Scout Fund Drive Set For October 25
The Rio Grande council announces a one day Boy Scout fund drive on October 25 with Gov Allan Shivers as state campaign chairman. John Trump leads the local organization at Port Isabel with J J Jaudon heading the gifts committee. Local kickoff is at the Gulf Cafe as volunteers receive final instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Rio Grande
John Trump
Port Isabel
Allan Shivers
Texas
United Fund
Community Chest
Mr. Trump
Special Gifts
J. J. Jaudon
Boy Scout
Gulf Cafe
CPL Names William P Smith Jr Harlingen Manager
William P. Smith Jr is appointed manager of Central Power and Light in Harlingen succeeding E C Bennet who retires October 1 Smith has 15 years with CPL and previously served as assistant manager in Harlingen He grew up in San Benito earned a Texas A&M electrical engineering degree and is a Kiwanis member Bennet retires after 34 years as Harlingen office manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Smith, Jr
Central Power and Light Company
Harlingen
R. A. Ewing
CPL
E. C. Bennet
Smith
San Benito
Corpus Christi
Army Signal Corps
Texas A&m College
Harlingen Kiwanis Club
Bennet
Pioneer Valley
Legion To Hear Prison Camp Talk
The American Legion and its Auxiliary will host a joint meeting on Tuesday October 4 at the Legion hall. Principal speaker J. L. Merryman will discuss Life in a Japanese Prison camp. The event is open to the public. The week also notes bingo begins Friday October 7 with games alternating Fridays through winter at the Legion hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
It’s Auxiliary
Legion Hall
J. L. Merryman
Red Tide micro organism blamed for Padre Island fish kill
Dr J A Hockaday reports Gulf Fishery Investigations survey finds Gymnodinium brevis caused Padre Island fish kills. Red water likely from high Trichodesmium levels, boosted by heavy rains. Authors caution outbreaks depend on rainfall, noting the event was short lived. Continued on Page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hockaday
Gulf Fishery Investigations
Galveston
Padre Island
Gymnodinium
Florida West
Texas
Lions Club Honors Coast Guard Officer and Aids Tampico Relief
Port Isabel Lions recognize Warrant Officer Stanley Thoroughman as Worthy Citizen for Padre Island safety work and youth instruction. Miss Jo Goolsby outlines juvenile welfare needs and Lions approve a 23 donation to Tampico relief. bulb sale plans begin to fund local welfare efforts.
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Stanley Thoroughman
Coast Guard
Padre Island
toPelastlb Zetacanacal Lions Club
Gulf Cafe
Thoroughman
Port Isabel
Propeller Club
Coast Guard Auxiliary
Lion
Reed Parker
Jo Goosby
Cameron County Welfare Office
Ie County Welfare Office
Texas Gulf Producing Finds Dry Gas at Vista Del Mar Well
The No. 1 Vista Del Mar near Brazos Island southeast of Port Isabel ran an electric log at 10 312 feet. It encountered dry gas at 7414 to 7425 feet and set production casing at 9781 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Gulf Producing Company
Vista del Mar
Brazos Island
Port Isabel
Port Isabel Fire Plugs Stand Out In Bright Red Trim
Local water district refreshed fire plugs around Port Isabel with bright red paint and aluminum trim, aiding visibility for firefighters and parking enforcement. Meanwhile Port Isabel Junior High defeated La Feria 19 to 14 as the Tarpons rallied in the second half. The Port Isabel 12 Brownsville Brownsville beat Port Isabel 41 to 12. Shrimp Gumbo event planned for October 8 to select officers for the Shrimp Fiesta. Dr Hockaday and Dr Gipson end partnership, Gipson moving to Three Rivers to join deceased brother’s hospital. Miss Anne Bass, sister of Opaline Lynch, earned her M D September 28 and will intern next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Water District
la Feria Junior High
la Feria
Hockaday
Gipson
Three Rivers
Phil Edie Named President of 1956 Texas International Fishing Tourney
Phil Edie of Harlingen was confirmed as president of the 1956 Texas International Fishing tournament by the executive board. He succeeds Earl Hunter. The board also announced a general directors meeting by October 15 and a Directors tournament between October 15 and early November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Edie
Harlingen
Earl Hunter
Bob Meade
Cameron County
Murray Hensley
R. D. Sauber
Brownsville
Hidalgo County
Jim Medley
Weslaco
Barr Ewing
Mercedes
Dr. Schwarz
Port Isabel
Francis Knapp
A. H. Huebinger
Raymoniville
Bob Monlux
Tamayo Tops Football Contest In Port Isabel Press
Juan B Tamayo wins with only three misses in the Port Isabel Press weekly football contest. Joe Ladd places second with five misses. Prizes can be collected at the Press office. entries open to all with tie-breaker scores required only for the top game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan B. Tamayo
Port Isabel
Psj-A
Falfurrias
Tamayo
Joe Ladd
Archie Causey
James LaRoche
A. J. Reeves
Rita L. Tamayo
Dunn Elected Port Group Head
T W Dunn general manager of the Port Isabel San Benito Navigation district was elected president of the Texas Ports association at the annual meeting in Mobile Alabama last week. John Floyd Port Isabel harbor plant superintendent was chosen secretary and treasurer. Dunn has served as navigation district manager for 18 months and 18 years prior managed the wharf division.
