Shrimping Woes and Market Counts Stir Local Tides
A fragmentary report outlines the day’s shrimping season mood with manager remarks on dock conditions, fluctuating catches, and price comparisons. It notes smaller shrimp barrels and a shift in market outlook while mentioning Wilson Dry Dock as a referenced site.
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Pink Lady
Rowena Burgman
George Broussard
Wae
Carl Wath
Tarte
Ewing
Vailey
Sat
Carlton Rache
Mermaids Legends and Sea Folk Tales Explored
In a reflective piece the author muses on mermaid myths and sea legends. They compare mermaid beauty myths with practical skepticism and note cultural tales from Portugal Greece Japan and Hawaii along with cave hauntings and shark god lore.
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Pye
Distaff
Weil
Port Isabel Bay Fishing Tips and Local News
Fishing around Port Isabel is like hunting with birds signaling where trout and red fish gather. Shrimp bait and lures draw bites, spinning tackle offers distance and control, and a popping cork helps attract fish. Weather is improving with reports of over 1000 trout caught so far this week. hundreds more are expected this weekend. The local shop offers on–the–spot photo development and plans to feature tarpon and pike photos soon.
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Port Isabel
Fishing Fry Planned for Padre Island Picnic Pavilion
Lane and committees report progress on the postwar Fish Fry set for June 12 at the Padre Island Picnic Pavilion. Tickets fund military expenses and include a cross-causeway fare with free passes for Port Isabel area servicemen. Industrial site forms were submitted to the Valley Channel of Commerce. Capehart House plans cite four potential housing sites near Highway 100, Laguna Vista, San Benito, and Los Fresnos. no speed limit update received from Highway Department.
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Page
Lane
Charlie Bo
John Trump
Roelandampbell
Henry Jones
Dorothy Grant
E. W. Edwards
A. E. Gonzaes
Lee Smith
Joe Lane
Armed Forces Committee
Padre Island
Causeway
Port Isabel
Stuart Adkins
Thendustrial Committee
Valley Channel of Commerce
Capehart
R. A. Roloff
Portsabel
Laguna Vista
San Benito
Los Fresnos
Roloff
Highway Department
Coastal Fishing Shows Improvement Off Texas Coast
The Texas Game and Fish Commission reports better coastal fishing with choppy waters improving and muddy water clearing. Night pier fishing yields strong trout catches while red shrimp numbers rise. a department sample found 4000 red shrimp versus six white and two pink shrimp, signaling heavy offshore activity ahead.
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Texas Coast
Texas Game and Fish Commission
Department
Civil Service Exams Open Near Port Isabel Texas
The U S Civil Service Commission announces examinations for helper automotive mechanical entry with a $1.41 hourly wage. Open within a 75 mile radius of Port Isabel Texas. Full details available from the Post Office or Executive Secretary, U S Civil Service Examiners, U S Naval Air Station. The Raymondville post office moved to a new building.
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U.S. Civil Service Commission
Port Isabel
Texas
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
U. S. Naval Air Station
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Mary Fee Moe
Georgia Mae
Ana
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Peti
Arike Dar
Ivery
Maly
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Adolfo Garza
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Rae
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Dan Palmer
W N. Travis
Bon Ite
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Lawrence Welk
Plymouth
DeSoto
Serflan, Kade
Wriged
Buick
Dynert
Radim
VANS
Wriced
Chrysler
Warker
Sten
Ady
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Bien
Origed
Ise
FORD
Ars
Eed Ise
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