Shrimp reports show few catches before calm weather returns
A coastal roundup details sparse shrimp landings across boats like Sea Dog Maverick and Enola W with barrels piling up on select days. Bay fishermen urge patience for calm weather while Port Isabel merchants push home-town shopping and Christmas plans, noting local economic impact and upcoming fundraisers.
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Brazos
Eleanor
E. W
Marine Service
Bill
Tony V
Magic Valley
Sea Dog
Maverick
Enola W
Ewing Fish Co
Francis Lee
Taurus
Georgia Mae
Maria Teresa
Mary Lorene
Martha Ann
Wanda Ginger
Irene K
Wep
Alamo
Texas Clipper
Doug Boy
Little John
George B. Howell
Rowena Burgman
Lill
Texas Ranger
Bayside
Pattie L
Phyllis
Ralph Ladd
Frank B
Rathilene
Schmidt
Galveston
Bob Bell
St. Mary's Infirmary
Marine Mart
Chapala
Bahia Honda
Sammy Jr
Roy
Eve
Dwight
St Wilson’s
Irish
Mac
Sea Otter
Port Isabel
Brownsville
Chamber of Commerce
Delhi-Taylor Oil Corp Reports Nine Month Income Rise
Delhi Taylor Oil Corp. reports consolidated net income of 1 761364 for the first nine months of 1955, or 33 cents a share, up 24 cents from the prior year. Drilling program accelerated with third quarter well completions near the prior six months, 14 wells in Q3 versus 18 in H1. A West Texas development at Andrew Coun appears promising.
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Delhi-Taylor Oil Corp
West Texas
Andrew Coun
Week Leys and Tabers Holiday Travel Notes
Mr and Mrs Charles Week ley spent the holidays in Kerrville. Mrs Harriet Taber visited Mrs Leta Woodall in Kingsville for Thanksgiving.
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Charles Weekley
Kerrville
Harriet Taber
Leta Woodall
Kingsville
Port Isabel Public Hearing on Zoning Proposed
Port Isabel City Secretary Gertrude Gilliam announces a public hearing scheduled for December 12 1955 at 10:00 am in the City Hall Council Room. The hearing invites real property owners within Port Isabel to speak on proposed zoning districts and district regulations before the City Commission.
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Gertrude Gilliam
Port Isabel
Texas
A.D
Port Isabel Press Publication Details 1949
The Port Isabel Press, weekly in Port Isabel Texas, published by News Publishing Co Inc San Benito Texas. Office 175 E Robertson Street San Benito Texas. Entered February 7 1949 as second class matter at Port Isabel Post Office under March 3 1879 Act. Publisher Steve M Elam Editor Jack L Merryman. Office 904 Adams WH3 2681. Subscription rates by mail 2 per year Cameron County 3 per year outside Cameron County.
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Port Isabel
Texas
The
News Publishing Co., Inc
San Benito Exas
E. Robertson Street
San Benito
Texes
Congress
Cameron County
Classified Advertisements For Rent And Sale
FOR RENT Furnished one room bath and kitchenette $45 monthly on Musina St Port Isabel Call owner GA 3 1260 Harlingen FOR SALE One Remington automatic 12 gauge one Winchester 30 30 with new barrel and new Weaver K 25 scope one 22 automatic rifle Guaranteed A 1 shape and will sell at one half of list price See B T Franklin at Franklin Trailer Park Dial WH 3 9960.
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Musina St
Port Isabel
Harlingen
B. T. Franklin
Franklin Trailer Park
Furnished 2 Bedroom Apartment for Rent Near Marine Mart
Nice cool fur nished two bedroom unit recently redecorated with large cabinets and closets. Water paid. See J. W. Brown just west of Marine Mart or call WH 3-2788.
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J. W. Brown
Marine Mart
Bayfront Laguna Vista brick veneer home for sale
For sale a bayfront Laguna Vista residence with six rooms two tile baths garage and breezeway. Features include a fireplace and central heating. Contact WH3 2545 for inquiry.
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Bayfront
Laguna Vista
For Sale and Rent: Bayside Homes Offer Two Bedrooms
For sale a modern two bedroom home with a garage on a 60 by 20 lot. Contact WH3-2864. Also for rent an unfurnished two bedroom house in Bayside with a hurricane fence, interior freshly painted to suit tenant. Dial WH3-2544.
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Call
Bayside
Dial
Lost Chihuahua Pinto Missing From Port Isabel
Black and white male chihuahua named Pinto went missing Friday morning in Port Isabel. Reward offered. contact Box 582 for details.
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Chihuahua
Pinto
Port Isabel
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