Sheriff Plans Fourth of July Traffic Crackdown
Sheriff Boynton H Fleming announces a comprehensive patrol plan for July 4 to manage beach traffic and deter violators. Deputies will police Boca Chica and Padre Island beaches and monitor highways with radar speed checks alongside State Patrol and local patrolmen.
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Boynton H. Fleming
Sheriff's Department
State Highway. Patrol
Sherif’ Department
Boca Chica
Padre Iene
Sime Okehed To Race Morrow In Olympic 200 Dash
Duke sprint star Sime Okehed will race Bobby Morrow in the Olympic 200 dash at Los Angeles trials this weekend. Morrow, hampered by a groin injury, had qualified for the 100 meters and recently finished second to Sime in Bakersfield AAU races.
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Sime Okehed
Morrow
Dave
Duke
Bud Held
Los Angeles
U.S
Sime
Sam Benitos Bobbn
Bakersfield
California
Simco
Sports Illustrated
Bobby Morrow
Ground Observer Corps to Activate in Port Isabel Area
The Port Isabel Ground Observer Corps meets with over 20 volunteers as duty signups begin. Commander Mrs. L M Alestetus is appointed chief observer with 85 members needed to complete a 64 hour weekly watch. Members will earn wings after six hours tower duty and one hour of instruction.
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Port Label
Firere
Pervisie
L.M. Alestetus Eve
Prestant
Te Fein
Corps
Corp
Alcare
Keller
Sut Wheeler
Christi
Bingo party honors Miss Garza ahead of church queen event
A tango party for Miss Mary Garza is planned for Saturday at 78 pm at her home. Miss Garza is a candidate for Queen of the Our Lady Star of the Sea church festival to be held August 5 and 6.
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Mary Garza
Miss Garzia
Queen of the Our Lady Star of the Sea Church
Mrs Nina Mae Wilson Plans Summer Visit and Return
Mrs Nina Mae Wilson of Lordsburg New Mexico will spend the summer in Port Abel with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Marshall. She will teach in Lordsburg again in the fall after the break.
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Nina Mae Wilson
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Marshall
Miss. Wilson
Port
Abel
Sunday School Sail aboard Crest on Padre Island
Fred Potch leads a Methodist Sunday-school class on a sailing trip aboard Crest. The voyage ran from 2 to 6 pm with members enjoying swimming and sodas during the afternoon on Padre Island.
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Fred Potch
Methodist ‘Church
Padre
Albert L Meyers Announces Tax Collector Procedures
Albert L Meyers announces the Tax Collector's office procedures as outlined by the local government. The notice clarifies steps for tax collection, payment options, and deadlines for residents within the jurisdiction.
Oklahoma City hosts 60 GOC members from three states
About 60 Civil Defense and Ground Observer Corps representatives from Texas Oklahoma and Louisiana attend a one day GOC Conference at Headquarters 33d Air Defense Division Oklahoma City. Delegates include Major Ben Baines Captain Gilbert M Lichte Captain Robert R White and several state and city officials. The event features briefings by 33rd Air Defense Division leaders and a tour of the Thoth Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron.
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AIR Defense
Oklahoma City
Okla
Civil Defense and
Ground Observer Corps
Texas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
33D Air Defense Division
Ite Cal
Matthews
GOC
Ben Baines
4768Th
Gilbert, M
Lichte
Gilbert M. Lichte
Robert R. White
Joe S. Fletcher
Department of Public Safety
Austin
Lewis E. Berry
K. Ray Spencer
Civil Defense
Bexar County
San Antonio
Lynn H. Andrews
Thoms B. Seay
Rosie B. Smith
Dallas
City County
Lorane F. Jones
Det
Nells. L. Solderholm
Corpus ‘Christ
Susan M. Hogarty
Corpus Christi
Earl Co. Dunn
Corpus Christ
William N. Hollis
Houston Civil Defense
Fred G. Love
Bellaire
John T. Carter
Houston
Wine P. Nichols
33Rd Air Defense Division
Willian
E. Rowe
Ward
Harker
33Rd
Broun H. Mayall
Continental Air
Air Force
Gisund
Central Air Defense Force
Burton Sub Dey
Call
Southwestern Bell
Telephone Company
Thoth Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron
33Rd Air Division
Raymond F. Hurst
Tom: Brett
Jor S. Pletcher
Nichols
Clone Mayall
J. Dillon
47S6th
Sale
Wilson
Wassall
Reeves
Air, Gray
Paul D. Corde
Southern Belk
Port Isabel notes bumper road work and new homes
South Port Isabel residents praise week’s crossing paving easing car wear and tear. A. R. Keller becomes Port Isabel Rotors club president. Gleor Sumter & Supply builds three new homes in North Shore, bringing area total to about 19. Cautionary highway accident thoughts urge safer driving during holidays.
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North Shore Addition
Gloor Launber Co
Brownsville
Gloor
Railroad Avenue
A. R. Keller
Port Isabel
North Shore
Gleor Sumter & Supply
First Grain Moves By Barge On Canal
Valley Grain Elevator Co initiates export shipments from Port Hardings open in 1952 as the first barge load reaches Memphis. Two barges carry 2,240,000 pounds or 40,000 bushels of Valley grain aboard Cargill’s barges along the Colorado Intra-coastal and Inland Waterways. J M Persuser, Van C Snell, and Millton Clapp expect regular service during valley harvest seasons.
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Hardings N
Fie
Grain A Elevator Company
Arrove Colorado
Memphis
Fenn
Cargill
J. M. Persuser
Valley Grains
van C. Snell
Milltom Clapp
Injunctions Named in Rio Grand Drinking Day Case
A Rio Grand injunction case forms amid disputed rites and local actions. Officials curtail gatherings and set limits as authorities seek to enforce rules around drinking day observances.
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Rio
Port Isabel Rotary Club Installs New Officers Tonight
Port Isabel Rotary Club plans a banquet to install seven officers led by A. Kelle and Richard Roloft. The event showcases the club’s leadership slate and community service plans.
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Port Isabel
Feohnet
A. Kelle
Richard Roloft
Rome
Texas Bankers To Raise National Fund For 4-H Support
Texas bankers plan to establish a national fund aimed at backing 4 H club projects. The initiative seeks broad financial support to expand youth agricultural and leadership programs across the country.
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Texas
National Fund
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