Moments in Time is a collection of recovered newspaper briefs and other publications, compiled by local historian, Steve Hathcock, offering a look back at the history of the Rio Grande Valley.
First boat docks for fish tourney
The first of some 50 boats for the 1951 fishing tournament arrived here Monday, and at least 30 more from other than the Portageville area are expected Tuesday.
The 1951 tournament gets underway on Wednesday at 7:00 AM with many records already established for the 12th annual meeting. Already more than 50 boats are entered with a record number of fishermen aboard. Indications are that the weather, the water, and the fish will be perfect for the setting of many catch records during this 1951 celebration. The tournament has grown annually, is now one of the recognized sporting events of the Gulf Coast area.
Prizes to set a record for this year, with more than 75 individual prizes for trophies being awarded.
Cindy Lanctot 4 1/2 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Lanctot of Port Isabel, is the youngest contestant in the 1951 fishing tournament. This will be her first tournament.
After losing her “champion” tarpon last year, famous fishing Grandma, Mrs. Clara Thomas, Port Isabel, who will be 74 this year, plans on trying her luck again in the 1951 tournament.
Rubber Tape Prize For Big Fish Liar
Port Isabel, March 3rd
A rubber tape measure to be used in measuring his prized fish has been suggested as first prize for the biggest liar in the Valley. Tarpon Rodeo to be conducted in the waters of the Bay and Gulf here in
August, according to Doctor J. A period OK today, Chairman of the Rodeo Committee.
Doctor Hockaday today said that he has also received a lot of other suggestions and that the committee will work them out in a short time. (San Antonio Light March 4, 1934.)
Bank Fee Case Is Up Today
The question of fees for James Doherty, B field attorney retained by Cameron County to recover funds impounded in the closed Merchants National Bank, was expected to come to a head here Thursday.
The Commissioners Court is attempting to make an agreed settlement as follows. Doherty to receive $5,496.46 in addition to $5000 already paid, but he is to have no further claim to 10% of funds already paid in through voluntary liquidation.
A settlement of the question is necessary at this time as limitations are about to run out on certain matters which might have to be litigated.
Merchants National has paid a total of 45% in voluntary liquidation to date. Further complementing the question of Doherty’s fees, there is a strong movement on foot in Washington whereby the federal government would pay depositors enclosed national banks 100 cents on the dollar. Brownsville Herald. March 22. 1934.
Editor’s Note: The Merchants National Bank Of Brownsville in Texas printed $2,724,310 dollars worth of national currency. This national bank opened in 1903 and stopped printing money in 1932.
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