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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1954
Page
4
Mary Lou rules change noted as juniors speak. White ribbons hint at third place on the track team. Rita is an aunt again and Kay jokes about Cecil’s car. Philip’s jeep pauses at the drug store, and Lenora hoards love letters. Birthday wishes go to Tarpon Splashes’ notable names. Major crimes rose in 1953 per FBI, while senators discuss US aid to India.
Weather and strong north winds cut April shrimp landings as boats stayed in port. The best single trip was 100 barrels by the Arrow under Skipper Danny Carnegie, with several vessels delivering smaller catches later in the week.
After school sessions for some students spark chatter and a few personal updates. Irene and Chapa announce their engagement while Mickey and a teacher reportedly clash. Charlie Whitney recovers at Mercy hospital and juniors enjoy lunches at the Home Ec cottage.
Citation from Cameron County Texas commanding J Kirk Stymus to appear by July 26 1954 in V D Le Roy vs J Kirk Stymus Civil Docket 124 at Port Isabel court to answer a petition alleging forcible retainer of Lot 11 Block 56 City of Port Isabel due to lease cancellation. If not served in 90 days return unserved.
Court summons require J Kirk Stymus to appear in Cameron County Court at Law Brownsville Texas by 10 AM May 14 1954 in the case Roy v LeRoy number 8757 for damages 600 dollars due on rent for a Port Isabel building. Clerk H D Seago issues the order with deputy Lydia T Garcia.
Two modern two bedroom apartments with stove and refrigerator and hardwood floors are available for rent on Summit Street. Monthly rent is 50 dollars. Inquiries to D. H. Christensen at 396 W. phone.
The Port Isabel Press is authorized to announce the candidacy of the following subject to the Democratic Primary July 24 1954 Charges for said announcements are based on a three newspaper group rate including this newspaper The La Feria News and The Sen Benito News all newspapers of general circulation in Cameron County Candidates desiring their candidacy announced in the columns of these newspapers may apply at The Press office at Port Isabel or Telephone 208.
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