Blessing of the Fleet Festa at Port Isabel 1962
Port Isabel gears for a two day Blessing of the Shrimp Fleet open air celebration on July 4 and 5. A Royal Court coronation, fireworks from Jackson Brewing, Navy open house on a submarine chaser, a boat parade, prizes including a shrimp trawl and a Bendix fathometer, and religious services cap the waterfront festival with water for all and no shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
George Trump
Fresh Water Improvement District
Gertrude Gilliam
U. S. Navy Department
Holsum Bakery
Ed Keene
Wil
Jackson Brewing Company
New Orleans
Wth
Ederer Company
Ted
Schmidt's Fisheries
van Meter Electric
Fishnet and Twine Co
Proclamation Declares Port Isabel Holidays for July Events
The mayor proclaims July 4 as a national holiday and July 5 as the Blessing of the Shrimp Fleet day in Port Isabel. Citizens and visitors are urged to observe with proper ceremonies and recreation. D. H. Christensen signs as mayor on July 1, 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Lower
Rio Grande Valley
United States of America
D. H. Christensen
City of
Valley’s first Blessing to exceed plans for July celebration
Rio Grande Valley gears up for a two day Fourth of July bash with diverse bands and marching groups from Matamoros and local clubs. Boy Scouts run 24 hour traffic and first aid, with ambulances from local funeral homes. water from tankers and well pumping to lift rationing. dignitaries including Gov. Shiv ers invited. Blessing of the Shrimp Fleet Association leader T B Mack expects record turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande Valley
American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps
Matamoros
Boy Scouts
Sea Scouts
Girl Marineers
Port Isabel
Clay-Hall
Kindler-Ashcraft Funeral Homes
Harlingen Air Force Base
Holsum Bakery
Parker Marine Service
Allan Shivers
Shrimp Fleet Association
T. B. Mack
Shift of Gravity in Fishing Shifts to Western Waters
Opening new fishing grounds has moved the center of gravity of the fishery westward and toward offshore waters, altering routes and access for fleets and markets.
Shrimp Fishery Shaped by Geography
Geographic factors have heavily influenced the shrimp fishery and are likely to guide future industry development.
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Landreth
W. Elizabeth
Brownsville
John Deere
Lawn & Garden Supplies
Willis Implement CO
Southmost & International Blvd
Bannert Auto
Union Carbide
Lincoln
E. Levee
Laurence J. Fanning
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church of
Knights of Columbus
Sewell
Sohmer
Clarks Janssen
Conn
Beny
Browk
Femme
Jefferson
Palm
Brownsville, Texas
Paredes Line
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