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T. W. Dunn
Port Isabel-San Benito
Texas Ports Association
Mobile
Ala
John Floyd
Port Tsabel
Dunn
Wharf Divi
Los Fresnos Falcons Open District 32 A Play at La Joya
The Los Fresnos Falcons meet the La Joya Coyotes at Falcon Field in a 6:00 p.m. Friday opener for District 32 A. Fresnos, led by Coach Jake Trice, are 2-0 after a 31-7 win over Pharr-San Juan-Alamo B. La Joya sits 1-2 this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Fresnos Falcons
la Joya Coyotes
la Jo
L.G. R. Kretz
H. Garza
B. Schuckman
T. Ochoa
R.G. C. Moses
J. Garza
R.T. A. Baker
A. Hernandez
RE. J. D. Baker
G. Zapata
Q.B. D. Galyeaun
M. Salinas
H.B. I. Tortas
R. Chapa H.bmd. Holloway
R. Farias
F.B.°. Brooks
D. Barker
Janet hurricane devastates Mexican coast and towns
The tenth hurricane of the year Janet weakened after flooding Tampico and spreading destruction from Veracruz to Tampico. Reports place fatalities in Grenada Barbados and Yucatan with initial counts around 200 to 500 as rescues begin and crews assess the widespread damage along coastal villages and inland regions.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Janet
Tampico
Miami Weather Bureau
Grenada
Barbados
Yucatan
Nautla
Veracruz
Rotary Club To Honor Port Isabel Teachers Tonight
The Port Isabel Rotary Club hosts a Ladies Night banquet at Gulf Cafe starting 7:30 honoring Port Isabel school teachers. Principal Alton Brieger recently completed a year of study in Germany on a Rotary Foundation scholarship.
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Port Isabel
Walter McCoy at NAAS Kingsville
Walter L. McCoy, tradesman first class, USN, serves at the Naval Auxiliary Air Station Kingsville with the Ground Training Department. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. McCoy of Port Isabel and husband of Nellie M. Sale of Zim Minnesota. Kingsville hosts naval air jet training from Delmar College and features propeller planes for fighter, antisubmarine, and all weather flight training.
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Kingsvile
Texas
Naval Auxiliary Air Station
Walter L. McCoy
USN
Port Isabel
Nellie M. Sale
Zim
Minn
Navy
Delmar College
Corpus Christi
Kingsville
Naval Air Jet Training
Gulf of Mexico
Boosters Honored At Jetties Cafe
Members of the Port Isabel Shrimp Fiesta Boosters club and their husbands were honored with a supper by Al Elam of the Jetties Cafe on Padre Island. The event recognized Boosters work for the Shrimp Fiesta and the Jetties float which won first prize in its division during the street parade. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mack, Mr. and Mrs. Harold DeRick, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Adcock, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ruthruff, Mrs. Stelly and son Daniel, Mrs. Hudson Bourgeois, Mrs. R. N. Dicker son and Mrs. Theron Boynt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Robertson
Jack Mack
Harold DeRick
H. A. Adcock
Padre Park A Year Round Beach Facility Highlighted
Park Director Al McGehee says Padre Park is among the few U S parks open in winter and part of a nationwide trend toward year round operation. He notes the park remained open during exaggerated storm warnings and urges Valley residents to use facilities despite scare reports. McGehee attended the American Institute of Park Executives conference in Louisville Ky and spoke on park administration promotion and maintenance.
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America
Cameron County
al McGehee
American Institute of Park Executives
Louisville
McGehee
Padre Island
Valley
Isla Blanca
Bay Area Fishing Report Highlights September Trips
The report covers Bay Surf and Jetty, Snapper with Bill Gambrell, and Port Isabel parties logging mixed catches of trout redfish drum and snapper. Notable entries include Bobby Goolsby of Port Isabel with 15 redfish and 5 trout on Sept 22 and 54 trout with 10 redfish on Sept 25, plus 200 pounds red snapper and 70 pound ling by Cecil Tabler’s party from San Antonio.
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Bobby Goolsby
Port Isabel
H. A. Duckworth
Brownsville
J. A. Johnston
Kingsville
Gulf
Bill Gambrell
Cecil Tabler
San Antonio
Spnday
Jody
Mrs. Maddox
Bruns
Houston
Carroll Waters
Berry Langford
Howard Rhodes
Lou
Tom Offield
Shorty Burns
Skip
Kathy Maddox
Pee Wee Shumaker
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Junior High
Jackie Kershaw
Karen Peich
Jackie Evans
Barbara Powers
Legion
J. A. Hockaday
Marine Laboratory
Rockport
Lions Club
Wildcat
Tarpons
New Tift
the Mail
Port Group
Weather Bureau
Rotary Club
Walter McCoy
Naas Kingsville
Jetties Cafe
Lynn Hienze
E. W. Hienze Jr
Laguna Vista
Lynn
Padre Park
U. S
Pee Wee Shumaker and
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