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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1972
Page
1
D L Prentice reports on his return to work after a hospital visit and tests at the Veterans Administration Hospital. He notes doctors will evaluate results, mentions cancer concerns, and that dentists plan to fit new dentures soon. He hopes to be back on the job by Tuesday.
The DeWitt County Home Demonstration Council held its regular monthly meeting February 4 at 2 00 p m in the DeWitt Electric Cooperative Conference Room with Mrs William Kozelsky as chairwoman. Officers present were Mrs Ellen Helmers Mrs L C Post Mrs George Lord and Mrs Walter Koenig. Thirteen members from eight clubs attended a total of 17. The opening exercise featured a song Bless Be The Tie That Binds a prayer and New Years resolutions Less of Me and More of God and Others. An invitation from Cuero Chapter of Alpha Gamma Psi to their spring style show was noted.
The Cuero Independent School District Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday to review the building program progress and discuss purchasing equipment and supplies. The agenda includes discussions on personnel, superintendent report and recommendations, and a business manager report.
United Press International reports two new Republicans David Reagan and Carl Leon Pickett join Sherman and Houston contenders for Texas governor. They increase GOP field to four, while Rep Frances Farenthold hints at entering Democratic race, signaling a record candidate spread for the primary.
The DeWitt County American Cancer Society board met at Cuero Community Hospital to discuss progress and goals. Public education reports two thirds of the county reached via schools clubs and employee groups. film programs are available through Mrs C E Hall Jr president. memorials to Mrs KR Caldwell are accepted. patient aid for January discussed. legacy program and Crusade chairman Mrs L Duckett named for 1972. next board meeting March 2.
DeWitt County sanitarium official Burgess Davis Jr reports a rise in illegal dumping along highways especially near Yoakum and Yorktown. Prosecutions are pursued via the county attorney, with notices issued to clean up and fines from fifty to four hundred dollars for violations of Articles 696 of the Texas Penal Code.
Two cars were heavily damaged in a crash on Old Gonzales Road two miles north of Cuero. The 1970 Leona Wisian model and the 1963 Natalia Hernandez model collided while crossing a narrow bridge. Drivers were uninjured. Highway Patrolman Robert Dobbins investigated the 7:5 p.m. wreck.
The 11th annual Old Chisholm Trail Drivers Association ride heads to San Antonio for the Livestock Show with 600 to 800 riders expected. Rain is common in February in South Texas, and a mild temperature was forecast as registrations wrapped up and a Western dance opened at Municipal Park Clubhouse.
A devotional fragment urges memorizing Psalm 37 5 to commit one’s way to the Lord and trust him for guidance and outcomes. The reminder emphasizes personal acceptance and daily reliance on divine promise.
F B Koehler will head the 1972 Easter Seal Appeal in DeWitt County announced by Rodney D Hargrave of the Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Texas. The drive runs Feb 28 to Apr 2 with improvements focused on local disabled residents and services in Texas.
Jeff Wade Jacob and David Ray Smith will receive their Eagle Scout awards at 7 p.m. Sunday night in an Eagle Scout of Honor ceremony at the American Legion Hall. Travis Rider will speak. sponsors include First United Methodist Church with Rev. Calvin Peterson.
Leroy James Motal, son of Mr and Mrs Henry G Motal of Austin, has been hired as pharmacist by Klecka Drug Co Inc. Motal, a 1971 graduate of the University of Texas Austin, was licensed with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy in January 1972, according to owner Ray Katz.
Lyndie’s Washateria at 112 East Morgan Avenue marks its 10th anniversary says owner Mrs. Richard Watson. Gift certificates of 10, 5 and 2.50 dollars will be awarded. Registrations for the free gifts run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with drawing set for Saturday February 12 at 4 p.m. The washateria opens 24 hours a day seven days a week.
Cuero Parent-Teacher Organization schedules a 7:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday at Hunt Elementary to form a nomination group for officer candidates. The program includes a Cuero Dating Game segment, with refreshments and babysitting provided, and all citizens are invited to attend.
Senator Bill Patman of Cana da filed for re election from Texas 18th district a 1970 census population 362821. An 11 year Senate veteran Patman won his first race in 1969 defeating a strong incumbent carrying all 12 counties. He won again in 1966 after redistricting and has served on major committees including Fi ecco.
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