Port Isabel to Host Ant Demostration by Agricultural Officials
Agent Frank Brunnemann of the State Agricultural Experiment Station in Weslaco will visit Port Isabel with Cameron County Health Unit to demonstrate best methods to eliminate pack ants. They will meet Monday at 4:00 PM at Jefferson and Manatou to view a local colony and discuss recommended destruction procedures.
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Frank Brunnemann
San Benito
State Agricultural Experiment Station
Weslaco
Port Isabe
Brunnemann
Wes
Laco Experiment Station
Cameron County Health Unit
Port Isabel
Jefferson and
Manatou Streets
Shrimp Tales Highlight Coastal Harvest and Pests
Betty Allen recounts Port Isabel shrimp activity amid relentless fronts and pest control efforts. The piece notes a new poison agent reducing ant colonies, cooperative city efforts, and a mixed week of shrimp landings across plants like WBP, Ewing, Gulf Shrimp Co, and Southwest Seafoods, with totals and regional comparisons.
Shipping fleet activity rises with more trips this week
The article notes increased barge and tug activity with several vessels sailing on trips this week. Texas Clipper Texas Ranger Vagabond Magic Valley Friendship and other boats are listed among those unloading or loading barrels. Repairs at Wilson Dry Dock on the Margaret D Webster extend several days after a storm near-miss.
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Mary B
Sam Houston
Ewing Fish Co
Bahia Honda
Barto
Helen Mae
Francis Lee
Roma Theresa
Lou Ann
Magic Valley
Texas Clipper
Texas Ranger
Ae Vagabond
Friendship
Bayside
San Bernard
Schmidt
Ella
Ramsey
Wilson Dry Dock
Margaret D. Webster
Falcon Supply Depletion Roils Valley Irrigation
The irrigation water supply behind a con dam drops from 399,700 acre-feet on December 1 1956 to 143,000 today. Heavy releases reach 456 cfs to the United States and 2,648 cfs to Mexico as San Benito district halts irrigation today awaiting a new allotment in six days.
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Con Dam
Ralph Agar
San Benito
Mexico
Agar
Problem Solving Anthem Promotes Practical Approach
A concise imperative piece urges tackling challenges by working toward solutions. It champions steady effort, disciplined thinking, and refusal to panic. The guidance stresses patience and persistence, encouraging readers to break problems into manageable steps.
Success Is The Total Of Many Things Well Done
A concise reflection on achievement, noting that success results from a combination of numerous well executed efforts across tasks and disciplines. It emphasizes steady performance, discipline, and consistent quality as the path to outcomes.
Mrs. Booth Elected Chairwoman of Cameron County Child Welfare
Mrs. Fred Booth of San Benito was elected chairman of the Cameron County Child Welfare organization at a Harlingen meeting. Arthur Klein was elected vice chairman with changes on the board including Mrs. W Edward Hatchett replacing Mrs. Jim Sweeney and Dr. H Rodriguez resigning. An annual meeting was planned for February 11 in Harlingen at Richard's Gold room.
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Fred Booth
Cameron County Child Welfare
San Benito
Harlingen
Arthur Klein
J. At West Bide Toene
Ews
W. W. Hawkins
Brownsville
W. Edward Hatchett
Jim Sweeney
George Nixon
George Laakso
Los Fresnos
Clayton Pritchard
H. Rodriguez
A. B. Chapa
Richard's Gold Room
Delhi-Taylor Oil expands bulk terminals in Florida
Delhi-Taylor Oil announces start of bulk terminal operations in Florida effective Jan 1. The system will distribute motor fuels heating oils and diesels from terminals in Corpus Christi Jacksonville and Port Everglades with 14000 barrel storage. Key personnel include Edwin E Slick Jackson southeastern sales chief Bill Severson Port Everglades supervisor and Vance Shaffer chief accountant. The Dallas based company operates Corpus Christi refinery 40000 bpd and Port Isaak refinery 15000 bpd with holdings from Rio Grande Valley to Montana and Wyoming.
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Delhi-Taylor Oil Corporation
Florida
Corpus Christi
Jacksonville
Bla
Rio Grande Valley
Montana
Wyoming
Fragmentary Public Notice From Cameron County Listing
A damaged OCR notice from Cameron County appears with scattered dates and officer names. It references a publication office address, a filing or recording action on a February date, and mentions entry or act by law. Details are incomplete and names uncertain due to transcription errors.
For Sale Bayside Padre Island Home Bargain
Classified ad promotes buying a furnished five room home on Bayside Padre Island with $1,650 down and $53 per month balance. Mentions other homes and real estate offerings broker KH E. Muchtux, Box 02 phone WH3 2592.
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Luis
Padre Island
Bayside
IFUK
Muchtux
Port Isabel rental and sale notices span multiple listings
A flood of rental and sale classifieds from Port Isabel area items include furnished one room suites and couple unfurnished apartments with private entrances and monthly rents around 40 to 45 dollars, local 2 story white stucco addresses, nearby commercial channel frontage lots for sale, and several real estate offerings such as a six unit and a five unit apartment buildings, duplexes and single family homes with prices and contact details, plus a notice about Twin Fishermen's Cooperative facilities being posted as unavailable and other miscellaneous items.
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Kagie Pass
Lbr
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WBP
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Southport
Mary
Delhi-Taylor A Mayfair
Delhi-Taylor Oil Corp
Port Isabel, Texas
Laguna
Madre Hotel
C. R. Beamer
Ollie Bassett
Falcon
Delhi
Bernie
Esate Army Store
Bronsville
Texas
Chevrolet
America
Welch Wees VY
EASA
DIAL
Sabel Press
Fe News Publihing Co. Inc
Sen Genite
Eres
Sowertece
Steve Mw Elam
L. Merritman
Adams
wOsciption
Mel
Cameron County
Ameron County
Masina
Washington
Channel
Marine Humble
Carl May Brooks
Twin Fishermen's Cooperative
Port Isagel
Twin City Fishermen's Cooperative
P. A. Coleman
Port Electric Service
P. O. Box
South Shore Heights
Helen E. Williams
W. J. Munns
la Feria
Bookkeeping Service
Income Tax Service
Jewel Wilson Dial
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