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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1971
Page
1
A Cuero resident writes about odor from nearby cattle and turkey feedlots and notes some improvement. Texas A&I University Kingsville scientists, led by Dr. Carroll L. Grant, are researching a mineral that may cause cattle to produce odorless manure, potentially reducing the stink problem.
Tonight at 6 30 p m Cuero Hot Pants, Cuero Knockouts, and Thomaston slo teams join Yoakum Black Ravens for a triple header at Cuero Live Oak Park. Fans urged to attend.
Texas Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes denies bribery claims tied to two banking bills in 1969 passed with alleged help from Texas financier Frank W. Sharp. Counterclaims from newspaper sources quote unnamed aides and SEC investigators about a 1969 conversation involving John Osorio and political figures.
Kerrville endured a heavy morning rain with the Guadalupe River spilling beyond banks and two lift stations flooding. City crews worked since 3 a.m. to restore normality while resident Nina Harwood photographed flood scenes and a downpour picture at Louise Hays Park.
Fresh downpours hit flood struck Southwest Texas as the Honda River rose sharply. Twenty people were evacuated from Hondo and Quihi areas, with Army helicopters rescuing residents from rooftops. Clyde Lunes, 52, drowned when his car was swept away near Medina Lake. Thunderstorms in the Panhandle produced tornadoes, but none hit populated areas. If rain continues, more evacuations may follow.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp sues Texas House Speaker Gus F Mutscher in Harris County for the remaining 332008.52 on a 340000 loan from Sharpstown State Bank, claiming only partial payments were made. Mutscher cites stock losses and says he has always paid his debts. The case mirrors an FDIC suit against golfer Doug Sanders for a 70000 loan.
County 4-H officers council members and leaders met Friday in DeWitt County Court House. Mrs. Ann Drehr led the orientation and parliamentary procedure session in District Courtroom at 9 a.m. She also serves as county officers training secretary. Mildred Martin addressed presidents and vice presidents on duties. Drehr spoke to secretary treasurers on office duties and proper treasurer reporting.
The Bible Thought for today cites Luke 6 31 urging reciprocity and kindness. It contrasts the world s vindictive stance with God s demand for turning wood for evil into a more righteous response.
The 1961 Yorktown High School senior class will hold a reunion Sunday August 15 at the Yorktown County Club. A barbecue luncheon will be served at noon. Co chairs are Mr and Mrs Herman Mann and Mr and Mrs Bul Bargmaen urging all 1961 YHS graduates to attend.
Cuero VFW Post 3972 voted eight new members Thursday night including Gerald H. Putman Fred Donald Diebel Erwin R. Staehr Nabor Barron Herman P. John Charles H. Parker George C. Ware and A B Braun. Total 1972 post membership reaches 146 with a 219 quota and dues reminders urged. District 24 Commander A W Schaffner to represent the post at the National VFW Convention in Dallas October 13 20.
District Aide Eddie Klein, 584 Governor, spoke at the Cuero Rotary Club luncheon. The retired Seguin merchant urged service to community and world as Rotarians pursue club goals through goodwill. New member Rev Fred Shealy welcomed. credentials presented by Rev Paul Abbott. Guests included Bernarr Plummer and Louis Hill.
DeWitt County Attorney Robert Post attended a prosecut or's workshop in San Antonio sponsored by the Texas District and County Attorneys Association. George Van Hoomissen spoke on The Role of Being A Prosecutor. Topics included Law of Arrest, Search and Seizure, and Grand Jury and Examining Trials.
Cuero adds a second trash truck as Public Works reports crews handle about 50 calls behind schedule. The free pickup backs regular service under the Clean-Up Paint-Up Fix-Up drive led by Chamber of Commerce and Ag riculture chair Coot Coppedge. Officials warn owners of vacant substandard structures to remedy or face city removal at their expense ahead of October events.
Grace Episcopal Church will skip its Sunday service to attend Holy Communion at 9 30 am at St Francis Episcopal Church in Victoria. Rev Paul Abbott says the visit helps acquaint parishioners with the Draft Revised Prayerbook being tested by St Francis. St Francis rector is Rev Raiford High and the church sits at 3002 Miari near Victoria High School. No Church School will meet at Grace Church Sunday.
Mrs Walter Koenig was elected a delegate to the National and State Home Demonstrations meeting in Dallas in September 2024. The club urged city action to fix blind corners at street intersections. The 1971-72 yearbooks were distributed and cards sent to shut ins. The next meeting is September at 2 20 p.m. in the home of Mrs Edwin Nagel.
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