Port Isabel Society Items And Dust Fight Donations
In Port Isabel community notes editors discuss dust fund donations, women’s roles, and local society coverage. Mrs S H Woods becomes Port Isabel American Legion Auxiliary president, succeeding Mrs L M Alegre as editor and organizer. Louise Rutherford seeks help locating a lost billfold containing ten to fifteen dollars and important papers between Seaside Inn and Leos Fresnos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Woods
Port Isabel
American Legion Auxiliary
San Benito
Dewey “Acker
Auxiliary
Wood
L. M. Alegre
Louise Rutherford
Paul Rutherford
Seaside Inn
Leos
Young Methodists Parley Marks July 30 Gathering
Kerrville youths from churches across the Southwest Texas Methodist Conference will meet at Mt. Wesley July 30 to August 1 for three days of fellowship and learning. The slogan emphasizes learning from all to help at home. The program includes family time discussion worship recreation with supervision during program hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville
Southwest Texas Methodist Conference
Mt. Wesley
Democratic Precinct Conventions Set After Polls Close
Judge A M Kent Democratic county chairman issues notices for precinct conventions Saturday after polls close at 7 30 p m in each precinct polling place. County convention meets Brownsville courthouse 2 p m Saturday July 31. Executive committee convenes July 27 2 p m to canvass returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Kent
Brownsville
Democratic Executive Committee
Curtains and toe broken in odd kitchen incident
Mrs. Smith was seen kicking curtain fabric on the floor during house cleaning and broke a toe. She plans to walk it off or stop to pick up the curtains.
Gulf Fishing Party Nets 500 Pounds Red Snapper
Joe Huslage and party from San Antonio aboard the Shamrock with guide Charlie Goldtrap haul 500 pounds of red snapper. Jr. Peepee and one gaff noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf
Joe Huslage
San Antonio
Shamrock
Charlie Goldtrap
Red Snapper
Fishermen Share Bounty At Bay and Jetty Event
Eddie Rakestraw of Sacramento California wins a king. A R Diamond of Houston anchors 28 trout. Mr and Mrs M Hanson of Houston reel in nine trout. Howard Brett and party of Clinton Oklahoma land 150 pounds red snapper and five ling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Rakestraw
Sacramento
Calif
A. R. Diamond
Houston
M. Hanson
Gulf
Howard Brett
Clinton
Oklo
May and Jetty Fishing Report Mixed Trout Catches
E W Heinz of Port Isabel 17 trout. Paul Gilliam of Houston 47 trout and two red. L R Rapp of Houston one trout. Ford Kett Bobby Duffey and G E Vanderslice of Brownsville 16 trout and two red. W H Walker of Combes 41 trout four red and seven drum. Cleo Pederson of Port Isabel 2 trout. Mr Sanders and family of Houston 28 trout three whites and one pompano. W N Walker of Combes 36 trout and two red. S H Scheffler and party of Houston 39 trout and four red. Payton Sweeney and family of Brownsville on the Scamp V private boat 30 Spanish mackerel. F B Wiley and W E Burns of Ft Worth on the Texas Ranger bay party with C B Ryburn guide 42 trout.
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May
Jetty
E. W. Heinz
Port Isabel
Paul Gilliam
Houston
L. R. Rapp
Ford Kett
Bobby Duffey
G. E. Vanderslice
Brownsville
W. H. Walker
Combes
Fred Machen
Don Sheldon
Donna
Joe Rickert
Johnny Williams
Mercedes
Sanders
Steve Mensick
Jim Butcher
Mike Nunago
L. B. Williams
Charles Bell
W. W. Mooberry
Buster White
F. R. Tully
J. W. Mason
Edinburg
Gulf fishing results Sunday July 16 reported
B A Paige and grandson of Austin fished the Texas Ranger with guide C B Ryburn catching 35 Spanish mackerel. Jim Ragland of Mission took 20 Spanish mackerel aboard. W A Showers and party of San Antonio fished the Texas Joy with guide Frank Roberts catching 425 pounds of red snapper along with one king and another king.
