Texas International Fishing Tournament Opens With Registrations
The 18th annual Texas International Fishing Tournament opens with registrations Wednesday in Port Isabel. About 300 contestants are expected, with offshore trips 60 to 100 miles for marlin and tuna and bay fishing for trout redfish and snook. The event includes a Blessing of the Fleet by Father Ralph and a parade before fishing begins Thursday morning.
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Otto Schwab
Harlingen
Phil Edie
Port Isabel
Rio Grande
Ralph
Flarlingenst
Gulf
Hivak
Texas Grind
Feher
Carey
Isabel
Lillian Schwarz
Eerl Hunter
Corpus Christi
Aransasured
Meade
Vearo
Othires
Texas International
Teurgnani
Port Ee Ou
Edith
May Fishing Report Amid Gulf Waters
May lists anglers and catches along Gulf waters including Cleo Pederson of Port label and Pord Lockett of Browns ville catching 42 trout. M R Rawhorn and Houston party report 10 trout. Mr and Mrs W Cook of louston record 11 trout. L F Shandex and Houston party 26 trout. Mr and Mrs Davis of Houston 16 trout. Mr and Mrs M W Ray of Houston 11 trout.
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Cleo Pederson
Port Label
Pord Lockett
Brownsville
M. R. Rawhorn
Houston
W.€. Cook
Louston
L. F. Shandex
Unauthorized Fishing Report From Military Bases
A report from the boat Snow Flake describes instructors and spouses from Moore Air Base in Mission catching fish including two ling and five king, with a record of red snapper under Major D Abel. A separate note from Lizzie Bee Is lists five behilds and a king plus 200 pounds of red snapper, guided by Tom Atkins, for HAFB Har Ingen.
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Moore Air Base
Mission
Lizzie Bee
Tom Atkins
Abel
HAFB
Haringen
Fishermen tally trout catches in scattered reports
The report lists anglers from Houston Corsicana Port Isabel and Port with varying catches of trout ranging from 10 to 50 and includes mentions of a pompano and a $90 value. Names include W B Emmett Tom Simpson L C Yiarly Pee Wee Schumacher Bud Moore and the Bohns with Houston and other locales noted. No clear single event is described beyond multiple fishing catches.
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W._ B. Emmett
Houston
Tom Simpson
Port Isabel
Pompano
L. C. Yiarly
Corsicana
Pee Wee Schumacher
Port
Cand My
Bud Moore
Shaddex
Mrs. Bohn
W.ree
Houston Anglers Report Mixed Catch After Fishing Day
Mr and Mrs W M Ruddell of Houston net 21 trout while Mr and Mrs FS Adams of Houston take 18 trout and one large pompano. Jack Barwick and L F Shaddex of Houston reel 28 trout. George Thomas and Dr Finnly of Houston land 40 trout. L J Cubena and C T Single of Houston 42 trout. The event closes with several anglers tallying sizable hauls.
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W. M. Ruddell
Houston
FS. Adams
Jack Barwick
L. F. Shaddex
George . Thomas
Dr. Finnly
L. J. Cubena
C.T. Single
Bay Surf or Jetty Fishing Report Highlights
W C Cook and party from Houston reported nine trout, one pompano, and four mango snapper caught from bay, surf, or jetty areas. The group pursued coastal catches with steady effort and reported favorable conditions for anglers.
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C. Cook
Houston
Unclear OCR Fishing Notes and Names Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text lists names and fishing items such as trout and possible places like Paris and Houston. Content is scattered with broken phrases and lacks coherent event, dates, or identifiable actions. The readable items indicate a compilation or column note rather than a complete report.
Port Isabel Man Found Dead Near Softball Field
Walter J. Shetty Critics, 45, was found dead Sunday afternoon just south of a softball diamond near Port Isabel. Justice of the Peace Vere Myrick said death appeared natural, with a faded discharge from a Confederate unit found on scene. His Corsicana, Texas home and family ties are noted, though occupation remains unclear.
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Bey
Walter J. Shetty
Diatway
Feabel
Pantalion Monribeiz
Vere Myrick
Justice of the Peace
Isabel
Texas Calvary
Corsicana
Texas
Hvine
Patener
Benin
Petition circulated in Port Isabel seeks alternative water supply
Citizens in Port Isabel circulate a petition proposing water from the Roloff canal as a replacement for the city aqueduct system which some fear could run dry in 30 to 40 days. Local organizers are unknown and a story for next week is requested as details remain unclear. No telephone exchange changes this week.
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Thas
Avteservair
Ony
Mothaday
Heo
Exploratory drill at cost costco women MVE
Fragmentary OCR text discusses an exploratory drill at a cost facility with women and MVE reference. No clear event, date, or entities beyond cost, MVE, and generic references.
Labor-Union Facilities Mentioned In Port Israel Correspondence
The Port Israel news notes correspondence from the Hockaday Training Command requesting a response on labor conditions and housing facilities. It also reports a Navy base activation target date and personnel totals including 7 officers and enlisted, 20 Air Force officers, 200 enlisted, plus 35 civilians. A master plan for the base and high marriage rates among armed forces are discussed.
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Hockaday
Trony
Isabel Iba
Re S.curk
Uo Se Navy
Oice
Tassetter
Navy
Air Force
Dion
Clark
Armed Forces
Kirse
Lions Club Hears Talk By Fount Ray
In a near unreadable Fort Isatet Lions Club meeting at Gut: Cale, Pocedin eves, Fount Ray Brownville spoke on the Lions Code. The group decided to have the clay menders gather and listen to talks about annual program themes for the year.
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Fort Isatet
Lionas Club
He Gut
Pocedin
Areup
Anton ‘Epaker
Brownville
Sanitarian LeBlanc Salary Increase Corrected
The Press notes a correction stating City Sanitarian C S LeBlanc’s pay was raised not to 52 75 but from 50 to 75. The correction clarifies the previously reported figures and confirms the approved increase to 75.
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the Press
C. S. LeBlanc
Protection for Gulf trawlers against piracy gains
In Washington the Coast Guard receives a plan to deploy at least two patrol vessels on the lower Gulf of Mexico to deter piracy against shrimp boats. A $6 million appropriation was approved by the Senate after a House rejection, with a joint committee agreeing to add an extra patrol boat to the current force.
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Johnson
Milton Wp
Broprintiies
Gulf OF Meats
Senate
Washington
Coast Guard
Lower Gulf Sreas
MexKan
Johnson Gut
House
Tower
Git
Bouteile
Fish Fry Benefit by Softball Team at Port
A community fish fry fundraiser hosted by a local softball team. The event will serve from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and supporters are urged to attend for meals and fundraising power. Proceeds go toward buying additional equipment. Venue is along Highway 100, one block west of the bodice, near the port.
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Babel
Heavy Voting Is Expected Tomorrow
Voters are anticipated to participate in upcoming balloting with local officials urging turnout. The election features multiple precincts and measures across several districts, while campaign activity intensifies ahead of the deadline.
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Charlie Berry
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Thi Yeu
Walt
Ita
Casha
Ceara
Ernest Rice
Brownsvilly -Weither Bureau
Disa
Ottan
Harold Here
Bastan
Okishema
Paris
Benito
Faungblood
Padhire
Wwe
Joe Plane
Tsubel
Aeeby
F. T. Graham
Browneville
Port Skarel
Sewade
David Moun
Heney
Matty
Hove
Boo
Ions Club
Fount Ray
Gene Gerts
Sinclair Sta
Sy Pest
Floyd Bobbitt
Herd
Luchter
Sandra June
Frank Tickman
Baptist Day School
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