By RENE TORRES

The Port Isabel Resort Company was not discouraged by the downfall of the economic “Depression” of the 1930s. Instead, it went ahead with its plans to establish one of most elaborate casinos and recreation parks in Texas—a place where Northern Mexico and the United States would join hands in play.

Lake Isabela Casino, located on a 20-acre piece of land, opened its doors to over 1,000 people on the 4th of July of 1933. But it was not until July 9 that it staged one of the greatest swimming and diving contest held in the Valley.

Ted R. Hunt, who had conducted similar events in Bridgeport Conn., directed a spectacular day of swimming and diving. Also adding to the luster of the day was a bathing beauty revue that attracted the most beauti

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