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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1955
Page
5
The community gears up for the Blessing of the Fleet with a beauty review on Picnic Pavilion, queen ceremony by the Lighthouse, and a party hosted by the Booster club. Local teens report on church revivals, school arrivals, and updates from vacations, dances, and skits while noting recent automobile accidents and a hospital stay.
Texas anglers face a mid summer lag in fishing as the Game and Fish commission cites possible causes like increased motor boat traffic. The chief aquatic biologist says a new facility is not ready and cool nights may fix the issue. He notes that some white bass are nearly in motor prop wash and rejects banning boats from marked areas.
A man gave his girlfriend toothpaste and her tooth still fell out. The curious incident is reported as a surprising dental mishap with no further injuries or details.
Valley Sportsmen Club votes to send a second recommendation to Governor Shivers naming Jeti Jennings of McAllen to join Bob Youker from Harlingen, aiming to ensure a Valley voice on the State Game and Fish Commission as terms expire. The group also names a conservation committee for Falcon Lake and discusses hunting season timing with officials.
The State Department of Health outlines steps for eye emergencies and everyday care. Lift the upper lid over the lower lid to wash out specks with tears, then use lukewarm tap water if needed, bandage lightly, and see a physician if the speck remains.
Harlingen Country Club announces the Life Begins at 40 golf tournament will run January 29 through February 4, 1956. Since 1952 the event attracts many players who are not eliminated and move to brackets. the 1955 field included players from 22 states and two foreign countries. New officers are L R Baker president Lew Bray vice president and Jack Jones secretary treasurer.
A concluding note describes the eye as a far sighted creature and advises readers to rest eyes briefly by closing them or gazing into the distance during reading or close work.
Rains along the Rio Grande watershed below Eagle Pass pushed water into Falcon reservoir over the weekend. A five to six foot rise increased inflow, adding to irrigation supply.
Pitcher Robin Roberts of the Phillies exited for a pinch hitter at St Louis on August 7 and the club rallied to victory. Roberts noted it was his first win after leaving for a pinch hitter. It was his eighteenth win against eight losses, comparing to 118 and 10 at the same point last year.
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