotel in Pharr at 7 00 pm. Invitations were sent to Gov Price Daniel of Texas and Guy Norberto Trevino Zapata of Tamaulipas, with officials from Mata Moros Rio Bravo Reynosa Los Ebanos Camargo and Ciudad Miguel Aleman invited. Inter American Relations Committee Chair Ford Warnes said the event aims to foster neighborly ties with little or no formal speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Tamaulipas
Valley Chamber of Commerce
Dinic
Ford Warnes
Inter - American Relations Committee
Gov Price Daniel
Guy Norberto Trevino Zapata
Glen Garrett
Texas Good Neighbor Commission
Texan
Pharr
Sept. Ji
Warnes
Chamber of Commerce
Mata
Deep Sea Fishing Film Returns to Texas In Review
Port Isabel coverage shows deep sea fishing thrills along the southern Gulf Coast. The August broadcast highlights the 23rd annual Texas Coaching School in Dallas and airs August 2 on Valley stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port On Texas
Foornatt
Texas
Annua Texas
Dallas
Port Isabel
Gulf Coast
Insecticide Firms Face Court Charges in Texas District
Texas Department of Weaby aiture represen tative Nick Coffing says misdoings led to misdemeanor charges against four Cameron county firms selling insecticides with strength below standard. Firms named include Port Brand Insecticide Co of Los Prestis and Niagara Chermingl Co of Hartinger. Previously Dolfing filed similar charges against Tour fam firms in Hidalgo County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Nick Coffing
Texas Department of Weaby Aiture
Valtey
Cameron County
Ite
I Los Prestis
Niigara Chermingl Company
Hartinger
Dolfing
Tour Fam
Hidalga County
Hidalgo County
Dotfing
Hayes. Sammons
Mission
Berty Brothers
Stauffer Chereoal Company
Mercedes and
Dennison
Westace Bofling
Alstin
Keo
County hospital funds sought at Wednesday meeting
Commissioners discussed providing funds for patient care at the county hospital. The president reported encephalitis cases being treated there and outlined park charges of 30 dollars daily and 30 dollars weekly for patients, with a four month period mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tims
Park
Seon
Padre Tsiaod
Veterans Lands Resale Sept 27 1857
More than 50 tracts of land will be sold by the Veterans board on September 27 to the highest bidders. Offers will be accepted by sealed bid. A complete list of the tracts is in the Chamber of Commerce offices. Some tracts lie in the Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Tinavet Board
Walt
Susi Fe Hian Chamber of Commmerce
Eight Ships Dock At Pt Isabel In July
Eight ships docked at Pt Isabel in July with cargo handled by Petroka deoprodisers. Total cargo amounted to 1 ton ROS and included baled cotton, shell, and peanut cake along with other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pt. Isabel
Ant Ay
Stymus Building Nears Complete Demolition
The unfinished Stymus Building, long an eyesore, is nearly wrecked as the contractor works by himself. Only a small amount remains to be done once the lot is cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stymus
Field Day Activities At Camp Perry Rio Hondo
Scouts and leaders from Tip-O-Tex District gathered at Camp Perry for a Field Day featuring swimming supervised by Red Cross, archery led by A. P Abbott, and hiking across Camp Perry's 10 acres. Pack and Troop groups from Russell, Port Isabel, Ebanos, and First Presbyterian joined in the day’s events under Bert Whisenant and Bill Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub
Tip-O-Tex
Camp Perry
Tip-O- Tex
Rio Honda
Russell School
First Presbyterian
Lie Ciards
Jimmy Cole
Freddy Abbott Jr
A. P Abbott
Mano Torrey
Phacido Vera
First Presbyterian Church
Mike Mendez
Billy Grotia
Bert Whisenant
Bill Dean
Sheriff Reports 154 Cases Cleared
Sheriff reports show 154 cases cleared by the department with duty, property recovered, and delinquents listed. The release notes numerous calls and investigations with details unclear due to damaged text.
Fuse of 00.900 lives and S10 Tat hon In property
Unable to determine a clear news event from the fragment. The readable text references a fuse, a person or place named Beyatay, and property, but no coherent action, date, or entities to summarize into a proper card.
