Personal notes of local residents and visitors
Col and Mrs A H Bailey returned to Pleasant after a Cuero weekend. Mrs Bailey is the former Ruby Witthebert. Lillian Jacob visited her sister and brother in law, Bill and Mrs Machost. Michael Thamm, ten, is son of Charles and Mrs Thamm. Mike Hamilton will stay with grandmother Mrs Jack Powell as his mother moved to Cleveland. Cathy Lynn Boysen of Gonzales visited Cuero relatives. Robert Brown visited Seadrift Austwell Tivoli. Holman Lilienstern and Gareth Muchmore vising from Texas City and Ponca City. Burgess Davis visited Nixon. light rain noted en route Cuero Nixon. Bob Aldridge returned to Beaumont after editor pro tem stint. He filled in for D L Prentice in hospital and Jack Howerth in Houston with the Astros. Coot Coppedge and Ronald returned for visit with Captain Raleigh Coppedge in Stuttgart, Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Hamilton
Jack Powell
Cleveland
Texas
C. C
Bob” Aldridge
Beaumont
The
Record
Aldridge
D. L. Prentice
Houston
Jack Howerth
Astros
Son Ben Dean Flying from Houston to Anchorage
Mrs Velma Dean reports her son Ben Dean, who visited Cuero and Houston, phoned Sunday to say he would fly back to Anchorage Alaska on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Dean
Ben Dean
Cuero
Houston
Anchorage
Alaska
Obituary of Mrs Nancy Tolbert of Cuero
Mrs. Nancy Evelyn Tolbert 82 of Cuero died at home Tuesday morning. Born June 10 1888 in Wilson County she was married February 1 1904 in Cuero. Funeral Wednesday 3 p m Freund Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Calvin Peterson officiating. Burial Hillside Cemetery. Survivors include husband Edward Tolbert three daughters five sons one brother and numerous grandchildren great grandchildren and a great great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Evelyn Tolbert
Cuero
Tolbert
E. Main Street
Wilson County
Calvin Peterson
First United Methodist Church
Hillside Cemetery
Edward Tolbert
Ed Holley
Corpus Christi
B. G. Davis Sr
Beatrice Franke
Leroy
Willie Tolbert
Charles Tolbert
Houston
Thomas Crawford
Funeral for Mrs. Erselena Darden Sets Service
Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Brothers Chapel Methodist Church for Mrs. Erselena Darden 42 who died April 3 in Cuero Community Hospital. Rev. C. W. Smith will officiate Jamison Funeral Home handles arrangements. Survived by husband A. C. Darden four daughters and three sons of Cuero her father Willie Coleman of Houston mother Mrs. Gladys Mathis of Cuero and brother Willie Coleman Jr. of Edna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brothers Chapel Methodist Church
Erselena Darden
Rev. C. W. Smith
Jamison Funeral Home
Darden
Cuero Community Hospital
A. C. Darden
Cuero
Willie Coleman
Houston
Gladys Mathis
Willie Coleman Jr
Edna
Cuero Officials Attend Texas District Attorney Conference
Three Cuero officials joined statewide proceedings in Austin for the 1971 Spring Conference of the Texas District and County Attorney Association. District Attorney Wiley Cheatham DeWitt County Judge George Trowell and County Attorney Robert Post attended with Cheatham planning to join Tuesday’s session at Austin Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero
Austin
Texas District and County Attorney Association
Wiley Cheatham
DeWitt County
George Trowell
Robert Post
Cheatham
Austin Hall
Heloise ideas for Easter eggs and handy home hacks
Color Easter eggs by rolling them in printed waxed paper squares with stars circles or checks. Quick home hacks include space-saving diaper hanging, reuse of old garments, improvised brownie pan, and thread threading with a soap slick. Copyright 1971 King Features Syndicate Inc.
Polliwogs Tour in San Antonio Highlights and Local House News
On the bus touring Saturday in San Antonio Mary Toland sister of Ann Tubbs retired last July from the U S diplomatic corps. Watercolor Cypress Trees selected to go to Austin for the state exhibit at the MacNamara O'Connor Museum. Kathy Doell reports her father Walter Doell recovering well. Home and garden notes discuss Zoysia grass at Samuel Dunlap home and garage conversion by Jack Wallis. Jaycees pleased with circus turnout. birthdays for Larry Copenhaver and William Burt. Home Hunt for Today offers spring cleaning tips and pantry rearrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Mary Toland
Ann Tubbs
U.S
Djakarta
Java
Indonesia
Victoria
Austin
MacNamara- O'Connor Museum
Citizens Club Meets Tonight In Cuero
Members of the Citizens Club of Cuero meet Tuesday at 7 00 p m at their North Cuero Stratton Road clubhouse. Troop 243 members and parents invited. Discussion includes presentation of the National George Washington Honor Medal to Troop 243 from the Freedoms Foundation at the Shamrock Hotel Houston and an awards banquet later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Club of
San Antonio Livestock Market Report
USDA livestock figures show cattle and calves at 900 head with early slaughter cows steady to strong and some 50 higher. Feeder cows steady, steers 250 to 400 pounds range 96.10 to 39.00, stock cows 240.00 to 267.00 per pair, hogs about steady with 200 to 230 pound barrows and gilts 15.75 to 16.25, sows very slow with no early sales. Sheep 100 head steady, spring feeder lambs 25.00 to 27.00, wool slaughter ewes 9.00, goats 100 head steady with Spanish slaughter nannies and billies 7.00 to 7.50.
