Shrimp Tales on House Row Faces Melancholia and Hope
A provincial coastal column tracks shrimp harvests along Fish House Row. The piece lists weekly cargoes from vessels like the Miss Loretta Ann and Ge Bushwhacker, noting barrels moved, weather conditions, and a cautious outlook that the industry may recover by mid next year.
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Gertrude Gilliam
House Row
Fish House Row
Loretta Ann
Carmen Louise
Miss Sarasota
Mammy Yoakum
Roosevelt
Fternoon Limited
Fiesta Week Opens With Dedication Parade And Blessing
The Fiesta features a $2,500,000 causeway linking Port Isabel and Padre Island with dedication by Ezra Taft Benson. A water parade showcases decorated trawlers and the Blessing of the Fleet ceremony returns Sunday. The event includes a colorful street parade and tribute from Valley firms to the shrimp industry.
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Port Isabel
Adre Island
Acuire
Ezra Taft Benson
Valkey
Rio Grande Walter's Impact Reshapes Texas Gulf Coast
The discussion centers on the broader influence of Rio Grande Walter beyond its origin, reframing its significance to encompass the entire Texas Gulf Coast region and its economic and cultural implications.
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Omy
Rio Grande
Walter
Texas Gulf Coast Region
Celebration prep for large regional parade activities
Program continued for two big celebration days with Sea Scouts Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts lined up. Stanley Thoroughman Coast Guard chief and judging committee head lists judges Captain Don Willette and Mrs Richard Roloff for best decorated boats Sunday at 11. Mrs Lee Smith announces three silver cups for top floats Sunday at 3 with 15 floats already committed. J LaRoche and Bill Keiler parade marshals note bands including Matamoros will participate. Reviewing stand will be in Beulah Lee City Park. Mrs Trump says duchesses and escorts from Valley towns and Matamoros attend June 19 eve event.
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T. R. Hunt
Sea Scouts
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Stanley Thoroughman
Coast Guard
Don Willette
Hkichard Roloff
Lee Smith
J. LaRoche
Bill Keiler
Turkey to Receive 200 Million in U S Military Aid
Officials report Turkey will get 200 million dollars in military aid from the United States over the next year, double the initial plan, following Premier Menderes visit. Deliveries will be sped up as feasible.
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Turkey
United States
Mendares
Port Isabel Chamber Pushes Dust Control Plan
Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce announces a dust relief project for the island area south of the city. The effort seeks broad community support and pledges from directors to work toward a permanent remedy, aiming for a rapid completion and improved local publicity. The Port Isabel Press is thanked for its cooperation and press releases.
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Port Isabel
P. L Dusters
Chamber of Commerce
PLC¢ of C
Candidacy Announcements For Democratic Primary July 24 1954
Classified notices announce candidates for the Democratic primary on July 24 1954. Charges are set by a three-newspaper group including The Port Isabel Press, The La Feria News, and The San Benito News. Applicants may file at The Press office in Port Isabel or by telephone.
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Port Lhebel
Texas
The
News Publishing Co., Inc
San Benito
Exes
E. Robertson
Cameron County
Pres
Port Isabel
Parrakeeta
Purdy’s Courts
Tin
For Sale Small House in Port Isabel
For sale small furnished house priced at 2500 dollars with living room bedroom kitchen and bath. Located between Blue Marlin Motel and Seaside Inn. Contact Mrs. Hazel Harrill in Mercedes. Call 138 W Port Isabel.
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Call
Port Isabel
Blue Marlin Motel
Seaside Inn
Hazel Harrill
Mercedes
Trade Offer Details Mc Allen to Port Isabel Property
Property in Mc Allen offered in exchange for Port Isabel property. Contact Port Isabel 133 for details and arrangements.
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Mc-Allen
Port Isabel
Call
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Port Isabel Press
Electrical Contractors
Hotpoint Appliances
E. Levee St
Brownsville
Sue Williamson
North Shore
Jaudon Lumber Compan
Eiri
Port Isabel, Texas
Steve Melam
Jack L. Merryman
Adams
la Feria News
Congress
Hubert R. Hudson
Co. T. Johnson
Joe M. Kilgore
North Shore Drive
Seawall
Weslaco
P. O
South Shore Drive
J. H. Schmidt
the Queen’s
PAN American State Bank
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Member
Federal Reserve System
B. J. Willings
W. W. Lyle
Lyle
Batsells
E. Eliz
Boca Chico
Precinct No. 1
Ted A. Hunt
Weikel
Los Fresnos
Summit St
D. H. Christensen
Carr
Pipkin Motors Inc
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