Navy Coast Guard Ships to Open for Shrimp Fiesta Visitors
The USS Sebago and USS Stribling will be berthed at Port Isabel deep water docks for public inspection during the Shrimp Fiesta weekend. The Sebago, 296 feet, and the 400 foot destroyer Stribling will be joined by a Corpus Christi crash boat and other Coast Guard craft. Special transport will move crews from Port Isabel to Brownsville, marking the first joint Navy and Coast Guard participation in the celebration.
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Ted R. Hunt
Fiesta
W. White
Harlingen Air Force Base
Port Isabel
Coast Guard
USS Stribling
United States Coast Guard
V.T.C
Brownsville
Navy
Corpus Christi
Henry King Orchestra Scrapped For Fiesta Dance
Port Isabel Shrimp Fiesta officials announce Henry King and his orchestra cannot perform due to transportation problems. Betty Kay and her Edinburg band will substitute for the coronation night dance at Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island. Coronation at Port Isabel lighthouse precedes the 9 pm dance with tickets $3 per couple.
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Port Isabel
Henry King
Orchestra Teader
King
California
Isla Blanca Park
South Padre Island
Houston
The
Causeway
George Carr
Gulf Stream
High School Auditorum
Path
Pista
Reed. Parker i
Ordnation
Bali
Henry King -Grentcin
Receiver Sought For Padre Island Amusement Firm
A suit filed in Brownsville requests the appointment of a receiver for Padre Island Amusement Enterprises Inc. Les Ayler of Dallas County sues claiming the company failed to honor a contract dated November 28, 1955. The agreement provided Ayler five percent of gross receipts from food and drink and ten percent of monthly ride receipts.
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Padre
Labor Day Safety Initiative Urged by Valley Chamber
The Valley Safety Committee urged residents planning a Labor Day weekend trip to avoid over extending time. Co chairs Brad Smith and Bud Webb warned many traffic accidents could be prevented if motorists reduced mileage focus and drove more cautiously.
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Safety Committee
The
Valley Chamber of Commerce
Valley
Brad Smith
Bud Webb
Aid
Sheriff Praised By Liquor Board
The Texas Liquor Control board commends Sheriff Boynton Fleming for cooperation from his department. A letter from Johnny Shillings in Austin praises the county as exceptionally clean and notes appreciation for the county’s efforts.
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Texas . Liquor Control Board
Boynton Fleming
Texas
Johnny Shillings
Liquor Control Board
Austin
Ground Observers Need New Members
Port Isabel hosts a Ground Observer Corps meeting on Friday Sept 7 at 7 45 PM in the Firemen's Community Hall. The session explains the Air Force program and part time service options with films and refreshments. Call Chief Alegre at WH3 2880 for info.
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Ground Observer Corps
Port Isabel
Air Force
GOC
Alegre
Theo
Rotary
Schmidt Sportsman Facilities Nears October Opening
Port Isabel reports new Schmidt Fisheries and Marine Ways Sportsman facilities will open around October 1. The complex includes a 175 foot boat dock, aluminum rental boats, lifting crane, fueling and repair services, bait, storage and cleaning areas, and an overhead trolley system for boats and trailers. J. J. Smarch will manage the venture, aiming to serve anglers during the annual Shiiny Fiesta weekend festivities.
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Robert Bell
Schmidt, Fisheries and Marine Ways
Port Isabel
Sportsman
Intracoastal Canal
Schmidt Fisheries
Causeway
Sportamen
Corv Ice
Shoemaker Receives Physical Education Degree at North Texas State
Jay Shoemaker earned a P.E. degree from North Texas State College on August 23 as part of a ceremony in which 205 graduates received degrees. He will not return to the local school system for the upcoming year.
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Jay
Shoenmaker
Sooner
Thabelo Schaaat
Stem
North Texas State College
Shoemaker
Billing Date Change At Cameron County Water District
The Cameron County Fresh Water District No 1 announces a change in water bill dates from the first to the tenth of each month. This month’s billing on the tenth includes an extra week to support the transition. penalties after ten days remain in effect with a new penalty date of the twentieth.
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Cameron County Fresh Water District No. 1
Music for Public at Boat Parade in Deep Water Port
Cecil Allen and P. Hernandez will furnish music for the public during the Blessini of the Shrimp Fiest and the big boat parade at the deep water port Sunday afternoon. They are also featured at the Seaside Inn on Friday and Monday evenings for dance music.
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Cecil Allen
P. Hernandez
Blessini
Deep Water Port
Seaside Inn
Troop 57 Plans Return to Meetings at Legion Hall
Troop 57 of the Boy Scouts will resume regular meetings on September 6 at 7 30 p m in the Legion hall. All members are urged to attend and prospective members are invited to meet the troop.
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Boy Scouts
Legion Hal
Coronation and Parades Highlight Holiday Weekend in Port Isabel
Port Isabel hosts a festival weekend with a Shrimp Fiesta opening, Miss Rosemary Bebee crowned queen, a children's coronation on Padre Island, and a Sunday Blessing of the Shrimp Fleet. Parade units include Navy destroyer USS Stribe, Coast Guard, and a colorful boat parade with prizes.
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Port Isa
Rosemary Bebee
Haber Fren
Osuries
Gulf
Port Isabel
Mere Scout Leaders Needed
Plea issued to parents of Scout age children to volunteer as adult leaders in Scouting. Call Mrs. Jack Harris or Hill at WH for information and to join the effort to support youth development and moral guidance through the program.
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Hill
Jack Harris
Causeway Traffic Still Shows Gain Over Holiday Weekend
Traffic reports indicate a continued rise in travel on the causeway during Labor Day weekend. The week saw a total vehicle count near three thousand, with a grand total reaching around five hundred to six hundred vehicles per day depending on the segment.
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Cai
Cao Mit Hee
Weekend Bay Fishing Report With Multiple Parties
The page lists August fishing results across Bay areas from August 22 to 26. It names anglers and groups from Houston Dallas Belleville Bel Air Port Jeff Port Jailed San Antonio and other Texas locales catching trout Spanish mackerel amberjack and other species. Notable participants include Rev Barton Mr MeGatfy Mrs Charkitte Fant and Jim Butcher among many others.
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Pete
MeGatfy
Ward Weeks
Marty
Pisin
Barton Poh
Bel i
Yitey
Texas
Mla
Houston
Tia Dina Cet
Wisies Strick
Dallas
Paty
Barton
Jarty
Koller
Port
Cleo
Port Jaabet
Mre Wilson
Stocklan
Hinton
Jelly Fishing
Fiouston
Barney
A. Smith
Ear L. Barnes
Bel Airs
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Sebago
Betty Kay
Liquor Board
Schmidt
Plains
J. J. Smarch
CES
Oper
Bessie Ailement
Wein
Isabel
Lady Presnos
Naval Air Base
Laguna Madre
Jay Shoemaker
P. E
Rotary Club
George Colley
Navy Department
Los Freanos
Navy Field
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Myron Fox
McAllen
Hockaday
Port Tsabet
Los Fresnes
Thik
Sincw
Aqaba
la Freanois
Portis
Wbej
la Fresnes
I Chwesy
Nave
Port Taha
Iva
Stribhia
Okenerad- Pathic
Garhian
Port Teabhel
Varias
Patral
Corpus
Christy
Tate
National Guard
Gil
Difmount Garden Club
Ay i
Bebee
Henry G. Bebee
Port Isibel Eich
Jetties Cafe
Padre Island
Belleville
Ralph Waymer
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