Port Isabel Entrant Olivia Caraveo Excels in Corpus Christi Beauty Pageant
Olivia Caraveo, Port Isabel, stood among thirty two contestants at the Buccaneer Day Beauty Pageant held on Padre Island. She drew attention from spectators, earning solid note for Port Isabel while sponsors and local boosters promoted the Shrimp Fiesta and Blessing of the Fleet.
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Olivia Caraveo
Port Isabel
South Texas
Corpus Christi
Padre Island
Chamber of Commerce
Lee Smith
ST Oave
Jack Merrymans
la Verne Bedells
Ourself
Aransas Pass
Olivia
Buccaneer Days Association
Texas
Art Isabel Chamber of Commerce
LaVerne Bedell
Valley towns to cover stink ditch as Clean-up Month starts
North Weslaco residents will raise funds to cover the ill famed stink ditch. Charley Wroten a former border patrolman from Donna seeks Hidalgo county commissioner. Mercedes proclaims May Clean-up Month and other Valley towns plan quick cleanups in a day or week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weslaco
Charley Wroten
San Benito
Hidalgo County
Donna
Mercedes
Captain August Rammed and Sinks at Port Isabel Docks
The Captain August shrimp trawler owned by Luke J. Freia valued at about 52000 was rammed Thursday afternoon while tied at the WBP docks in Port Isabel and sank 15 to 20 minutes later. The San George struck the Captain August as its steering failed during departure. The vessel had recently caught fire about two weeks earlier and was reheated for a Gulf trip.
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Captain August
Capain
San George
WBP
August
Luke J. Freia
Port Isabel
Gulf
Mothers Day Dance Sponsored by Pre School Mothers
The Latin American Pre School Mothers sponsor a Mothers Day dance on Saturday May 8 at 8 30 p m with Fal con's orchestra and vocals by Juanita Garcia. It will be at the new building near the causeway built by Charlie Berry admission is 3 00 per couple 2 50 for singles and 50 cents for ladies. An invitation is extended to attend this gala event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falcon's Orchestra
Juanita Garcia
Charlie Berry
Causeway
Speeded Up Work On Isla Blanca Park Dedication
Construction on Isla Blanca park at Padre Island advances toward the Queen Isabela causeway dedication. Paving, bathhouse and concession buildings progress while 23 604 cars have used the causeway since February 14. Completion expected by June with plants and beautification planned.
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Isla Blanca Park
Padre Island
Queen Isabela
Port Isabel
Lions Club Plans For Charter Night
The Port Isabel Lions Club held a regular meeting at the Gulf cafe Tuesday evening. The Elementary school choir directed by Mrs. B J Willings sang two songs. A board session followed and plans were made for Charter Night to be held in the near future.
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Lions Club of
Port Isabel
Gulf Cafe
B. J. Willings
Board of Directors
Port Isabel Gala Black Face Womanless Wedding Scheduled
One week from tonight Port Isabel hosts an all-star local cast in a Black Face Womanless Wedding to raise funds for the Methodist church building fund. The event will feature 35 cast members plus additional entertainment such as vocals and dances.
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Port Isabel
Methodist Church
All Star Local Cast in Womanless Wedding Friday
On Friday May 14 at 7 30 p m the new high school auditorium hosts a Womanless Wedding presented by an all star local cast. Admission is 75 cents adults 35 cents students. Performances include solos dances and entertainment with George Trump as the bride Floyd Bobbitt as the groom and a host of bridesmaids and flower girls. Proceeds benefit the building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cail
George Trump
Floyd Bobbitt
Methodist Church
Ezra T Benson to Speak at Port Isabel Dedication
Ezra T Benson U S Secretary of Agriculture will deliver his sole talk during a 90 day span at the dedication of the new Queen Isabella causeway in Port Isabel on July 3. John C Jones, park board chairman, said the speech is expected to carry major significance as the only address in a three month period.
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Ezra T. Benson
U. S
Port Isabel
Queen Isabella Causeway
John C. Jones
Secretary of Agriculture
Fisk dies in Mercedes former racing and cattle executive
Harry G. Pappy Fisk died in Mercedes last week. He served as general manager of the Rio Grande Valley Horsemen's Association and Delta Livestock Sales Yard. He was promoter and owner of the Har Benito Raceways.
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Harry G
Pappy) Fisk
Mercedes
Rio Grande Valley Horsemen's Association
Delta Livestock Sales Yard
Harbenito
End Of Year Plan For School Made By Superintendent
The superintendent outlines final weeks with exam schedules and closing activities. Examinations run May 21 and 24, with pre registrations May 14 17, and a baccalaureate service May 23. High school commencement follows, with grades, loans, and equipment checks required. Students will choose next year courses before graduation to arrange staffing.
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Sup. M
Elemen
Storey
Tift Directors Meet for Port Isabel Fishing Tourney
The 15th Annual Texas International Fishing tournament board from Valley cities will meet at the Volunteer Firemen's Hall Port Isabel on Tuesday May 11 at 7 pm for a dutch treat buffet. Contestants from previous tournaments are invited with reservations to Bob Monlux Box 502 Port Isabel by May 10.
