Birthday Congratulations for Mrs Ethel B Koenig
Mrs Ethel B Koenig celebrates her birthday this Saturday. Army Major Gerald H Putman recently completed the seven week Chaparral Vulcan Officer Qualification Course at Ft Bliss Texas and was named a distinguished graduate. He and his wife Heidrun live in El Paso. Major Putman is the son of Mrs Evelyn Putman of Cuero. Gordon Thompson marks his birthday anniversary. Mr and Mrs S DEdmondson of San Saba visit their son and his wife Mr and Mrs T L Edmondson. Mr and Mrs H W Hotz of San Antonio visit Cuero. Mrs Mamie Benett visits relatives in Port Lavaca. Mrs Ottilie Mayer returns from a three week visit with relatives in San Antonio. She returned Thursday. Mr and Mrs Elmo Buehrig of Tomball visit Mrs Ethel B Koenig Thursday. Judy Blackwell is a Victoria business visitor today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Gerald H. Putman
Sheriffs May Name Deputies
The Texas House tentatively approves a bill to let sheriffs and constables appoint armed reserve deputies. Sponsored by Rep. Ed Harris, the measure has cleared the Senate and awaits one House vote. The plan targets Gulf Coast areas for beach patrols and requires reserve deputies meet the same educational standards as full-time deputies.
Texas Dry And Clear Texas Dry And Clear
Fair skies spread across Texas as a warm and dry weekend is forecast by the National Weather Service. Texas west of Pecos stays clear while the rest of the state saw earlier storms with rain hail and tornadoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Texas
National Weather Services
Pecos
NWS
Texarkana
Dallas
Lufkin
Longview
Mineral
McAllen
Brownsville
Cotulla
del Rio
Laredo
San Antonio
Dalhart
Corpus Christi
No Slow Up At Capitol
Protests aimed at shutting the government gather around the Capitol as antiwar activists threaten disruption. President Nixon and leaders vow not to be intimidated while Capitol security plans are drawn with Senate officials. Civil Service Commission says federal workers must report Monday despite planned demonstrations.
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Washington
Justice Department
Nixon
Carol Evans
The
People’s Coalition For Peace and Justice
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
Robert Dunphy
Capitol
Legislative Branch
Congress
Civil Service Commission
Major Bridges Backs In L A After Duty Tour
Major William F E Bridges has returned to San Antonio after a duty tour at Camp McCoy Wisconsin related to the forthcoming mergers of the 4th and 5th U S Armies. He will return to McCoy in June for Area Intelligence School with training to continue through the summer at the Wisconsin base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William FE
Bill) Bridges
San Antonio
Camp McCoy
Wisconsin
U.S
Bridges
McCoy
Watershed protection plan for Ecleto Creek debated
The Rivers and Harbors subcommittee heard April 27 testimony from the Soil Conservation Service proposing watershed protection and flood prevention for Ecleto Creek in Guadalupe, Wilson, Karnes and De Witt counties. The plan includes land treatment and 11 flood retarding structures costing about 4.95 million dollars with PL 566 aid estimated at 2.0 million.
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Rivers and Harbors
Senate Public Works Committee
Soil Conservation Service
Dept. of Agriculture
Ecleto Creek
Guadalupe
Wilson
Karnes
DeWitt
Dr. McGee to Speak at Morning and Evening Services
Dr. McGee will address the 11 a.m. morning worship and 7 p.m. evening service. He will also speak to the high school Sunday School department and hold a dialogue with the Junior and Junior High Training Union Groups at 6 p.m. He is an associate professor of Religion at Baylor University and has taught at Southeastern Baptist Seminary and Meredith College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
Baylor University
Southeastern Baptist Seminary
Meredith College
Furman University
Duke University
Cuero Boys State selects delegates for national youth event
Five Cuero youths participate in Boys State activities to organize political parties and laws. Two top students from each Boys State will attend the 26th American Legion Boys Nation July 23 to 30 in Washington DC. Webb notes the program teaches government functions and citizen responsibilities as local Lions and Rotary clubs sponsor the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Washington, D.C
Webb
Cuero Lions Club
Rotary Club
Open House Lunch and Entertainment Near Gonzales
A community center hosts an open house with lunch at 12 00 noon featuring turkey and dressing and trimmings. Tickets cost 1.25 per person. The afternoon offers continuous entertainment from local bands and groups. Location is halfway between Gonzales and Luling on Highway 183.
