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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1972
Page
1
The writer recovers from cancer treatment, credits faith and charity, and returns to work at the Cuero Record after a Houston VA Hospital checkup shows favorable results. He notes radiation aftereffects, expresses gratitude, and praises Rob Aldridge for cover work while sidelined.
The Green DeWitt Community Club met at the Center on Friday night February 4 with Mrs Victor Goebel presiding. Minutes from the opening meeting on November 5 1920 were read and officers were elected including Mrs R A Hartman as first president secretary Frieda Hartman and treasurer Lucille Boehl.
On the third day of the O d Chisholm Trail Drivers 1972 ride, 100 riders began from Nixon at 7 in freezing weather with wagons and cries of Westward Ho. They reached La Vernia around 5 and attended a simple evening event. Lunch at Cibolo Creek was delayed an hour due to pitching and runaway horses and a broken bridle. Accidents enlivened the trip as Ed Ward Jr and Morale Wilson reported riders being thrown from horses.
Governor Preston Smith told about 600 supporters that Will Wilson former assistant attorney general masterminded the Sharpstown stock scandal. He said the issue would dominate his re election campaign and defended profits from stock trades while denying involvement in related bribery and banking bill actions.
The Cuero Council of the Knights of Columbus held a Chaplains Recognition Banquet at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Hall naming Rev. Peter Higgins and Rev. Francis Kunz as chaplains. Rev. Kunz was unable to attend due to illness. Rev. Phillip Sosa accepted the award on his behalf. Grand Knight Charlies L. Bodden presented the plaques. Joe Brown of Yoakum delivered the keynote.
A devotional note reflects on Psalm 41 1 praising mercy from God toward the poor and those who aid them The message emphasizes God’s awareness of every trouble including those who show kindness to the needy and the burdens they bear in return
The Cuero Parent-Teacher Organization met Tuesday evening at 7 30 in the Hunt Elementary Cafeteria chaired by Mr and Mrs James Rabe A Valentine word game preceded the business session Elizabeth Murphree won a candy prize with others going to Inez Cornett Katie Boothe Mary Fanett for long teaching and marriage totals A nominating committee was named for next year and room counts for each grade were announced with several ties noted
The Cuero Area Ministerial Alliance announces Holy Week services at Grace Episcopal Church from March 27 to 30. Each 12 05 PM service will be hosted by Rev Paul Abbott with two alliance members directing. an Easter Liturgy Service is also planned chaired by Rev Calvin Peterson, president of the alliance.
Edgar Dittfurth of Route 1 Box 247 B filed for the Democratic primary for DeWitt County Commissioner Precinct 1. He cites 50 years in the county, veteran status, and road work experience, pledging full-time county service and careful tax spending. He notes farming ties and the intention for his son to take over farming duties.
Cuero Museum and Cuero Public Library prepare to part company as the museum moves to space in the county courthouse once the Federal Building remodeling ends. The library will gain room to expand while sharing quarters with the De Witt County Health Unit.
Mrs. Wilda Richardson retired executive director of Pilot International from Macon, Georgia, visits the Cuero Pilot Club meeting. Victoria members Mrs. Carol Baker Mrs. Alice Nunn and Mrs. Leona Buchanan attend. Reports note nursing home entertainment, a college scholarship recipient, stamp collection drive, and a Spaghetti Supper March 4 to fund a Heat Testing Machine for the hospital.
Governor Preston Smith assails rivals in Odessa campaign speech. He accuses Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes and Rep. Frances Farenthold of ethics questions tied to past banking bills. He also questions Farenthold's candidacy while defending women candidates and slamming party rivals.
Cuero Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3972 will meet Thursday at 7 30 in the Post Hall NYA Building to hear committee reports Supper at 7 p m will precede the business meeting Work on the new Post home on Yoakum Highway has been delayed by wet weather.
The Cuero Turkey Trot and Centennial Committee seeks volunteers to plan the October events across 20 to 23. Co chairs Murray Tarkington and Jim Conrad urge Cuero citizens to join committees and share time and talents for the 100 year celebration. Respond via P.O. Box 7 Cuero Texas with your preferred volunteer role.
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