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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1954
Page
9
The article profiles several Port Isabel area seniors. Angel Gonzales son of G J Gonzales and a Brownsville High attendee. Abelardo Gonzales son of Calletano Gonzales. Eliag Galvan son of a fisherman. and Mary Lou Perez daughter of N Perez. Each is listed with activities and post graduation plans.
Emma Carter, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tony Carter, holds 17 years of age and works toward secretarial plans after graduation. She served on Student Council in her senior year and participated in BBA FHA Span ish clubs as well as basketball volleyball and cheerleader roles.
The Peruvian Navy conducted sea trials of two United States submarines off Groton. Test events focused on performance and compatibility with Peruvian naval requirements.
President Eisenhower allocates disaster relief funds totaling 10 million dollars for the Southwestern dust bowl area. The move aims to aid farmers and affected communities facing drought and agricultural losses.
Myrtle Lois Ladrique daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilton J Ladrique a Berwick La native who moved to Port Isabel in 1960 plans to marry after graduation She held roles in BBA club FHA 4 H Shades Council Tarpon annual staff and served as president of 4 H FHA and Student Council Her honors include runner up for best all around girl and coronation recognition
The Union church near the Greater Pittsburgh Airport in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has mounted a neon-lit cross on its steeple as a warning device to deter low-flying aircraft. The beacon is visible across the region toward the Ohio border.
Ignacio Barrientes 18, son of Alfonso and Mrs Barrientes, ex-shrimper, Lettermen's and BBA clubs, high school captain, plans to work after graduation. Peggy Ann Rosser 18, daughter of Woodrow Rosser port captain, from Miller Corpus Christi 1953, BBA club, plans college. Louisa 19, Annual staff, BBA and Spanish clubs, FHA officer, volleyball and baseball player, poetry awards, Miss Posture runner-up, plans college after graduation.
Farik Kurnik, recovering from illness, visited his nursery site and reported a greenhouse bought at auction for 500 dollars had been carted away in sections by thieves. The report notes steel output in April was disappointing.
Effective at once and until rescinded all ships shall pass between the jetties at minimum speed to maintain steerageway. Ships should stay near the channel center unless safety of other craft is endangered. District Engineer Lt. Colonel H Richardson Jr CE executive officer.
A historical quote attributed to Sir Amice Pawlet warns against rushing actions. It urges restraint with the line Stay awhile that we may make an end the sooner, reflecting a medieval caution about haste and deliberation.
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