Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority urges development plan
The GBRA board in Seguin last week urged early development of the Guadalupe River Basin including the Cuero Project Stage I T on the Guadalupe above Cuero the Lockhart Project on Plum Creek above Lockhart and the Cloptin Crossing Project on the Blanco near Wimberly. Strong state and federal participation with local sponsorship is needed to realize reservoir projects for water supply flood control recreation and wildlife in the basin.
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Guadalupe River
Seguin
Cuero
Stage I & T
Lockhart
Plum Creek
Cloptin Crossing
Blanco River
Wimberly
GBRA
Preston Smith
R. H. Wahrenkamp
Guadalupe Basin
Prayer for American prisoners of war in Southeast Asia
The American Legion publishes a wartime prayer during the Christmas season. It asks God to shelter POWs in Southeast Asia, move captors toward release, and ease the burden of each man who bears battle’s hardship and separation.
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North Vietnam
American Legion
Southeast Asia
God of Justice
Christmas Fete Planned at Cuero Nursing Home
The Social Ministry Committee of St. Mark's Lutheran Church will sponsor a Christmas party for Cuero Nursing Home residents from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. The church also hosts a Sunday School Christmas program at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall and Advent Drama in the morning. The Senior Luther League executive committee will be installed at the 10:45 a.m. service. A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service starts at 11 a.m. Thursday, with a festive Worship at 9 a.m. Next Sunday is Student Recognition Sunday with Family Style Holy Communion at both services.
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Cuero Nursing Home
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
H. A. Hanson
St. Mark’s
Luther League
Senior Luther League
CHS Singers Entertain Rotarians
Cuero High School Choir directed by Mrs. Jo Buenning performed Christmas selections at a Rotary Club meeting. Selections included Mary Had a Baby Gestie Bambi no Why Thus Cradled Here and Venite Adoremus. Elmer Luddeke presented a bouquet to Mrs. Buenning and donations were gathered for the Cuero children Christmas party on December 22.
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Cuero High School
Jo Buenning
Rotary Club
Mary
Gestie Bambino
Elmer Luddeke
Dedication Rites for First Baptist Church Complex
Members of the First Baptist Church celebrate four years of work with the dedication of their new 2,000,000 dollar church complex. The 2 to 4 30 p m service features a guest sermon by Jess Lunsford and choirs under Dr Raymond Resse with greetings from Rev Paul Abbott and other local figures.
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Tist Church
Jess Lunsford
South Texas Children’s Home
Beeville
Jane Adams
Joe Sheppard
Pete Forderhase
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Dan Cancinio
Jerusalem Baptist Church
Norman Sanders
Raymond Resse
Paul Abbott
Grace Episcopal
Connally Reentry Sparks National Texas Political Debate
John Connally’s nomination as secretary of the treasury triggers mixed reactions from coast to coast. Analysts note potential effects on the 1972 presidential and Texas elections, with supporters praising his qualifications and opponents wary of Nixon’s political strategy.
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Austin
Lican
Connally
Nixon
Washington
Texas
John Tower
Kennedy
Living Nativity Set Returns At First Methodist Church
The First Methodist Church presents a living nativity on its lawn at Clinton in Cuero. Members and friends portray characters while Rev. Calvin Peterson notes viewing is open Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Mr and Mrs David Cailiham lead as general chairs.
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Calvin Peterson
Clinton
Cuero Area
Peterson
David Cailiham
Cuero Gobblers Fall to Brownwood in State Final
Cuero Gobblers, rising from a coin flip semifinal to the state Class AAA final, lost 14-0 to defending champion Brownwood Lions at Memorial Stadium in Austin. Brownwood scored in the third and fourth quarters after a close first half. Cuero’s passing offense struggled, while Brownwood outgained Cuero in rushing and total offense.
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Memorial Stadium
Austin
Brownwood Lions
Lions
Gobblers
Brownwood
Shae Southall
Lion
David Cusack
Folsom
Cuero
Wesley
Barron
Skene~ Southall
Baylor
Columbus
Mustang Argument Goes On
Parks and Wildlife Commissioner Harry Jersig says Gov. Preston Smith cannot block the purchase of 3,800 acres on Mustang Island for a state park site. Smith demanded resignations or adherence to his view that the land not be bought to protect state funds. Jersig stated he will likely remain on the commission long after Smith leaves.
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Austin
Tex
UPI
Parks and Wildlife
Harry Jersig
Preston Smith
Mustang Island
Smith
Jersig
Gobblers Leave Cuero Aiding State Championship Send Off
The Cuero Gobblers depart for the state championship bout with Brownwood amid a downtown send off despite rain. Band led bus, crowds cheer Go Gobblers as head cheerleader Brenda Osterich and team captains rally spirits. Barry Copenhaver, former Gobbler great, addresses students in a pep rally.
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Cuero Gobblers
Brownwood
Gobbier
Cuero
Gobbler
Brenda Osterich
Cuere
Vitory
Barry Copenhaver
Copenhaver
Gobbiers
Robert Beasley
Robert Hopkins
Mike Hall
Bill Cooper
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Rey EF. Bing Sr
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Colo
Airman
Bing
LIC
Howard Bennett
South Esplanade
D. L. Prentice
Nursing Home
CHS
First Baptist
Baptists
Cuero Ministerial Alliance
Roy Mathison
Guadalupe Association
Mike Weber
Dick Coppedge
Reese
By Kyle Thompson
Repub
Eeonony Nixon
Gee Deep
First Methodist Church
Floresville
Gilbreth
Kerrville
Gatesville
Gregory Portland
Ennis
Nelson Field
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