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Page One
Gonzales
Luling
Highway 183
Town Talk Continued on Page One Quote About Stepfather
A reader recalls how her son described his stepfather as wonderful and strict, noting he avoids conflict and if not, she makes him whitewash four crosses as punishment.
Polliwogs by Polly Howertons
Cuero Art Guild plans their annual art show in Cuero Federal Savings & Loan Association foyer next month. Members have been making mono prints this month and will start collages next month. Adele Lucas says daughter Kathy returns from Texas University next week.
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Cuero Art Guild
Cuero Federal Savings & Loan Association
Adele Lucas
Kathy
Texas University
Home Hunt for Today Best Grade Wood Not Always Needed
Do it yourselfers leave lumber yards with better pieces than they need. Unless the job requires perfection, No 2 common boards suffice and save money. Finish work and project nature decide species such as western pine fir or cedar.
Girl Scouts District Meeting Planned at Cuero Park
A district Girl Scouts gathering is scheduled Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cuero Municipal Park. Scouts from Cuero Three Rivers and Yorktown will attend the event including camporee activities and demonstrations.
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Cuero Municipal Park
Cuero
Three Rivers
Yorktown
Cuero teachers attend statewide meetings and workshops
April 30, 1961 report notes Cuero High School English teachers Magdalene Boyle Irene Hahn and Virginia Lewis at statewide meetings and workshops at Texas University. In Laos the Pathet Lao claimed victory and demanded a Pro Western government sue for a ceasefire within 48 hours. Cuero Garden Club hosted a tour of homes with 300 participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdalene Boyle
Irene Hahn
Virginia Lewis
Cuero High School
Texas University
Pathet Lao
Cuero Garden Club
Voters Approve Consolidation of Local School Districts
April 30 1951 voters approved the consolidation of Cheapside and Valley View with Cuero Independent School District. Mr and Mrs Herbert Rabke spent the day in Yorktown. Chinese Communist troops tightened a 30 mile siege around Seoul and moved massive reinforcements to assault the city.
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Cheapside
Valley View
Cuero Independent
Herbert Rabke
Yorktown
Seoul
Training Programs Tied to GI Bill for Veterans
Veterans may access on the job training through the GI Bill or MDTA funding. Programs pair career skills with educational benefits, aiming to improve job placement and advancement. Agencies encourage eligible veterans to apply and verify eligibility through established channels.
Obituary: Ervin H. Stedel 84 of Edna Texas
Ervin H. Stedel 84 of Edna born December 27 1886 in Patterson Texas died in Houston Thursday. He lived in Cuero 1911 to 1917 then moved to Edna where he ran a retail dry goods business until 1929 and since then raised and exported registered Brahman cattle. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church Edna Saturday at 2 p.m. Graveside Hillside Cemetery 3 30 p.m. local arrangements Freund Funeral Home. Survived by wife Carrie Siedel of Edna brother Hugo Siedel of Brookshire half sister Tonie Hirscher of California and several nieces and nephews including B I McClung Doyle McElroy and Herbert Ramsey Cuero with three sisters in law from Cuero and San Antonio.
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Ervin H. Stedel
Edna
Houston
Patterson
Texas
Cuero
Carrie Franke
First Presbyterian Church
Hillside Cemetery
Freund Funeral Home
Carrie Siedel
Hugo Siedel
Brookshire
Tonie Hirscher
California
B. I. McClung
Doyle McElroy
Herbert Ramsey
Charles Franke
Agnes Spangle
A. Franke
San Antonoi
Funeral Rites Held For Ray Johnson Thomaston Man
Funeral services for 59 year old Ray Johnson of Thomaston were set for Saturday at 2 p m at Mt Bethany Baptist Church with Rev E J Johnson officiating. Burial followed in Thomaston Cemetery under Jamison Funeral Home care. Survived by wife Leola Johnson of Thomaston two sons Willie Ray Bergstrom A F B Austin and Robert of Austin and six daughters Mrs Ray Catherine Garley Mrs Annie Marlow both of Victoria Rosie Lee Johnson of San Francisco Caroline Ian and Linda of Thomaston.
