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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1972
Page
1
The column notes casual encounters and remarks from local residents. It mentions meetings with Frank Hadamek and Mrs. H. E. Weatherly, hearsay about Dewey Schorre, and praises Mrs. Irwin Maxey for fudge. Mentions a new ammunition maker Henry Wood in Cucro and a few light quips about everyday life.
A letter from KT Summers Jr to Mr Prentice thanks the Cuero Record for the coverage of his appointment to the GBRA Board. Summers pledges to learn quickly about the responsibilities and duties of the position.
A devotional note cites Psalmic praise and claims God’s name marks all creation. It adds a quote attributed to President Harry S Truman: the duty of great states is to serve rather than dominate the world.
Tom A. Garner Jr. of Port Lavaca is new chairman of the Guadelupe Blanco River Authority board, chosen 6-3 by written ballot. C. T. Moore named vice chairman, John C. Taylor elected secretary-treasurer. Garner, 36, an attorney, succeeds Zeb Fitzgerald. Summers appointed to fill vacancy.
A group of Cuero residents joined the Guadalupe Valley Water and Sanitation Association gathering in Yoakum last night. City Manager Larry Smith and secretary Willard Kiel necke led the delegation along with Public Works Director Hercel Thompson and other Cuero Water Department staff after an afternoon water meter school.
In a called meeting the DeWitt County Commissioners Court did not reach a decision on appointing a constable for the Yorktown area.
Chester A. Buenning 60 former manager of Freund Funeral Home dies after long illness. Services Saturday at 10 a.m. at Freund Funeral Chapel with Rev. C Rogers McLane officiating. Burial in Hillside Cemetery. Survivors include wife Jo Buenning daughter Mrs William Cone son Bill Buenning and sister Mrs Ruby Sanders.
Roy Orr, Democratic chairman and Dallas County commissioner, refuses to resign despite the secretary of state ruling a conflict. State official Bullock says Orr may face suit and possible invalidation of his dual roles. Orr cites a legal opinion supporting eligibility and vows to take action if needed.
The Junior Luther League of St Mark's Lutheran Church hosts a game night Friday from 7 to 10 p m for all 7th and 8th graders who are members of St Mark's.
Meeting tonight at 7 30 p m at John C Hamiltons home 201 Reuss Blvd invites boys aged 11 or approaching 11 to join a potential new troop. If five or more express interest it will register with the Boy Scout Council in Austin and operate with outdoor activities including horsemanship. The group limits membership to 16 to 18 boys with a five man adult committee and a sponsor to be named.
The 24th District Court opened this morning with Judge Joe Kelly presiding. Pleas on driving while intoxicated second offense expected as the Grand Jury indicted several individuals including James Weldon Barog Alfonso Garza Torres Jesse Coyet Hill Julian Bueno Flores Guadalupe Medellin Camps Alfred Sierra Rodolfo Ortiz Trevine and Jose G Maldonado for two offenses.
Washington UPI reports the Selective Service will hold this year’s draft lottery on February 2 at 1 pm EST in the Commerce Department auditorium. It affects men born in 1954 and aims to reveal call order for 1975, potentially the last lottery under the current draft system before an all volunteer Army.
The C S S Corporation of Houston sues Hugh S Benbow of Yoakum for 400000 in damages claiming the land bought for 854500 with a 42500 down payment was used by Benbow for prize fighting oil deals and other purposes, harming the corporation. It also seeks to stop foreclosure on the land due to nonpayment.
The Rev. Paul Abbott Cuero Rotary Club president appointed chairmen for two annual projects at the weekly meeting. Lot Taylor will lead the DeWitt County Beauty Pageant in spring. Lawrence Tiff heads the Pancake Supper at Cuero High School Cafeteria Feb 17 from 5 to 8 pm. Roy Parker elected secretary treasurer succeeding Ray Katzmark. DeWitt County Judge George Trowell spoke on county problems. Louis Pena, Cuero High School senior and Distributive Education Club president, was a club guest.
United Press International reports the Texas Pipe Trades Association endorsed former Sen. Ralph Yarborough for the Democratic nomination for US Senate calling him their champion. The group urged AFL-CIO backing at its March 3 meeting in Galveston. Building and Construction Trades Council endorsed neither Yarborough nor Barefoot Sanders. Hobby opens Copius Christi coastal campaign office for lieutenant governor bid citing constitutional reform as a main issue.
Gov. Preston Smith and Secretary of State Bob Bullock plan to seek a delay of the ruling which voided filing fees for primary candidates. The three-judge panel said parties may not charge filing fees, prompting talk of state financing and a possible special session to arrange mechanics and funding for the May 6 primary. The decision may trigger court challenges up to the Supreme Court as parties react to potential ballot rule changes.
Sixteen cadets handed in resignations while 60 more are under investigation by classmates at the Air Force Academy. About 75 cadets implicated, many under honor code review, with 3 proven guilty among those who resigned. The probe, led by the cadet honor committee, followed a prior series of scandals at the Colorado facility near Pike’s Peak.
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