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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1970
Page
1
A quirky Texas Gulf Coast tale describes a green and white dragon called the Jolly Green Giant by supporters and the Green Machine by rivals. Buster, a white knight, trains the 11 headed, 22 legged monster. TM charges down the field as the Gobbler quest unfolds with bold, humorous legend.
No filings had been received for the Cuer Hospital District director election as of Tuesday. Secretary Patricia Leslie said the election will be held Tuesday January 12. Board members meet at 5 p.m. in the hospital conference room to review financial statements for Nov 1 and hospital operations.
Members of the Junior Catholic Daughters of America at St. Michael's Catholic Church hosted a wiener roast in Cuero Municipal Park on Sunday. About 45 girls attended with counselors from the church and they followed with a hay ride and Christmas carols.
United Press International reports mixed reaction to John B. Connally becoming Secretary of the Treasury as President Nixon boards two Texas figures in his administration. Texans applaud bipartisan appointments though some cite political calculation for Texas support in 1972.
The Record invites individual signatures for the Go Gobblers booster page to be printed in green ink in Friday's edition. Each signature costs $1.00, no business signatures accepted. Submit names with $1.00 to The Record business office by 5 p.m. Thursday.
Seven Cuero members of the Licensed Vocational Nurses Association of DeWitt County attended a Monday meeting in the Victoria Bank and Trust Building. Attendees included Mrs Gertrude Stevens and Mrs Sarah Regner among others. Port Lavaca singers performed spirituals and a nursing scholarship was awarded to Mary Garza of the Victoria School of Nursing. President Sarah Regner presented the scholarship as a turkey luncheon and gift exchange followed.
Nixon picks former Texas governor John B Connally as treasury secretary. He becomes the first Democrat in the Nixon cabinet and is seen as a mediator to sell economic plans to Congress and the public. Capitol reaction is largely favorable though some critics warn of shifting Texas politics.
A collection of child asks for gifts including toys clothes books and gadgets. Entries include Jennifer Jennifer Wendy Marty Steve Gloria Joe Yolanda and others listing desires from talking Barbie to sewing machines and a bulletin board with addresses and ages noted. The letters express good intent and concern for siblings and other children.
Parents and committeemen of the Citizens Club of Cuero meet at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse on Stratton Road to finalize plans for Troop 243 Christmas party. The event begins Friday at 6 p.m. at the Scout Hut.
Cuero El Paso and Borger will be honored as All-America Cities during the Sun Bowl halftime in El Paso. Texas Tech faces Georgia Tech. the game and halftime will be televised. Cuero residents may watch from home if not at the Cuero vs Brownwood Class AAA finals in Austin.
Pete C. Gonzales and his 17 year old daughter Virginia of Cuero sue the City of San Antonio in 73rd District Court for 38500 dollars claiming a loose brick from an alley struck Virginia in front of 112 Broadway and damaged a nearby car. The suit, filed by attorney Harold D. Puttman, alleges negligent maintenance and dangerous alley conditions.
In a changed marriage rite, UPI reports the Rev Angus Roderick allows couples to promise only "so long as I am able" instead of "till death do us part." He argues traditional vows unfair to those whose love has faded and supports a modern, flexible option.
Cuero Gobblers, under Coach Bill Gilbreth, schedule four Memorial Stadium practices in Austin with sessions at 16 a.m. and 2 p.m. today and 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday. Ticket sales start Wednesday in Cuero and at several locations including St. Michael's, Keesler's, and the Chamber of Commerce.
Cuero High School booster club hears coach praise for a real fine team and go-getters. Principal Bill Cooper announces two pep rallies and Cuero prepares for Austin trip to face Brownwood in the state 3-A final after upsetting Ennis 12-6 at Nelson Stadium.
Cuero High School DECA members will hold a sausage supper at the Old Pump House on the Guadalupe River as a reward for selling greenery and candy this year. Club reporter Charles Egg and coordinator Cass Haecker urge all members to attend.
County commissioners hear an appeal for major medical coverage for employees. County officials say current plans are inadequate and shifts cost to individuals, with taxpayers no longer paying. The discussion includes quotes from Patricia McMahan Helen Bulgerin and Deputy Taylor as it weighs the proposed plan.
Attorney Robert Post, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Athletic Committee, reports reservations are now being taken for a charter bus to the Cuero Brownwood game in Austin this Saturday. About twenty six seats have been booked. If demand supports it, a second bus may be added. Fare is five dollars and forty cents for the round trip.
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