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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1958
Page
2
The piece laments persistent northwest winds delaying boats and visitor traffic along South Shore Drive. It notes boatmen, tackle dealers, and Gulf Shrimp Co crews facing hardship while seafood markets and docks report variable catches and barrell counts. A shell-collecting tangent closes the column with a tale of a rare Amusiom shell valued at $500, its volatile market, and a reminder of space running out.
Judge Oscar C. Dancy announces candidacy for re election subject to the Democratic primary in July. He confirms a health clearance after a physician examination and notes his aim to continue work on courthouse administration and related projects.
State Highway department invites bids to construct 5.386 miles of Farm to Market road from Los Fresnos to Lipe 2b roads between Los Fresnos and Port Isabel Navy Auxiliary Air Station. Work includes grading structures and flexible pavement. Bids open in Austin at 9 a.m. February 19.
Brownsville Charro Days announces mail reservations for three Grand Balls featuring Freddy Martin and the Martin Men. Dances scheduled Thu Feb 13, Fri Feb 14, and Sat Feb 15 with tickets $8 per couple for Thu and Sat and $4 for Fri ages 13 and up.
Wilttie Zapaiac backfield coach at Texas A and M will be guest speaker at the Los Fresnos Quarterback Club football banquet. The event takes place at 7:30 pm Saturday in the Gold Room of the Sun Valley Motel Harlingen to honor Falcon football players and their coaches.
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