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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1954
Page
3
Local teen column notes Charlene Bobbitt and family leaving for Kansas. Joe Ladd and Guy Carpenter return home. Girls from the Mariners group host and guide at Camp Perry and Camp Lula Sams with Brownie and Girl Scout units. Coast Guard Iris visit, Auxiliary Police dance, birthdays and new romances among Port Isabel youths.
The Maid of Cotton Beverly Pack of El Paso will headline a 90 minute beach fashion show during the Queen Isabella Causeway dedication on July 3 in Isla Blanca Park. Secretary Benson will speak. Nation Cotton Council arranges with Valley merchants and Lillian Sledge supervising.
Lorna Petch welcomes a baby brother seven pounds seven ounces. Lorna passes cigars, then puffs Original. Friends Florence Morgan Janet Bidell Janie Carpenter humor island tales. Sharon Wayne ring swap unsettles couple. Padre visitors include Sammy Myrt Eddie H Joyce Don. Joan Wolfe to wed Cookie Olson in Brownsville with many presents. Grand fishermen Lorna Tosalie boast catches. Adios until next week.
The United States Coast Guard is recognized as the nation’s oldest seagoing service, tracing its origins to early maritime duties and evolving through the years into a modern multi-mission force.
New Orleans Captain Frank A. Leamy of the Eighth Coast Guard District says all Gulf Coast units will spend more time inspecting boats for lifesaving and fire equipment lights and other required gear. Violators face fines or imprisonment. owners can request courtesy checks via the Coast Guard Auxiliary. discrepancies are notified but not reported until corrected.
Tulsa report notes two deaf men fought in a tavern. one stabbed and hospitalized. A benefit fish dinner at Odd Fellows Halls from 5 to 9 pm charges $1 for all you can eat fish. Coast Guard marks first marine fog signal in 1719 at Boston Light.
A US built vessel combining ore and oil transport was delivered to its owners, marking a milestone in mixed cargo ship design. The ship's delivery signals growing interest in versatile tonnage and new propulsion arrangements for bulk trades.
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