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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1955
Page
4
A rambunctious shrimp gathering debates net dangers and rescue tactics as a proposal to teach the young to outsmart predators and nets gains broad support. The meeting ends with calls to implement the plan and move to the bar for shrimp cocktails.
A Humble Week in Harbor reports drastic cuts in shrimp catches as new training and “shrimp draining” programs reduce nightly hauls. Boats like Miss Ruth and Schmidt report modest barrels while Gulf Shrimp Co and others show sparse yields. The writer laments lapsed fortunes and urges calm, noting few ships from Twin City Co-op and a return to ordinary life amid the season’s downturn.
Rosey and Rachel faced trouble in Spanish this six weeks. Carlota and Mauro were seen around town Sunday morning. Rosie wore a jacket with a star and a certain guy is said to have it. We wonder why Rachel likes jeeps.
Mr and Mrs J W Brown and their grandson Jimmy spent several days visiting in McAllen Texas. Mrs G G VanDu nt departed last week for an extended visit in Mogollon New Mexico.
Visiting Port Isabel this past week and staying at the Bay view apartments were W. E. McCall of Houston, E. M. Reed er, Roy Moses and Ed Danner of Austin, H. C. Ashworth and family of McAllen, W. E. Teet er and J. A. Bryant of Hale Center, T. J. Bryant and R. A. Bryant of Houston and Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Muckleroy of Donna.
West Germany announces work on a vast project signaling major investment and strategic aims. Government officials describe the plan as a long term program across multiple sectors with strong economic and geopolitical implications.
A plan to enhance the inland waterway system seeks to boost the movement of goods, noting that about one third of West German traffic relies on these routes. The proposal emphasizes easier navigation, reduced transit times, and strengthened logistical links across the network.
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