Gobblers Triumph At Memorial Stadium In Cold Showdown
In a windy December clash at Memorial Stadium the Cuero Gobblers faced the Texas Longhorns in a dramatic state showdown. Cuero’s card team effort impressed despite defeat, earning praise for courage and tenacity as Coach Gilbreth is hailed as Coach of the Year.
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Brownwood Boosters
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Green Machine
Gilbreth
Gobblers Fall Short In State Title Bid At Brownwood
Cuero’s Gobblers lost the final 1970 season game to Brownwood Lions 14 4 in the State Class AAA final. Brownwood secured its second straight and fifth overall Texas AAA title, while Cuero’s passing misfired and defense held firm amid a tightly fought contest.
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Dear Santa Claus Melissa Buenger List
A child writes Santa with requests for a spirograph a bike a Crissy doll a ring a bracelet booties and a pantsuit. The letter expresses Christmas wishes from Melissa Joy Buenger.
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Santa Claus
Crissy
Cuero Band Delivers Strong Memorial Stadium Show
Nat Alewine led Cuero High School marching band in a polished performance at Texas Memorial Stadium with green uniforms and white trim. The band spelling C U E R O drew loud applause, while Brownwood's Red and White unit under Clive McClelland also impressed spectators.
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Nat Alewine
Cuero High School
Texas Memorial Stadium
Memorial Stadium
Brownwood
Clive McClelland
Supreme Court allows Breckenridge Park highway in San Antonio
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted a temporary ban and refused to review a San Antonio Conservation Society bid to halt a highway linking Interstates 5 and 37 through Breckenridge Park. Justices Black Brennan and Douglas dissented from denying review.
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Hugo L. Black
William J. Brennan Jr
William O. Douglas
San Antonio
Santa Claus Returns to East Main for Tips and Candy
Santa Claus will be at East Main in front of the Record office today from 6 to 7 p.m. children may tell the old gentleman their wishes and receive candy. Cuero downtown merchants plan extended hours, staying open until 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday for shoppers.
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Ta Claus
East Main
Supreme Court upholds 18 year voting rule nationally
The Supreme Court rules the 18 year voting age applies to national elections but not state or local ballots. Justice Black writes for himself, while other justices would extend the rule to all elections. The court also upholds two other sections of the Voting Rights Act, striking down residency rules for presidential voting and banning literacy tests nationwide. Rulings cover Oregon Texas Arizona and Idaho. The 18 vote age becomes operative January 1.
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Warren E. Burger
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Potter Stewart
Harry A. Blacknun
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Texas
Arizona
Idaho
First Baptist Rites Draw Full House
A large Cuero crowd attended the dedication of the $200,000 First Baptist Church complex from 3 to 4:30 p m. The program included music prayer and addresses. Speakers included Jess Winsford and Rev Paul Abbott with other leaders from Grace Episcopal Guadalupe Association and First Baptist Victoria.
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South Texas
Beeville
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Cuero Area
Roy Mathison
Guadalupe Associational
Jim Adams
Victoria, Guadalupe
Farmers State Bank Open House Invites Cuero Residents
Farmers State Bank and Trust Company extends an invitation to Cuero and area residents to visit during their annual open house this week. Coffee is offered and cash prizes will be awarded with prize drawings Thursday evening.
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Cuero
Bill Cusack
Cusack
Seven winners named in DeWitt County Pecan Show
The DeWitt County Pecan Show honored seven winners at the South Texas Regional Pecan Show in San Antonio on the 15th and 16th. County Agent Orval Wright said results were stronger than last year and winners advance to the state show next summer. John Chilek Hochheim earned Reserve Champion shelling pecan. Glenn Braden Cuero won Reserve Champion Native Pecan. Elo Zacharias Cuero took First in Seedling. Fred Stockbauer Victoria placed in Mohawk First, Desirable Second, Choctaw Second, and other Shelling Third.
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South Texas
San Antonio Dee
Orval Wright
Wright
S. Wright
John Chilek
Hochheim
Glenn Braden
John Braden Jr
Cuero
Elo Zacharias
Fred Stockbauer
Victoria
Cuero National Guard Unit Commended for 141st Infantry Report
The Cuero Texas National Guard unit, Company C 1st Battalion 141st Infantry, is commended by the Texas Adjutant General for its performance in the annual general inspection. Commanded by Capt. Walter E F Sandifer, the unit is part of the 36th Infantry Brigade under Gen. Clarence A. Wilson of Luling, inspected by Lt. Col. Robert J. Jackson of the Inspector General's Dept, 4th U.S. Army.
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141St Infantry
Walter E F. Sandifer
36Th Infantry Brigade
Clarence A. Wilson
Luling
Robert J. Jackson
Inspector General
4Th U.S. Army
San Antonio
Christmas lighting contest winners announced in Cuero
Winners of Cuero Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the Cuero Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and the City of Cuero will be announced at 8 p.m. in front of the Record office. Entrants include numerous residents in outdoor lighting and outdoor scene divisions with prizes of electric appliances and a heavy-duty heater for commercial entrants.
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Cuero
Holiday Weekend Drive Safety Urged As Texas Roads Toughen
Texas Highway Department warns motorists of heavy holiday traffic and safety risks during Christmas through New Year. Construction on U S 0 A near Cuero to Yoakum and U S 59 between Victoria and Houston demands caution and observation of warning signs to keep trips safe.
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