Shrimp Tales of Island Summer Turninto Local Boom
Betty Weisenhaus recalls a beach visit and a growing resort vibe on the island. The shrimp trade shows modest nightly catches while tourism expands with Causeway and Park growth, promising more stores and steady, year round living. The column closes with a weary note on deadlines and a light farewell.
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Chamber of Commerce
WEP
Ewing's
Ewings
Taurus
Eliza
Sherry Ann
Mrs. Lilly
Magic Valley
WBP
Texas Ranger
Little John
Safety Pleas Boost Holiday Driver Caution
Mrs J E Dudley of Abilene and Mrs C Aubrey Stewart of Fort Worth lead TFWC clubs in a 10 day Call for the Living safety drive from June 20 to June 30. The campaign urges prudent driving vehicle safety checks and civic group participation to reduce July Fourth casualties and alert families of emergencies.
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J. E. Dudley
Abilene
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
C. Aubrey Stewart
Fort Worth
TFWC
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Call For the
J. Howard Hodge
GFWC
Theodore S Chapman
Jerseyville
Ulinois
Defense Lawyers Brave Undue Criticism
An article discusses the principle of innocent until proven guilty and the essential role of counsel in ensuring fair legal proceedings. It notes broad lip service to due process and the impact of criticism on defense representation.
Defense of Guilty Clients Upholds Right to Fair Trial
A Texas law column argues defense attorneys are essential to ensuring due process and fair juries, noting public skepticism about defending guilty clients. The piece cites a judge calling for respect of competent counsel and warns against punishing lawyers for legal safeguards.
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Texas
Restrain Pets Urged by Wildlife Director in Texas
The Texas Game and Fish Commission urged restraining pets especially dogs and cats to protect wildlife. The director of wildlife outlined the measure as a means to reduce disturbances and safeguard native species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Director of
Wildlife
Texas Game and Fish Commission
Notice to Navigation Interests at Corpus Christi Range
Navigation interests are warned of Saturday firing practice at the U S Naval Air Station Corpus Christi from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 25 through September 24 1955. Mariners should avoid Laguna area between Gulf Intracoastal Waterway edge and Laguna Madre shore as projectiles may fall. A large red flag marks the firing point. the Intracoastal Waterway channel remains out of range.
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U. S. Naval Air Station
Corpus Christi
Laguna
Laguna Madre
Gulf Intracoastal Waterway
Dredging Plans In Brazos Santiago and Arroyo Colorado Channels
U S hopper dredge A Mackenzie will continue dredging in the Jetty Channel at Brazos Santiago Pass through the month. The contract dredge Beaver of J S Gissel & Co will continue dredging in the Arroyo Colorado Channel to Harlingen through the month. The plant will operate Mile 23.1 to Mile 25.6 advancing westward with the dredge line to spoil disposal areas on both sides of the channel.
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U. S
A. Mackenzie
Brazos Santiago Pass
Beaver
J. S. Gissel & Co
Arroyo Colorado
Harlingen
Abscription Rates Listed by Publisher and Editor
The notice lists subscription prices by mail: 2 dollars per year within Cameron County and 3 dollars per year outside Cameron County. It names publisher Steve M. Elam and editor Jack L. Merryman with office details.
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Cameron County
Letter of thanks to Port Isabel friends
Mr and Mrs E A Liebmann of Oklahoma City express gratitude to Port Isabel residents for kindness to Walter E Liebmann during his stay and for the chrysanthemums and roses sent for his funeral. They note everyone in Port Isabel must have been his friend and thank all for everything.
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Port Isabel
Walter E. Liebmann
Mus
Mrs
E. A. Liebmann
Oklahoma City
For Rent Lower Four Room Unfurnished Apartment Nearby
Multiple local notices list rental and sale items including a four room unfurnished apartment one block south of Eagle Pass Lumber with contact B A Wilmot at GA 3 1260 or 909 E Harrison Harlingen. Also listed are a well furnished two bedroom house with carport and storage, a comfortable two bedroom house with garage apartment and maids quarters, and a corner Bayside lot with price $475.00 with contact WH 3 2881. Other rental options show apartments starting at $40.00 with contact WH 3 2695 and Gulf Service Station or Brownsville L 2 2484 for inquiries.
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Eagle Pass Lumber
Jaudon Lumber
Gulf Service Station
Dial
Brownsville
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Weak and the Wicked
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