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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1958
Page
9
The Port Isabel Press introduces a new fishing column by Jack S. Bartholomew, a professional guide, promising practical tips for upcoming trips. The issue also features Oscar the alligator at Marian Bait Stand and urges support for the annual Boy Scout fund drive.
Kingsville New entertainment features are planned for Texas A I College Dad s Day on November 1 announced by Dr W H Leckie general chairman A downtown parade by visiting high school bands will open the morning program Representatives of campus organizations will be escorted by their fathers The A I Band will host the parade and participate in a Javelina Stadium show before the A I East Texas state football game A pre game fireworks display is planned The halftime program will feature the King's Rifles ROTC drill team and the presentation of awards to dads
Port Isabel Tarpons vs San Isidro Tigers game called off by superintendent Deane D. Fletcher due to poor field conditions from rain. Both teams have had no contact practice this week and no reschedule is possible before district completion on November 14 with bi district play starting November 21.
The Port Isabel issue reports Cameron County Engineer J. C. Harris announcing the final concrete link of the 220 span Padre Island causeway tying the South end to the Texas mainland was completed in the past week. Eisenhower expected to attend Falcon Dam dedication with Governor Shivers and President Ruiz Cortines, arriving at Harlingen AFB and traveling via Highway 83.
Curbs and gutters along Garcia street to the toll gate of the new causeway are being poured this week. Work will start Saturday on street-bed cutting across three blocks from the current Garcia street end to the causeway approach. The swing barge Isabel is due in Port Isabel and will berth in about ten days.
Marie Christensen daughter of Mr and Mrs Viggo Christensen of Port Isabel has been chosen as a member of the North Texas State Teachers College A Cappella Choir.
Reverend Claude Hennessee resigns from the First Baptist Church in Port Isabel after nine years to accept a new pastorate at the Benevides church.
Port Isabel Sea Scout Ship 56 sails Saturday to Falcon Dam for a Rio Grande Valley Council Boy Scouts of America service project.
Officials announced the seventh district American Legion convention to be held here this weekend. Events include a parade a shrimp boil and a dance with Legionnaires entering the business session on Sunday.
The Scout Commissioner's Conference will be held at Camp Perry on October 25 and 26. National staff member Paul Eizenherz will direct the course with Rio Grande Council commissioners attending. Instructors include Darreil Martin Carl Ward LeRoy Fry Ray Mullins Raymondville Don Martin San Benito Jack Olson Brownsville Walter Robinson McAllen and Rev Paul Wright of Rio Hondo. Program features Roundian visitations basic responsibility and fellowship with meals in the dining hall.
Squally weather kept most fishermen at the docks though a few still fished the rains. Trout ran up to four pounds while big reds faded. Water ranged from gin clear to murky with high tides and milky feeding lanes. Live shrimp scarce. gold spoons with bucktail worked best for trout. large spoons for reds. Big tarpon and drum seen. one party boated 57 reds around 10 pounds with one three pounder. Surfgline rough, jetties produced rat reds and trout. gulf slow.
The Women’s Auxiliary of St. Andrews Episcopal Church holds a rummage sale tomorrow October 18 beside Ochoa's Grocery in Port Isabel. Items are bargain priced and proceeds support the auxiliary’s next year budget.
Congressman Kilgore says the Army approves Port Mansfield channel deepening to 14 feet plus two, two new jetties will be built, with federal maintenance. The plan has cleared all state and federal review groups and heads to Congress for approval, per R F Allen secretary of the Board.
Report states Wisconsin produces more than half of the United States cheese, with about 500 million pounds produced annually. Industry observers note the state's dairies and cooperatives drive the high output and influence national market trends.
Scout Executive Carlos Baker announces a new Explorer Scouting program starting November 1, built on Michigan Institute for Social Research findings. A pilot indoc at Scout Camp Perry and a Port Isabel Catholic Church open house on October 19 invite broader community participation.
Attendance at Port Isabel High School after six weeks stands at 98.6 percent. In the six week competition the junior class led with 99 percent, while the senior and sophomore classes tied at 98.5 and the freshman class at 98.3.
Master chess players have engaged in as many as 14 games at once in a simultaneous exhibition. The event showcases high skill as each player addresses multiple boards, testing focus, memory, and strategic depth.
The Pope was buried Monday in a temporary tomb as a final resting place in the Vatican Grottoes is prepared. Princes of the Church from around the world gathered in mourning while Cardinals met to discuss the forthcoming papal election. Over two million mourners filed past the former Bishop of Rome's remains. At Our Lady Star of the Sea Church in Port Isabel a low Mass followed by a High Mass marked the death.
A humorous misnomer sparks curiosity as locals discuss chicken snakes that primarily hunt rats and mice, reshaping urban pest concerns. Residents share sightings and retailers consider pest control options while experts note mislabeling in common names.
The great fire of 1871 devastated Chicago leaving thousands homeless and destroying much of the city. It consumed much of the population and infrastructure as officials mobilized aid and reconstruction efforts began.
Port Isabel High School begins selling the Tarpon yearbook with down payments or full price accepted. Sponsor is Mrs. Lecy Daniels in her third year. Staff includes Gloria Dixon editor and Ruth Richardson business manager with a full team listed. The staff promises one of the best yearbooks yet and asks student cooperation.
Emergency Service Training for Rio Grande Council Explorer Scouts takes place this weekend at Camp Perry. Council chairman John K England will direct the annual preparedness course with a late night realistic problem simulating lost persons or other emergencies. The event supports Silver Award efforts before the program ends January 1.
On Thursday October 9 anglers Cecil and Justine Harvey of Port Isabel reported 34 trout, Jess Mitchell and Emery Schumacher of Houston had 59 trout, Dr C A Reitch and Ted Harris of Houston 47 trout, and Mr and Mrs Rhodes of Batesville 38 trout.
On Friday October 10 several fishing parties reported catches. John Cox with Sweetwater logged 15 refish totaling 180 pounds, including a 33 percent weight fish. J. E. Hay with Buffalo Texas reported 70 trout. John Jones and Jim Curry from Port Isa bel caught 85 trout. Dr. C. A. Reitch and Ted Harris from Houston took 27 trout. A. W. Brown and J. C. Galey of Houston reported 12 trout.
Bill Swain and Earl Webb of Sweetwater catch 25 trout while surf or jetty fishing on Tuesday at October Bay. Ben Morrison and Paul Lampley of El Campo reel 138 trout. PeeWee Schumacher of Port Isabel nets 45 trout. Roy Harris of Houston records 22 trout. Jessie Jones and George Mullins of Houston log 90 trout and five redfish over two days.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Morrison of El Campo catch 28 trout. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lampley of El Campo reel in 52 trout. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Largo of El Campo land 37 trout. Earl Webb of Sweetwater with guide John Birge harvest 20 trout.
Heavy flows from Falcon Dam and river rains threaten two small American villages after a levee breach at Benson State Park. Civil Defense evacuations proceed on both sides of the border as water releases rise toward 71 500 second feet and floodways are tested.
Carlos Calvillo is this weeks football pick the winner with only three misses. He missed the Mission Premont tie Rio Hondo San Benito B game and the Brownsville Highland SA game. He may pick up his gift certificate at his convenience. Runnerups were Raul Holland Juanita G Gonzalez and Juan A Gonzalez with five misses each.
Historical note explains chamois cloths are prepared from sheep skin or goat skin, detailing traditional tanning methods and regional variations in processing for durable, soft hides used in cleaning and polishing.
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