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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1971
Page
1
Town Talk column reviews community quirks and social oddities in DeWitt County. Humorous anecdotes include a wife’s attempt at kindness, a rock quarry fatality note, and local personalities like Mrs. Albert Kubecka and Mrs. Raymond Hawke.
A new cool front moved into West Texas with forecasts showing little change to the sunny mild pattern. Lows ranged from 32 in Marfa to 57 in Corpus Christi while highs reached the upper seventies near El Paso. The coastal storm that dumped heavy snow in the Northeast and Appalachians moved out to sea but sent cold gusty winds into the region.
Officers were elected at Cuero High School cafe on Wednesday at 3 p.m. Mrs. Marlene Kaderka of Yoakum is president and Mrs. Bessie Rauch of Cuero secretary. Sylvia Laster of Yoakum and Beatrice Boone of Yoakum serve as vice president and treasurer. Twenty six members and two guests attended. Proceeds from a bake sale totaled 50 dollars for Bluebonnet Youth Ranch. Next meeting details will be announced by Mrs. Rauch.
Miss Ann Elizabeth Murphree 74 a Thomaston native and nurse died at 7 45 a m Thursday after a brief illness She was born June 7 1896 daughter of James Owen and Lula Smith Murphree A registered nurse she worked in local hospitals and was a member of the Presbyterian Church Funeral services 3 p m Saturday Freund Funeral Home Chapel Rev C Rogers McLane officiating Burial Thomaston Cemetery She survived by a sister Miss Nellie L Murphree two brothers R L Bob Murphree and John Murphree and nieces and nephews
County state and district offices in DeWitt County Courthouse close at 12 noon Friday and stay closed afternoon for Good Friday. Regular hours resume Monday. Federal offices and local Post Office stay open. Cuero schools close Friday and Easter Monday. CISD office closed Friday. City Hall closes at 12. Downtown businesses close noon to 3. Observance urged by Cuero Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture.
American GIs reacted to President Nixon's plan to pull 100000 more troops by Dec 1 with mixed views. At Quang Tri Sgt James R White questioned Vietnamization while Sgt Terry Shelton backed Nixon's stance on no fixed withdrawal date. Vietnamese and Soviet comments criticized the move and Laotian operations.
In a special Wednesday session the council canvassed Tuesday’s results, certified the vote, and administered oaths of office. Mayor Jack Edgar, Ralph Dick Coppedge, and Jimmie Reiffert were sworn in for new terms with all members present.
Lance Rentzel, Dallas Cowboys flanker, pleaded guilty to indecent exposure to a 10 year old girl. District Judge John Mead handed down a five year probated sentence. the felony could have carried 15 years in prison.
The highway department releases a new 200 page Texas travel book titled Texas, Land of Contrast. It showcases scenic historic and recreational Texas with color photos and maps including detailed sections for 371 cities and towns.
In Austin observers note a strongly worded ethics bill won tentative approval but may be throttled by House amendments likely needing Senate approval. Environmental groups urge voters to reject proposition one of four constitutional amendments. Gov. Preston Smith signs the Texas Motor Vehicle Commission Act creating a six member panel to handle complaints. Smith rejects rumors of leadership change in the Texas Democratic party led by Dr. Filmer Baum. Speaker Gus Mutscher names a five member committee to probe alleged payoffs by state officials.
The Cuero Lions Club approved officers for 1971 72 by acclamation at the Wednesday meeting. Bill Nami is president with Don Albrecht Howard Bennett and Robert Post as vice presidents. New directors include Gilbert Saenz Jack Edgar W A Laake and Alan Kahlich. Howard Bennett announced the Map and Broom sale set for April 14 and listed team assignments. New members Don Poizin Ed Sager and Bill Cowan were welcomed.
South Padre Island police arrested four University of Texas students for marijuana possession during Easter weekend crowds of long haired youths. Officials said the island was packed with campers and tents as 2,000 to 4,000 people already arrived, with classes recessed for the holiday.
Troop 243 resumes practice for Liveoak District Camp O Bee scheduled for April 23 24 weekend. The group trained in tent pitching and Kenny Barber earned a bid to the Awards Banquet presented by the Freedoms Foundation Chapter in Houston Texas.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3972 will meet this evening with a supper at 7 00 and business at 7 30. Officers for the year will be nominated, and the election will occur at the next meeting. District 24 spring convention will be at Kenedy on Sunday April 25 with Cuero veterans expected.
In Houston ten jurors remain to be seated as the murder trial of Wesley Leon Colbert continues. Colbert, 57, is accused of killing used car dealer Tony Wayne Clodfelter for twenty thousand dollars, a plan prosecutors say was arranged by Clodfelter's wife Billie who was convicted and placed on probation last November.
Karla Susan Ware five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs B M Ware of Stratton Road competes for Little Miss Cuero. Contest sponsored by Cuero Young Homemakers with April 10 entry deadline and April 17 show at 7 30 p m in the junior high auditorium. Werner Wolf to be master of ceremonies with out of town judges. Contest open to girls three to pre school with optional escorts. Contacts available for more information.
The final tally shows 176 Cuero residents sign a clemency petition for Lt. William L. Calley Jr. urging President Nixon to set aside the court martial verdict. Signers condemn the punishment as unjust and call for collective responsibility, arguing no one should bear the blame alone.
Gov Preston Smith rejected reports that Democratic leader Filmer Baum will be replaced. He called Sen Lloyd M Bentsen Jr suggestion for a replacement unusual and warned that T will not step aside from party leadership.
Acting City Manager Willard Kleinecke said garbage will be collected Friday as usual but there will be no brush pickup. The notice clarifies routine sanitation operations for residents.
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