Valley Traffic Deaths Take Unswing First Four Months
The Valley saw 35 traffic fatalities in the first four months, up from 20 last year, in 32 fatal crashes. Lt. Leo E. Gosstt of the Harlingen district notes 16 drivers, 10 passengers, and 9 pedestrians among the dead, with 25 injured. Rural crashes caused 22 deaths, city crashes 13, with McAllen Brownsville Harlingen San Benito Edinburg among those affected.
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Leo E. Gosstt
Harlingen
Texas Highway Patrol
Prsons
McAllen
Brownsville
Harlingen-2
San Benito
Edinburg
Female student profile with multiple school achievements
Daughter of Mr and Mrs Schumacher earned district shorthand honors senior year. Won poetry awards for three years and served as librarian for three. She held leadership roles as vice president of the FNC and Valley council and was a nominee for best all around. Plans to attend Hermann School of Nursing in Houston.
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E. 0. Schumacher
F.N.C
Valley Council
F H.A
Hermann School of Nursing
Houston
Rogue A. Garza
TSC
Brownsville
LaVern Bedell
Ventine Court
Pener Sethes
National Honor Society
F.B.L.A
Student Profiles Highlight School Leaders and Athletes
The document outlines two students with broad activity records. The male student lettered in basketball football softball and track and earned tennis awards plus district and regional honors. The female student served as class officer and Ventine court member, held treasurer roles, excelled in typing shorthand and poetry awards, and planned to work after graduation.
Valley Driver Safety Update Cites Speed and Alcohol
A county report notes speed and alcohol use as the main factors in Valley road accidents mirroring state and national patterns. Officials urge stricter enforcement and public awareness to reduce crashes and injuries.
Education costs and salary reforms for Port Isabel schools
The report highlights teacher salary scales with a 4000 minimum and 6000 maximum for B A degrees, rising with higher degrees, and notes Port Isabel annual per pupil cost at 180, ranking sixth in the county. It cites district operating figures for 1956-57, debt service, and a trend toward school consolidation to cut building costs.
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Bachlor
Port Isabel
Los Fresnos
Rio Hondo
State Committee
Local School Funding Across County Debates Tax Options
Readers review proposals to curb building and operating costs while expanding school funding. Arguments cite property tax methods, county equalization, sales taxes for schools, local financing, and state aid as possible avenues for new classrooms and improved opportunities.
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Diss
T County
Fishing Report Highlights Local Trout Catches
Berry of Port Isabel nets 31 trout while Mr and Mrs Sam Somnetz of Mercedes claim 16 trout. Mr and Mrs Jim Bridges and Mr and Mrs Fred Murdock, both of Port Isabel, record 14 trout each.
Trout Catch List From Houston and Surrounding Areas
Brownsville figures show Al Till catching 36 trout. Russell family and others from Houston report multiple trout counts including 47, 32, and 26. Names include P J Viola, Bill Culver, J K W Varnar, C Kee, G FE Kettoel, R J Castor, Earl Webb and Sweetwater residents.
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al Till
Brownsville
Ron and
Paul Russell
Mr. and
Meizzard
Houston
Atterson
P. J. Viola
Obera
Bill Culver
J. K. W. Varnar
cKee
G. FE
Kettoel Yiouston
R. J. Castor
Mrs
Earl Webb
Sweetwater
Anglers weepown catch limits reported in Mercedes and Houston
On Monday May 19 a fleet of anglers from Mercedes and Houston reported abundant catches. Wayne Love Martin Vandemer and Jack Porter fish seven redfish four trout and one flounder. Others from Mercedes and Houston haul dozens of trout along with sheephead red snapper and local favorites.
Anglers From Alice, Sarita Report Mixed Catch Totals
Jim Chandler of Sarita and aliados John Adams Lynn Stanfield and Red Harden of Alice reported a boat catch weighing 200 pounds of red snapper a shark a jackfish six bonita and six king mackerel in a single trip.
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Jim Chandler
Sarita
John Adams
Lynn Stanfield
Red Harden
Alice
May 20 Jetty Fishing Trip with Robert Turner Couple
Tuesday May 20 notes a jetty fishing outing involving Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turner. Readable fragments indicate a local leisure event or notice tied to a named couple.
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Robert Turner
Fishermen Reel Big Catches on Port Isabel Trip
Diego Mabines and CA Reith with Douglas Steed of Houston report 30 trout. Mr and Mrs Martin Hazzard of Houston land 87 and 108 trout. Lee Latigo and Mike Troncale of Houston haul 86. Santarcangelo party from Houston 74. John Birne and Sweetwater companions net 126 trout. Earl Webb and daughter from Sweetwater claim 49 trout. Nations party from Harlingen take six trout and two redfish. Brannon and Straznicky of Houston 125 trout. Ton of Mikeaton 71 trout. Don Cameron and Joe Beard of McAllen 35 trout.
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Sweetwater
John Birne
Earl Webb
Gene Nations
Harlingen
Henry Brannon
Henry Straznicky
Houston
Martin Hazzard
Mike Troncale
Lee Latigo
C. A. Reiteh
Douglas Steed
Don Cameron
Joe Beard
McAllen
May fishing trip knowledge from Fort Worth trio
May reports describe surf and jetty fishing by Bill Swain Sr. and Bill Swain Jr. of Fort Worth along with Ed Mays.
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May
Bill Swain Sr
Bill Swain Jr
Fort Worth
Ed Mays
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Methodist Church
Orin Johnson
Ture
Hazel
Port Isagel
White Sands Motor Lodge & Marina Inc
Carol Schumacher
Guadalupe Garza
Janet Bedell
Port Electric Service
Wayne Love
Martin Vandemer
Jack Porter
Mercedes
D. J. Schwarz
C. A. Reitch
J. W. McKee
G. E. Kettering
Cecil Harvey
Joe Boot
Asa Ray Whitlock
L. W. Swain
S. F. Cope
Powers Street
DR. S. F. Cope
Lighthouse Drug Store
Hazel's Fashions
Phone Office & Res
En Port Isabel Press
Magic YA
Laguna
Madre
Padge
Lley
Sea Vista
Texas
Central Power and Light Company
G.i.'s
Eagle
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