City races shift as three runoff pacts loom
The party holds a 3-2 City Council edge and seeks three candidates. Arlington mayoral race pits Tom Vandergriff against Donald Praeger. In Austin, May 1 runoff elections include Vick Fowler vs Jeff Friedman, Dick Nichols vs Jay Johnson, and Bert Handcox vs Harry Smith after tight primaries. Former school board president Roy Butler defeated incumbent Travis LaRue in the Saturday primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Tom Vandergriff
Dallas-Fort Worth
Texas — Arlington
Donald
Praeger
Austin
Vick Fowler
Jeff Friedman
Fowler
Dick Nichols
Jay Johnson
Nichols
Bert Handcox
Harry Smith
Roy Butler
Travis LaRue
New York honors Haggar with Golden Torch of Hope
J. M. Haggar of Dallas received the Golden Torch of Hope from the City of Hope mens wear division for outstanding service in philanthropy humanity and good citizenship awarded Monday night in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. M. Haggar
Dallas
City of Hope
Four County Jail Releases From DeWitt County Jail
Four individuals were released from DeWitt County Jail after arrests on Sunday. Charles Lansford paid $500 bond with pending DeWitt County charges. Terry Barton paid $25 fine with pending charges in Justice of the Peace court. Edgar Kraatz paid $50 fine with drunk in public charges in JP Court. John Reck paid $50 fine with drunk in public JP Court. Armando Diaz and Ernest Kraatz remain jailed on Sunday arrests with pending or current charges in JP and DeWitt County Courts. Fannie Blackwell was arrested Monday and released the same day after paying a $25 fine with charges pending in JP Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edgar Lansford
Lansford
DeWitt County
Terry Dale Barton
Barton
Justice of the Peace Court
Edgar Charles Kraatz
Kraatz
John J. Reck
Reck
Justice of the Peace
Armando T. Diza
Ernest Elliott Kraatz
Diaz
DeWitt
Fannie H. Blackwell
Tax bill debated as agencies offer to pay taxes
The Texas Car, Truck and Rental Leasing Association urged about 2 million in new taxes via extending general sales tax to car rentals under 20 days while seeking exemptions for month long leases. Sen Schwartz proposed a 1 percent gross receipts tax on retailers open on consecutive weekends, arguing it would raise substantial revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Car, Truck and Rental Leasing Association
Johnnie B Rogers
Rogers
Sen
A. R. Schwartz
Galveston
Schwartz
Boggs Denies FBI Tapping, Attacks Hoover In Slur Fit
Mitchell Boggs calls for recanting and apology for reckless speech while denying FBI tailed congressmen. He accuses J Edgar Hoover of dangerous policing and compares the agency to the Gestapo, drawing sharp rebuttals from Gerald Ford and others urging evidence.
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Boggs
House
Gerald R. Ford
Mich
Louisiana
Bogs
Holy Week Calvary and Easter Services at St. Aloysius Westhoff
Holy Week observances include Holy Saturday services at 7 p.m. with Service of Light and baptism promises, Mass of the Resurrection about 8 p.m., eggs and bread blessing after. Easter Sunday Masses at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. English. Easter obligation fulfilled by Holy Saturday eve. St. Aloysius Westhoff lists Thursday Mass at 4 p.m. Good Friday 4 p.m. Easter Sunday 8 a.m.
