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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1970
Page
1
The Cuero United Fund tally surpasses its $11,000 quota with numerous donors listed. Contributions include Cuero National affiliates and local businesses such as Stimson Furniture Co, Cuero Oil Mill, Gulf Coast Wood Products, and H E B Food Store, among many individuals and organizations, totaling over the target.
A National Guardsman challenged a haircut order in federal courts, arguing it interfered with his job as a shoe salesman. The district and appeals courts noted a wig as a solution, and the Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal, leaving the order in effect.
Walter E. Heller & Co. bought Lone Star Textile Inc assets in Houston after Cuero mill bankruptcy. Thad Grundy said liens on buildings and land were paid to Cuero Savings & Loan and Farmers State Bank. Trustee Robert DeWitt to oversee sale to obtain best price. Cuero mill owes city utility bills and unpaid wages.
The Cuero Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture board discussed 1971 holiday observances postponing final calendar approval to January. They may align with the national holiday plan. A 100th anniversary celebration for 1972 was proposed.
The Cuero Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants division announces December 18 as the entry deadline for the electric lighting contest with judging over the weekend. On December 21 the Cuero High School Band will perform downtown under Nat Alewine, with contest winners announced that night. Santa will meet children near the Record office, and local stores will stay open late starting December 18.
Lincoln said that truth is generally the best vindication against slander. The quote highlights integrity as defense in public discourse.
cuero lions club hosts ladies night at american legion civic center at 7 pm eleven members receive twenty five year pins including j d bramlette jr ed de leon a e hensley jr w kautz dewey towery frank thieme dewey schorre oscar adickes and a champion district gov jim mcneill of angleton presents melvin jones award for membership growth jerome nowotny of new braunfels discusses beer bottle collection the event is free for members and spouses two dollar guest fee contact bill nami the next regular meeting is december 16
A grease fire started in the kitchen of the KAN Drive located on Git B Broad Way around LO a.m. damaged interior equipment including a stove and deep fryers. Fire Chief Albert Stolle and Fire Marshall Walter Hingst said the stove was left burning and grease ignited. Owner Jimmy Arnold had just opened the building and installed a 3600 sprinkler system which apparently failed to prevent the blaze. No one was inside and no exterior damage was reported. No cost estimate given.
Newcomers Mr and Mrs Jackson W Clark of 208 W Clayton boosted Cuero s 1971 United Fund over its 11 000 quota by writing a 52 gift on Monday The couple moved to Cuero near Mrs Estelle Wayne to be near family The drive ended 34 over the goal after adding 95 from four more contributions The Record notes the final donors include E B Meynard 106 N Hunt St Meyersville s Mrs Merton Ideas and two anonymous donors The campaign has run on a voluntary basis for five years with low operating costs and wide community support.
Floresville booster Bill Kellner criticizes Cuero Gobblers fans for not standing or staying quiet during the National Anthem at the Victoria game. Cuero High School Principal Billy C Cooper responds noting many non Cuero students sat with Cuero fans and promises further reply in the paper.
Harvey R. Wehman former Cuero resident and now District Director of the Texas Employment Commission San Antonio district will be guest speaker at Cuero Rotary Club’s luncheon. Wehman began as an interviewer in 1946 and the district covers 36 counties including San Antonio Laredo Del Rio Uvalde and Kerr. He is a DeWitt County native Cuero High School graduate Texas Lutheran College and Texas Tech alumnus and a World War I bomber veteran. He led the Cuero National Guard Unit and is married to Margaret Kulawik with two sons Harvey Jr. and James. His sister Lela Aachen lives in Cuero.
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