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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1971
Page
1
A column style notice containing humorous anecdotes and local chatter from Cuero. It mentions Annie Billo thanking for cookies, locals like Jim Stone, Ike Rabel, Arnold Arndt, Werner Kautz, and humorous quips on marriage and daily life. It reflects light social notes and satirical lines.
Filing closes December 22 for two seats on the Cuero Hospital District board. Interested candidates should contact secretary Patricia Leslie for filing details ahead of the January 11, 1972 election date.
Several letters to Santa describe Christmas desires from Texas children. Gloria Ann Torres asks for a cotton candy maker and nurse kit for her brother, while others request firearms, camping gear, bikes, and toys. One child pleads for the return of a missing brother and a play record player, trucks, Lego, and operation sets.
The Cuero Independent School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the administration building. Dr. E. B. Sims will present the superintendent's report and Rudy Fuchs will give the financial report. Trustees will discuss the building program and other matters.
Indian spokesmen report crossing the Meghna and tightening the siege on Dacca while claiming control of Chandpur and other fast Pakistani towns. They say air and naval bombardments hit Karachi and Chittagong, with heavy civilian toll feared near Dacca.
Federal grand jury filed fresh criminal indictments charging Je P. Novotny and four colleagues with 21 acts of corruption and fraud in the Sharpstown stock affair. The cases involve misusing bank funds, improper loans to examiners, and defrauding the FDIC of examination rights. Novotny faces a separate count alleging a fraudulent loan of 126 900 to John G. Paxton for his benefit. co-defendants include Douglas Lane Herman Nelms John Knight and Charles Henke.
Mateo Perez coordinator of the Cuero Independent School District Emergency School Assistance Program asks for donations of good used clothing for school age children. Two large boxes had already been donated before 8 a.m. Call 275 6141 to donate.
Tex Tan Western Leather Co of Yoakum will build a subsidiary plant in Yorktown, confirmed by president Philip Welhausen. The move, tied to Tandy Corporation holdings Tex Tan Western Leather and Tex Tan Welhausen of Cuero, is expected to boost DeWitt County's economy with major roles by Farmers State Bank Buchel Bank and Cuero Federal Savings and Loan.
A stalled cold front drenched North Texas with heavy rain and flood warnings. Dallas streets flooded during the morning rush hour as White Rock Creek runoff hindered traffic. freezing temps threatened the Panhandle cotton and cattle. A small tornado damaged rural Central Texas outbuildings while forecasts warned of continued treacherous bridges and possible weekend relief.
Edgar Breitkreutz of Cuero Independent School District was chosen as director of the Mid- Coast Chapter of the Texas Association of Assessing Officers at a recent meeting in Edna. Other officers include Katie Guidry as president and Pauline Housser as vice president. The next meeting is set for January 27, 1972 in Victoria.
Frank B. Sheppard Cuero city attorney was appointed to the Cuero Federal Savings and Loan Association board at the December meeting. He fills the vacancy from Ed DeLeon’s death on November 16 and has 20 years as legal counsel for Cuero Federal.
A devotional reflection contrasts divine holiness with human falibility. Isaiah 1 18 cites sins turned white like snow and red like scarlet as the Lord invites reasoning and repentance. The piece links reason to recognizing God's majesty and human limits.
Southwestern Bell manager Hugo Geck says despite the holiday pace the company expects its Christmas Day calls to be busiest. Extra long distance circuits and full operator staffing aim to cut delays while urging customers to call early for lower rates.
Austin lawmakers urge the State Insurance Board to outlaw abrupt policy cancellations and renewals. Senators Oscar Matzy and Mike McKool and Rep. Charles Tupper call for rules to prevent insurers from refusing renewals without just cause.
The FDA would double iron content and remove vitamin D from enriched white bread, with fixed nutrient levels for thiamin riboflavin niacin and calcium. Enriched flour and farina would also see higher iron and adjusted nutrients, aiming to match whole wheat nutrition. The American Bakers Association backs the plan noting minimal cost and no change in appearance taste or price.
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