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Ray Johnson
Thomaston
Mt. Bethany Baptist Church
E. J. Johnson
Victoria
Rosie Lee Johnson
San Francisco
Calif
Caroline, Ian and
Linda
Mrs W P Kurc Dies After 60 Years in Yoakum
Mrs W P Kurc a Yoakum resident for six decades died Thursday at a Yoakum hospital. Born September 4 1885 in Frelsburg she married at St Joseph Catholic Church in Shiner with Rev Michael O Shaughnessy officiating. Burial is planned in Shiner Catholic Cemetery.
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W. P. Lee Kure
Yoakum
Frelsburg
Tex
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Michael O’shaughnessy
Shiner Catholic Cemetery
Shiner
Yorktown Woman Mrs DuBose Dies in Nursing Home
Mrs Fiona DuBose of Yorktown died Thursday in a Yorktown nursing home. Born in DeWitt County September 9 188, to Montreville and Ann Anderson Woods she leaves a daughter Iva Bell Dutfurth a brother J N DuBose a sister Mrs Harley Shows and a grandchild and great grandchild. Services at Lamprecht Funeral Home Saturday at 2 pm with Rev Carl Taylor officiating burial in Woods Cemetery.
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Fiona DuBose
Yorktown
DeWitt County
Montreville
Ann Anderson Woods
Lamprecht
Carl Taylor
First United Methodist Church
Woods Cemetery
Iva Bell Dutfurth
J. N. DuBose
Harley Shows
Funeral services for Elizabeth Willy of Wharton
Mrs. Elizabeth Willy 75 former Cuero resident died in a Wharton hospital. She lived in Edna since 1920. Services 1 p.m. Sunday from Wharton Funeral Home with graveside 3 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery. Survivors include sister Mrs. C. W. McCorkle of Arizona. Local arrangements by Freund Funeral Home.
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Elizabeth Willy
Wharton
Cuero
Wharton Hospital
Edna
Wharton Funeral Home
Hillside Cemetery
Freund Funeral Home
C. W. McCorkle
Arizona
Mrs Lilla Finch dies at 81 in Nixon
Mrs Lilla Finch 81 of Nixon dies after lifelong Gonzales County residence. Funeral at First Baptist Church Smiley at 3 pm Saturday conducted by Reverends Buddy Wilcoxen and William Walters. Burial in Bundick Cemetery Smiley. Survived by daughter Mrs Max Woodall Nixon and two sons C L Finch Cuero and Barney Finch Nixon.
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Lilla Finch
Nixon
C. L. Finch
Cuero
Gonzales County
First Baptist Church
Smiley
Buddy Wilcoxen
William Walters
Bundick Cemetery
Notable Family Remains Honored Across Generations
Two sisters Mrs. Myrtle Bishop of Smiley and Mrs. Agnes Wright of Jourdanton are remembered alongside seven grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren in a tribute highlighting enduring family ties and lineage.
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Myrtle Bishop
Smiley
Agnes Wright
Jourdanton
Elton Wessels dies at 72 in La Grange and Houston
Elton Wessels, 72, of La Grange and Houston, died in La Grange early Thursday. Born in Lavaca County, he was preceded by his wife Lonnie Richter Wessels. Services were at 10 a.m. Friday in La Grange with burial in La Grange Cemetery. Survivors include cousins Mrs. George Dietze and Leo Froelich of Cuero and Mrs. Nita Mauer and Milton Froelich of Corpus Christi.
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Elton Wessels
la Grange
Houston
Lavaca Coun
Lonnie Richter Wessels
George Dietze
Leo Froelich
Cuero
Nita Mauer
Milton Froelich
Corpus Christi
Linda Ley Named Queen by Rawhide Riders
Rawhide Riders select Linda Ley as queen. She serves as Sunday School president and Youth Council member, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Ley of Cuero. Linda enjoys horses and club events and aims to represent the group on all rides including the Old Chisholm Trail Ride.
