Coffee honoring Queen Josephine of the shrimp fleet
A morning reception in the home of Mrs. Robert Van Meter honored Queen Josephine and her court. Hostesses Mrs. Van Meter and Mrs. Trump assisted with decorations, guest book, and serving. About 100 guests attended as the queen’s social duties began ahead of the Blessing of the Shrimp Fleet events.
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Josephine
Ae Fleet
Robert van Meter
Trump
H. A. Alcock
Mirs
Richard Roloff
Joshine
Krimp
H. Gus Dozier
Southmost Road
Brownsville
Joan Foreman
Joyce Carpenter
Martha Bennett
Josephine Holland
Patricia
Steve Elam
J. B. Vance
George Trump
Robert Dan Meter
Troop 9 Girl Scouts Meet Mondays
The Girl Scout troop met at Mrs. Stanley Thoroughman home on Monday afternoon. They recited the Scout promise, and Mrs Thoroughman checked and confirmed all girls passed their second class badges. Plans were made for Fourth of July activities and the meeting closed with Taps.
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Stanley Thorougham
WSCS Meeting Highlights And Upcoming Plans
The Women's Society of Christian Service held its regular meeting on Tuesday June 22 with Mrs E W Edwards as hostess. Mrs Irene Shaw presided as president and Mrs George Cail Sr gave a talk on Students in s world. The seven members present planned the July 13 meeting with Mrs Lee as hostess. C Pockrus returned from a brief trip to Hub Texas to visit ill parents and resumed work at her beauty shop. Ronnie Mary Ruth and Mrs Charles Digiy and two children accompanied the trip helpers. a Dixon and Myrtle Lois left Wednesday for
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Women's Society of Chrisian Service
E. W. Edwards
Ada Gaskill
Irene Shaw
George Cail
Lee @ts
C. Pockrus
Hub
Texas
Mothers Club of Catholic Church Elects Officers
The Mothers club of Our Lady Star of the Sea parish elected new officers for the coming year at a Wednesday meeting. New officers are President Mrs. Pascual Perz Vice President Mrs. Adolfo Garza Secretary Mrs. Hortensia Groomer Treasurer Mrs. Eddie Esquitin Chairman Mrs Raul Holland and Membership Mrs Jose Soza. Anyone wishing to join may contact Mrs. Pascual Perez or Mrs. Jose.
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Mothers Club of
Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish
Pascual Perz
Adolfo Garza
Hortensia Groomer
Eddie Esquitin
Raul Holland
Jose Soza
Pascual Perez
Latin P T A Dance Eve Sponsored by Latin P TA
A July 3 dance in the Charlie Berry building near the causeway is sponsored by the Latin American P TA. Music by El Conjunto del Valle and Juan N. Gonzalez with Chelo Silva as vocalist. Admission 2 per couple and 25 cents for ladies. Dance begins at 10 p m.
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Charlie Berry
Causeway
P-Ta
el Conjunto del Valle
Juan N. Gonzalez
Chelo Silva
Propose Tuna Fishing Shift to Save Shrimp Fleet
The author urges converting the shrimp fleet to tuna fishing to stabilize the industry as shrimp stocks wane. He notes 300 to 500 vessels from Port Isabel, Brownsville and other Gulf ports and suggests swift cannery conversions, 15 to 17 cent tuna prices, and a joint regional meeting of industry leaders to study feasibility.
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Port Isabel
Brownsville
Florida
Gulf
Pacific
Aata
Valley
California
Port Isabel big game fishing fate tied to development
Slogan Proof discusses Port Isabel waters near the Rio Grande in South Texas and notes marlin sightings and catches from a shrimp boat. The piece argues lack of interest and expertise hinder development, cites upcoming Texas International Fishing Tournament at Port Isabel, and compares sport fishing to commercial tuna efforts worldwide.
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Rio Grande
Port Isabel
South
Texas
Wis
Gulf Coast
Oregon
Mike Lerner
Soldiers Rip
Wedgeport
Liverpool
Nova Scotia
Ermen
Lerner
North Atlantic
Kep Farrington
Glasser
Lou Marron
Coba Blanco
Peru
South Pacific
Prize details for boat winners announced by sponsors
Unique Prize lists sponsors including Northill Anchor Co Los Angeles and J H Shepherd & Sons Elyria Ohio as awarding souvenirs to each winning boat. Other prizes are to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northill Anchor Co
Los Angeles
Northil
J. H. Shepherd & Sons
Elyria
Ohio
Water committee meeting postponed in Weslaco
The Valley Chamber of Commerce water committee meeting in Weslaco has been postponed. Sam Tayloe said high interest from water districts pumpers cities and property-owner ballots forced the delay as ballots cannot be returned and counted by the original June 28 deadline. The new meeting time is Wednesday July 7 at 2 pm at the Valley Chamber office.
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Ing
Valley Chamber of Commerce Water Committee
Weslaco
Sam Tayloe
Tayloe
Valley Chamber
LeMay Warns of U.S. Instant Atomic Strike Force
General Curtis LeMay asserts that the United States maintains an instant atomic striking force ready to deploy. He emphasizes readiness amid global Cold War tensions and stresses swift retaliation against any nuclear aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMay
U.S
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Joseph 5. Ward
Columbia
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Pierces
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John Mathew
Kinder
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Browneville
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W. W. Brown
Jimmy
Shelia
Alameda, California
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John McManus
J. M. Sullivan
San Saba
Archie Causey
Wanda Green
Causey
Mrs. Green
Los Fresnos
Pipkin Motors Inc
Ford Dealer
Service
Port Isabel, Texas
Jack Merryman
Ewing Clark
Auto — Marine
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Arrow
Freeman
Swank
Perlards
East Elizabeth
Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce
Boca Chica
HIWAY
Hondo
John Wayne
Geraldine Page
Blowing
Gary Cooper
Barbara Stanwyck
Jane Russell
Gilbert Rolland
Macao
Robert Mitchum
Man IN
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Constance Smith
Jack Palance
Pony Soldier
Tyrone Power
Cameron Mitchell
Jack Slade
Mark Stevens
Paris Playboys
Leo Gorcey
Huntz Hall
Edward Ae ‘Goddard
Captive City
John Forsythe
Beat the Devil
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Islands
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Ralph Richardson
Joan Crawford
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Alan Ladd
Leo Genn
Fort
George Menigemer
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