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Shrimp Fiesta Queen Named in Local Parade Coverage
Betty Weisenhaus reports on shrimp boats and parade preparations for the Shrimp Fiesta. The piece highlights boat decorations, weekly catches, and the selection of Norma Lou Browder as Shrimp Fiesta Queen, noting sponsor Callaway Ice and Fuel Co. and reflecting on youth culture and nostalgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magic Valley
Enola
Sea Dog
Sherry Ann
Ewine's
Rita Mae
Helen Mae
Louw Ann
Ewing's
Eliza
Sammy Jr
Violet Gladys
WBP
Mr. Damoxs
Texas Ranger
Rowena Burgman
Gulf Clipper
Taurus
Martha Ann
Pattie L
Southport
Sam Houston
Barto No. 1
Wanda Ginger
Mary Louise
Mary Sevene
Prawn Queen
Enola W
Lt Broussard
Friendship
Brazos Fisheries
Miss Por
Isabel
Cartegena
Chapala
Schmidt's
C&c
Anita
Doughboy
Gulf
Sea Witch
Ocean Bride
Two Friends
Bertha G
Producer's Marine
Bill Frisbey
Valley Queen
Carlotte Ann
Miss Liberty
Brenda B. Marine Mart
Valley Prince and
Wilson's Dry Dock
C. W. Nugent
Norma Lou Browder
Norma Lou
Callaway Ice and Fuel Co
Ossie
Port Isabel