Dust Control and Shrimp Production Report From The Row
A weekly update on shrimp production across the Row notes varied catches with some boats unloading to raise daily output. It praises the City Chamber of Commerce for leading a dust suppression effort on spoil banks aided by the Water District and local businessfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Patton
Bayside
South Sea
Francis Lee
Chamber of Commerce
D. C
Bill Frisbey
Bill Brown
Brown
Marshall Storey
Curtis Carpenter
Curt and
Willie
Water District
Rotary Club Sees Sail and Marlin Fishing Film
Port Isabel Rotary Club members enjoyed a talk and film about sailfish and marlin fishing. The footage covered the Mazatlan trip and boating scenes, with segments from Magadan showing the fishing action. The club noted the ongoing attendance contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Port Isabel
Island Patrol Seeks Landing Field on Pa Dre Island
The Civil Aeronautics Patrol asked the county commissioners court for a landing field on Pa Dre Island for use by small planes. The request was referred to the appropriate committee for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Civil Aeronautics Patrol
County Commissioners Court
Padre Island
Box Rent By Year Now Possible Says Postal Department
Boxholders at the local post office are reminded that postal law amendments allow annual advance payment of box rents on a fiscal year. Beginning July 1 the full year may be paid. no refunds or transfer of ownership if surrendered early. The Bureau of Finance clarifies two payment options: pay for one quarter or all quarters left in the fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Graves
Bureau of Finance
Bayview Apts Guest List Includes Visitors From Several Texas Cities
Bayview apartments hosted a list of guests over the past week including Mr. and Mrs. Bilbo of Edinburg and Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Bilbo of Houston. Also noted were B. P. Boyd and B. C. Massey of Edinburg, W. Bonham and R. Clay of Edinburg, Dan Hopper of Pharr, Price Young of Pharr, Virgil Estes of San Antonio, and Mr. and Mrs. W. William of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayview Apts
Port Isabel
Bayview Apartments
Bilbo
Edinburg
T. W. Bilbo
Houston
B. P. Boyd
B. C. Massey
B. P. Bland
W. Bonham
R. Clay
Dan Hopper
Pharr
Price Young
Virgil Estes
San Antonio
W. William
Columbus
Texas
Cooperation Sought For Police Auxiliary And Water Survey Meeting
Police call for all citizens to cooperate with the newly formed Police Auxiliary to aid traffic control and courtesy to motorists. A Valley meeting in Harlingen on June 14 will present full details of the U S Bureau of Reclamation survey on distributing Texas share of Falcon Dam water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Park Board
U. S. Bureau of Reclamation
Texas
Falcon Dam
Harlingen
Sam Tayloe
Valley Chamber of Commerce Water Committee
Town Hall
Harlingen City Hall
Tayloe
Valley Chamber
Reclamation Bureau
Privie
Harry Burleigh
Henry Seipt
Austin
The
H. B. Zachry Co Low Bidder On Port Isabel Paving
The H. B. Zachry Co of San Antonio was apparent low bidder on the Port Isabel street paving project. Award expected June 21 with tax bonds covering one quarter of the cost. property owners to pay proportionate shares. Paving to begin in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. l. Zachry Co
San Antonio
Port Isabel
Trumpetfish History Highlights Naval Service Since 1946
The submarine TRUMPETFISH served in Pearl Harbor in 1946 and New London later that year. It underwent the Guppy modernization in 1947 increasing submerged performance. From 1948 it operated with Submarine Squadron Four at Key West and joined NATO MARINER in 1953. It visited multiple Mediterranean ports and Caribbean destinations. Commander Jesse A. Naylor has led since 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trumpetfish
Submarine Squadron Four
Key West
Fla
Navy
Mariner
Sixth Fleet
Mediterranean
Algiers
Algeria
Athens
Greece
Suda Bay
Crete
Izmir
Turkey
Naples
Italy
Azores
British West Indies
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Caribbean
Jesse A. Naylor
USN
Kansas City
Kansas
Citation in LeRoy vs Stymus Covenant Lease Case
Justice of the Peace court in Cameron County issues the citation to J Kirk Stymus to appear by July 2 1954 to answer V D LeRoy’s petition seeking cancellation of the lease on Lot 1 Block 56 City of Port Isabel Texas. If not served in 90 days it must be returned unserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kirk Stymus
Justice Court
Cameron County
Texas
Port Isabel
V. D. LeRoy
City of
B. W. Furbee
Justice of the Peace
Port Isabel Press publisher and office details
The Port Isabel Press, a weekly newspaper in Port Isabel Texas, is published by The News Publishing Co Inc San Benito Texas. It lists the publication office on 175 E Robertson Street San Benito and notes second class matter status since February 7 1949 under the 1879 act. Publisher Steve M Elam Editor Jack L Merryman. Office-904 Adams. Rates are $2 per year within Cameron County and $3 per year outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Texas
The
News Publishing Co., Inc
San Benito
Robertson Street
Congress
Steve M. Elam
Jack L. Merryman
Adams
Port Isabel Press Announces Democratic Primary Candidacy
The Port Isabel Press announces candidates seeking the Democratic nomination in the July 24 1954 primary. Charges apply under a three newspaper group rate with The Le Feria News and The San Benito News. Applicants may file at The Press office in Fort Isabel or by telephone 208.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Cameron County
Fort Isobel
For Rent Two Bedroom Apartments on Summit Street
Modern two bedroom units with stove and refrigerator and hardwood floors. Rent 50 dollars per month. Inquire D H Christensen, phone 396 W. Summit Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecan St
Weikel Addition
Los Fresnos
D. H. Christensen
Property Trade Note Between Me Allen and Port Isabel
Classified trade notice offers property in Me Allen for property in Port Isabel. Call Port Isabel for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Port Isabel
For Sale by Owner Brick House on North Shore Drive
For sale by owner a brick house on North Shore Drive adjoining a bay with seawall. Contact Weslaco 15 or 655 or P O Box 628 Weslaco tfn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Shore Drive
Bay
Seawall
Weslaco
P. O
Tfn
For Sale Small Furnished House in Port Isabel
House with living room bedroom kitchenette and bath is for sale in Port Isabel between Blue Marlin Motel and Seaside Inn. Call 138 W for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Blue Marlin Motel
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Republic
Helen Mae
Mary Lorene
Dr. Whelan
Lill
Reliable
J. Clipper
Capt. Wilson
Complete Boat Service
South Shore Drive
J. H. Schmidt
Island
Pipkin Motors Inc
Ford Dealer
Brownsville
Postal Department
United States
Nassau
Bahamas
Causeway
Charlie Berry
Causeway Bridge
Auto & Marine Service
DELCO
Goodyear Tires
H. B. Zachry Co
State OF
le Feria News
Vuuistr
Fred W. L. Petch
PAN American State Bank
F.d.1.c
Member
Federal Reserve System
Hubert AR. Hudson
Co. T. Johnson
Congressional District
Joe M. Kilgore
Precinct No. 1
Ted KR. Hunt
Parakeeta
Purdy’s Courts
Seaside Inn
Cisneros
Port Isabel, Texas
Taylor-Mayfair
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