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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1971
Page
1
Town Tat Staff Writer notes former State Rep J T Terry Newman may lose a key win from the last session. An appropriation of 187000 dollars for local Soil and Water Conservation Districts, matched locally, could be at risk as new lawmakers reassess funding.
Easter Seal letters are to be delivered this week in DeWitt County. Estella Schorre serves as Easter Seal Representative and Treasurer, outlining services funded by the annual appeal. The society offers therapy, hearing programs, equipment loans, and scholar ships for rehabilitation staff training.
Public hearings on redrawing congressional districts began in Odessa and Houston to align with new population figures. Rep Delwin Jones proposed splitting Dallas County into five districts and reconfiguring Harris County to shed urban voters for rural gains, drawing opposition from Dallas and Harris legislators. A Odessa committee led by Rep Charles H Jungmichael also convened to discuss distributions.
Yeoman 3/c Willis Blackwell USN son of DeWitt County Deputy Sheriff Raleigh Blackwell of Concrete is honored as Pilot Club and Cuero Record Serviceman of the Week. A 1965 Cuero High School graduate, he attended Texas A&I before enlisting and served on USS John A. Boles, with Vietnam tours, later stationed at El Cajon California with his wife Sully Ellen.
A Brinkley Argus item recalls a hot dog vendor who builds a thriving business through direct advertising then loses it after his college son warns of a “great low mood” from radio and newspapers. The tale ends with the father realizing the mistake.
Jim Cobb announces the leasing of Umphres Conoco Station at 401 North Esplanade and renaming it Jim Cobb Conoco. He has lived in Cuero about 18 months, formerly managed the local radio station, and invites old customers to visit for friendly service and quality products. The station will operate 24 hours daily with a two Texas Gold Stamp bonus during the opening week.
Cuero Public Schools backed by Educators and Texas Masonic Lodges invite parents and the public to visit classrooms during Texas Public Schools Week. Special after school openings listed for John C French Hunt Elementary Daule and Cuero Junior High with lunches available and student displays.
Funeral services for Paul Fielding Breeden 73 Cuero businessman and civic leader will be held at 3 p.m. today at Grace Episcopal Church with burial in Hillside Cemetery. Breeden died Friday after a heart attack at Cuero Community Hospital. He headed Fielding Breeden Insurance, merged in 1970 to form Breeden Dornbluth Fischer Agency, and held numerous civic roles including Rotary Club TPA and Masons. Survivors include wife Jane, son P Fielding Breeden Jr., daughter Blanche Benson, sister and eight grandchildren.
Details for the Little Miss Cuero Easter Pageant set for April 17 were announced by the Cuero Young Homemakers. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in the junior high school auditorium with a $1.50 entry fee. Judge criteria include poise personality and charm. The winner will be crowned by last year’s Little Miss Cuero Lisa Kahlich with Carol Watson as pageant chairman and Sherrie Ernster as co chair. Jean Hunnam is club reporter.
A historical note recalls Maxim Gorky’s critique of falsehood as the religion of slaves and taskmasters. The quotation frames truth as a moral concern in literary discourse.
Donations for memorial plaques at the new Cuero Community Hospital are accepted. Final plans approved by the hospital board, plaques will be bronze with wood trim and Filipino mahogany panels. Donor recognition ranges from contributors at $100 to $499 up to benefactors $10,000 and over with bronze plaques.
DeWitt County Sheriff's Department reports ongoing inquiry into two robberies on the San Antonio Highway. Items stolen include antiques from the Charlies Lenz home such as arrowheads silver platters teapots and a wall clock. Entry via broken window. James Hunnam residence also hit with boots and a hair dryer stolen. Back door left open and lights on upon return. No new leads at this time. investigation continues.
Commissioner Randolph W. Thrower will remain in office for several weeks as President Nixon decides on a successor. Thrower had resigned in January but Nixon asked him to stay to arrange an orderly transfer of duties.
Major Gerald Putman earned the Legion of Merit during his final assignment as commander of Battery A, 1st Battalion, 56th Artillery and Battery A, 4th Battalion, 65th Artillery. Lt Gen George Y. Undersood Jr. presented the award.
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