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St. Aloysius Catholic Church
Westhoff
Notable attendees at Gulf Coast session
Outlook Bobby Goebel production manager and Joe Bonjievi general superintendent attended with Phil Einster Regent Furniture Manufacturing and W. T. Smith of Gulf Coast Wood Products. Chamber of Commerce president Lester Frers presided at the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Goebel
Joe Bonjievi
Phil Einster
Regency Furniture Manufacturing Company
W. T. Smith
Gulf Coast Wood Products
Chamber of Commerce
Lester Frers
Astros poised for possible interleague run in 1971 season
South Texas fans expect an interleague playoff and potential world title run as the 1971 Astros showcase strong depth across the lineup. Jim Wynn Cesar Cedeno and Bob Watson headline a powerful outfield with solid infield support from John Edwards and two ready replacements in Larry Howard and Jack Hiatt. The bench features Jesus Alou Norman Miller Cesar Geronimo and Marty Martinez with defensive versatility and backup plans if Roger Metzger struggles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Wynn
Cesar Cedeno
Bob Watson
John Edwards
Astros
Larry Howard
Jack Hiatt
Astro
Jesus Alou
Norman Miller
Cesar Geronimo
Marty Martinez
Roger Metzger
Dennis Menke
Short
Alou
Miller
Geronimo
South Texas
Tawasi Group Reports Year Activities at Meeting
Mrs. Ida Helen Pieper and Mrs. Kaye Tarkington presented a year in review for the Tawasi Group with Mrs. Tarkington reading a letter of appreciation from the local American Cancer Society unit led by Mrs. O. E. Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Polzin
Debbie Prenzler
Cheryl Fuchs
Linda Smith
Debbie Davis
Mary Jane Moore
Tawasi Group
Ida Helen Pieper
Kaye Tarkington
Horizon Club Meeting Report Highlights Work and Leadership
Mrs. John Davis chaired the Horizon Club meeting and presented a report on this year’s annual crusade. Mrs. Davis led the session while Mrs. Leon Polzin delivered the treasurer’s report and Mrs. Drehr gave the secretary’s update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horizon Club
John Davis
Davis
Leon Polzin
Drehr
Ves Cuevo Hospital Admissions And Dismissals Noted
Admissions list includes Fred Walter Sr Ruby Christian Betty J Wright and Rosa Linda Cruz. Dismissals include Jim Rohan Robert Waite Helen Waite Mary Villa Rocha Bonnie Farmer O W Crane Blue Belle Woodward Richard Dreyer Beulah Kleinecke and Marian Hoefling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuevo Community Hospital
Fred Walter Sr
Ruby Christian
Betty J. Wright
Rosa Linda Cruz
Jim Rohan
Robert Waite
Helen Waite
Mary Villa Rocha
Bonnie Farmer
O. W. Crane
Blue Belle Woodward
Richard Dreyer
Beulah Kleinecke
Marian Hoefling
Bellvue Sets Observance Decoration Day at Cemetery
Bellvue plans Decoration Day observance Sunday April 18 with a Memorial Service starting at 3 p.m. at Bellvue Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellvue
A Thought for Today by Francois Rabelais
Rabelais asks how to govern others when one lacks mastery over oneself. The quote emphasizes self-control as the basis for leadership and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francois Rabelais
Also Mentioned on This Page
Col
A. H. Bailey
Pleasant
Lillian Jacob
Bill Machost
Michael Thamm
Charles Thamm
Cathy Lynn Boysen
Gonzales
Robert Brown
Seadrift
Austwell
Tivoli
Gareth Muchmore
Ponca City
Oklahoma
Buzzy Dietze
Burgess Davis
Nixon
Coot
REA
N. Y. A. Bidg City Park
Alois Bomba
Wilfred Leist
American Legion Civic Center
Calvin Webb
Otis Carpenter
Pilot Club
Doll House
Cuero Ledge
A. F
A. M
Edward L. Johnson
H. EB. Weatherly
Esplanade
Cancer Society
F. Tall
Red China
Mongolia
Saigon
Laos
Philippines
Communist
China
San Francisco
Sepone
Washington
FBI
GAS Chamber
TATE
Los Angeles
ST. Lawrence
MY Lai
Calley
FT. Benning
Ecuador War College
Buenos Aires
West Pakistan
East Pakistan
Mrs
Nancy Tolbert
Kleinecke Nursery
N. Esplanade
Village Discount Record Center
Village Shop Center
Rialto
JUVE
Fe Goer
Darling Lili
Tecamicolor
Pamavision
Paramount Picture
W. Reuss Blvd
Heloise
By Heloise Cruse
Margaret Jensen
Mrs. McLeod
Shery Joyce
Mary W
Marjorie
Mrs. M. Wachs
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Polliwogs
Kathy Doell
Walter Doell
Robert Tobin
Robert Indiana
Norma Jean
Marilyn Monroe
Samuel Dunlap
Boots’? Buchel
Jack Wallises
Jaycees
Larry Copenhaver
William Burt
New Spring
Citizen Club
Hansen Feed & Supply
Cuprao
SAN Antonio Livestock
USDA
Dallasite
Mitchell
Outlook
EL Patio Restaurant
Reuss
Freund Funeral Home
Electric Motors
Tel-A-Win CO
Nathan Post Lumber Co
N. Esplanad
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