Port Aransas South Jetty (Port Aransas, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 30, 1994 Page: 1 of 56
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July 4, at about "dark-
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by tha Port Aransas Community
Theatre on Its outdoor stags ovary
Saturday this summer.
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Looking back
Independence Days recalled
By Carolyn Richards
South Jatty reporter
The Fourth of July, the day our country
was born, means a variety of things to dif-
ferent people. Some folks remember with
nostalgia their childhoods, when in a sim-
pler time they celebrated the special occa-
sion.
Other people remember more glitzy times,
when they saw really impressive fireworks
for the first time.
Still others harken back to the days when
they lived in other areas.
But here in Port Aransas, made up of a
cross section of people from all over the
country, many celebrations are remembered
fondly.
It seems that Independence Day, the day
the colonies broke away from England, is a
time for memories, family, fun, ice cream,
baseball and apple pie.
We put them (flares)
on the fence and set
them off. Of course, we
had to watch they
didn't bum the fence
down.'
Burke Cox
Burke Cox remembers the Fourth of July
in a small town. “We made a big celebration
of the Fourth at that time,” he says. He says
there was also a parade in his town. There
was usually the American Legion Band and
several pick up bands that marched along
with the community firetruck. The Burgess
(“we didn’t have a mayor," he says) would
make a speech at the park before everyone
went home.
Then, Cox says, they always had water-
melon and homemade ice cream. ‘The cous-
ins came by or we went to the cousins'
place," he says.
There were usually about 20 to dinner.
Either Cox’s mother cooked or the aunu
cooked or they had a potluck dinner.
The best part came after dark with the
fireworks. “Remember,” he says, “fire
crackers were legal then."
Cox says his daddy worked on the rail-
road and always brought home red lights
(railroad flares). “We put them on the fence
and set them off. Of course, we had to watch
they didn't bum the fence down.”
Francelle Lambert son’s happiest Fourth
of July celebrations were when “we were
stationed in Connecticut at the submarine
base. They always had a clambake for the
families and, after all, the Navy was our
family at that time." She says that every
year, she looked forward to the event.
Travis Bishop recalled that his most
memorable Fourth of July was in 1991
when the VFW Post 8967 home was dedi-
cated. He says there was the official ribbon
cutting, which was attended by dignitaries
from “all over.” These included Mayor
J.C. Barr, Rep. Todd Hunter.
The VFW also served. Bishop says, a
barbecue dinner and enjoyed dancing to
the Mike and Foy Trio.
Kathy Scheulke says her most memo-
rable Fourth of July wasn’t necessarily her
favorite one. She says four days after un-
dergoing major surgery she was released
from the hospital on the Fourth, deter-
mined to go to an Independence Day pic-
nic. She says before it was over, “I felt like
1 was in a coma.”
Nancy Clarke says she spent a Indepen-
dence Day in New York City in “about
1952." It was her most memorable, she
remembers, because of the fireworks.
“Coming from South Texas, I had never
seen anything quite like the fireworks
there,” she said.
Martha Maben recalls that the Indepen-
dence Days when she was a child were her
happiest. “They were happiest,” she says,
“because they were my sister’s birthday.
We always celebrated with all the fire-
works and her birthday party, too.”
Virginia Com didn’t have to stop and
think about her most memorable Fourth of
July. Without hesitation, she said she, her
husband (Rick Com) and a doctor were
fishing in the Deep Sea Roundup on that
most memorable occasion. ‘That was when
we lost a marlin that would have won the
tournament,” she recalled.
Liah Cossey says her most memorable
Fourth of July definitely wasn’t her happi-
est one. She was living in San Francisco,
Calif., and her boyfriend at that time bought
her an airplane ticket to attend a big party
in Dallas. When she arrived in Dallas, she
was met by a limousine and taken to the
party. Much to her chagrin, she discovered
he had three other girls friends, all of whom
looked like she does, at the party. He didn't
remain her boyfriend for long after the
incident, she says.
Whether one celebrates with family or
firends, by watching the fireworks or not,
the Fourth of July marks a special day for
the United States. That was the day in 1776
that the colonies leaders said ’’Enough!’’.
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oaugN mod ol thofldi on her outing with her grandma. TexaaGov Ann Rbharda,
•ndguidv Imokey Mile. Lly weighed her epoch ted trout at Woody’s Sports
Corner. (Staff photo by Murray Judeon)
Come back for the Roundup!
This white martin Is stm m the Gulf ohMoxteo afterbeing tagged and released Friday, June 24 The marlin was caught by Ed
Loosemore of Corpus Christ! fishing aboard the Bill Busters. Also that day, Don Temple of Corpus Christ! tagged and released
a blue marlin estimated to weigh 200 pounds Leading the charter was-Capf. Reese Green with co-Capt. Brian Cody and mate
Aaron Chambers. Anglers in the 59th annual Deep Sea Roundup will be looking for these and other fish this weekend
59th Roundup ready to roll
Tomorrow (Friday, July 1) the oldest and
largest of the saltwater fishing tournaments,
the Deep Sea Roundup, kicks off the 59th
edition of what began as the Tarpon Rodeo in
1932.
