Mock Heads First Fiesta Organization forms in Port Isabel
A Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce meeting formed The Blessing of the Shrimp Fleet, Inc. a non profit group to promote a July 4 5 Blessing ceremony. Officers include T B Mock president Roy Rock vice president John Floyd secretary Betty Weisenhaus treasurer.
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Port Isabel
Shrimp Fleet, Inc
T. B. Mock
Roy Rock
John Floyd
Betty Weisenhaus
American Boat Decoration
Frank Green
J. B. Mock
K. E. Moniax
Bill Frisby
Betty Weisenhous
R. B. van Meter
Roy Byrd
American Legion
Lions Club
Firemen’s Auxiliary
H. A. Adcock
Joseph J. Armand
Ted Hunt
William Bellinghausen
Garriaga
Corpus Christi
Missouri river power plan rebuts steam plant expansion
The article argues against federal steam generating plants for Missouri river needs. It proposes private utilities supply surplus power when water is high and trade back during shortages, claiming both sides avoid extra costs and improve efficiency. It warns against federal spending amid deficit fears.
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Missouri River
Missouri
Fish Festival Activities and Naval Open House Display
A 1953 event schedule lists a Navy Submarine Chaser USS PCE 842 open house and aerial displays at Deep Water Port. Festivities include Blessing of the Fleet, boat parade, boat prize awards, and picnics, with parking reserved by Boy Scouts and water stations across town.
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Port Isabel
Navy
Harlingen Air Force
Valley C C Lashes At Trade Expansion Act
The Valley Chamber of Commerce charges the Trade Expansion Act would give the president a blank check on the treasury. Jack H. Drake writes Senators Tower and Yarborough and Representative Kilgore warning the bill allows tariff shifts and new quotas, with final powers not subject to court review. He questions benefits limits, disriminatory payouts, and overall government spending. The piece critiques centralization of trade powers and notes historical dates and a closing query on human relations.
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The
Valley Chamber of Commerce
Jack H. Drake
VCC
John Tower
Ralph Yarborough
Joe Kilgore
Congress
Drake
P Gee
Ways and Means Committee
Tariff Commission
House
Senate
B. C
Valley slogan contest offers cash prizes
The Rio Grande Valley Chamber of Commerce invites entrants to submit a descriptive slogan highlighting a tropical, vacation like image at the tip of Texas near the coast and Mexico. First prize is 50 dollars, second 30, third 20 with entries mailed to the Slogan Contest.
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The
Valley Chamber of Commerce
the Valley
Texas
Magic Valley
Clyde Fincher
VCC
Rio Grande Valley
Laredo
Eagle Pass
del Rio
el Paso
Mexico
Shrimping History on West Coast Trails Since Civil War
The article notes shrimping has played a local role in California Oregon and Washington since after the Civil War. It recalls 1946 when the 84 foot vessel Sovereigh owned by Major J A Pullen found a vast white shrimp bed off Carmen in the Gulf of Campeche.
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California
Oregon
Washington
Sovereigh
J. A. Pullen
Carmen
Gulf of Campeche
Bake Shrimp in Avocado Shells Dish
For six servings prepare a cup of thick seasoned cream sauce and stir in one to one and a half cups cooked shrimp. Spoon into six avocado halves, top with more mixture and grated sharp cheese. Bake 375 degrees about 15 minutes until heated through and browned. Use same mixture in tomato shells or on potatoes or toast.
Community contest entries sought in Weslaco
The notice invites participants from Weslaco to submit entries by August 15 for a local competition. It specifies the deadline and location for submission.
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Merce
Weslaco
Avocado Substitutes for Broiled Filling
A kitchen note suggests using alternatives under the broiler to mimic avocado richness. It mentions increasing filling quantity to reach six servings, noting the substitutes are less rich than avocado.
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National Car
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Engineering Service
Paredes Line
En's Dance Yacht Hotel Patio
National Adding Machine
Artists’ Supplies
E. Elizabeth
Brownsville, Texas
Home Builders
GI F.H.A
Lincoln
Whitman
Victoria Gin CO
Cameron County
Harlingen Grain CO
TRI County Grain CO
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Harlingen
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