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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1970
Page
1
The Daily Record presents a year opening prayer by Louis Casselis urging reflection and mercy. He asks for vision and purpose, confession of past faults, and guidance to grow in wisdom, gentleness, and love in a divided nation and troubled times.
Rain and a line of thunderstorms brought tornado like winds to the upper Texas coast with 75 mph gusts damaging roofs trees and power lines. By evening the state cleared apart from high clouds with scattered rainfall totals across Beaumont College Station Fort Worth Houston and other cities.
Independent businessmen end 1969 and 1970 in pessimistic mood but see hints of revival in 1971. Three late 1970 events boosted confidence: Senator Bibie and Senator Burlick proposed an eight part Small Business Tax Reform Bill. Nixon agreed to quarterly meetings with Council of Economic Advisers chairman Dr Paul McCracken. a formal dialogue between small business and national policy makers began, with McCracken asked to adopt a Stop Look policy.
Members of First Baptist Church will hold Watch Night activities starting at 7 30 p.m. with a covered dish supper in the fellowship hall pastor Rev Bob Hairston reports. At 8 30 p.m. the group will view the Walt Disney film So Dear To My Heart in the new church complex. From 9 45 to 10 45 p.m. games and fellowship occur, refreshments follow 10 50 to 11 15, and a candlelight Lord s Supper closes at 12 01.
The Cuero Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture directors meet at 7 p.m. at Cuero Federal Savings and Loan. Dr E A Grist of New Braunfels, founder of Wurstfest, will discuss replacing the Turkey Trot with a Cuero festival to benefit local businesses. The 1972 inaugural event would mark Cuero’s 100th anniversary. A holiday calendar for 1971 is also on the agenda.
Letter from Cuero Record reader praises Cuero Gobblers for strong state run and notes Iowa Park Hawks tied Refugio 7 to 7 to share the honor. Readers reflect on local pride and colors, with Iowa Park praised for outplaying Refugio.
Petit jurors of the 24th District Court must report Tuesday at 9 a.m. instead of Monday 10 a.m. due to a docket conflict. The De Witt County Grand Jury remains set to meet Monday at 9 a.m. to investigate two felony complaints.
The OCuero Record will skip a New Years Day issue so staff and families may celebrate. Public offices at city, county, state and federal levels will close for the long weekend. Most city businesses will close. many plan to resume Saturday. Garbage pickup is halted Friday and Saturday. collection may occur Monday.
The State Insurance Board announced a 14 percent statewide increase for auto coverage on new and renewed policies after midnight. Average premiums rise $17 to $30 for a typical Texas family, with higher hikes in Midland Odessa El Paso and Dallas. The increase reflects higher accident costs and repairs, plus a new rate formula including investment income.
A. E. Marquis, a 17 year deputy in DeWitt County Clerk's office, retires after 58 years in public service. He began with H. Runge and Company, later worked for Cuero. succession announced as Mrs. VerNice Luthy will take over Monday.
Cuero’s leading citizens praise 1970 as a good year despite the textile mill closure and express optimism for 1971. Mayor Jack Edgar and others cite progress, possible reopening of the mill, and plans for continued growth, while some warn of drought and cautious outlooks for beef and farming.
DeWitt County officeholders sworn in by County Clerk Ray Gips begin four year terms on January first. Named include County Judge George Trowell District Clerk Pershing Hiller County Commissioner Bonnie Buenger County Commissioner Herbert Ruppert County Treasurer Henry Mugge and County School Superintendent W F Hancock Justices of the Peace begin four year terms are Alee de J Grun E Teller Autrey and Otte Bolting.
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