Cuero town notes and local updates mix in chatter
Town readers send in greetings and observations from Cuero. Dr Ray S Sager of Capitol University in Columbus Ohio is praised as a chemistry professor. Local humor, hospital news, and questions about geography mix with mentions of veterans and community figures.
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Ray S. Sager
Oscar Sager
Sager
Capitol University
Columbus Ohio
Ohio State University
Columbus
Jerome Friedman
Shaker Heights
Ohio
Jeffrey Yapolater
Harrison
New York
Supreme Court backs local veto power on public housing
The Supreme Court upheld California and San Mateo County referendum rights allowing local voters to veto low rent public housing projects. Justice Black ruled the referendums show devotion to democracy and ensure community voice in decisions with large local funding and tax implications.
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V.A. Hospital
Houston
U.S. Supreme Court
San Jose
Calif
San Mateo County
California
Supreme Court
Black
Local groups observe Loyalty Day and Law Day in DeWitt County
Seven DeWitt County organizations join Saturday ceremonies at the county courthouse beginning at 3 p.m. May 1 marking Loyalty Day and Law Day USA with speakers from VFW Post 3972, American Legion Win ter Post 3, County Bar Association, Pilot Club, and Boy Scout troops. The DeWitt County Historical Survey Committee notes the 12th anniversary of the county’s fouling.
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DeWitt County
VFW Post
Law Day USA
American Legion Winter Post
DeWitt County Bar Association
Pilot Club of
Cuero
George Trowell
Peter Higgins
St. Michael's Catholic Church
A. W. Schaffner
Robert Post
Post
DeWitt County Bar
Pilot Club
Rosemary Cheatham
C. Rogers McLane
First Presbyterian Church
Historical Survey Committee
Meclane
VFW
American Legion and Auxiliary
Boy Scout
DeWitt County Cancer Drive Totals $1100
The DeWitt County Cancer Society reports about $1100 raised in the annual crusade. Treasurer Mrs. August Schorre notes house to house canvass results are incomplete and many commercial accounts remain to be tallied. The unit aims for $5000 and hopes for broad support.
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DeWitt County Cancer Society
August Schorre
Respect the Law It Respects You Motto Or Notion
The notice urges patriotism and good citizenship through lawful means. It encourages supporting police, presenting evidence in court, serving as a juror, and resolving grievances civilly. It frames law as a foundation for order and responsible citizenship.
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Ence
Pilots of Cuero Win Multiple Awards at Convention
The Pilot Club of Cuero earned several honors at the 34th Annual Convention of Pilot International District 8 in Baytown. They received honorable mention in club achievement third in the district project Sell America and certificates from Hope Meals for Millions and Care. The Co Pilot Cup stayed with Cuero for a second year.
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Pilot Club of
Cuero
Pilot International
Baytown
America
Hope
Lester Frers
Corinne Carlton
James Massey
Joe Keesler
Harold Tiffin
Carl Wagener
Bond Approved for New DeWitt County Justice of the Peace
DeWitt County commissioners on Tuesday authorized a $1,000 bond for Norman Kahlich who was named Justice of the Peace Precinct 5. Incumbent E. T. Teller, a Westhoff veteran J P, resigned because of ill health.
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DeWitt County
Norman Kahlich
E. T. Teller
Westhoff J. P
Louisville Cops Ready For Derby Day
Louisville police plan 12 hour Derby week shifts with 763 officers plus guards and meter maids to handle crowds and traffic around the Kentucky Derby. Rooftop spotters monitor the area while police deter parachute intrusions and manage mass transit to Churchill Downs.
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Louisville
Churchill Downs
Wack
Pauw
Paul
Derby
DeLeon Reappointed to Guadalupe Blanco River Authority Board
Cuero rancher Ed F. DeLeon receives a telegram from Governor Preston Smith informing him of reappointment to the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority Board for a term ending February 1 1977. This marks his third board appointment sponsored by different officials through Texas governors. DeLeon also serves as vice president of Cuero Federal Savings and Loan Assn.
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Preston Smith
DeLeon
Guadalupe- Blanco River
Texas Senate
Texas
GRRA
Wm. 8. Fly
Alan Shivers
Rep
Culp Krueger
John Connally
William S. Patman
Smith
F. F. DeLeon
Cuero Federal Savings & Loan Assn
Tornadoes Kill 11 In Cane Valley Area In Kentucky
Severe tornadoes cut a deadly path through rural south central Kentucky Tuesday night and today. Cane Valley reported six dead and about 40 injured while nearby South Hill and Salem suffered additional fatalities and injuries. Governor Nunn visited the disaster zone as National Guard mobilized.
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Nadoes
Kentucky
Cane Valley
Here
Tny
Midwest
Illinois
Tennessee
Louie B. Nunn
National Guard
Nunn
Don Cravens
South Hill
Butler County
Salem
Scouts Win New Awards for Cuero Troop 243
Four patrols of Boy Scout Troop 243 Cuero won first place blue ribbons for overall points and campsite inspection at the Live Oak District Camp-O-Ree. They will honor a dedication at DeWitt County Courthouse Saturday and attend Mass at St. Michael's Sunday as the National George Washington Honor Medal is blessed.
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Cuero
Live Oak
Camp-O-Ree
Wolf Patrol
Steve Barlow
Hawk Patrol
A. G. Webster
Bob White
Daryl Bluntzer
Jeff Ray
DeWitt County
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Peter Higgins
St. Michael’s
Rabke Homecoming Service And Grave Decoration
The Rabke Homecoming and grave decoration are set for Sunday May 2. Rev. Carl Taylor will deliver the message at Rabke Methodist Church at 2 30 p m. The service ends at the cemetery. All interested persons are invited to attend.
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Rabke
Carl Taylor
Rabke Methodist Church
Richardson Day Observed At Abilene
Abilene Texas marked the 80th birthday of Dr. Robert N. Richardson president emeritus of Hardin-Simmons University with a luncheon at the Abilene Civic Center a university assembly a reception and a birthday party at First Baptist Church organized by the city the school and the church.
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Abilene, Tex
Robert N. Richardson
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
First Baptist Church
DeWitt County Calls For Two Special Elections
DeWitt County Commissioners set two special elections for May 15 in Meyersville School District and May 18 on liquor by the drink in wet parts of the county. Ballots include a liquor proposal and a Meyersville school tax raise up to 3.50.
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DeWitt County
Meyersville
Secretary of
Martin Dies Jr
Ray Gips
Texas
Secretary of State
Concrete
Hochheim
Bear Creek
Stratton
Edgar
Tim von Dohlen
Westhoff
DeWitt Commissions
Shiner Mayfest to Be Held at Legion Hall Sunday
Sumner Hermann Some Lodge No 230 sponsors its annual Mayfest Sunday May 2 at the Shiner Legion Hall A turkey dinner will be served beginning at 11 AM Jeanie Korth a member of GQ M am Sister Lodge No 82 and escort David Fox will represent the local lodge at a coronation that evening A dance will follow The affair is open to the public and members of nearby lodges are invited to attend.
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Sumner Hermann
Shiner Legion Hall
HM Am
Jeanie Korth
GQ M Am
David Fox
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V.F.W
Butch Blanton
Bill Ferguson
Howard Bennett
DL. Prentice Record
Southern Pacific Railroad
San Bruno
San Francisco
Third Street
Jack Kiley
Federal Aviation Agency
Edgar Paul
DeWitt
Ed DeLeon
GBRA
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Cuere Ranch
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Olumbia, Ky
Richardson
St. Peters School
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Boston
British Overseas Airways
Logan International Airport
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DeWitt Com Commissioners
Shiner
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