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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1955
Page
5
Border Patrol raided five farms from Brownsville to Mission and took 57 braceros for alleged wage violations against contract terms. After briefings, workers were returned to four farms while a fifth group was redistributed to other employers. Several operators pledged to honor contracts. investigations continue.
Petitions asking Cameron County Commissioners to call a vote on a $6.7 million road bond circulated in Los Fresnos and Rio Hondo, with Brownsville San Benito and Harlingen not yet active. The plan funds rights of way for a Brownsville to Willacy county line freeway and paved farm roads. discussions note pavement type and location debated. Judge Oscar Dancy promotes concrete roads while others favor topped caliche for rural routes.
Postmaster General Arthur H. Summerfield warns the public to beware of mail fraud schemes costing gullible victims millions. He notes fraud arrests for the first eight months of the fiscal year rose 61 percent, urging people to always investigate before investing. Total arrests through Feb 28 reached 210, up from 130 a year earlier.
Summerfield highlighted six million dollars stolen in 63 major prosecutions last year through mail fraud. He described schemes including phony auto insurance policies for one million, almond vending machines for seven hundred fifty two thousand, phony travel tours totaling two hundred forty thousand, and hair growth medical preparations selling under ten aliases for two hundred thousand. victims were retirees and widows who risked life savings. The schemes spanned states and included a Guatemala operator caught in California.
The Port Isabel area P-TA notes fundraising for a library fund and used clothing for needy elementary children. Rev. Raymond Glass to notify parents about the next talk. Cream treats served to elementary students. Girl Scouts ran a nursery during meetings under Mrs Thoroughman. Total treasury remains 66 dollars.
A humorous oath styled prayer asks for virtues in a husband including kindness and housework. A note from Ozark Oklahoma mentions Grandpa Herman Peabody, a widower who moved to town six months ago and fled taxes and local widows. The piece ends with a Pope line about perfection.
Nice cool furnished two bedroom apartment for rent. Completely redecorated with large cabinets and closets. water paid. See J. W. Brown just west of Marine Mart or call WH3-2788.
Slue Marlin swimming club announces pool season from May to September with 10 dollars per person and 50 cents for a guest. Pool hours run 8 AM to 8 PM. Contact Mrs Flake Purney at WH 3 2626 for details. For sale items include platform rocker unpainted chest and knee hole desk plus 3 piece patio set. Call WH 3 2529.
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