Birthday greetings noted for Ruth Williams and local social events
NPS notes Mrs Ruth Williams celebrated her birthday with friends and relatives sending wishes on Wednesday. Cuero residents and visitors, including Libby Shults, Vera Sample, and guests at Mrs Paul Loos home, were part of the social scene with a courthouse birthday party hosted by Judy Blackwell. Weekend visitors joined T F Trammell's Edgar home hosting John Krauser, Brucerne, Mike Billings, Nelda and Wayne Hill and Cuero family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Williams
Judy Blackwell
T. F. Trammell
Edgar
John Krauser
Corpus Christi
Brucerne
Mike Billings
Houston
Nelda
Wayne Hill
Family
Cuero
Hospital Admissions and Dismissals at Cuero Community
Cuero Community Hospital reports new admissions including Bertha Lee William Pullin Bess Jernigan Leonardo Vasquez Dudley Canjon and Willie Wagner. Discharges list James Goode Jr Bennie Baros Thurman Perryman Elnora Rath and Lula Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Lee
William Pullin
Bess Jernigan
Leonardo Vasquez
Dudley Canjon
Willie Wagner
James Goode Jr
Bennie Baros
Thurman Perryman
Elnora Rath
Lula Jones
Fund Drive Raises Nearly $700 for Cerebral Palsy in Cuero
Murray Tarkington thanks Howerton and Cuero editorial staff for cooperative coverage aiding the United Cerebral Palsy drive. Funds totaling about $700 support services and programs for mulit handicapped children and adults in DeWitt County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howerton
United Cerebral Palsy
Cuero
DeWitt County
Murray Tarkington
Rail unions strike after yearlong contract stalemate
Four unions representing 425000 rail workers strike amid stalled pay talks. Congress passes legislation delaying the walkout to March 1 and granting a 13.5 percent interim raise. Passengers and freight are stranded nationwide as U S District Judge John H Pratt issues a 10 day restraining order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Nixon
U. S
John H. Pratt
Chevy Chase
Pratt
Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks
BRAC
Unnions
Porch Sale at 1106 E Morgan Ave Heaters and Clothes
Sale notice for Saturday December 12 at 1106 East Morgan Avenue listing heaters whatnots girls and ladies clothes aluminum Christmas tree appliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Morgan Ave
Cold Front Passes Over Texas With Low Temps
The state reported wide temperature drops with Austin and San Antonio at 67 degrees and Marfa at 28 degrees. Dalhart stood at 34, while most areas saw 50s and 60s as clouds lingered ahead of the front. Dense fog reduced visibility near zero at Houston's airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
San Antonio
Marfa
Dalhart
Texas
Houston
Divorce Filing for Joanne Carson and Johnny Carson
Joanne Carson filed for divorce from TV host Johnny Carson in Manhattan state Supreme Court. A temporary alimony request was included and Justice Samuel Rosenberg scheduled a public hearing for December 17. The couple, married in August 1962, have no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joanne Carson
Johnny Carson
State Supreme Court
Manhattan
Samuel Rosenberg
FDA warns cattle industry over DS hormone residue risk
A top Food and Drug Administration official cautions the cattle industry that the DS hormone could be banned if residues of the cancer linked agent slip into the U S beet supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Food and Drug Administration
America
Christmas Hoopskirt Frame Yule-tron Illustration
A vintage magazine notes a century-old Christmas hint using an out of style hoopskirt frame as a Yule-tron suspended from the ceiling. The illustration shows the frame repurposed as a festive hanging device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Magazine
Quotes From Public Figures On Humor And Politics
United Press International reports witty remarks from notable figures. Spiro Agnew is mocked for a Cambodian putter joke while a department store employee criticizes cartridge belts. Richard Kleindienst warns about sacrificing leaders, and Douglas Fraser comments on Chrysler negotiations with the UAW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
United Auto Workers
Douglas Fraser
Chrysler Corporation
Chrysler
Band's Music Continuation Described From Page 1
The speaker notes a band’s sweepstakes wins for the last two years and credits hard work practice for excellence in music. The message ends with a remark about the person who encouraged writing this piece.
Get Up Nights and Backache Warn of Kidney Trouble Ad
Advertises Gentle Bukets diu reti as a 4 day remedy to ease pain in kidneys and back. Claims to regulate passage with 3 tablets a day and to be available at Buttery's Drug Store. Supporters urge medical caution and early treatment.
