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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1955
Page
2
Publication data for Port Isabel Texas listing publishing company News Publishing Co Inc Sem Benito Texas with office at 7 E Robertene Street and entry date February 7 1949. Advertises rates by mail and South Cameron County coverage with annual subscription outside Cameron County.
Classified blurbs advertise two bedroom unfurnished houses with contact numbers WH 3-2667 and Lincoln 2-477 for rent. Also a two bedroom rental near fishing pier and court with contact WH 3-2564. A sale ad notes a well furnished bedroom house with storeroom and key at Jan. Additional sale of a comfortable bedroom house with apartment and rear quarters near Gulf Service Station in Brownsville dialing 1 2 24684.
Real estate ads list a modern two bedroom home with a 60 by 120 lot and a garage, contact WH3-2864. A furnished two bedroom apartment is available near Marine Mart, call WH 43-2768. A rental at $40. Dial WHG-2695. Helen E. Williams at Harbor Light Cotteres offers Bayside corner lot with adjoining, price $475. Dial WH3-2881. Includes poultry items priced 200 each and a chicken house for 50, contact WH2-25664.
Fishing report lists anglers and parties with trout counts from Boereville Brownsville San Benito Port Iatel Heston Ella s Baling and Dallas. Notable catches include Steve Mensick 28 trout Jim Butcher 28 trout Bobby Gainsby 19 trout Jack Carey 36 trout Al Bent 39 trout Bob Baxter 23 trout and one red hair, Leland Baxter 48 trout.
The rare Mola Mela caught in the Gulf will be on display July 2 to 4 at the Port Isabel Lions Club on Padre Island. The fish stays frozen and iced for display and admission is free. A concession stand offers refreshments and boiled shrimp with Port Isabel sauce. proceeds benefit the club sight conservation fund.
Mr and Mrs Robert Monglux return from a three week vacation in Zanesville Ohio. They traveled through Alexandria Louisiana Memphis Tennessee and Cincinnati with a return route via Mayville Kentucky and Lexington Kentucky. Heavy rain accompanied the journey with temperatures around 50 degrees.
The column invites readers to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and merriment. It notes crowds heading to the island, cautions about safety with crowding, and mentions local events and youth programs including Senior and Junior Life Saving courses, a M Y F bake sale, and island outings.
A village column recalls Bible school for Catholic children with Rachel Ida Celia Cora and other girls. Readers laugh at nicknames and a drive in movie night with Marcie and Martha. The note mentions travelers Guy Norma Lou and Bob Mack and a humorous camel water tale from a desert island visit.
The tale recalls a car repaint that went wrong on one side and a subsequent second coat. Rosie ended up handling the waxing job, a surprising turn of events in the narrative.
Tonight Joan hosts a barbecu e and slumber party at her home while plans unfold for friends. Marcie is being run off and someone will stay with Bill. Phil ip Cateora plans to marry on July first and will visit Mexico City with his fianc ée. Skip er and Erma Lee mourn a postponed yellow convertible. Billy Hienze starts shrimping with the De Rick s. Joyce works at Jetties cafe on the island. Many local girls seek jobs and hope for new opportunities.
Marcie plans to get a new truck and Martha urges him to hurry. Martha cannot wait to see the vehicle and share in the excitement.
Rose Marie and Tom went to a Harlingen movie and planned to be home by midnight. A blown tire forced them to stop, fix the car and call home to explain, then continue their trip and arrive safely around 3 o'clock in the morning.
Wednesday night Kay Martha Bennett Gwen and Kay’s sister and brother visited Brownsville. They enjoyed a pleasant evening at the Palmetto Inn with light conversation and friendly company.
Last Saturday night Jeanene Gwen Margarita Betty and Katie attended a squadron party with Fly Boys. They had dinner and a dance at the Stone.
A group gathered at the Wall Jackson Hotel in San Benito for an enjoyable evening highlighting local hospitality and social mood. Attendees reported a pleasant atmosphere and friendly interactions throughout the event.
Jeanene has been nearly constantly away this last week, rarely at home, and appears to be socializing or traveling more than usual.
A casual note requests a pleasant outing while reminding the reader of an upcoming short lecture. It emphasizes a friendly, informal tone and a light reminder of a planned educational moment.
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