Shrimp Tales celebrates blessing of the fleet and busy season
A Port Isabel shrimp industry roundup notes strong catches and crews working hard during a peak week. It highlights vessels like the Sea Witch and Phoenix, reports from Gulf coast shrimping firms, and plans for the upcoming Shrimp Fiesta and Blessing of the Fleet ceremony, urging reverent participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ewing
Bul
Imore Cove
Maertha Ann
Mary Lorene
Wands Ginger
Mary Louise
Francis Lee
Magic Valley
John Cernelis
Pocevel
Bama
St. Josep Ae Sherry
Broussard
Moe
Vera Cruz
Marine
Valley Sun
Danny
Sendra
Bertha G
Marine Ned Tires
Linda Me
Cers
Brazos
Zamora
Capitan
Schmidt's
C&c
Anita
Doughboy
Marine Mast
Abel
Ao Hiss
United States
Tarpen
Florida
Gulf Coast
Port Isabel
Fishing Report Highlights Gulf Catch Near Corpus Christi
Gambrell guides J. L. McLeod party of Corpus Christi to two dolphin four whale red snapper and 250 pounds of red snapper. On Tuesday August 23 surf at the jetty Mr and Mrs Dar Sheldon and Mr and Mrs Hebert Machen landed a 145 pound jewfish and six Spanish mackerel. Mees M. ft. Bledsoe and Mrs. Cles Pederson of Port Isabel reported forty seven treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Willard
San Benito
Barter
Dallas
Lloyd Rigney
Pharr
Sonny Stembridge
Gilmer
Texas
Vance Ware
Emery Shoemaker
Houston
Jess Hamilton
Harlingen
Sam Muscantre
M. R. Bledsoe
Cleo Pederson
Port Isabel
Buster White
Mercedes
Port Isabel Press Publication Details
The Port Isabel Press is a weekly Texas newspaper published by The News Publishing Co Inc San Benito. It shows publication effi February 7 1949 and lists office address 904 Adams San Benito Texas with editor Jack L Meraryman and publisher Steve M Elam. Subscription rates are 2 per year in Cameron County and 3 per year outside Cameron County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Texas
The
News Publishing Co., Inc
San Benito Texas
Robertson Wreet
San Benito
Tera
Port Iscoe
Teres
Cameron County
Classified for sale 1950 Olds or 1949 Plymouth car
For sale small classified item listing two cars a 1950 Oldsmobile 9B four door with radio heater and Hydramatic and a 1949 Plymouth two door. Contact E. W. Heinze or call WH 3-2569 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Heinze
For Rent and Sale Classifieds Snapshot
Local ad list shows multiple rentals and sales. Furnished apartments in Bayside and Musina Street area priced from monthly rates. two bedroom homes with garage. 1953 Plymouth for sale with 19000 miles. appliances including Kenmore stove and cotton mattress for sale. piano and organ deals offered by Emmett Sewell with reduced prices. WH telephone numbers provided.
Texas counties divide into four commissioners precincts
The sentence notes that each Texas county is divided into four commissioners precincts, outlining the basic structure of county government and the role of elected commissioners in local administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
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John Hagan
Gulf
Inds
Briggs . Stratton
Tarr & Wonson Paints
Freel
Johnson Motors
Charlie’s Sporting Goods
Fishing Tackle
Ruby
Nat
Jerry
Y-Corral
Bayview Apartments
By Betty Weisenhaus
Port Sabe
Plum Co-operative
Mill of Luck
Aremna Valies
Herwig
Seaside Inn
Member
Chamber of Commerce
Fred W. L. Petch
Sonthwestcre Lift Esurance Company
Fishing
Lioyd Rigney
Buster Transit
Isia
Vale
Eafely
Padre
Jerry Wilson
WTC
Brownsville
Feree Ae
Dow
Valley Valley Transit Corny Valley Owned
Steve M. Elam
Jack L. Meraryman
Adams
Helen E. Williams
Office Harbor
Bayside
Martin Tower
J. W. Brown
Marine Mart
Kenmore Stove
M. A. Storey
Dial
Point Isabel Independent
MIT
Roy Byrd
Point Isabel
Musina St
Washington
Carl B. A. Wilmot
Emmett Sewell
Hayes St
Marjorie
Port Isabel, Texas
Port Isabel & Vicinity
Padre Island
PAN American State Bank
F.D.J.C
Federal Reserve System
Kimbell
Lighthouse Grocery & Market
Kimbell’s
del Monte
Spinack
California
Maryland Club
Pecan Valley
Atera
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