Blessing Of Shrimp Fleet Preparations Underway
Final preparations for the shrimp fleet blessing were outlined by the Association this week. Committees include J. L. Merryman as vice president and program coordinator, Mrs. John Trump as Royal Court chair, and Ted Hunt master of ceremonies. The first event is June 19 at the new High School auditorium at 8 o'clock with Queen selection and related activities before the coronation July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
J. L. Merryman
King and Queen's Court
John Trump
Ted Hunt
John Hadley
Stanley Thoroughman
Fritz Edwards
John Floyd
Frank Green
Ralph Ladd
J. la Roche
Bill Keller
Lee Smith
King Green
Patricia Wil
Patrick Byrd
Port Lyalwl
Joyce Carpenter
Josephine Holland
Joan Foreman
Howe
Marta Eliza Saenz de Los Rios
Matamoros
Mary Bertha Gareta
Brownsville
Street Parade To Close Shrimp Fiesta In Color
Port Isabel hosts Shrimp Fiesta and Blessing of the Shrimp Fleet on July 3 4 with a colorful street parade. Prizes will honor best float band and outstanding youth group. Floats come from San Antonio and locals prepare. Boy Scouts Sea Scouts Girl Scouts and Mariners join marching groups. Page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Gilliam
Port Isabel
Shrmp Fiesta, Inc
Rio Grande Valley
Lee A. Smith
San Antonio
Boy Scouts
Sea Scouts
Girl Scouts
Annual Bazaar at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church
An annual bazaar on the church grounds of Our Lady Star of the Sea will run Sunday and Monday June 20 and 21. Events include bingo barbecue and various games. A popularity contest is set for Monday June 21 with Rose Mary Perez and Evang lina Montelongo as candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady Star of the Sea
Rose Mary Perez
Evangelina Montelongo
Adolfo Garza
Valentin Villarreal
Nayo Perez
Mariano Holland
Juan Cantu
Binge
Josephine Holland
Viola Barrientes
Linda Peres
Cosme Garza
Juan Tamayo
Alberto de la Garza
Carlos Cantu
Francisco Herrerra
Anna Cora Perez
Eddie Esquitin
Johnny Perez
Antonio Hernandez
Silverio Hernandez
Margaret Barrera
Ida Marehan
Tony Carter
Raul Holland
Lions Club Dinner Features Mazatlan Marlin Film
Port Isabel Lions Club met at Gulf Cafe for a dinner program. Dr James Hockaday presented color film of Mazatlan marlin fishing trip by local boatmen. Tom Kirkham of Lions International praised the club and offered encouragement. Bill Frisbey reported on the dust control project and the club agreed to help. Mrs Lynn Phillips provided piano music for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Bill Frisbey
Airman Drowns In Laguna Madre Bay Fire End
An airman from Harlingen Air Force Base, A/2C Raymond E. Sandau, 26, drowned Thursday afternoon near Laguna Madre at the Padre Island end of the causeway. He is survived by his wife Rozelle Sandau of 1817 South F Street Harlingen and his parents in La Junta, Colorado. The Coast Guardsmen and sheriff's department are investigating the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlingen Air Force Base
Laguna Madre
Padre Island
Raymond E. Sandau
Rozelle Sandau
South F Street
Harlingen
Laa
Colo
Coast
Sheriff's Department
Port Isabel Boys Enlisted in Marine Corps
Four Port Isabel Texas men from Port Isabel High School class of 1954 were enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on June 4 at the San Antonio recruiting station. The enlistees are Galvan son of Mr and Mrs Luis Galvan Barrio interchange? Barriendez son of Mr Poncho Barrientez Elias Galvan son of Mr and Mrs Carpio Galvan and Luis Guevara son of Mrs Vasques Guevara.
