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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1954
Page
11
Norma Lou Browder and Charlene Bobbitt lead a year end assembly honoring top students with awards at the high school. Eighth grade graduation occurred, followed by a dance and post commencement party for seniors. Sea Scouts progress noted as boats near completion with extra help from Mariners.
At the Mariner meeting the girls advanced in their point system and artists showed home projects while others completed Aids to Navigation. After report cards were handed, sophomores headed to the old hotel where chaperones guided them. The water game and food created a day of continuous entertainment.
Kay and friends enjoyed a day on the island Wednesday then returned to town to hear engagements between Myrtle Lois L and Luke B are off for now. Martha and Robert’s long romance has cooled. The school closing sparks family trips as the Vanamans depart to Berwick Louisiana and the Rossers move to Camden Arkansas.
Local reminiscences recall residents moving to Louisiana Mississippi Denton and Deport Texas and Aransas Pass while others plan vacations to Missouri Wyoming and Port Isabel. A taco party at Kay's house features top eaters Raylene and Lorna. graduation hints and town gossip punctuate a lively senior year scene.
Some boys in P. I. will join a Junior Cops program and receive their own uniforms. Local businesses are purchasing the outfits as part of a push toward a law abiding community.
On Tuesday May 24 a Police Auxiliary group was organized in Port Isabel to assist in courtesy and traffic direction after training. Richard Goolsby was elected captain and the roster lists David Bates Billy Heinze Larry Meyer Dale Rosser Marcie Trump Eugene Goolsby Buddy Johnston Dick Haley Edward Shilling Bobby Farrar Edward Fleming Philip Bates and Don Schlosser. Local sponsors furnishing uniforms include Carr's Men Store Hubble Barber Shop Lighthouse Grocery Port City Pharmacy Brown's Jewelry Bobbitt Gulf Service and Seaside Inn.
The Methodist Bible school opens Monday May 31 with daily sessions from 9 to 11 am for children aged 4 through Junior Sunday school class. The program includes Bible study handicraft and songs.
Construction in the United States continued at a record pace in April, bringing the first four months of the year to more than 10 billion dollars. Private residential expansion plus highway work drove the gains, with private expenditures up to 1.9 billion and public building outlays at 0.9 billion. Steel output in April is seen as a hint, while tight new curbs on atomic data are scheduled.
Antonio Havel aged 56 died at sea aboard a shrimp trawler from a heart attack early Tuesday morning. A Kreidler Ashcraft ambulance from Port Isabel brought the body to Pleasanton Texas for burial.
Two gunmen robbed a Chicago business office demanding six cash boxes. The cashier Mrs. Carol Saldaritz 22 handed the largest box triggering an alarm. They fled dropping five boxes but recovered all except one including the heaviest. Four boxes held 570 dollars while the heavy box contained 10 pounds of nails.
The report criticizes the Army for inadequate handling of G I athletes' welfare and programs. It highlights gaps in support and supervision affecting servicemen balancing sports and duties.
Labor Secretary notes 1954 graduates facing a tough job hunt as the administration pushes anti spy legislation. US export levels continue to decline amid broader economic strains and policy actions.
The Cameron County March of Dimes chapter received a 14000 dollar grant from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis to aid Valley polio patients at Valley Baptist Hospital. Chair E C Bennet notes funds from January drives support patient care while national HQ funds research and education and a new polio prevention program. The chapter may seek more aid as needs persist for care and follow up for Cameron County cases. The Coast Guard budget line quoted appears irrelevant to the main item.
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