Cancer Patient Lawrence Stirl Dies in Houston Veteran Hospital
The writer recalls Lawrence Stirl of Nordheim, a cancer patient who had his voice box removed and learned to speak again, but later relapsed and died in a Houston hospital. He praises Stirl’s bravery and urges readers to not delay cancer checkups and to remember the seven warning signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Stirl
Nordheim
Veterans Hospital
Houston
Stirl
Daugh
Gentlemen reflect on final days with Albert Roth
In December 1970 the author bought the late Albert Roth's pecan bottom at Concrete Cuero Texas and recalls many pleasant weekends among the finest people in the state. The writer expresses gratitude and a wish to have known Roth, stating he would trade five years of life for that pleasure.
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Albert Roth
Mr. Roth
Oldster Nutrition Program Planned for Thursday
Mrs Mildred Martin and Miss Katherine Grover from the County Home Demonstration Office present a low cost meals program for the elderly. The meeting is at the Community Center of the Cuero Housing Project on West.
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Mildred Martin
Katherine Grover
County Home Demonstration Office
Cuero Housing Project
Oldster
Gulf Coast Wood Plants Move Motel Units to Port Arthur
Gulf Coast Wood Products of Cuero ships modular units for 24 motel units at the Driftwood Motor Hotel in Port Arthur. Units include complete baths and wall sections moved from Brayton Field. Krnster notes first units fit well and the company backs a strong 1972 construction year with a backlog exceeding a year.
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Gulf Coast Wood Shipping
B. L. Prentice
Gulf Coast Wood Products of
Cuero
Driftwood Motor Hotel
Port Arthur
Clete Ernster
Modular
Gulf Coast Wood
Brayton Flying Field
Bobby Goebel
Modular Unit
Krnster
Motor Hotel
Brayton Field
Gulf Coast Wood Products
East South Railroad Street
U.S. Navy
Einster
Cuero Federal reports a tremendous year and new leadership
Cuero Federal Savings and Loan Association announced a strong year ending 1970 with real estate loans up 1.88 million, deposits and investments up 2.25 million and investor interest payments at 1.24 million. At a reorganizational meeting M Clifton Weber was named chairman and Howard Kleinecke elected president.
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Dous
Howard Kleinecke
Cuero Federal Savings and Loan Association
Lienson Real Estate
Meeting Planned On Turkey Trot
The Turkey Trot Association will hold a meeting Thursday January 27 at 7 p.m. in the Cuero Federal Savings and Loan Association to hear a representative from a professional centennial promotion company. Co chair Murray Tarkington says the presentation warrants a thorough review to boost the centennial event and Turkey Trot for the community.
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Turkey Trot Association
Cuero Federal Sayings and Loan Association
Murray Tarkington
Turkey
Tarkington
Adult Study Slated in Cuero Independent School District
A home and auto maintenance and safety course will be offered in January in the Cuero Independent School District. Dr. Homer Judge, vocational director, says the program is open to Cuero adults seeking to improve their knowledge and skills.
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Cuero Independent School District
Homer Judge
Cuero
Hamilton To Boost LA Show Publicity Ride
John C. Hamilton Trail Boss of the Old Chisholm Trail Drivers Association will ride to promote the San Antonio Livestock Show with a police escort. The publicity stunt precedes the event beginning Friday February 11 and marks Hamiltons final retirement ride as Trail Boss. Applications for membership are available in Cuero and at Leon Wisherts Morgan Avenue residence with a January 31 deadline for 1972 membership.
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San Antonio
Hamilton
Chisholm Trail Western Wear
Cuero
Leon Wishert
Morgan Avenue
Cutter Dietze Seeks Re Election For DeWitt County Sheriff
DeWitt County Sheriff N G Cutter Dietze announced Saturday he is running for re election. In a statement to The Record staff he cited over twenty years in law enforcement and seven years as sheriff. He highlighted changes and improvements in the Sheriff’s Department and noted his team includes Chief Deputy Jesse Taylor and Deputies Raleigh Blackwell Bobby McMahan Wallace Warren and part time Deputy Hubert Voelkel.
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DeWitt County
Jesse Taylor
Raleigh Blackwell
Bobby McMahan
Wallace Warren
Hubert Voelkel
Guilty Plea Leads to 45 Year Prison Term for Assault
Clifton Hall, 63, was sentenced Friday to 45 years after pleading guilty in 24th District Court to assault with intent to murder Patrolman Ronnie Adams of Cuero Police. Hall was captured at Ann Cusack Ranch on November 16 after a major manhunt by state, county, and city officers aided by a Department of Public Safety helicopter.