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Nature
L. Ll
Buttery
Christmas lighting contest items on display at city hall
In the city hall foyer the Christmas lighting contest displays prize electrical appliances including an automatic broiler roaster a teflon fry pan griddle a space heater and a heavy duty space heater. Local decor efforts unfold with hospital auxiliary decorations and party plans while holiday notes mention birthdays and a home hint for repairing window screens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Marie McAlister
Margaret Conrad
Cecelia Schott
Mary Polzin
Orange Candles and Weekly Orange Shirt Tradition
A brief note describes orange candles paired with an orange shirt worn every Saturday. The habit hints at routine, color symbolism, and personal expression observed by JB.
Court Cases Filed In Justice Court
Olee Howard charged with felony DWI in Justice of the Peace Albert Ley's court. Eddie McCarthy of Corpus Christi paid a $50 fine for being a drunk pedestrian. Hazel Arnecke Laster of Cuero charged with being drunk in a public place. Jimmy Sierra of Cuero charged with simple assault. William F. Nichols of Cuero paid two fines totaling $150 for killing an anterless deer without a permit and for hunting trespass. Hugo Morris Webb of Smiley charged with failure to dim headlights. Charges of over gross weight (truck) filed against Julius A. Bender of El Campo and Tommy R. Arnold Jr. of San Antonio. Arnold also charged with no motor carrier authority. Robert E. Westbrook of Beaumont charged with wrong side of road not passing. Allie Johnson of Cuero charged with no valid inspection certificate. James Charles Edgar of Cuero fined $20 for speeding. Israel Rios Garcia of Brownsville fined $35 for speeding. Eight more speeding charges filed against Jesse Rodriguez Valdez, Olegario Medellin, Dorth H. Bunzard, Patricia Jackson, Frank Torres, Thomas Cowey, Autrey Glenn Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olee Howard
Justice of the Peace
Albert Ley
Eddie McCarthy
Corpus Christi
J. P
Hazel Arnecke Laster
Cuero
Jimmy Sierra
William F. Nichols
Nichols
Hugo Morris Webb
Smiley
Julius A. Bender
el Campo
Tommy R. Arnold Jr
San Antonio
Arnold
Robert E. Westbrook
Beaumont
Allie Johnson
James Charles Edgar
Israel Rios Garcia
Brownsville
Jesse Rodriguez Valdez
Houston
Olegario Medellin
Dorth H. Bunzard
Nixon
Patricia Jackson
Austin
Frank Torres
Victoria
Thomas Cowey
Autrey Glenn Taylor
Edna
Council president seeks court order over mayor’s absences
City Council President William McClafferty asked a court to compel Mayor Harry Haskel to notify the council when he leaves Wilmington. McClafferty criticized Haskel for staying out of town too long, hindering duties. Haskel was unavailable for comment after departing for the National Mayor's Conference in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmington
Del
UPI
William McClafferty
Harry Haskel
McClafferty
Haskell
Waskell
Atlanta
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Libby Shults
Vera Sample of
Paul Loos
Charles Davenport
Louie Loos
Yoakum
Hospital News
Cuero Community Hospital
Rialto
Kleinecke Nursery
N. Esplanade
Santa’s Cuero
Reuss Drug
N. Y. A. Bidg City Park
Alois Bomba
Wilfred Leist
American Legion Civic Center
Calvin Webb
Otis Carpenter
Pilot Club
Doll House
Lester Frers
Pres
Cuero Lodge
A. F
A. M
Elcome
Edward L. Johnson W
W. Reuss Bivd
Electric Motors
Tel-A-Win CO
Wayne Hartman
Front
Clyde E. Smith
Jack Pope
Victoria Banker
A. B. J. Hammett
Hammett
Howard P. Green
13Th Court of Civil Appeals
Calhoun County
Calhoun County Bar Association
Jack Fields
Port Lavaca
Victoria Mirror
Hansen Feed & Supply
Carsons
Clark Kinnair
England
Near East
Europe
Sula Benet
Abelard Schuman
Egypt
King Features Eyndicate
United Press International
Cal
Spiro Agnew
Richard G. Kleindienst
Polliwogs
By Polly Howerton
Deback
Columbus
Nebraska
Sven Loomis
South Pacific
Santa Claus
Duckett Motor Co
East Broadway
Barbara Bush
J. M. McKenzie
Eric Tomanec
Village Discount Record Center
Village Shop Center
Freund Funeral Home
Smart Shop
Sas
Magnavox
Baker & Kahlich TV & Radio Service
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