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Firemen’s Hall
Port Isabel
Pam
Bob Monlux
Box 502
Ted Hunt Seeks Re Election As County Commissioner
Ted Hunt filed for re election as County Commissioner Precinct No 1. He lists road projects including Vasvos cutoff road North Olmite road Alice road Paredes line road Channel road Cameron County causeway and Farm road 511 in final planning. He belongs to American Legion VFW Rotary Elks and Chamber of Commerce. his address is Port Isabel.
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Ted Hunt
Stunt
Cavasos
North Olmite
Alice Road
Paredes Line
Channel Road
Cameron County Causeway
Port Isabel
Hunt
The
American Legion
VFW
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Elks Club
Raymondville High to Graduate 56 in Largest Class
Raymondville High School will graduate 56 students on May 27, the largest class in years. Willacy County farm agent Larry Franks notes grain storage is a problem as a bumper crop is expected to be ready to cut in 45 to 60 days per the Raymondville Chronicle.
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Raymondville High School
Larry Franks
Willacy County
Raymondville
Port Isabel Fishing Tournament Directors Make Plan Changes
Port Isabel officials restructure the 15th annual Texas International Fishing Tournament naming Murray Hensley as secretary and Bob Meade as managing director for a fifth year. The executive board, chamber leaders, and committee heads will coordinate finance, publicity, prizes, entertainment, and social events ahead of the May 11 directors meeting in Port Isabel.
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Littl Creek
Harlingen
Bob Monlux
Murray Hensley
Lee Palmer
Port Isabel
Hensley
Bob Meade
Port Isabel Volunee An
Charles Goldtrap
J. A. Hockaday
Bill Frisney
TB. Mock
Lee Smith
John Trump
Earl Hunter
Jim Medley
Don Martin
Valley
Houston
Corpus Christi
Dulles
Fort Worth
Austin
Public
Bridge Widening Bid Date Set for Port Isabel
State Highway Department will open bids on May 19 for widening the Highway 100 bridge inside Port Isabel. Present width is about 35 feet and will be widened to the same size. Reported by local sources, with residents including the Rock families from Brownsville attending Roy Rock’s Port Isabel home event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malones
Highway Department
State Highway Department
Port Isabel
Bayview Apartments Guest List Visitors to Port Isabel
Visitors staying at the Bayview apartments in Port Isabel include Mr and Mrs D H Keir of McAllen Mr and Mrs E W Pettitt of McAllen Mr and Mrs Nelson Galven of ten D Bird of Houston and Jim Thorpe of Houston.
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Port Isabel
Bayview Apartments
D. H. Keir
McAllen
E. W. Pettitt
Nelson Galven
D. Bird
Houston
Jim Thorpe
Visit of Rock Family to Port Leabel Hosts
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rock receive Mr. and Mrs. James J. Rock and other relatives in their Port Leabel home for a family gathering. The Rock family plans to stay for the next several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Rock
Walter Rock
Brownsville
Roy Rock
Port Isabel
Mr. Rock
James J. Rock
Fishing News Slim This Week As Winds Persist
Editor notes high winds kept fishing news light this weekend. Predicts better conditions and stronger catches in coming weeks with improved weather.
Anglers Report Mixed Catches From LIZZIE BEE II
Houston trio T. W. Nely F. E. Hopkins and Joe Jackson catch 43 trout and three pompano while Ada Oklahoma guests Tom Atkins guide Ely Stein and Dr. Alsback reel 14 king mackerel on board the Lizzie Bee II on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Nely
F. . E. Hopkins
Joe Jackson
Houston
Tom Atkins
Ely Stein
Dr. Alsback
Ada
Oklahoma
Bay Fishing Party Harvests 35 Trout in Texas
J. A. Nichols and a Texas party reported catching 35 trout during a bay fishing outing. The group fished from a coastal vessel and logged the haul as part of a local angling record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Nichols
Party of Texas
Jody Goolsby Port Isabel Catches 35 Trout
Port Isabel angler Jody Goolsby records a 35 trout catch on a Sunday in May. The sparse note records the date as May 2 and lists the location Port Isabel without additional details.
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Jody Goolsby
Port Isabel
May 4 Fishing Party Reports Trout and Redfish Catches
Tuesday summaries list anglers and catches from Houston Harlingen in clear line items. Charlie Mastaschie and party net 175 trout, Mr and Mrs EB Skinner 65 trout, J D Daude 30 trout, Ross Seaman 25 trout, plus four redfish noted for the Houston group.
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Charlie Mastaschie
Houston
EB. W. Skinner
J. D. Daude
Harlingen
Ross Seaman
Fishing Report Figures From May 5
Sidney Bean of Brownsville and John L. Vance of San Diego Calif report 10 trout and redfish. H A Duckworth of Brownsville reports 18 trout.
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Sidney Bean
Brownsville
John L. Vance
San Diego
Calif
H. A. Duckworth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gertrude Gilliam
Valley News
Lions Club
TIFT
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