Bingo at Seaside Tonight Sponsored by Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary hosts a bingo game on the patio of the Seaside Inn tonight. The event welcomes the public with a cordial invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Seaside Inn
Johnston attends Kerrville Methodist encampment as MYF delegate
Buddy Johnston, son of Mr and Mrs L C Johnston, contributes as Port Label MYF delegate to the Methodist encampment at Kerrville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy Johnston
L. C. Johnston
Kerrville
Methodist Church of
Port Label
Isla Blanca Park Dedication Set for July 3 With New Cabins
Isla Blanca Park on Padre Island stays on schedule for Dedication Day July 3. Park Director Albert S. McGehee reports 400 car parking, cabanas and trailer sites, a small restaurant, and rides. Miss Joyce Carpenter or Miss Josephine Holland will be Fiesta Court queen. Queen to be crowned during Blessing ceremony with King Vance presiding. Public ticket sales limited to auditorium capacity. on sale at Brown's Jewelry and City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Carpenter
Queen's Court
Blanca Park
Padre Island
Albert S. McGehee
McGehee
Isla Blanca Park
John Trump
Trump
Brown
Ruby-Lee
The
Texas Shrimp Association
Vance
Antil
Welch and Welch Families Host Barbecue in Austin and San Benito
Mrs Patsy Ann Welch of Austin and Mr and Mrs Dick Welch and family of San Benito were guests in the home of Mr and Mrs E.R. Edwards Sunday evening for a barbecue supper. Mr and Mrs Floyd Bobbitt and family are on a two week vacation visiting relatives in Kansas and are to return this weekend. AR Keller is home recovering from a three week illness and is reported doing well and up and about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Ann Welch
Austin
Dick Welch
San Benito
ER. W
Floyd Bobbitt
Kansas
AR. Keller
Port Isabel Announces Shrimp Queen and King Festivities
Port Isabel prepares for a coronation of a new Shrimp Fleet Queen and her King Vance at the new high school auditorium. Tickets are limited and on sale at local retailers as the town plans a grand Fourth of July celebration. The channel highway project advances and dust control efforts receive funding and praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Bayview Guest List Displays Visitors in Port Isabel
Visiting in Port Isabel at the Bayview apartments the past week were Mr and Mrs Me and Mia Blu Giese and family of Harlinger H A Anne of Galveston Rey Moffett of Houston Mr and Mrs T C Stonewell of Edcourd John Floyd of Southport North Carolina and George Clifton of San Antonio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Bayview
Mia
Blu. Giese
Harlinger
H. A. Anne
Galveston
Rey Moffett
Houston
T. C. Stonewell
Edcourd
John Floyd
Southport
N.C
George Clifton
San Antenlo
Hurricane Season Opened Officially By Weather Bureau
The weather bureau announced the official start of hurricane season with planes prepared in Miami and New Orleans. Stations from Miami to Brownsville activated warnings along the Gulf Coast and Caribbean, while dry weather persisted in the Gulf with no tropical disturbances reported to date. Tornado warnings stretched from Sherman to Fort Smith but no tornadoes developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Weather Bureau
Miami
New Orleans
Brownsville
Gulf Coast
Swan Band
Caribbean
Gulf
Texas Gulf Fishing Report Highlights Bunch of Anglers
The TEXAS JOY reports fishing from the Texas Hanger and Gulf waters with multiple anglers tallying trout, redfish, croaker and snapper. Guides include Frank Roberts and D. D. Daniel with parties from Houston, Bishop, Harlin, Mercedes, and others. Totals include 126 trout for Mike Hazard party and 450 pounds red snapper with two king for E. BE. True party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Reno
Burnett Houston
Texas Joy
Frank Roberts
J. B. Hicks
Harlingen
Bay and Jetty Fishing Winners Named for Friday
Friday June 11 results list anglers from Houston Brownsville and Mercedes. H S Brannon RK Williams caught 26 trout while Maurice Smith and party 27 trout. Buster White at Mercedes 26 trout. Mr and Mrs Sanfilippo Combes 10 trout. A J Swope and Mrs Cheatham Harlingen 36 trout.
Trout Catch Leads Weslaco Pair June Report
Dr L Eisner R V and A Laduke of Weslaco report forty trout caught in a Saturday outing with Mr. participants noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Eisner
R. V
A. Laduke
Weslaco
Gulf Fishing Report Highlights Catch Totals and Angler Names
Sunday June 13 reports from various bayside anglers include Joseph Bulard of Alamo with a 542 tarpon. Mr and Mrs C F William Bamberg of McAllen with 24 trout. Jody Goolsby of Port Spencer with 19 trout and a redfish. Mr and Mrs M R Robsen Jr of Houston with 26 trout. Berne and party of San Benito aboard Harbor Light II reporting 250 pounds red snapper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bulard
Alamo
C. F. William Bamberg
McAllen
Jody Goolsby
Port Spabel
M. R. Robsen Jr
Houston
Berne
San Benito
Local Anglers Report Trout Catches at Houston Event
Pete Kellum of Houston lands two trout while J Richardson of Houston brings in nineteen trout marking a productive session on Monday June 14 at the city course.
Richard Stadler Leads Houston Trout Count on Tuesday
Richard Stadler of Houston catches 35 trout on Tuesday in a local angling event. The haul highlights a productive day on the water with multiple fish measured for the record.
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Joan. Foreman
Catholic Church
Lions Club
Marine Corps
Queen’s Court
Isla
King Vance
Shri
At & Pm
Pan American State Bank of
Clyde Bryant
Shrimp
Piresta
Isales
Patricia Byrd
Irown’s
Lighthowe Drug
Bic
Channel
Pete Kellum
J. ©. Richardson
Richard Stadler
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