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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1971
Page
6
A humorous reflection on feeding a seventeen year old daughter Gail and a dog Missy. The narrator notes teen and canine tastes clash with nutrition, noting Gail's diet of sandwiches and chips and Missy’s hunger strikes. The piece ends with a wink at the enduring daily challenge of parenting and pet care.
Local residents hosted and visited relatives during Easter weekend with guests from Corpus Christi Kingsville Alvin Pasadena Huntsville Yorktown and Victoria. Birthdays were celebrated for Cynthia and Richard Coker and others noted with visitors from Houston San Antonio and Corpus Christi.
The wedding industry generates about eight billion dollars annually in retail sales and services. Major players and vendors in the bridal market contribute to sustained consumer spending on gowns venues catering and photography across the United States.
Six thousand South Vietnamese troops moved on Fire Base 6 near the borders of Laos and Cambodia in twin attacks from north and south. U S Air Force delivered two more 7 4 ton bombs while 1,500 paratroopers and 4,500 infantry approached from two directions. Paratroopers neared within three miles of the base. heavy anti aircraft fire brought down one helicopter.
Multiple local notes include Polliwogs by Polly Howert with family travels to the coast and plans for Marie Green to join a Europe tour led by Rosemary Kokernot and Emalee Hartman. Other items report T. O. Buchel Jr and Gene Finney III visiting Cuero, the Morning Study Club’s Old Mill Tour benefiting scholarships at Victoria College, and praise for North Railroad Street paving. A San Antonio Express piece notes the historic Reiffert Home at Indianola, moved to Cuero after hurricanes, plus library week promotions and public notices.
Cuero Community Hospital lists admissions for Shelley Paine Martha Flippen Larry Hart and William Kelch. Dismissals include Olan O Shows Albert Mollenkopf and Alfred Skopek.
The Senate advanced a measure co authored by Maury and Son and Barbara Jordan to extend workers compensation benefits to employees of counties drainage districts and hospital districts.
522 8 Esplanade hosts a Wednesday sale from 9:00 to 5:00 with clothes, dishes, and more. Also offered is a handmade saddle with double cinch and quick change stirrups. Phone number 275-6446.
Free pets and goods column ad invites anyone with dogs cats dolls furniture plants or other items to run this notice at no charge for three days. Includes two female German shepherds and one male border collie contact phone 275-6446.
An advice column notes that painting enclosed staircases white or ivory improves visibility by reflecting light. The National Paint Varnish and Lacquer Association endorses light reflective walls to make each step clearer.
A Rotary Club of San Antonio tribute details Pauline Buske rising from a early printing to a long tenure as Executive Secretary. Colleagues share humorous anecdotes highlighting her travel savvy office versatility and devotion to Rotary duties over a quarter century.
An ad-like notice markets Battery's Drug Store promising quick accurate prescription filling with personal pharmacist service dated 4 27.
Washington AP reports a six percent fare increase to take effect in about three weeks. The move also ends the seat war among major airlines with a provision tying coach prices to six seats per row or five on smaller planes to boost efficiency.
Hoffa ends a week long furlough to visit his ailing wife and returns to the federal penitentiary in Lewisburg Pennsylvania. The Teamsters president, aged 58, reported back after a visit that included greeting photographers at the gate. He will complete a 13 year sentence for jury tampering and fraud.
Voters in Annapolis chose among nine conservative candidates for Congress in a special primary to fill the district seat vacated by Rogers C. Morton who became secretary of the interior in January. The rural district covers most eastern shore counties.
Six range fires in four days blackened hundreds of acres in McCulloch County near the geographic center of Texas. Brady and Melvin crews fought the flames with bulldozers and cattle sprayers as winds up to 30 mph spread the fires over about 400 acres before they were brought under control.
The piece recalls Past President Walter Watha and others praising Pauline, calling her the best Secretary in Rotary. Members honor her with humorous remarks at the occasion, while Clyde extends discreet thanks, noting three months left in his term.
The American Legion Parade of Champions will be held August 29 at 7 p.m. in the Astrodome Houston featuring top junior and senior drum and bugle corps for the National championships. Tickets cost 3.50 and 3.00 with reserved seating and advance discounts available through The American Legion National Convention Corporation offices.
Antonio and Victoria offices along Star Route 78112 between Kenedy and Cuero provide same day delivery to five offices at an annual cost of 4546 dollars. The route is not economically feasible and will be canceled at contract end June 30 1971. Walter D Harris signs off as Congressional Liaison Officer.
A historical belief said the ring finger carries a vein of love directly to the heart. The custom of wearing an engagement ring on this finger persists as a reminder of that sentiment.
White said more than 60 counties have been recommended for federal disaster designation and all 24 counties may receive the designation soon if rains do not come. Monday's weather had clear to partly cloudy skies with gusty winds and isolated showers. Some scattered showers formed near a weak stationary front in the High Plains but produced little moisture.
Investigators say a leaking cutting torch caused the blast at the Atlantic Richfield Co refinery in Pasadena Texas. Seven men were injured in the incident on Monday.
The Cuero Record daily classifieds section highlights local ads for employment services real estate vehicles and personal notices. Listings feature area businesses potential jobs and community notices reflecting Cuero and surroundings.
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