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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1957
Page
2
Rio Grande Valley Gas Company announces natural gas service for Port Isabel with an office at City Hall for applications and information. Construction of distribution starts immediately and gas will be available by September first. Representative Miss Ernestine Barrera will assist customers.
The Port Isabel shrimp column reports a strong week with higher top counts and steady landings across vessels and docks. Fishermen note a blooming season, rainfall influencing shrimp populations, and discussions of future yields as boats remain out longer and buyers stay hopeful.
After visiting guests depart the piece notes that long distance calls are a bargain, especially after six with Sunday options. It urges calling by number to speed connections and mentions busy highways and easy feelings after company leaves.
Sam Gerald editor of the Weslaco News sold a two page Fourth of July safety advertisement. He then traveled to Padre Island where he injured a toe in the sand and continues to suffer sunburn peeling.
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