Myrick's Father Dies This Week
Myrick's father Prederieck thean Menick 93, died Sunday at his residence in La Benita after four years there. He was involved in real estate and dry goods in early years. Funeral services were conducted at Kreidler Ashcraft Punera Home Chapel in San Rento with Rev Albert Baker officiating. Burial followed at Mont Meta Cemetery. Surviving: one son Vere Myrteko of Part Isabel, one daughter Mrs St Prentice of Haus fon, two brothers Walter Nyetek of Kunsey Cite Kan and YJ Menck at bor Scotto Kan, one sister Mrs Grace Shafer of Donnesille, Catif, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrick
Prederieck Thean Menick
Sane Bento
Miyrick
la Benita
Puneeal
Kreidler Ashcraft
Punera! Hom
Surviversoine
Vere Myrteko
Part Isabel
St. Prentice
Haus Fon
Walter Nyetek
Kunsey
Kan
YJ Menck
Bor Scotto Kan
Grace Shafer
Donnesille
Catif
Rules For New Year Issued By Supt Storey
Supt Marshall Storey issued a calendar of activities for the opening of the new school year on September 3. Summer maintenance left the school plant ready for opening. The schedule and rules follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Storey
Marshall Storey
Mr. Storey
Port Isabel Gas Lines Extend Rapidly Citywide
Rio Grande Valley gas crews lay ten to twelve blocks of mains daily in Port Isabel. Completion target September 1 set by the company, with mayor optimistic. Local residents rush to use surplus butane tanks, while families prepare for school reopening and student immunizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande Valley Gas Company
Port Isabel
Horkaiay
Wale
al- Midy
Beffire
Ernestine Barrers
Cat
Ric Gramie Willey Gas Company
Erty
Valley students among 206 to receive degrees at Texas A&L
Dan R Keller leads a list of 32 Lower Rio Grande Valley degree candidates among 206 to be conferred at Texas A&L in the Summer Commencement at Jones Auditorium on August 2 at 6 20 p m Cameron County tops the Valley with 15 candidates Hidalgo eight Starr three Willacy three eighteen Valley candidates seek master’s degrees Keller is a candidate for a bachelor’s degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan R. Keller
Biglands Valley
Texas A&l
Jones Auditorum
Cameron County
Hidalgo County
Starr and Willacy
Dan & Keller
Fishing Report Sparks Local Catch at Bay Jetties
On Thursday August 4 at Bay jetties Reverend Pave Edgar of Donna led a fishing outing with Mr and Mrs Tom Gray of Texas City catching ten trout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorf
Edgar
Donna
Tom Gray
Texas City
Reported items from Texas Joy with Pat McGuy ds skipper
A fragment describes a report from Texas Joy with Pat McGuy ds skipper J. and Baker and pansy from Clinton Oklahoma mentioning a 40 pound shack, three ling and ten hing in terse terms
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Joy
Pat McGuy
J. & Baker
Pansy
Clinton
Okla
Shack
Ling
Hing
Friday Gull Fishing Teen Sadie Cand Party
A brief entry records a Friday gull fishing event with Sadie and friends, noting a two pound ling and an eighteen pound catch as highlights of the casual gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie
Fuan Donna
Ling
Pean Big Lindo
Local Anglers Report Mixed Bounty From Coastal Spots
Bay and jetty fishing yields several trout catches by Mir and Mrs. Townsend from Paes. Mr and Mrs McManus from Illinois and Mrs Owens from San Antonio report trout. Jones from Santa Rosa and Ward from Moothart also listed with catches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E. McManus
Chur
Owrenee
San Aupietin
Texas
Mirxee Jones
Santa Rosi Titenat
Arid W. Ward Moothart
Haningen
Saat
Harlingen angler reports tarpon aboard Lizzie Bee
Report from Harlingen details tarpon caught aboard the Lizzie Bee by guide Tom Atkins aboard the vessel with Jack Bartholomew and Phil Edie. The account notes the 10S pound catch and the guiding role of Atkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bartholomew
Phil Edie
Harlingen
Tom Atkins
Mills Jr Leads San Antonio Party In Snapper Haul
A party led by Mills Jr from San Antonio brought in 300 pounds of snapper with Mr. and Mrs. Taylor of Beeville contributing 14 king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoa. Mills Jr
San Antoni
Mr. and
Mrs. Taylor
Beeville
King
Local travelers attend a Pecos fishing outing and names listed
Sunday notes list of attendees including Jack Welch and party from Brownsville with a trout catch, Joe Rowe from Pecos, Dr and Mrs Paul Huser from San Antonio, and Leo Schneyder from Petus among others with 13 trout reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Bay
Jack Welch
Joe Rowe
Paul Huser
San Antonio
Mgr
Leo Schneyder
Petus
August 12 fishing report from Leesville man
Manuel David of Leesville Texas and his son fished at the jetty on a Monday in August catching two trout. The day’s catch included one o e day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlingen
Dr. Hockaday
R. Bo Creager
Will West
Brownsville
Telesforo Pena
Speedy’ Reed
Sorf
Manuel David
Angler Names and Catch Totals From Pecos and Port Isabel
Sundry anglers list catches on August 13 with Pecos residents fF Schneider and Jon Rowsorile catching trout. Mrs Eleanor Littleton of San Angelo and E H Garett of Port Isabel reel ling. Manuel Davis and son from Leesville report trout totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehneider
Pecos
Texas
Jon Rowsorile
Eleanor Littlton
San Angelo
E. H. Gareett
Port
Isabel Four Ling
Manuel Davis
Leesville
Local Anglers Report Mixed Catches Across Texas
On Wednesday August 14, Mrs Eleanor Littleton of San Angelo netted a 13 pound shark while Vernon Hill and companions fished the surf or jetty. Johnny Wilson of Houston caught 20 trout. Tommy Myers and Jim Ellis of Harlingen landed 12 trout. L E L Schneider from Pecos reported 17 trout. Joe Rowe from Trem Pecow secured seven trout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Littleton
San Angelo
Tex
Vernon Hill
Johnny Wilson
Houston
Tommy Myers
Jim Ellis
Harlingen
L. EL. Schneider
Joe Rowe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack Merryman
Heidenfels
Rockport
Tom Dunn
Padre Beach
Stucon
THE
Terrebonne Press
Houma, LA
Federal Housing Project
Valley Chamber
Veterans Lands
W. W. Bice
Guna Marire
Phil
Ee Jack Barthulome
RGV
Kia
Ene
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!