Corpus Christi Angler Wins Big In Redfish Tournament
Charlie Arnold of Corpus Christi won the 1st prize of 1000 dollars in the 5th International Redfish Tournament at Boca Chica Beach. A.L. Woodall, Harlingen, took 2nd for 500 dollars while C.A. Munsch of McAllen earned 300 dollars and Juan T. Gonzalez, Harlingen, 100 dollars. Peggy Duncan, 15, Mission, won in the Junior Division with a dune buggy and two trophies as the crowd watched. About 700 entries attended, tournament officials noted, with Cameron County patrols maintaining order.
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Boca Chica Beach
American Legion Post 43
Corpus Christi
Charlie Arnold
A.L. Woodall
Harlingen
C.A. Munsch
McAllen
Juan T. Gonzalez
Peggy Duncan
Mission
Marcelo Mann
Cochairman
Feliciano Flores
Roberto Revuelta
Cameron County
Gus Krausse
American Legion Post
Charlie
A. L. Woodall
Sgt
Dove Habitat Evaluation Study Receives 21400 Grant
The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station received a 21400 grant to study mourning dove habitat requirements to boost populations. Project leaders include Dr. Jarvis Miller and Dr. James Teer with co leadership by Dr. N J Silvy. Partners are US Fish and Wildlife Service and Texas Parks and Wildlife. Field surveys will map vegetation, land use and disturbance effects. Results will guide habitat management to increase dove numbers. Hurricane Carla warnings follow with safety advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
U.S
Olin E. Teague
Jarvis E. Miller
Agricultural Research Agency
James G Teer
Texas A&m University
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and Sciences
N.J. Silvy
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Silvy
Texas
Army Reserve Weekend Training Ad
A recruitment notice promotes weekend training with pay while learning. It invites readers to join and learn a job seldom offered elsewhere, promising instruction one weekend each month and compensation during training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Reserve
Catholics Aid Blacks Indians Mission Collection
Fr. Joseph Delaney of the Brownsville Diocese calls for Lower Rio Grande Valley Catholics to give on June 15 to the Indian and Negro Missions. Last year Valley Catholics donated about 2900 dollars as aid to Catholic parishes, missions, and schools serving blacks and Indians.
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Lower
Rio Grande Valley
United States
Joseph Delaney
Diocese of
Brownsville
Delaney
Fr. Delaney
U.S
Short Takes on Tax Exemptions and Pony Express Dates
Tax exemptions in the 1920s reached 1500 dollars for singles 3500 dollars for married couples and 400 dollars for other dependents. The Pony Express began with a St. Joseph Missouri to Sacramento California relay on April 3 1860 and ended in October 1861 when the transcontinental telegraph opened.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Pony Express
St. Joseph
Sacramento
Calif
Inflation Cuts Small Business Aid in New Size Standards
Fred S. Neumann of the U S Small Business Administration announced a proposal to raise dollar size standards to reflect inflation. Wholesale firms would be small at $9.5 to $22 million receipts, retail and service at $2 to $8 million, with public comment due by July 5.
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Fred S. Newmann
U.S. Small Business Administration
Dallas
Federal Register
Neumann
Small Business Administration
William L. Pellington
L” Street
N.W
Washington, D.C
Nose Makes News in Whisky Craft Under Old Methods
The Wall Street Journal reports from Scotland that Chivas Regal chief whisky blender Jimmy Laing embodies the industry’s preference for centuries-old production. It notes that even minor dents or water temperature shifts can ruin batches while Laing’s trained senses offer superior quality control compared to computer systems.
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The
Wall Street Journal
Jimmy Laing
Chivas Regal
Scotland
Laing
Pontoon Boats Offer Spacious Decks And Quiet Ride
The article explains pontoon boats blend space and comfort with moderate power. Pontoon design reduces wakes and fuel use, giving a soft ride for activities from picnics to swimming.
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Mercury Outboards
Old wives tale about getting a dress from a butterfly
A popular belief claims a girl can obtain a new dress by catching a colored butterfly and biting it while muttering a spell. Some say the ritual requires additional steps or conditions to work.
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Dove
Neuman
Sandy Retreat Resort
South Padre Island, Texas
Boathouse Bulletin
Ole
Ruby Garza
South Padre Island
Ruby
White Sands
Alicia Martinez
Andy Bowie
U.S.A
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