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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1957
Page
4
A damaged OCR passage discusses decay in timber from termites and water exposure. It mentions wooden huts, copper seals, and pests affecting wood, with unclear references to causes and reactions.
A damaged caption describes a marine scene with two heats and lumber ways. Walter Zimmsar, manager of the Marine NAR Mo, notes 150 to 200 bouts hauled per year, depending on the ways size, amid unclear references to a photo and actions near water.
A dated report notes the surface level of Ebake Superior at 03 feet above sea level. The measurement appears in a fragmentary OCR segment, offering a brief glimpse of the geographic observation.
Vera Winston presents a new trick with the dhyed-topmatch sweater in Jemon yellow cassimere. It pairs with a beige cote tan skirt featuring yellow flower embroidery and green leaves. The skirt has a loose swinging back panel. The sweater includes a self tie that slips through tabs for a smart, pretty costume.
JO JEAN ROSS writes a light column about activity and nightlife. She mentions Mae jestic in Brownsville and a midnight horror show in Port Isabel followed by a mirror show. Several locals are named including Carel Jean Ronald Bett Bill Mary Ellen Barbara Diane and Jackie Da.
The group stayed for the entire show and received identification bracelets except Jackie. Janet Deanna Cracy Janie and Carol S enjoyed it all. Susie and Gilbert also attended while the blackout cast did not.
A fragment describes Friday night outing with Ronnie Pat Charles V and Jo to Harlingen for a midnight horror show. They watched a similar film but a different one and debated their actions while returning home in Ronnie’s black Ford.
Residents welcome Carol Jean back Saturday afternoon stating she had a real nice time at the event in Mexico and Satta Fe. The community expresses relief and happiness to have her home again.
A Thursday gathering at the Legion Hall included Betty Mary Filen Ellen Peggy Earhart Mrs Starling Sharon Don Webb Frank Coghi Rusty. Betty had a date who arrived a little late. The note mentions paying nearly five hours.
notes mention Bill Privett beginning highway work on Wednesday with best wishes. references to Judy Boudreaux getting a hair cut, letters between Bill and Babs, and a group trip to an island with the Cassys and Port hotel driving around Port area. Karen returns home after visiting Donna last Wednesday.
Penelope receives her cousin Molly for a roughly ten day visit as family plans a short stay together.
The Causeys visited Page 4 Port Isabel Press on Friday July 26, 1957 but found the pool closed. They instead attended a show and watched Blood at Bataan and Gun Girls Bet You All.
The message closes with a playful sign off echoing Looney Tunes. No additional facts or names are provided.
Janet Bedell a Port Isabel senior in 1940s hometown is spotlighted. She works at Dairy Queen spends summers away with family near New Augusta and Mariners, drives a 1957 Oldsmobile and a Jeep. Born May 25 in Sag City Iowa, she has hazel eyes brown hair and freckles and has lived in Port Isabel five years.
Mike FP. got a black 47 Plymouth last Friday night. Congr ate' Mike! Diane and Gloria took Gloria's little brother to the show Monday night. They saw the King and I and Jo Jean went riding around town Monday night in Bridget's
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