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B. A. Paige
Austin
Texas Ranger
C. B. Ryburn
Jim Ragland
Mission
W. A. Showers
San Antonio
Frank Roberts
Gulf
Miles Jackson
Duncan
Oklo
Angler Mr Sanders Casts for Trout and Mackerel
Houston’s Mr Sanders reports a successful outing catching ten trout and six Spanish mackerel on Monday July 17. Fishing party details not provided.
Fishermen Report Mixed Catches Across Texas Waters
In a series of weekend hauls, anglers from Donna, Brownsville, Houston, Edinburg and nearby towns recorded shrimping and speckled fishing results. Catches included Spanish mackerel, trout, redfish, pompano, a dolphin, and a rare large red snapper on the Texas Joy guided by Frank Roberts.
Fishing Party Catch Reports From Coastal Trip
On the Texas Joy and Lizzie 11 fishing launches the party results include 14 trout for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Swain of Sweetwater Texas and 80 trout for W A Rommel and P G Bowles of Houston. Other catches include 57 pound ling 24 Spanish mackerel and a 125 pound red snapper.
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May
Jetty
Bill Swain
Sweetwater
Tex
W A. Rommel
P. G. Bowles
Houston
K. G. Hawk
Gulf
Crawford
Alice
Miles Jackson
Duncan
Okla
Pete Ida
Melvin Takaki
Preston Novishige
Colorado
Frank Okubo
S. Narahan
Taniguchi
McAllen
Guy Carpenter
Séiliwsh
Thief Nabbed After Fourth Break-In At Ship Cafe
Charles M. Conrad, known for four straight nightly break-ins of the Ship Cafe, was apprehended without a struggle when patrolman Alberto Cantu confronted him. He admitted past jail stints across the country including an uncompleted Florida placement. He arrived in Port Isabel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Conrad
Brownsville
Ship Cafe
Conrad
Ped Hunt
Alberto Cantu
Tme
Florida
Port Isabel
More Funds Asked For 1B Hospital
Cameron County TB association executive board passes a resolution urging state legislators to back a bill to raise Texas TB hospital funding. President E C Creedlove says the bill will be introduced next session. Texas TB hospitals now operate at 452 dollars per patient daily with 0.37 for depreciation and 4.15 for care. There is no added context beyond these figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Cameron
United States
College Dean To Speak At Rotary Club
Dawson Devine dean of Southmost college will speak at the Port Isabel Rotary Club Saturday at noon. He will discuss the college and its importance to the Valley. Last week Chief of Police Ped Hunt spoke on department activities, regarded as one of the year's most interesting programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson Devine
Southmost College
Port Isabel
Rotary Club
Ped Hunt
Year Around Netting Ban Sought for Laguna Madre
The Valley Sportsmen Club votes unanimously to push a year round ban on netting in Laguna Madre Cameron County at the next Legislature. President Evan Hurst warns of a real fight requiring full cooperation of officers and members. The group previously secured a six month netting ban after a tough battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron County
Laguna Madre
Valley Sportsmen Club
Evan Hurst
Sportsmen Club
Direc
Campaign posters upset CPL over utility pole litter
CPL officials urge candidates to avoid posting campaign posters on utility poles citing illegality hazard and aesthetic concerns. Flint manager in Sar Benito notes three main reasons: legality, injury risk from nails or tacks, and visual blight. Harris appeals to candidates to stop this practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Power and Light Company
Flint
Sar Benito
Harris
Weekend Visit From Corpus Christi Nelson Family
Captain and Mrs. J T Nelson Sr of Corpus Christi spent the weekend with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs J T Nelson Jr of Port Isabel. On Monday a daughter arrived with Mrs Nelsons mother Mrs Hager joining the family for the visit.
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J. T. Nelson Sr
Corpus Christ
J T. Nelson Jr
Port Isabel
Nelson
Hager
Chum Orders Urged Ahead of Port Isabel Fishing Tourney
Fishermen planning for the Port Isabel Tex as International Fishing Tournament must reserve chum by July 26. Bob Montax, tournament president, says bait is plentiful but urges advance orders for offshore and tarpon anglers, with chum stored in Port Isabel until August 6 the tournament start. Chum will cost about 7 to 10 cents per pound, including packing and freezing, and boats can expect 100 to 200 pounds daily.
