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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1971
Page
1
Local residents urge Washington to respond to Lt. William Calley mass killings verdict. They favor sharply worded wires to Senators Tower and Bentsen and to Defense Secretary Laird and the President, arguing mass marches risk violence and may not changing the outcome.
Funeral services for Hilton E. Schorre a Corpus Christi peace officer and Cuero native will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from Cage Mills Funeral Home in Corpus Christi. He died in an automobile crash south of Oklahoma City along with three other passengers. He served as chief deputy U.S. marshal in Corpus Christi and was a veteran of federal service. Survivors include his wife Marion two sons Hilton Schorre Jr and Joe Philip Schorre a daughter Mrs Doyle Hancock five brothers a sister and one grandchild.
A Cancer Drive volunteers meeting is scheduled for 7 30 this evening at Mrs E Hall 401 Third Street Cuero. April is Cancer Drive Month in Cuero with plans for the business district and a house to house campaign later this month. Helen Foster of Corpus Christi will oversee the meeting and a $5 000 goal is set for Cuero with hopes to reach it by month end.
A Texas House resolution filed by Rep. Lyndon Williams seeks clemency for Lt. William L. Calley Jr., calling for executive mercy while accusing higher officers of avoiding prosecution. Rep. Joe Hubenak filed a similar measure opposing the verdict, urging a full pardon. In related remarks Maj. Harvey Brown defended Calley’s trial as fair.
The Cuero Record has been chosen for display at the United States Information Agency headquarters in Africa. USIA in Washington selected the paper along with others to be included in a display and sent a copy to Leo Meizer for forwarding to his Washington office. The African viewing city(s) were not specified.
Rawhide Riders will hold a seven mile trail ride starting at 2 30 p m at the south city limits on Arneckeville farm road 536 with destination the Ar neckeville Community Center A stew supper is planned around 6 p m Memberships are urged to be sent in promptly by secretary L W Wishert.
The Cuero Ministry Alliance announces the annual Easter Sunrise Service will be held April 11 on the island in Cuero Municipal Park lake. Rev Calvin Peterson says the exact time is not set but expected around 615 AM. The youth oriented program will be planned by a committee with two youths from each alliance church.
A Cuero resident urges qualified voters to cast ballots in upcoming elections for the Cuero School Board De Witt County Trustees and two Cuero City Council seats. He condemns apathy and emphasizes civic duty and choice.
The Language Mission Department of the Baptist State Convention of Texas awards Jerusalem Baptist Church $500 for major renovation starting Monday. Rev. Cancino notes work includes a new roof at 200 W Court House, interior and exterior redecorating, with donated labor and a target completion by April 29. A pastor search meeting with First Baptist Cuero is planned, with pay scale proposal due April 7.
A collision at the Sarah and Terrell streets intersection around 5 p.m. Wednesday damaged a 1969 Ford Fairlane 500 driven by Mrs. Helen Solis Saenz of Cuero and a 1968 Chevrolet pickup driven by Butch Miller Ware of Cuero. No injuries were reported.
Three indictments were returned by the winter-spring term grand jury. Norman H. Powell Jr. of Cuero faces marijuana possession. Royal Henry Sutherland and Chester Josh Jones are charged with burglary felony theft habitual criminal and related counts. Sutherland and Jones are jailed. Two defendants were convicted of driving while intoxicated subsequent offense: Elicio Mendez fined 400 dollars and 60 days in jail. Alfred Sierra fined 400 dollars and 90 days. Grand jury dismissed by Judge Joe Kelly.
Honor rolls for nine weeks announced at St Michael's Catholic School. A Honor Roll includes first graders James Crain Jennifer Sheppard Lisa Adams Edward Keseling. sixth graders Sandra Schumacher Deborah Kuecker Paula Ashenbeck Cynthia Konczewski. eighth graders Darlene Buchhorn and Virginia Ryan.
Cuero Jaycees report ongoing ticket sales for the Carson and Barnes Five Ring Circus to be held at the Rodeo grounds on April 5 with two performances at 4 30 p m and 8 p m. Proceeds benefit the Bluebonnet Youth Ranch. Tickets listed for Cuero auction ring Friday and Yorktown Saturday. Charles Goodenough reviews past year.
Cuero Councilman Jimmie Reif states in a letter to The Record his bid for a new term in the April 6 city election. He cites community support and ongoing progress including a Master Plan, charter revisions, sale tax funding street work, hospital area extension, and about 115 blocks paved. Reif says harmony on the council should continue to sustain Cuero’s growth.
Cuero ministers announce Holy Week events from April 5 to 8 at First Baptist Church, 12:05 to 12:30 daily. Rev. C Rogers McLane opens Monday with Cleansing The Temple, Rev. Calvin Peterson speaks Tuesday on What Think Ye of Christ, with readings from Matthew chapters 21 and 22, and Rev. Fred Shealy contributes as pastor of St. John’s Lutheran.
The Church Women United will meet Friday at Quinn Chapel I. M. E. at 4 p.m. for an executive board session. Mrs. Gladyce Mitchell, president, will preside.
Governor Preston Smith asks President Nixon to declare 60 south Texas and Panhandle counties disaster areas due to a severe drought. The request seeks an initial 55 million dollars for counties including DeWitt Goliad and Gonzales after months of scant rain.
A reader protests the life sentence of Lt. William L. Calley Jr claiming the justice system favors some while condemning others. The letter defends Calley, compares him to wartime actions, and argues the system undermines morale and the duty of soldiers.
Cuero Housing Authority begins occupancy today at 1 p.m. for 46 units split between Site A elderly and Site C families. Final acceptance occurred after a day-long review with officials Bennett Payne Cates and Smith present. Completion delays pushed completion from January 30 to March 30 with penalties. next phases include Site B families and May 1 occupancy for remaining units.
The Rev. Rogers McLane of Cuero will discuss his Thomason Medal Bible coin collection at the Victoria Coin Club meeting in Cuero tonight at 7 30 p m at El Patio Restaurant. His 60 medals illustrate Biblical events and communion medals of the Presbyterian Church. The talk precedes plans for the 10th annual coin show at the Continental Inn in Victoria on May 1 and 2.
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