Seniors Graduation Preparations Fill Week
Charlene and Norma Lou Browder report on senior activities at the school. Students tour Dolly Vinsant hospital open house to explore nursing, while teachers remind about upcoming tests and makeup assignments. Juniors anticipate class rings and savings needed for post office pickup, with a visit from a distinguished school guest noted.
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Dolly Vinsant Hospital
San Benito
Martin
Yar
P. O
Front Page Snippets and School Social Notes
Vignettes on a busy school staff and student week recount a study hall schedule, class limits for six hours, and the chaotic pre registration. The piece mentions a mascot joke about Lisa, a party at Jerry and Barbara’s with silhouette pictures and dances, and a mystery involving named locals and a hunting rabbit tale.
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Jerry
Barbara
Traffic Blotter Urges Safe Driving In Port Isabel
With paving finished in Port Isabel drivers are urged to cooperate for a safe city. Speed limits are 30 mph generally and 15 mph near schools during school hours. Park on the proper lines and angle, avoid double or haphazard parking, and obey new stop and warning signs.
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Port Isabel
Baptist Day School
Classroom Patter Sparks Mixup About Ronald and Bobby
Readers note a playful exchange in Mrs. Cail's class where praise for Ronald Boudreaux mocks Bobby Garner. The spoof line suggests Ronald imitates Bobby, with a joking misattribution of thoughts and actions.
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Ronald Boudreaux
Fishing News update from Brownsville page
TheBrownsville dispatch reports 23 trout and four redfish in a fishing tally. Ike Ickenhower and his party from McPherson Kansas catch 23 trout and two sheephead.
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Brownsville
Ike Ickenhower
McPherson
Kansas
Bay of Surf Fishing Winners List
Tuesday May 10 results show James McKim of Kountze 48 trout, Ray Boggus and son of Houston 20 trout, Dr Waidhoffer and Buster Kerns of Houston 35 trout, Martin Hazard and Andy Anderson of Houston 30 trout, Jack Kerr of Houston 20 trout, Tommy Cashiola of Houston 40 trout and redfish, Mendel Drefke of Alamo 20 trout and one red fish.
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James McKim
Kountze
Ray Boggus and Son
Houston
Waidhoffer
Buster Kerns
Martin Hazard
Andy Anderson
Jack Kerr
Tommy Cashiola
Mendel Drefke
Alamo
Trout Catches Report From Houston Area Anglers
Wednesday fishing tally lists James McKim of Kountze 42 trout Nat Breedlove of Houston 40 trout Mr and Mrs Bud Moore of Houston 20 trout Ray Boggus and son of Houston 60 trout Jack Cullien of Houston 14 trout Andy Anderson of Houston 22 trout
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James McKim
Kountze
Nat Breedlove
Houston
Bud Moore
Ray Boggus and Son
Jack Cullien
Andy Anderson
Port Isabel area promotion message summary
A local promotional note to residents about Port Isabel and the surrounding Valley area stressing familiarity and a sense of belonging. It encourages staying and highlights that the region has ample offerings without the need for aggressive selling.
Port Isabel Police issue diversified citations in two weeks
In early May Port Isabel police issued 29 warning citations for improper driving or parking and 22 arrest citations for offenses from speeding to running stop signs. An additional 43 operators were stopped and given verbal warnings for unsafe driving practices.
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Port Isabel
HAFB Open House Set For Armed Forces Day May 21
Harlingen Air Force Base will hold an open house on May 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with displays from the National Guard Army Reserve Navy Reserve and Coast Guard. The event promotes Peacekeeping using military power and collaboration.
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Harlingen Air Force Base
National Guard
Army Reserve
Navy Reserve
Coast Guard
Catfish Writes A Letter From His Arroyo Farm
The Catfish Philosopher speaks from his Johnson grass farm on the Arroyo about daily work. He describes settling into a steady period of labor, then taking shade to catch his breath after several hours of hard effort.
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Johnson Grass
Arroyo
Shade
Machines Do Most Work Yet Farmer Says Not His Share
A reader letters about a claim that machines perform 99 percent of world work while debunking it with a farmer’s view. He argues that while tech aids production, human effort still defines farming days from sunrise to sunset. He notes personal division of work, with machines at 30 percent, self 25 percent, and the rest undone.
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J. A
Six Week Summer Recreation Program Starts June Sixth
The City Parks Board and the Mission School System jointly sponsor a six week Summer Recreation program beginning June 6. The program aims to provide community youth with structured activities and supervision through the summer break.
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City Parks Board
Mission School System
India Calls Asian Conference on $200 Million US Aid Use
India convenes national and regional representatives at an Asian conference to discuss how to deploy the $200 million in United States economic aid for development projects and regional growth.
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India
United States
Port Isabel Press Publication Details and Rates
The Port Isabel Press a weekly in Port Isabel Texas published by News Publishing Co Inc of San Benito details its office at 175 Robertson Street San Benito and indicates second class mailing from February 7 1949 under a 1879 act. Subscription is 2 per year within Cameron County and 3 per year outside Cameron County.
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Port Isabel
Port Isabeli
Texas
News Publishing Co., Inc
San Benito
Robertson Street
Congress
For Rent Unfurnished Two Bedroom Apartment
Nice cool unfurnished two bedroom apartment recently redecorated with large cabinets and closets water paid see J W Brown just west of Marine Mart or call WH3 2788.
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J. W. Brown
Marine Mart
Harbor Light Cottages For Rent Ad
For rent apartments starting at 40 dollars and up. Dial WH3 2695. Helen E Williams office Harbor Light Cottages.
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Helen E. Williams
Office Harbor
Blue Marlin Swimming Club Opens Season
The Blue Marlin swimming club pool opens for the season from May through September. Dues are 10 dollars per person for the season, with 50 cents extra for a guest. Pool hours run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contact Mrs. Flake Furney at Dial WH 3-2626.
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Blue Marlin Swimming Club
Flake Furney
For Sale House on Musina Street at Four Thousand
Brick house on Musina street offered for four thousand dollars with some terms and paying costs. Contact Mrs. B. L. Schwarz Logan at 5 2903. Also a new shrimp boat offered at sacrifice price. Call WH 3 2820 Port Isabel.
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Musina Street
Logan
Mercedes
B. L. Schwarz
Port Isabel
For Rent Small Furnished House
Classified notice offering a small furnished house for rent at 50 dollars per month. Contact Mrs Heatly by phone WH 3-2667.
For Sale Bayside Corner Lot Adjoining Property
Corner lot and adjoining parcel in Bayside offered for sale. Price listed as 175.60 dollars. Contact al WH at 3-2881 for details or to arrange viewing.
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Bayside
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Charlene Bobbitt
Norma Lou Browder
Charlene
Whitney
Mariners
Harris
Lisa
Vecille
Rosalie
Ma’m
David Bates
Mr. Bates
Robert
Martha
Daisy
Jim
First National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Fishing
HAFB
Catfish
Sporting Goods Headquarters
J. H. Batsell & Sons
E. Elizabeth
Brownsville Dial
Seaside Inn Member
Chamber of Commerce
DAN Palmer Motor
Travis & Stenger
DODGE
Dial
Steve M. Elam
Jack L. Merryman
Adams
Cameron County
Call
Ewing Clark
Jonny Lind
Campbells Sea Chest
Nevada
Delhi-Taylor
Delhi-Taylor Oil Corp
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