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Texas
Mantux
Port Isabel
Bob Meade
Meade
Accomodations
Charles Berry
Charles Goldtrap
Firemen's
Holmes Drilling Crew Moves In To Secure Los Fresnos Wildcat
Equipment from Holmes Drilling of Houston reaches the Los Fresnos area for a new wildcat named Thomas Sweeney No 1. Drilling targets a 1600 acre block carved from a larger tract secured by Phillip Petroleum. They built four road and slush pits about 30 miles north of Los Fresnos near the old Alice road last week.
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Holmes Drilling Company of
Houston
Los Fresnos Area
Holmes Outfit
Los Fresnos School
Alice Road
Thomas Sweeney
Phillip» Petroleum
Beekeepers Targeted by Home Invasion in Shelby
Five intruders chose an empty house to raid its bees and hives in Shelby North Carolina. They were found with swollen hands and faces and charged with stealing.
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Shelby
N. C
Unusual Sighting as House Burns in Valparaiso
Firemen stood by as an old residence in Valparaiso Indiana burned down after the owner reportedly chose to destroy it rather than salvage. Passersby watched while firefighters ensured only the house burned.
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Valparano
Ind
Reverend Hernandes Fills Pulpit During Father Fan nin OML Vacation
Rev. J. Tinneded Hernandes of Mexico preaches at the local church while Father Lawrence Fan nin O.M.L. takes a two week vacation. The stand-in schedules services and parish duties in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Tinneded Hernandes
Mexico
Lawrence Fannin O.M.L
Valley News Reports Hidalgo Officers Seek Night Cotton Pickers
Hidalgo county sheriff films describe officers hunting cotton pickers who slipped into a field at night and picked seven rows. Mission opened a new municipal hospital with Governor Allan Shivers as keynote speaker. A $600000 plant faced an open hot day. Donna plans street resurfacing with owner cooperation. Judge Broadfoot seeks injunction ordering Starr county clerk Hinojose to issue absentee ballots to individuals applying and alleged migratory workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo County
Municipal Hospital
Mission
Allan Shivers
A. S. Broadfoot
J. 5 Hinojose
Starr County
Dust Bowl Work Starts in Port Isabel to Fight Dust
A three quarter yard dragline will arrive in Port Isabel within ten days to begin building a dike on the low side of the Dust Bowl. The project, led by the Chamber of Commerce, seeks a dust free port with funds nearing 1000 of the 1600 to 2000 needed. The dragline’s arrival is set for Saturday and work will start Monday morning, with a pump to be installed within ten days and plans to flood the dust bowl ahead of the International Fishing tournament on August 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Port Isabet
Chamber of Commerce
Kingsville
C of C
Shrimp Tales Feature Moved as Writer Leaves Press
The Port Isabel Shrimp Tales column by Gertrude Gilliam is missing from today’s Press as she accepts a city position. Editor Jack Merryman will return from vacation soon to select a replacement for the popular feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Gilliam
Port Isabel
Jack Merryman
Birth Certificates Needed For School Enrollment
State Registrar W D Carroll urges parents to obtain certified copies of birth certificates for children entering school in September. He warns delays may cause enrollment problems and notes a fifty cent fee per application. Send requests to the Bureau of Vital Statistics, Texas State Department of Health, Austin.
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W. D. Carrot
Bureau of Vital Statistics
State Department of Health
Austin
Carrell
Lmited Pet Econes
Bureau of Vital Statisties
Burreau of Vital Statistics
Texas State Department of Health
Carroll
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Mrs. Lam
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Bennie
Young Methodists
Parley
S. M. Wood
Dewey
Ike” Acker
Peepee
Gulf Fishing
CPL
Jake Reeves
Chum
Allen J. Lemaire
Borber Lemaire
Marine Aircraft Group 11
1St Marine Aircraft Wing
U. 5 Naval Ai Station
Atsugi
Japan
Big
L. F. Wildcat
Valley News
Donna City Commission
Bulletin
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