This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1971
Page
1
Duffy Shows plans blood transfusion fusion training. Eddie Davidson denies being Ben Weber’s campaign manager while W B McClung rejects Land slide Keesler’s managerial claim. Phylma Bush is thanked for help in publishing this column.
A reflective DeWitt County column lists Mrs. Calvin Baker Mrs. Bob Bishop Mrs. Ann Cusack Mrs. Evelyn Putman in living memory while noting Mrs. Howard Green in Corpus as linked by remote control. It also mentions Curley Klein ecke and a quip about grass not growing on a busy street.
Cuero Jaycees outline activities for the coming year led by President R D Kizer. Major fundraiser is a Radio Auction with a work day to be announced at Bluebonnet Youth Ranch Yoakum. The golf tournament runs May 15 16 with Hugo Geck and Allen Kahlich as committee members and a partnership event already invited entrants. A Youth Rodeo is tentatively planned for late May along with Salvation Army Boys trips Labor Day Rest Stop and Punt Pass and Kick. Proceeds from a recent Jaycee circus will go to Bluebonnet Youth Ranch directors at the next board meeting.
Seventeen American Legion posts will be honored at the 14th District Spring Convention to be held here April 17-18. Registration opens 4 p.m. Saturday at Post 3 Civic Center with a 7:30 p.m. social and 9 p.m. dance. Sunday sessions begin 8:30 a.m. with joint Legion Auxiliary meeting at 10 a.m. and Memorial Service at 11 a.m.
Dry windy weather with mild to warm temperatures and clear skies gripped Texas. Gusty south winds to 40 mph raised grass fire danger in droughy areas as temps reached 70s to 80s, prompting a National Weather Service fire danger warning for North Central Texas and a call to postpone burning.
John Blackwell announced Easter basket winners this morning. Deann Dixon won at station No. 1 Esplanade and Broadway corner, while Dana Fitzpatrick won at station No. 2 210 East Broadway. Drawings were at 9 20 Friday morning.
About 100 youths signed up for Cuero's Little League. Major league teams include 4 Cubs 5 Cardinals 7 Indians 7 Colts and 6 Yanks with several returnees from last year. 30 first timers entered as of Thursday. A meeting on April 15 will assign teams at Cuero Municipal Park field is ready for play.
About 50 000 tourists and pilgrims gathered in Jerusalem as Christians retraced Jesus steps on the Via Dolorosa and Jews observed Passover. Nearly 2 000 Christians carried out the solemn stations of the cross and entered the Holy Sepulchre where the basilica appeared draped in mourning black. Sunny skies and mild temperatures framed the parade while Israeli troops watched for possible Arab guerrilla activity.
Publisher Viking Press announced Lt. William L. Calley Jr and collaborator John Sack will publish Lt. Calley An American Tragedy with an advance of 100000 dollars. Portions appeared in Esquire and pub date is set for September 15 with a large first edition run.
Billy C Foster former Cueroite son of Mrs. Walter Reiffert Sr chief lobbyist for Ralston Purina in Washington will lecture on the Colorado College campus for three days next week at Armstrong Hall on Monday March 8 at 15 open to community. Foster has wide experience in law and state and federal government including work with the Alaska Legislature Senate Commerce Committee and staff for Senator Warren Magnuson.
WACO Texas urged repopulation of smaller towns to curb urban crowding and attract higher paying jobs. Jim Harwell director of the Texas Industrial Commission warned 165 counties lost population in the 1960s and pressed for pre employment training to shift workers from fading farms to profitable industrial roles.
Circle K Markets has acquired a third Cuero location and plans construction within 60 days. The site at N Gonzales and Morgan was formerly owned by William G. Nami, joining two Cuero stores already near completion.
The Pentagon reports Vietnam casualties now exceed Korea totals. Ninety eight deaths in the week ending Saturday raise Vietnam’s toll to 54,284 since Jan 1, 1961, while Korea's tally stands at 4,246 from Jan 20, 1950, to July 27, 1953.
A compact chronology details Jesus arrest and six trials from Annas to Pilate and Herod, leading to crucifixion within about 18 hours. Pilate condemns after Roman review. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus receive the body for burial, with tomb entombment before the Sabbath.
James R Kormanik announces the Houston Antique Car Club and San Antonio's Alamo A's Cuero visit schedule for April 24 25. Sunday morning return to Houston and San Antonio.
DeWitt County Commissioners hear a court briefing on possible Texas Election Code violations from the 1970 general election. Issues include missing screened writing shelves and guard rails, with a mislisted polling site in Yoakum. Judge Trowell notes Article 7.04 on booths not required, and possible May 18 voting location changes. Deputization of Robert N. Muffmann as deputy sheriff approved.
A Cheanpside Home Demonstration Club meeting on April 6 planned a community gathering for Tuesday April 13. Henry Elder will show travel pictures. Members prepared for door prizes for a Bachel visitation program on April 15. Mrs. George Lord gave the council report.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.