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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1971
Page
1
A letter arrives for E Z Ryder prompting an apology from the writer. The note reflects on the difficulty of accurately reporting speeches and the credibility of local journalism as Cuero Record observers dream of the next day’s front page.
Two new members were introduced to Cuero Lions Club and received credentials from Vice President Bill Nami during a Wednesday luncheon. Rev. Peter Higgins and Tommy Heyer were named to responsibilities within the club and community. Visitors included Dale Dicke of Luling Harold Urbach and Randy Johnson.
Dr. H Q Sibley of the Texas Animal Health Commission reports cattle fever ticks found in Cameron County near Rio Hondo. The outbreak was detected Saturday and inspectors are checking for spread. No evidence of wider transmission yet, but owners are advised not to move livestock without consulting inspectors. The ticks were eradicated in 1942 but recur via stray or smuggled animals from Mexico.
U S District Judge Sarah T Hughes found no conclusive evidence former Texas Attorney General Waggoner Carr knowingly conspired to manipulate stocks though he was intimately involved with others. The ruling also barred Carr and others from stock dealings pending further action while detailing implicated firms and individuals in a broader SEC fraud suit.
The Pilot Club of Cuero discussed the annual spaghetti supper to be held March 6 at Proc tor Hall. Ticket sales start at the next meeting. New members inducted: Mrs Dean Wagner Mrs Bobby Goebel Mrs Leslie Pleoger and Mrs Don Smith.
A reader defends Sister Lucilla as an efficient administrator with the credentials and devotion to lead the Community Hospital Board. The writer questions why she is not considered for active administration and urges the all American City group to be non bigoted.
Three City Council members filed for re election Evelyn Barfield City Secretary saying Mayor Jack Edgar Councilman Dick Coppedge Place 1 and Councilman Jimmie Reiffert Place 2 have terms expiring filing deadline March 6 The election called February 3 will be held April 6 8 a m to 7 p m at City Hall Absentee voting begins 20 days before and ends three days prior See CITY COUNCIL page 6
Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson appears before the Senate Nominations Committee in Austin for confirmation as a regent of the University of Texas System. She is one of three nominees awaiting Senate action. The session coincides with moves on welfare funding and university bonds.
Funeral services for Ross Boothe Sr. Gonzales civic leader founder of the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation were scheduled for Thursday at 3 p.m. from Buffington Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Howard MacAlister officiating. Graveside rites under Gonzales Masonic Lodge were to follow at the local cemetery. Boothe a WWI veteran UT graduate hardware businessman rancher Rotarian Shriner 33rd Degree Mason and descendant of the Sons of the American Revolution died Tuesday at his home leaving widow and son Ross Boothe Jr. of Gonzales.
Three individuals paid fines for disorderly conduct in Justice of the Peace Albert Ley's court. Tommy Wayne Coleman of Nixon, Dale Allen Bush of San Antonio, and Constance Friesenhahn of Adkins each fined $100. Two youths were charged with minor in possession. Mike Nesloney of San Antonio paid $25. Other fines: Willard Eggers $50 for drunk, James Campbell $20 for speeding and no license, Vince Haynes $20 for unlicensed operator, Bush $25 for altered license. Faribert Vela Rios and Alfred Gerhold face no valid inspection charges.
A reflection quotes Thomas Edison: There is no substitute for hard work. The saying underscores diligence and persistence as keys to achievement.
DeWitt County Tax Assessor Frank Thieme notes only about 1000 motorists have paid the motor vehicle fees and picked up 1971 plates since February 1. Riders are urged to mail the full three part form with fee and $1 handling, or apply in person in March, to ensure plates before the April 1 deadline.
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