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Newspaper

Port Isabel Press

Location

Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1958

Page

5

County Offices Schedule Saturday Closures In Summer

The court house will close on Saturdays during the summer with county tax, clerk, school, district attorney, treasurer, and district clerk offices reducing to a 40 hour week through August. Offices stay open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday with emergency provisions and a district judge plus DA staff available Saturday mornings.

First Saturday office hours shift announced for summer

The city reveals a summer schedule with first Saturday closings starting June 14. Offices listed will keep the new hours through August 30, providing a shorter Saturday service window for residents and visitors.

It Takes Crust to Borrow Dough

A compact proverb notes the difficulty of borrowing money, illustrating that even a small amount like one hundred dollars poses a challenge. The saying emphasizes the practical friction in obtaining cash.

Local Harbors Get First Fund Okay

A House subcommittee approves Brazos Island Harbor project for 1.4 million dollars. The plan covers Port Isabel and Port Brownsville harbors and their linking channels to deep Gulf waters, including maintenance and widening of the Brownsville channel.

Army Corps of Engineers Washington Brazos Island Port Isabel Port Brownsville Gulf of Mexico Brownsville

Cooling at home ideas for beating the dog days

Practical tips to cool off indoors during hot weeks. Use tepid baths with baking soda to soothe sunburn and skin irritations. A foot bath with cool water and baking soda offers a quick relief, helping you relax and ward off summer fatigue.

Card of Thanks from Mrs. Lilian Stewart

Port Isa bel residents offered sympathy and flowers after the death of Mr. Stewart. Mrs. Lilian Stewart expresses humble thanks and sincere appreciation for the support during the sorrow.

Port Isabel Stewart

Port Isabel Press publication note and details

The Port Isabel Press published weekly in Port Isabel Texas by The News Publishing Co Inc of San Benito Texas. Office at 5 E Robertson Street San Benito Texas entered as second class matter February 7 1947 at Port Isabel post office under act of March 3 1879.

Port Isabel Texas News Publishing Co., Inc San Benito Robertson Street Congress

For Sale Timber and Trailer and Rental Offerings

FOR SALE Large timbers all sizes Also railroad ties large quantities Anglotron and Metal company San Juan Texas Dial Sterling 7 2212 FOR SALE Equity in 1956 41 ft 2 bedroom house trailer See F Junior Wells or call WH 35 2361 FOR RENT in Laguna Vista bedroom unfurnished house Call WH 38 2667 Jaydon Lumber Co

Anglotron & Metal Company San Juan Texas Dial Sterling Laguna Vista Call Jaydon Lumber Co

Encephalitis Cases Reported in Area. Port Isabel Bid Notice

Seven encephalitis cases are under study with four confirmed as encephalitis and three undetermined. Port Isabel invites sealed proposals for a sanitary sewage system and treatment lagoon with plans by Richard P. Hansen. bids due July 1, 1958.

David M. Cowgill County Port Isabel Cameron County Texas J.A. Hockaday Richard P. Hansen San Benito City Hall

Local money making opportunity and multiple sales ads

Local area job offer invites a coin operated equipment service agent needing a car references and $800 to $1600 working capital for 4 to 9 hours weekly with potential earnings up to 290 dollars a month. Also ads note a 2 bedroom home for sale or trade and a 8 foot cabin boat for viewing at Vere Myrick's Garage Bayside along with a 191 ft upright Cold Spot home freezer priced at 225 dollars.

Vere Myrick's Bayside

Twin City Fishermen’s Cooperative Notice for Isabel

The Wharves and Other Pact ties of the Twin City Fishermen's Cooperative in Isab el are posted and not available to unauthorized persons. For sale air boat 20 ft length and 8 ft hull with glass cover built two years ago. call WH 32954.

Twin City SALE Call

Word Puzzle Answers Across and Down Clues

Word puzzle grid with scattered clues and numbers across and down. Entries include Calor Wing Enzym Pen Stove Silkworm Celestial Specimen Negatives Place Tree and various broken phrases, aiming to fill a mixed set of definitions.

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