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Newspaper

Port Isabel Press

Location

Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1956

Page

5

Rotary District Governor to visit Port Isabel club

R. D. Hudgens of Freer, district governor of Rotary International District 185, will address the Port Isabel Rotary Club at its Saturday meeting. He emphasized Rotary’s aim of international understanding and noted more than 2,000,000 donated in recent years for student fellowships. He urged attendance at the Harlingen district conference and to nominate a representative for the 48th Rotary International convention in Lucerne next May.

R. D. Hudgens Freer Rotary International Port Isabel Aus Rotary Ambassadors Hudgens Roteryvell Harlingen Lucerne Switzerfoid

Visiting Firemen Return From A and I Session

Fire Marshal Archie Purdy Fire Chief A R Keller and Fireman Henry Lubeck returned last Saturday from the annual Fire Marshals school session at Texas A&I Kingsville. They reported a very enjoyable session and said their tests were successful enough to secure a key rate reduction for Port Isabel from the present high rate, saving property owners dollars in fire insurance.

Archie Purdy A. R. Keller Henry Lubeck Texas A&i Kingsville Port. Isabel

Shrimp Fleet Slowed by Shortage of Boats and Weather

The report details a drop in shrimp landings as many boats delay unloading, with several vessels at Aransas Pass Freeport and nearby ports. It notes large numbers of boats anchored offshore near the Coast Guard Station and recounts weekly catches for many boats, including George B Howell Little John Enola W Vera Cruz and others, while reporting vacation chatter and promotional travel contests in Port Isabel and the Valley.

Otto Aransas Eas Freeport Aa Wich Mother Hubbard Coast Guard Attas Port Isabel Astead Pav Ralph Ladd Fern George B. Howell Little John Enola W Southport Vera Cruz S. M. Murtosa Eliza Ewing Fish Co Barto No Producer's Marine Service Captain Walling Anastasia Magic Valley Sherry Ann Dewey St. Broussard Ole Maverick Miss Lilie Sea Og Pocahontas Southwest Georgia Mac Frances Lee Suzanne Lou Ann H. Eva Rose Bessie Mae Blanche Maurie Roma Theresa Helen Mae Mary Lorene Hulda Bee Violet Gladys Gulf Schmidt's Wilson's Dry Dock Mayla Scotty Marine Mart Wilson Wharton Sinclair Station Mue Alto Frio Texas Sinclar Station Mrs. W Whartons Wharton Hetan Clarence S. Kelley Peoria Hirnin Valley Chamber of Commerce Merchants of Kelley Valley Rio Grande Valley Pott Isabel Padre Island Kesey Kelley's Casa de Palmas McAllen Upper Valley Reynosh Mexico Flamingo Harlingen Lower Valley Bud Emmonds Neptune Hotel Peru Amon Pinginad Kelleys Chamber of Commerce

Vacation plans and community drive for the Chamber

The note urges making the most of the next six weeks with summer activities. It highlights Girl Scout fund drives, Camp Isabella Day Camp at Laguna Vista, free physicals by Dr Hockaday, and Chamber of Commerce campaigns showing how local advertising boosts tourism and business.

Manana Gulf Cafe Jim Isabella Laguna Vista Hockaday Mariners

Grass-roots Help for Local Fire Departments

The fire department stands as a prime example of community democracy, closely tied to residents. Supporting the fire service benefits wallets and pride, delivering practical savings and civic satisfaction.

Ats Fire Department

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