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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1954
Page
6
The column blends health notes on cancer death rates among men aged 50 to 70 linked to smoking with a coastal shrimp industry update. It recounts a study of 188,000 smokers across nine states, then shifts to Port Isabel shrimp production, finance strains, and weekly landings from boats such as Eliza and Barbara Lynn, ending with a nod to continuing production.
A large crowd enjoyed the 45 minute event sponsored by Jackson Brewing Co of New Orleans. The Shrimp Fleet Blessing occurred Sunday at 11 with Father Lawrence J Fanning officiating and the parade reached the deepwater port for judging. First place went to Ruby Lee J Bance with prizes from King Chemical Co and Empire Steel. Second and third places recognized Miss Liberty and Captain Royal Will Hardy with cables and coatings. The Port Isabel Fire Dept reported successful fish fries and locals called the parade the best yet, closing Port Isabel’s two day July 4 5 celebration.
A list of visitors staying at the Neptune apartments in Port Isabel includes families from McAllen Harlingen Edinburg Velasco Houston and Harlingen. Names featured include C F Bamberg M S Verner C P Thise Frank Reinhardt Paul Carruth L E Robechaux David Robison LeRoy M Wright F L Burkhead Ramona Jester and their dependents.
Total Resources Sy GaN CORRECT. ATTEST CLEVE H. TANDY R. B. STEWART URA J. BREEDLOVE Directors, (Signed) JANE SMITH Subscribed and were before me this 8th day of Jul ONETA GR GRISHAM Botany Public Cameron County, (Seal).
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