Port Isabel Visit Refreshes Houston Couple After 17 Years
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon R. Mc Callune of Houston visited Port Isabel in the past week for the first time in 17 years and were impressed by the area's growth. They hope to return soon. Mr. and Mrs. Frank A entertained Mr. and Mrs. Larsen of Harlingen at a fish dinner. Mrs. Willie Louise Turner returned from John Sealy Hospital in Galveston after medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon R. McCallune
Houston
Port Isabel
Frank A
Mrs. Larsen
Harlingen Oae
Willie Louise Turner
John Sealy Hospital
Galveston
Port Isabel Lions Charter Awarded at Banquet Ceremony
The Port Isabel Lions Club received its charter Tuesday evening at a banquet attended by nearly 200 Lions and guests from Brownsville Los Fresnos San Benito and Carrizo Springs. James L. Mosgford district governor presented the charter to club president A. J. Reeves. Charter members include A. L. Armstrong D. H. Christensen J. T. Daley Raymond Glass Jimmy Haley R. H. Horace F. Post A. J. Reeves J. Rutakin H. C. Sannady J. Whitney W. F. Wharton B. J. Willings and Walter Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Reeves
Port Isabel
Lion Jack
Brownsville
Ted Hunt
Lioniam
Herb C. Perry
Lions International
Carrizo Springs
Petry
Lions of the World
Lions Club
Lions
James L. Mosgford
A. L. Armstrong
D. H. Christensen
J. T. Daley
Raymond
Port Isabel Preparations and Local Happenings This Week
The town eyes a strong July Fourth turnout for the shrimp fleet dedication and the causeway blessing. Scouts’ skit drew praise. a banana boat salvage on the Palmetto begins while Betty SCA efforts continue ashore. Congratulations to Port Isabel High’s large senior class, the biggest yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Pair
A. C. Hill
Port Isabel
Veterans March For Korea Funds In Port Isabel Drive
Local VFW and Auxiliary sponsor the American Korean Foundation fund drive to aid Korean relief efforts. The campaign runs most of next week across Port Isabel Bay side Laguna Vista Los Fresnoloy with no fixed donation. $1 covers a hospital bed for a day and 50 cents a day for complete care. James LaRoche coordinates contact efforts to solicit support from residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
VFW
American Korean Foundation
Port Isabel
Bayside
Laguna Vista
Los Fresnoy
Anyoen
James LaRoche
Bayview Apartments Hosts Visiting Guests From Several Cities
Visiting Port Isabel and staying at the Bayview apartments last week were C P Rencker of Corpus Christi H H Hill of Houston M C Stone and R M Allen of San Antonio Mrs M M Hunt of Rockport Mr and Mrs R E Bryant Houston and Mr and Mrs Joe Roller of Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayview
Island Parks Planned for Seaside Family Fun at Padre Island
Cameron County plans Isla Blanca Park and two more island parks at Padre Island to provide a major Texas style recreation area. Park Director Al McGehee cites long natural beaches, family oriented facilities, camping, trails,Playland rides for kids, fishing options, and planned restaurants to attract visitors and boost tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isla Blanca Park
Padre Island
Queen Isabella Causeway
Cameron County
al McGehee
Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Cameron County Park Board
America
McGehee
Isla Blanca
Sheriff Reports On April Crime Totals And Recoveries
Sheriff Boynton H. Fleming reports 142 cases handled in April with 122 cleared. Property recovered and returned valued at 6961. There were 3 639 radio calls. jail numbers 3. Crime by type shows multiple categories including murder assault burglary theft and narcotics with various clearances. An Aboriginal fugitive Darwin Australia is back in jail after confusion during an Air Force exercise and misinterpreting it as a manhunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boynton H. Fleming
Darwin
Australia
Port Isabel High School Dropping Diplomas for 22 Seniors
Port Isabel High School awards diplomas to 22 seniors in a year that saw double the graduates from last year. Salutatorian is Sharon Fleming with a four year average over 91. Ignacio Barrientes also posted a strong 90 plus average. Commencement is May 26 with Baccalaureate May 23 and elementary exercises May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel High School
Sharon Fleming
Sharon
Ignacio
Josefa Garcia
Elias
G.gcgalvan
Guidalupe
Emily Olvera
Abelardo G. Gonzales
George Olan Groomer
History Of Athletics In Past Four Years Is Fair
Angel Gonzales reviews four years of high school athletics from eighth grade spring football to senior year. He notes early football, first place in softball, second in volleyball, and a 3 6 1 record in 1950 51. Seniors Ignacio Barrientez Luis Guevara Elias Galvan and others helped achieve third in district and all district honors before presenting coach Bricker with a $50 clothing gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Delgado
Bruce Derry
Angel
Rabbit
Ignacio Galvan
Tito
McCaslin
Joe Champion
Elias Galvan
Marcos Martinez
Abelardo Gonzalez
George Groomer
Mr. Woods
Barrientez
Luis Guevara
Port Isabel
Ignacio Barrientez
Snow
Bricker
Port Isabel High Baccalaureate Service May 23 1954
A baccalaureate service is held at Port Isabel High School on Sunday May 23 1954. The event at 8 00 P M features Miss Mary Jo Mendoza and speakers Rev Raymond D Glass and Rev F L Marlin in the High School Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jo Mendoza
Raymond D. Glass
Commencement Exercises Held For Local High School
The 1954 graduation program featured salutatory and valedictory addresses by seniors including Raymond D. Glass Ignacio Galvan and Sharon Fleming. Faculty members Mr. M. Storey Mr. Dawson DeViney Dean Mr. Dawson presided with awards diplomas and class presentations. Father Lawrence J. Fanning officiated.
