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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1955
Page
2
The Shrimp Fiesta features a Sunday 3 p.m. blessing of the fleet by Father Lawrence J. Fanning of Port Isabel. Shrimp boats decorate for a parade and judging near Brownsville and Port Isabel, with boats blessed as they pass the judges’ boat and return to the turning basin. Continued on Page 8.
Norma Lou Browder, 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Browder of Port Isabel, won the 1955 Shrimp Fiesta Queen title at Isla Blanca park in Padre Island. She was sponsored by Callaway Ice and Fuel Co and will be crowned at 8 p.m. at the Port Isabel lighthouse with a coronation ball to follow at the pavilion.
Concessions and midway show open all day in Port Isabel with the Causeway to Padre Island open 24 7. Coronation of a new queen at Lighthouse 8 p m and a Coronation Ball at Padare Island Pavilion 9 p.m. Tickets at the dance. Firemen’s Fishery 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Forrest Royal destroyer open to public 1 to 4 p.m. Blessing of shrimp fleet and boat parade 3 p.m. with boat judging at deep water port. Street dance downtown Port Isabel 8 p.m.
Historical note on Port Isabel from the early 1800s detailing fishing, shipping decline after 1904, and the rise of recreation. It describes the ghost town period, the arrival of ice and commerce, and the early capture of grass shrimp by hand for bait as markets shifted toward Houston and Dallas.
Port Isabel prepares for the annual Shrimp Fiesta as the coronation of a new King and Queen looms. The festival board proudly praises volunteers while a coastal destroyer set for public view and local Tarpon football faces lineup changes and practice notes.
Port Isabel Lions Club announces its second annual light bulb sales campaign during October to fund the eye conservation program. Kickoff dinner will feature last year’s sale hosts. Bulbs available through Lions members all month. William H. Fair honored as a Port Isabel citizen for Boy Scouts work and pool project efforts. certificate of service presented by Lion President Reed Parker.
Visiting in Port Isabel this past week staying at the Bayview apartments included Mrs. Dee Morris of San Antonio Mrs. Maude Butler of Harlingen Mrs. F A Moore of Port Aransas Sheila Allen of Edinburg A J Moody of Houston R F Clark of Mission L E Clark of Edinburg George Thompson of Donna D Rinehart of Donna H Ives of Donna Mr Fred Rinks of Pharr and O E Riley of Alice.
Miss Elizabeth Graves is recovering from illness after spending several months in a Houston clinic. She resides in Poplar Grove Arkansas care of K. G. Graves and invites letters from Port Isabel friends.
A long parade in Port Isabel is set for Monday at 3 30 p m with bands antique cars floats and riders totaling diverse groups including Sea Scouts Boy Scouts Girl Scouts and preschoolers. Mrs Lee Smith heads the parade committee with Jerry Morris Joe Mecurrie and others coordinating sections. Prizes totaling six trophies will be awarded at 5 30 p m near City Hall and KBOK will broadcast the event in full.
Captain and Mrs. R. C. Van Zandt take over supervision of the Yacht hotel with Mr Van Zandt as active manager. Remodeling includes tropical plants, a new Sportaman’s Lodge sign, and highway signs. Plans call for replacing cottages with one two and three bedroom bundalow cottages and updated dining to feature seafood and steaks. Future packages will include fishing and hunting trips, complete airport facilities, limousine service, and expansion of big game fishing.
Sgt Wheeler Clark of the U S Air Force will present Ground Observer Corps films at Port Isabel Junior High auditorium Tuesday evening. The event informs locals about establishing an observation post in the city to aid civil defense with aircraft spotters. The free show starts at 7 30 p m on September 6.
Miss Ida and Miss Celina March spent last week as guests in the home of their cousin, Miss tecemary Kinneson of Browns vil.
At the Port Isabel Lions club meeting Connie Green spoke on Taos New Mexico art and an upcoming Brownsville exhibit. The Shrimp Fiesta coronation at Lighthouse Port Isabel will crown a Queen Norma Lou Browder and a King yet unnamed with a ball at Isla Blanca park ticketed at 1.50 including causeway fare.
The Forest Royal destroyer will now arrive Sunday morning and be open for public inspection Sunday and Monday from 1 00 to 4 00 PM in Port Isabel. Directors note change from original Saturday schedule and opening times.
Police report states dogs will be vaccinated at city hall on Saturday September 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The drive is organized by local authorities to ensure pet health and community safety.
Reading across the week a series of anglers from Houston Port Arthur San Benito Corpus Christi and Dallas document catches on bay surf and jetty trips. Trout redfish and snapper figures appear with individual and group totals reported daily from Aug 25 to Aug 31. King mackerel bonita and dolphin are noted from boat sections.
Mr and Mrs Victor Mock left Tuesday for a visit with Mr and Mrs D C Mock in Nahaunta Georgia. They plan to return in about ten days.
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