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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1971
Page
1
A string of jumbled notes and quips from an unknown contributor includes thanks for a cup of coffee, a toast to hosts, and a collection of short jokes about conversations and everyday mishaps. The fragments mention a Key West service theme, guest arrivals, and a postal clerk asking about breakables, ending with a reference to the Ten Commandments.
Gram Knight elect Charles Weddon announced Cuero Council Knights of Columbus committees for 1971 72 to be effective July 2 1971 Robert Castilla Sanchez and James K Crain co directors of youth activities Benjamin T B Praise and Al Forwa Gonzales co directors of haired activities James La De ment and Tony Carrivalez co directors of membership Lecturers Elo Leck and Hadley Phillips set July 22 for filing order A meeting will be held July 29 at 10 p m in the parish hall at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
Naval Airman Spy William Terry Morne Jr. is named Cuera Record and Pilot Club of Cuera Honor Roll Servicenyin of the Week. Morrow completed weeks of basic training at Orlando Iida and is a Cuero Mish School and Victoria College graduate. He visited his parents Mr and Mrs Terry Morrow in Cuero during a recent leave and is now attending Naval Air Controlman School in Glynco Georgia.
Cuero Federal Savings and Loan Association marks its 50th year serving Cuero DeWitt County and Texas a celebration planned for fall under Executive Vice President Ki tent Th lis second erriak Ores hoe adcasti rhedon. The article notes a savings certificate program and a one year term with interest and a proposed rate.
A condensed digest of major events from the week including U S involvement in Indochina War analysis, Supreme Court on Times publication, Justice Department probes, CBS testimony clashes, death penalty rulings, Muhammad Ali draft case, and the Soviet cosmonauts’ space tragedy with three dead after a capsule opening. The piece notes Vice President Spiro Agnew on a trip and references Weeks News Page 12.
Guero City Hal will be closed Monday July 5 in observance of the July 4 weekend holidays. There will be no garbage pickup Monday but Tuesday service will be resumed per city secretary Evelyn Barfield. Monday's route will be picked up as well as Tuesday's.
Cuero records show 2.4 inches of rainfall in June as tracked by J. H. Parker. Measurements note a trace on June 15 and 1.3 inches on June 1, then 1 inch on June 19 and 0.7 inch on June 27, with notable drought relief in Texas and the Southwest since the mid-1950s.
President Errol John Dietze calls a meeting of the Cuera Fair and Turkey Trot Association for 7:00 p.m. Wednesday July 7 at Cuera Federal Savings and Loan Assoc. Plans for Cuera’s Centennial Celebration in October 1972 will be discussed.
The Chern Municipal Park Pool will open Monday July 5 per Park Superintendent B D Kiver. Because Monday is open, the pool will be closed to the public on Tuesday though Tuesday swimming lessons will proceed as regularly scheduled.
VACAVILLE, Cant, UPL- Black Panther chief of staff David Hilliard began a one to 10 year term in state prison for a 1968 shootout with Oakland police. Hilliard was driven to the Vacaville facility for processing after his sentencing Friday. He was convicted last month of assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer after three days of deliberation. the jury found him innocent of attempted murder.
Cuero Lions Club hosts a July fourth weekend with a benefit barbecue and carnival as the biggest event. Citizens planned fishing trips and vacations while Lions members staged the fundraiser for charities and programs. Other activities included dances, parades, services, and a Centennial Benefit dinner by Mt Zion District Association. The Lions Carnival at Cuero Municipal Park featured rides, games, food, drinks, prizes, and a free hog roast with sponsored merchandise prizes and park amenities at stake.
The Cuero unit of Boy Scout Troop 24 received a U S flag from Cuero VEW Post 3972 and its auxiliary in a Saturday ceremony at the clearch grounds. District 24 Commander A W Schaffner presided and presented the flag to Scoutmaster Louis Liendo who handed it to color guard members Steven Liendo Raul Liendo Charles Mitchell and Eddie Orosco.
Four DeWitt County 4-H Club members Sandra Nickle Ronnie Jacob Gail Koenig and Bruce Janke will attend the District 104 Citizenship Day in Austin on July 7 accompanied by Mrs Mabel Hickey and Mrs Carolyn Carroll An adult chaperone will join as the Austin Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event The group will tour the Capitol Building and other government offices in Austin to promote good citizenship and awareness
The 1971 72 budget for the district will be presented at the regular board meeting Thursday at 7 50 pm in the administration building. Supt E E Sims announced the budget will not require additional taxes and aims to support 2100 students and 200 employees amid rising education costs and escalating prices for equipment and supplies. Residents are invited to attend the meeting as the board reviews building plans equipment purchases and personnel changes.
A notice informs subscribers that a daily record will be red or revised with a new section likely affecting delivery. It warns no calls after 1:08 PM and urges readers to adjust routing to avoid missed issues.
In the Texas House a heated bid for speaker shapes the 1973 session. Incumbent Gus Mutscher faces multiple challengers as 150 members weigh votes, with questions over Mutscher’s stock scandal ties and reform goals shaping the contest. Key contenders include Price Daniel Jr., Joe Salem, and others pushing a platform of House reform.
Biles Bila Mac Scott of Cucra receives her diploma from Victoria Cant at A100 graduation. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Samer Blackwell of Cucra.
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