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Newspaper

Port Isabel Press

Location

Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1957

Page

5

Port Electric Announces Door Prizes for Anniversary Event

Port Electric Service in Port Isabel invites residents to enter its free door prize drawing as General Electric marks its 30th anniversary. Prizes include cultured pearls and simulated pearl jewelry. entry is by writing a name on a form. A bonus pearl prize is offered with $50+ purchases, plus reduced GE appliance prices. Entries accepted in person before December 12 and December 23 drawings.

Wo Bio van Dear Port Electric Service General Electric Port Isabel General Electric 18 Port’ Electric Service Ing Ebgin

HAFB Hosts Explorer Units At Valley Wide Vocational Conf

The Rio Grande Council confirms plans for a vocational conference for Explorer Scouts at Harlingen Air Force Base on Dec 7 with talks by leaders and officials. Attending Port Isabel crew Ship 56 members will join, while Kilgore notes ongoing weather service funding talks with the Weather Bureau and Air Force for hurricane research support.

HAFB Rio Grande Council John K. England Harlingen Air Force Base Highliekting Vatteytes Jimmy Snokhous Hartingen Brad Smin Krgs WH. Arnold First Presbyterian Church McAllen Jerome Petes Texas Ranger al Coneway Jim Bates Hidaips County Daniel Fitegerald Wall Carlos Baker Clinton Breedlove, Jr Darrell Martin Larry Franks Stinson Worley George Duncan Jan — Reynaldo Gara Red Pryor Stanley Crockett John England Port Isabel Johnny Perez Bobby Willams Mike Pechacek Gilbert Groomer Wille Galloway Ernest Holland Dianecio Gonzales Sea Scout Ship Leo Baumfelder

Air Force Extends Hurricane Hunter Flights

U S Rep Jane M Kilgore says the Air Force will continue hurricane hunter missions for another year. The extension follows the two year agreement with the Commerce Department and the Weather Bureau, remaining essential to the National Hurricane Research Project.

Weather Bureau Air Force U. S Jane M. Kilgore MerAllen Kilgore Department of Commerce

Cubs Meet Here On Tuesday At Methodist Church

Den 3 of the Cubs met Tuesday afternoon at the Educational building of the Methodist church. Two den chiefs, Joe Mumea and Doyle Wels, led a puppet show featuring a circus lady and Myrtle the turtle. The game Steal the Bacon was taught and enjoyed. refreshments followed at a drug store.

Den Cubs Methodist Church Joe Mumea Doyle Wels Mike Merryman Myrtle

Pierre Dupont Paid 25000 For One Bush To Plant

Pierre Dupont paid $25,000 for a single bush to be planted in his yard. The purchase stands out as an extraordinary landscaping cost and reflects a rare luxury item for private gardens.

Pierre Dupont

Cameron County Fresh Water District to Elect Five Supervisors

Notice announces an election in Cameron County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1 on January 7, 1955. Voters who are property taxpayers will elect five supervisors and an Assessor-Collector of Taxes, per the district resolution.

Cameron County

Election to elect Cameron County Fresh Water District No 1 supervisors 1958

The Cameron County Fresh Water Supply District No 1 Board of Supervisors adopts a resolution calling an election for January 7 1958 to elect five district supervisors and an assessor collector of taxes for two year terms. The fire hall Port Isabel is the polling place with one precinct. Only resident property taxpayers may vote. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm. Notices to be posted and published. candidates must file ten days prior. ballots may include write in names. Expenses borne by the Board. Certified by President George Trump and Secretary Edgar Robell.

Board OF Supervisors Cameron County Port Isabel Texas Houston and Longoria Sts JL. Keller Ernestina Barrera Clyde Privett Maxie Garza Board Bonarda of Supervisors George Trump

Two Bedroom Home For Sale With Bayfront Options

Classified ad notes two bedroom all electric air conditioned home described as a real buy. Mentions additional listings including motels for sale and bay water frontage on Padre Island with all types available.

Bay Water Padre Island

Lost reel on North Shore Drive wheelhouse item

Missing spinning reel and md reported on North Shore Drive near Ocean City. Tuesday noon sighting requested. Shaylor Bros. offers a reward for return.

Ocean City Spinning Reel North Shore Drive Shaylor Bros

Reliable Party Needed for Cigarette Route Business

Reliable party male or female to service a route of cigarette machines. No selling or soliciting. Routes established for operator full or part time. Up to 260 dollars per month to start and 1100 to 2200 cash required which is secured. Write Amees in Viking Manufacturing Co. 228 First Street Shakope. For information and interview. Also parakeets and Bayside Motel offer included.

Amees Viking Manufacturin Co First Street Shak Oper

Twin City Fishermen's Cooperative Port Isabel Notices

Public notices posted by Twin City Fishermen's Cooperative managers warn access restrictions for wharves and facilities in Port Isabel. Rental and sale listings describe furnished apartments to rent, with utilities paid, and waterfront houses and lots in Port Isabel, Laguna Vista, Padre Island, and Bayside.

Twin City Fishermen's Cooperative Port Isabel Twin City Fishermen’s Cooperative R. E. Monlux Bayside Laguna Vista Padre Island

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