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Page One
Church Youth Council
Linda
Albert E. Ley
Cuero
Rawhide
SSIC warns of wage hikes fueling inflation and tax rise
The council argues raising the minimum wage will drive higher prices, creating an inflationary spiral where wages and prices chase each other upward. Consumers, especially the elderly and fixed-income earners, would suffer while welfare costs could push taxes higher.
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Dustry
SSIC
Angly Warns Of Welfare Overhaul In Texas
Rep Angly cites risk of financial crisis if Aid For Dependent Children is overhauled. He argues education and law enforcement funding would be cut to sustain growing welfare costs. The speech was introduced by De Witt County GOP official Bert Marie McAlister, with local party leaders present.
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Texas
Angly
DeWitt County
Bert Marie McAlister
Harold Gohmert
Leslie Ploeger
Gonzales County
Walter Blessing
Gonzales
Republican Womens’ Club
Sally Miller
Gonzales Club
Zubie Walters
Republican Womens’ Club of
Yoakum
Joseph H. Grant
DeWitt County Law Day Program Details
Robert Post of the DeWitt County Bar Association will speak on Law Day. Cuero attorney Frank B. Sheppard, on the De Witt County Historical Survey Committee, will present a history of DeWitt County and its courthouse. Programs will be distributed.
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Robert Post
DeWitt County Bar Association
Cuero
Frank B. Sheppard
DeWitt County
Buttery's Drug Store Pledges Quick Accurate Prescriptions
The text promises speedy and precise prescription filling by a local pharmacist offering personal service at Buttery's Drug Store.
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Buttery's
Cuero Pilot Club Observance Week Opens With Ceremonies
Members of the Pilot Club of Cuero sponsor a week of observance including an invocation by Rev. Peter Higgins of St Michael's Catholic Church and a benediction by Rev C Roger McLane of First Presbyterian Church. A dedication followed by color film strips of DeWitt County spots will be shown in the county courthouse with photos by Rev McLane. Seven color guards from American Legion Auxiliary VFW Post 3972 and four Boy Scout troops participate.
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Pilot Club of
Cuero
Peter Higgins
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Roger McLane
First Presbyterian Church
DeWitt County
McLane
County Historical Survey Committee
American Legion and Auxiliary
VFW
Boy Scout
The Hustard Game Bird Across Continents
The hustard is a game bird found in Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, noted for its wide geographic range and presence in hunting literature.
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Europe
Asia
Africa
Australia
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Ethel B. Koenig
Gordon Thompson
Natal
S. D. Edmondson
San Saba
T. L. Edmondson
H. W. Hotz
Mamie Benett
Port Lavaca
Elmo Buehrig of
Tomball
Judy Blackwell
Sheriffs
Stereo Tapes Records
Village Discount
Record Center
Kleinecke Nursery
N. Esplanade
Reuss
United Press International
Spoftil Brewery, Inc
Shiner, Texas
Bowen Dist. CO. N. Frederick William
Fneral Howe
W. Reuss Blvd
L.A
House Public Works
Full Public Works Committee
Lloyd Bentsen
Bentsen
Dr. McGee
Polliwogs
Polly Howertons
Jane Sorell
Jane Breeden
Hunt and Reuss
Melie Thompson
John Meanies
Rachel Gonzales
Mike Hamilton
Cuero Hi
University of Houston
George Dietzes
Ethel Koenig
Floyd Bohne
Corey Duckett
Girl Scouts
Ervin HH. Siedel
W. P. Kurc
Frona Dubose
Mes
Mrs
Sid
S. Esplanade
Cancer Society
Meeta
Teureday
C. E. Hall
Pilot Club
Lester Frers
Calvin Webb
Otis Carpenter
Bidg City Park
Alois Ramte
Leist
REA
Cuero Lodge
Edward L. Schnee
E. Weatherly
KCFH
Bobby Mack
Neal Daly
Ross Elliott
Babe” Juarez
Wewws
Clint Eastwood
Aversa
WAL Prod
Paciure
Rdolos
Ramsey’s Restaurant
DeTar Hospital
Navarre
Electric Motors
Tel-A-Win CO
Marcom Pest
Homer Marcom
Doane
Leske Motor CO
Cuero, Texas
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