This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1970
Page
1
A town notices watershed dam approvals and related actions in a report likely from the period’s public works coverage. The piece references local engineering steps and regulatory signoffs affecting flood control and water management.
A Soil Conservation Service inspection approved final payment for the North Cuero Watershed Project. Two earthen flood retarding dams east of the Cuero-Yoakum Highway were inspected, and Guadalupe River outfall work was accepted earlier. Dee Montgomery of Nixon contracted the project with DeWitt County Judge George Trowell acting for multiple local entities. Land and rights of way cost about 85 000 dollars, with the federal government covering construction costs and supervision.
City Manager Wil Cockrell says the budget work session at City Hall is open to all interested persons. The City Council will review details of this year’s city spending and a formal public hearing will be scheduled later.
Arthur Baker files a $100000 damage suit against Cuero Police Chief Richard Hogue alleging suppression of evidence in Baker's 1962 murder trial. Baker, once convicted of murdering his wife, is imprisoned in Huntsville. The Cuero officer testified in Baker's case.
An all church ice cream party will be held by First Baptist Church members at 8 p.m. Sunday. Church youth have volunteered to staff the Frio encampment August 17.
Senior Luther League members of St Mark's Lutheran Church plan a 4 p.m. Sunday swimming party at the J. D. Bramlette residence on the river. Each member may invite one guest and bring a lunch for a fellowship line. A Friday Aug 14 drug program with babysitting is set. Vacation Bible School starts Monday at 9:30 a.m. and teachers meet at 9 a.m. for devotions and orientation. The closing school program is at 7 p.m. with an ice cream social to follow.
The Cuero brochure committee met with City Manager Wil Cockrell and Chamber Manager Dewey Henderson to review progress on a city brochure. Dr. E. E. Sims chairs the committee with Lester Frers and Bud Davis. 30 000 copies ordered to depict Cuero facilities funded by the chamber and local institutions.
Warden Campbell, 1970 Cuero High School graduate and honorary Texas president of the Distributive Education Clubs of America, spoke to the Rotary Club yesterday. He was elected state president at the spring convention and placed first in state sales demonstration, advancing to the national convention in Minnesota. Campbell was accompanied by Cass Haecker, DE coordinator at Cuero High School.
The DeWitt County Grand Jury, recalled to investigate four complaints, recessed again until Tuesday at 8 30 a m. Foreman Ralph Egg leads a panel including Arthur Cain, Mrs Edna Matthew, J EB Mudd and others from Meyersville Yankum Yorktown Cuero Westhoff.
Members gathered on the lawn of Mrs. Maggie Brice in Hallettsville for the area meeting of the League of Licensed Vocational Nurses. Rosa Lee Parks attended and reported the event held at her residence.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3972 and Auxiliary finalize details for a barbecue and dance on Saturday August 8. Food service begins at 7 p.m. at the larvée pavilion Municipal Park, with a 6 p.m. fellowship start and a 8:30 p.m. dance at the NYA Building. District leaders inspected the post and new members received the Cross of Malta. A weekly Happy Hour is set for Wednesdays 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Yoakum Highway Snack Bar.
Bill Grimes, manager of Perry Bros. in Cuero for two months, will transfer to Longview to manage the Perry store the week of July 26. A successor at Cuero is expected within the next week or ten days.
Congressman George Bush introduces a bill granting income tax credits to offset higher education costs. The proposal offers 100 percent credit up to 200 dollars, 25 percent from 200 to 500, and 5 percent from 500 to 1500 for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment.
The Texas Water Quality Board reports strong youth interest and asks for more information to aid anti pollution work. Exe cutive Director Hugh Yantis notes many letters praise cleanup efforts and offer help, including a two page appeal urging action to keep lakes and rivers clean.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.