Anglers Catch Trout Across Texas Regions
Bay Fishing records list Fred Tulley of Edinburg with 37 trout and J C Worcester Sr of Mission along with J C Worcester Jr of McAllen and A B Maywald of Beaumont totaling 27 trout. Mr Bateman of Houston reports 20 trout. Hi A are of Brownsville and J C Worcester of McAllen with A B Maywald of Beaumont combine for 47 trout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tulley
Edinburg
J. C. Worcester Sr
Mission
J. C. Worcester Jr
McAillen
A. B. Maywald
Beaumont
Mr. Bateman
Houston
Hi. A. Are
Brownsville
J. C. Worcester
McAllen
Trout Catch Records From May Tally Report
Anglers listed include Baxter Moody of Houston with 30 and 50 trout, Jim Elsworth of San Antonio with 16, R M Lamb of Harlingen with 17, Ray Booth Cliff Woodall and Ray Brent of Edinburg with 22, W J Bullock of Houston and J D Hammett of Santa Rosa with 2, Tod Bennett of Mission with 30, Manuel Padilla of Harlingen with 15, and R C Bratzman of Rio Hondo with 25 trout. The tally reflects a May 13 report of trout catches by several named fishermen across Texas towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Moody
Houston
Jim Elsworth
San Antonio
R. M. Lamb
Harlingen
Ray Booth
Cliff Woodall
Ray Brent
Edinburg
W. J. Bullock
J. D. Hammett
Santa Rosa
Tod Bennett
Mission
Manuel Padilla
R. C. Bratzman
Rio Hondo
Fish Catch Report From Texas Ports
G. Cox of Parr and J. P. King of Donna landed 39 Spanish mackerel and four jack fish. J. C. Worcester of McAllen and A. B. Maynald of Beaumont landed 47 fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Cox
Parr
J. P. King
Donna
J. C. Worcester
McAllen
A. B. Maynald
Beaumont
Local Anglers Report Mixed Catch Totals
Sunday May 16 catches logged by anglers include Art McBride and party of Harlingen with 40 trout and 10 redfish. Jack Caravella and Andy Anderson of Houston reported 60 trout. J M Whitfield of Harlingen caught 20 trout and four redfish. Captain Reich of Harlingen 20 trout. Judge Graham and Bob Berrioux of Brownsville 17 trout. Paul on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art McBride
Harlingen
Jack Caravella
Andy Anderson
Houston
J. M. Whitfield
Captain Reich
Judge Graham
Bob Berrioux
Brownsville
Paul
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herg Petry
We Port Save Lous Cruw
Mr. Petry
Isabel
H. S. Flas
Buddy Johnston
Brock Stone
Ignacio Barrientes
Angel Gonzales
Frank Hickman
Joseph Leonard Ladd
Harry Edward Weber
Peggy Ann Rosser
Luis Vasquez Guevara
Myrtle Luis Ladrique
Ninfa Garza
Mary Lou Perez
LeRoy Edwin Mayer
Emma Carter
Louisa DeGado
Francisca Herrera
Lewellynon Johnston
Marcos G Tinez
By Angel Gonzales
Port Isavel
J. E. Baker
M. A. Storey
F. L. Marlin
Aici
Mr. M., A. Storey
Mr. Dawson DeViney
Texas Southmost College
Joseph Whitney
J. A. Hockaday
Father Lawrence J. Fanning
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