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Clifton Hall
24Th
Ronnie Adams
Cuero
Hall
Ann Cusack Ranch
Department of Public Safety
Cueroite's Spouse Will Exhibit Here
Bruce Marshall of Austin will speak and present a show of his oils and water colors Saturday afternoon February 12 in the Cuero Housing Authority Community Building. The Hawthorne Club sponsors the exhibit open to the public with works spanning Texana to Western scenes and international placements.
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Bruce Marshall
Austin
Texas Star
Cuero Housing Authority
Hawthorne Club
Marshall
Ann Smith
Cuero
Suzanne
Randy
Confederate
Texana
U.S
Ehurope
el Colonial Artes
San Antonio
New Museum of Decorative Arts
Houston Baptist College
A Bible Thought on Psalm Verse Power
A compact reflection highlights the verse The wicked shall be turned into hell and all the nations that forget God from Psalm. The line is cited as a potent biblical expression emphasizing divine judgment and the fate of nations that overlook divine guidance.
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Hell
God
80 by 125 Buildings Planned for Cuero VFW Post
Groundbreaking at Cuero Post 3972 on Yoakum Highway Saturday at 2 p.m. A large crowd attended. Post Commander Wilfred Peters and Ladies Auxiliary president Mrs. Wilfred Peters welcomed members and guests. The project is a 80 by 125 foot mobile steel building on a floating concrete foundation with air conditioning and heating. It sits on a high point near the existing barbecue pit with a large all weather parking area for the outdoor theater purchased from Mrs. Norma Freis of Victoria. Building committee: A. W. Schaffner, chair, James Korth, James Hartman, James Clegg, Carl Culpepper, Wille Stall, Herbert Freis, Herman White, Gene McMurtrey, R. J. Koenning.
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Cuero Post
Yoakum Highway
Wilfred Peters
Ladies Auxiliary
George Middaneh
Mideo Lumber Co
Cuero
Anderson Construction Co
San Antonio
Buschhaupt Plumbing Co
Jacob Electrical Co
Yoakum
John Refrigeration and Heating Co
Schumacher and Sons
Texas
Norma Freis
Victoria
A. W. Schaffner
James Korth
James Hartman
James Clegg
Carl Culpepper
Wille Stall
Herbert Freis
Herman White
Gene McMurtrey
R. J. Koenning
Oil Activity Proceeding In DeWitt County
Continental Oil Co. crews of twenty are surveying leasing and seismographing in DeWitt County for the past week and plan to stay longer. The Atlantic Highfield Co. has leased here for several weeks and moved out this week.
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DeWitt County
Continental Oil Co
Sands
The
Atlantic Hichfield Co
Buchel Bank reports strong 1971 year and 1972 outlook
Buchel Bank & Trust Company of Cuero held its annual stockholders meeting on January 18 1972. President McDonald said 1971 was among the best years since 1874 with deposits rising to 11 472 871 07 and capital nearing 1 109 237 87. The bank expanded with a paved lot drive in access and began Bank Americard and Master Charge service. Directors were re elected for 1972 including Robert B Baldwin DT and Thomas L Healey of Houston Frrd J Dietze and others.
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Buchel Bank & Trust Company of
Cuero
N. Esplanade
GL. McDonald
Buchel Bank
Bank Americaid
McDonald
Robert B. Baldwin
Thomas L Healey
Houston
Frrd J. Dietze
Harold R. High
F. B. Koehler
G. L. McDonald
Robert
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Gulf Coast
Tion
Cuero Federal
Times
M. Clifton Weber
BE. T. Summers Jr
Howard Kleineke
Association
Savings and Loan Agency
Weber
F. Myron Bass Sr
Stummers
Frank B. Sheppard
Ed F. Deleon
Eugene F Grafe
Kenneth W. Adams
Olene B. Prasek
Gladys Dieringer
Alice Jo Scheibe
Alta Mae Reese
Ellen M. Schley
Patsy Heath
Roseann Jacob
Grace Metting Ressman
VEW Post
Cutter
Dietze
N. G
Sheriff's Office
N. G. “Cutter” Dietzer
N. G. “Cutter’ Dietze
Adams
Dudley Adams
DeWitt Coun
Ty Sheriff Department
Gonzales County
Cueroite
Gracie
New York City
Confederate Research Center
Hill Junior College
Hillsboro
Hillside National Bank
DeWitt
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