19 Aug 1955
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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1955
Page
1
Port Isabel schools open August 31 with registration August 3. Students must be six on or before September 1 to enroll. Birth certificates requested for first graders. Last year’s attendance averaged 93.1 percent. Holidays include Labor Day, Christmas, Charro Day, Easter, and end of six five weeks in May.
The calendar lists faculty meeting on August 30 at 19 AM in the Jr. High Auditorium. August 31 covers registering and checking out books. Regular classes start September 1 with a Labor Day holiday on September 5. October 12 marks the first six weeks, followed by Thanksgiving mass on November 24 and Thanksgiving holiday on November 23.
The list shows principal John Anthony and first to fifth grade teachers across elementary departments. Notables include Mrs. Joe Whitney Mrs. Mary de Vela Mrs. J C Lane and Mrs. Harry Sannady in first grade and nurse Mrs. Miriam Anderson. Junior High lists Principal Millar N Caudill.
Port Isabel Lions Club honors Leo Baumfelder at a Gulf Cafe meeting for longtime service as Sea Scout skipper. Presentation cites his impact on youth and future citizens. Local members view slides on post Atomic test damage shown by Texerete Company staff.
A Weather Bureau report details hurricane and tropical storm activity entering the U S mainland from Brownsville to Cape Hatteras from 1896 to 1954. It notes 70 full hurricanes on a map, but only two events affect the Valley since 1896, with major storms in Florida and the 1954 Atlantic seaboard hurricane causing vast damage.
Rev Peter V Rogers of San Antonio substitutes for Father L J Fanning O M I during vacation. Accompanied by Rev Rogers father P V Rogers of Brooklyn N Y, Rogers says he is glad to return for a time. Rogers also edits the Mary Immaculate magazine.
Dr. Seymour Fischer opens a chiropractic clinic at 803 N. Sam Houston Street San Benito with wife Geraldyne assisting. The residence was converted into the clinic and appointments are being taken. Fischer has a year in Debenport Town practice and a doctor of chiropractic from Palmer School. Geraldyne Myrick Fischer also holds a Palmer degree and hails from Port Isabel.
Port Isabel readies for the third annual Shrimp Fiesta with the Forrest Royal destroyer arriving for public tours on two days. A Saturday August 27 dance and island presentation are set with ticket sales through local merchants. A street parade feature includes a silver tray prize for the antique car division as decorating efforts expand with banners and new store displays.
The Forrest Royal will be docked for inspection at Port Isabel during the Shrimp Fiesta weekend, with public access on September 3 and 4 from 1 to 4 PM. A street parade features a landing force demonstration and a huge crowd is expected. The festival includes dances, coronation, midway shows, and a Sunday boat parade with blessing ceremonies.
Two Port Isabel children enter the Valley Baptist hospital polio ward in the past days. Four year old child of Mr and Mrs Leo Fabacher and eight month old Lisa Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Harris are among the recent admissions. Also the 24 year old son of Mr and Mrs James Bell is in the ward. the Bells once lived in Port Teabel now reside in Loe Freenoa.
Port Isabel will host Joe Garza, license examiner, on Wednesday September 7 to accept driver license applications. Local Police Department confirms official will handle applications at that time.
Monday's item and Tuesday follow up highlight Cap with a seven foot beauty. The narrative centers on Cap and his prominent seven footer as depicted in this week's PRESS.
Ground Observer Corps will man about 3 240 posts across a large Texas area including Port Isabel. Volunteers are urged as local officials and Governor Shivers monitor the activation effort. The program aims to install filter centers and a vast communications network while organizers prepare rapid deployment under the Texas State Guard Reserve Corps.
Bay Surf and Jetty fishing around August 12 13 14 15 yields numerous catches. Texans and visitors such as Mr and Mrs Gump of Sweetwater E W Skinner Houston and Dr Flores Brownsville report dozens of trout and Spanish mackerel plus redfish across bays and gulf waters. Vessels Southern er and Lizzie Bee II log large totals with guides Tom Atkins and Sid Benn among others.
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