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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1972
Page
3
Dear readers seek guidance on coping with a dead sister’s family rift and on handling wedding invitations and social invitations. Ann Landers weighs in on dealing with loss, marital strain from travel, and the evolving etiquette of invitations in a compact 1972 Field Enterprises column.
Mrs. A. W. Schaffner, president of District 24 Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW, inspected Victoria Auxiliary 7477 and Range Auxiliary with several aides. She reported orders were in order to President Mrs. Floyd Brigham. The District 24 fall convention will be in Moulton on Oct 22 with guest Mrs. Anne T. James of Sherman attending Cuero Centennial and Turkey Trot.
Admissions list includes Esther Zapata William Baros Ann Ryan Jessie Duckett Amelia Wendel Jo Ann Ortmann and Mrs Willie Brandt. Dismissals include Fred Machost Inez Garza Elizabeth Benson Brenda Migura Jeri Stone Iva Milligan Robert Squyres Sr and Ronald Willis.
Residents from Hays to Stockton reported red blinking objects starting about 10 p.m. Wednesday, with police noting a fiery red object changing to white or greenish. Dighton reported no sightings. observers linked events to a possible mother ship and scout craft observations.
In Wisconsin McGovern left Chicago after a marvellously confusing thrust into Illinois that failed to yield a reunion with Mayor Daley. The visit shifted to Paris talks via Pierre Salinger who met Hanoi negotiators to probe prisoner releases and any shifts in Hanoi position. McGovern later said Salinger found no change, while Salinger noted McGovern’s peace emphasis over continued war. Stars and Stripes flag was adopted June 14, 177%.
A panel of community officials and business leaders will present what is expected of an employee. Members include Chester Bettge Bettye Dairy and the GVAC chair Sister Barbara of Cuero Community Hospital Robert Sollock Cuero Food Craft Joe Reuss Reuss Pharmacy Ed Pat Mixon Farmers State Bank president Dr Homer Judge vocational director will introduce and summarize panel findings Students Sharon Peters OFA Willie Carter DECA Caroline Cheatham VICA Paul Lucas FFA will deliver greetings Rev Calvin Peterson gives invocation
A bolt of lightning struck a tree at Monument Lake resort killing two sisters sitting at a picnic table. Their mother Marie Gilliam, 48, was injured and rushed to Air Force Academy hospital. Identified are Phyllis A. Roberts and Kathryn Gilliam, both 27, of Colorado Springs.
A nest of the South African weaver bird may extend 16 feet in length and 12 feet in width, several feet thick, and house more than 100 pairs of birds, illustrating remarkable construction for avian colonies.
President Nixon plans to announce the withdrawal of 14 000 to 19 000 U S troops from South Vietnam with a remaining 20 000 to 25 000 to stay as a residual force until POWs and MIAs are accounted for The plan was discussed as Nixon prepared to speak at the Republican National Convention after a June 28 pledge that 39 000 would remain by September 1 He was at Camp David drafting his convention acceptance speech
Morocco reports Defense Minister Gen Mo hamed Oufkir killed himself amid worries over an assassination attempt on King Hassan II. The incident followed a failed coup and an air attack on the king’s unarmed jet, with casualties among bystanders and troops. Prince Moulay Abdallah described the king engaging pilots in radio contact during the assault.
Authorities announce a 125000 reward for information leading to arrests in a spate of murders described as thrill killings in Northern Ireland as the hunt widens. Meanwhile a violent windstorm along the coast causes shipwrecks and missing sailors.
President Nixon aims for a peace settlement in the Middle East to ensure Israel's survival and US interests, said Elliot L. Richardson at the Jewish War Veterans convention. Richardson noted Nixon links Israel's fate to a stable region and praised Israel as a pioneering nation. He traveled from Miami after speaking to the Republican platform committee and noted JWW's frustration over not securing a high administration speaker.
Mrs Ethyl Byrne announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter Claire to Gene S Brown son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Brown. Also notes social events and local visits including Miss Margaret Curtis of Tyler Texas and a Hits and Misses bowling league high scores at Cuero Bowl.
Mrs Estella Vasquez Mrs Cecila Belcher Mrs Treasure Brown Mrs Glenna Smith and Mrs Carmen Gonzales earned diplomas after completing courses at Burns Hospital five years ago. Also noted are Mrs E L Bender visiting San Antonio with relatives, Le Roy Angerstein family aiding a move to Galveston, Linda Angerstein preparing to teach in Texas City, and Ricky Wheeler returning from Atlanta after a month with his sister and her husband.
Tony Allen of the Cuero Police Department investigated a crash on Hwy 87 involving Valdarrama who lost control and struck Texas Eastern fence before entering a yard. The vehicle skidded, crashed again, and jumped the highway ending on the opposite side with no highway right of way damage. Estimated Texas Eastern property damage about $500.
Firefighters cut off power to the flaming house as live wires hampered their efforts. Mrs. McMillan cried, saying she had nothing left but thanked a neighbor for comfort. The Cuero Fire Department doused the flames quickly but substantial losses occurred, with only her swing set spared. Investigation continued at press time.
Air Force Staff Sergeant William L. Pleasants arrived for duty at Clark Air Base Philippines as an air traffic control specialist with a unit of the Military Airlift Command. He previously served at McChord AFB Washington and is a 1963 graduate of Daule High School. His wife is Magdalena Calles. From mining to tourism Park City Utah note: ski resort formerly a mining town famous for silver lead and zinc.
Tamales sold all day Friday for 75 cents a dozen and homemade chili available at 606 S Gonzales. Proceeds benefit Angie Rodriguez for Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church queen contest.
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