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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1960
Page
4
Betty Allen writes a brisk weekly note about a hectic shipping week and a backlog of work. She describes the rush, the sense of achievement at day’s end, and the comic misadventures of door handles, sacks, and cascading groceries as everyday irritants mount.
The note urges members to attend the next Shell Club gathering next Friday July th. It asks members who missed the first meeting to come and bring two shells each with data on origin, tide and weather conditions. The goal is a yearly checklist to gauge seasonal patterns for various shells and avoid unlikely months for certain species.
The writer muses on shell collecting and marine life as clues to reef diversity. He recounts a tale of purple coral found off California by a fisherman, with divers uncovering a purple underwater scene including seaweed and octopus. He notes protective coloration among marine dwellers and promises to discuss it further next time.
Port Isabel teens attended the Shrimp Fiesta dance last Saturday evening and reported a wonderful time. Also noted: Susie Landers visited Disneyland in California and enjoyed her time. John Cernecka moved to Dallas with his family to make it their new home. Lynnda Kennedy visited grandparents in San Benito and plans to return home today. Shrimp cooking recipe and a safety epitaph message are included along with a public service line about Texas insurance savings.
To boil one pound shrimp, add one tablespoon salt to one quart water. Bring to a boil. Add the shrimp and return to a boil. Cook until pink and opaque, then drain and serve.
Pamela Poston Susie Landers and Jean Feigman from Indianapolis Indiana enjoyed a trip to the Island this past week. John Cernecka Floyd Poston and Freddie Petty watched Hannibal in San Benito last night. Judy Boudreaux appeared on Ty Cobb TV show in Wes lace Wednesday with Shrimp Fiesta Queen contestants.
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