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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1954
Page
7
A cautious driver knows that at high speeds on slick streets or in heavy traffic conditions it is necessary to slow down well below the posted limit to maintain control of the automobile.
The Rio Grande Valley Shrine Telub in Port Isabel drew about 600 Shriners for their annual fish fry. Guests included Ray Trimmer and Dr. C. M. Cash, with entertainment chaired by George Trump. Boats from Snapper docks and Marine Mart ferried attendees, who enjoyed seafood at Gulf cafe and fished Monday.
In the bay near the south jet ties, a 12 inch red snapper was landed by Mrs. E A Nall and her husband visiting with the Bob Bells. The group notes an East wind in recent days and plans return to the area hoping for more red snapper.
Seventy five men all compress managers or directors of the Co-op visited Port Isabel for a Gulf fishing trip with ten boats chartered. The event was sponsored by Plains, Co-operative Oil Mill, Farmer's Co-operative Compress, and Plains Cotton Cooperative, all from Lubbock, plus Plainview Cooperative Compress. The Co-op gin members number 67, with 12,000 farmers in the association across 19 counties, forecasting 1,400,000 bales of cotton this year. Roy B. Davis led the trip, noting two buses were chartered.
The Law Texas urges better driver awareness to reduce highway deaths and promote safe habits. It explains state rules, liability principles, and how liability is shared when fault lies with both parties, noting look-out and proper control as key rules.
Ambergris is a whale stomach substance used in perfumery. The Suez Canal links the Mediterranean and Red Seas. It was planned by Ferdinand de Lesseps, a French engineer. Jewels in watches act as bearings for pivots. Common jewels are diamonds, sapphires, rubies, or crystal. The political color of Alaska is Democratic. The President of India is Rajendra Prasad. Niagara Falls water flows from Lake Erie into Lake Ontario. U S Senator Andrew F Schoeppel represented Kansas.
A Chicago area boarding device placed on a bed side by side failed to prevent a fatal accident. Charles Gohn Jr wedged his head between the board and mattress and, in a desperate attempt to escape, he suffocated. His mother Elizabeth Gohn found him dead.
Chicago report says Louis Beckers divorce proceedings continued with a third divorce granted to Mrs. Becker age 35 on the grounds of cruelty, repeating the basis used in prior filings.
Since 1900 the over 60 population has grown faster than total numbers. Healthier elders eat varied diets rich in fruits vegetables cereals and nutrients, while monotony and poor meal timing raise aging-related health risks. Dr. Charles Glenn King stresses fundamental nutrition for cell health.
The record notes divorces on December 20, 1950 and March 30, 1951 and marriages on July 1944, January 30, 1951, and January 23, 1954. Mrs Becker says she will not remarry. The text also mentions Roger Bannister outracing John Landy in a 3.588 mile event but not beating Landy’s record.
The Port Isabel Press a weekly newspaper in Port Isabel Texas published by News Publishing Co Inc San Benito. It lists publication office and mailing addresses in San Benito and notes second class matter status from February 7 1949. Subscription rates are 2 per year in Cameron County and 3 per year outside Cameron County.
Local ads list multiple for sale and for rent items and properties. Notices include squats cleaned and dressed, a 2 bedroom home with fenced yard for 65 dollars monthly, various appliances on sale at discounted prices, and several property listings for Port Isabel and nearby towns with contact phone numbers and addresses.
The Walter Tips Company sues J. Kirk Stymus on sworn account. Defendants must answer by 10 AM Monday after 42 days from issuance, with citation issued July 30 1954. Case No 8841 filed July 27 1954 in Brownsville Texas. Proceedings before Judge in Cameron County Court at Law.
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