Back to a weekend formal, the Roundup
will begin with registration on Friday and
continue with fishing Saturday and Sun-
day, July 2 and 3. Awards will be presented
Sunday night, followed by a dance.
The tournament will feature three divisions
and a Piggy Perch Contest for children up to
age 12. Anglers will compete in offshore,
bay-surf and a junior division. Registration
fee for the offshore, bay-surf and junior
divisions is $60 per person. The Piggy Perch
Contest is free.
Festivities begin Friday at 2 p.m. with
registration at the Civic Center. Cocktails
will be served at 6 p.m. and hors d’oeuvres
will be served at 7 p.m. Registration closes
at 10 p.m.
Late registration opens at 6 a.m. at Woody’s
Sports Center. Fishing in the bay-surf division
begins at 6 a.m., while fishing in the offshore
division begins at 7 a.m. The Piggy Perch
Contest starts at 9 a.m. at the Dennis Dreyer
Municipal Harbor.
At 2 p.m., contestants in the bay-surf divi-
sion must cease fishing. These anglers must
return to the weigh station at Roberts Point
Park by4p.m.The weigh station opens at 12
noon.
Offshore anglers must reel in their lines at 4
p.m. and be at the dock at Roberts Point Park
by 7 p.m.
Meanwhile, back at the Civic Center,
cocktails and dinner will be served starting
at 7 p.m. and the bar shuts down at 10 p.m.
The same schedule will be followed in all
divisions on Sunday. Awards will follow
cocktails and dinner Sunday at 9 p.m., and
a dance, which is open to the public, will
follow the awards presentation at 10 p.m
The fun winds down at 1 a.m. when the
Civic Center doors close on the 59th Deep
Sea Roundup.
Awards in the Piggy Perch Contest will be
presented following the final weigh-in Sun-
day.
The Roundup is open to spectators who can
enjoy watching the fish being weighed in
under the shade of Fred Rhodes Memorial
Pavilion at Roberts Point Park.
A special section of the South Jetty is in-
serted in this week's newspaper with com-
plete details of the Roundup.
Island rooms fill for holiday
A big Fourth of July holiday crowd is
expected this weekend in Port Aransas. In
addition to simply celebrating the Indepen-
dence Day holiday, anglers will be heading
for this island town to fish the Big Daddy of
the Texas saltwater fishing tournaments,
the Deep Sea Roundup.
Sun and fun seekers and tournament contes-
tants will both arrive on Friday, July 1, and
moat are slaying through Monday to see the
Fourth of July fireworks.
A spot check with lodging facilities around
town revealed that many visitors will arrive
Friday and check out Tuesday, July 3. Moat
of those checking out Sunday or Monday,
July 3 or 4, will be replaced by visitors
checking in for the week. Some accommo-
dations do, however, have rooms svailable
for mid-week occupancy when travelers
can take advantage of the Endless Weekend
discounts.
Carol Ann Anderson, president of the Port
Aransas Chamber of Commerce-Tourist
Bureau, said most lodging facilities here
have been booked for the holiday weekend
for weeks. “We encourage the accommoda-
tions to call us when they have rooms avail-
able due to cancellations'' so the informa-
tion can be passed on to the steady stream of
callers who have kept Chamber phone lines
ringing non-stop.
For those looking toward the Labor Day
holiday, Anderson said callers are already ca
ling the Chamber for help finding accomm
dations when they don't meet with success
on their own.
Anglers meet challenge
in benefit tournament
A total of 25 anglers dropped lines in the up for third place were Kim 7.ahn. Carl
Challenge America Saltwater Challenge here Wells and Brie Wells,
last weekend Winning the beat individual stringers were
Fourteen entered the open class and 11 Charlie Zahn, first; Pat Bendele, second; and
fished die challenge class, said Buddy Brooks Steve Cannon, third
of Challenge America Outreach, a non -profit The biggest hardhead was caught by Don
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duties for physically challenged individuals. Fenya; JaamaHayea caught the biggest red
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Neat year’s tournament has tentatively
been scheduled for Saturday. May IS.
Fireworks show to
light Fourth night
A Fourth of July fireworks display will
fill the night sky Monday, July 4
The show will be held at Roberts Point
Park at about 9 p m
Port Aransas city officials remind fun
seekers that fireworks inside the city limits
are illegal, and are dangerous inside and
outstde the city limiu.
The effecu of recent nuns have all bui
been eliminated by summertime lempera
lures and steady winds, leaving behind dry
for a stray fire
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weekend’s fireworks
"Fire is a four-letter word in Port
Aransas,* said City Manager Torn Brooks.
*lt doesn't take muck to set off a grass fire
that can travel quickly tot our higk winds
and become a threat to lift and property."
*We want everyone to eRjoy their Fourth
of lu|y holiday, and end it safely," Iroaka
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Judson, Mary. Port Aransas South Jetty (Port Aransas, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 30, 1994, newspaper, June 30, 1994; Port Aransas, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth575329/m1/1/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Ellis Memorial Library.