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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1970
Page
1
A Staff Writer muses on aging, feeling too young for Medicare yet too old to grasp younger generations. He notes signs of aging such as being called sir, losing touch with modern slang, missing big band era sounds, and forgetting dance steps. He reflects on shifting comforts, marriage wisdom, and nostalgia for White Christmas.
Allied Mills shifts marketing of Ful-O-Pep feeds to the Wayne trademark to improve efficiency and cut costs. The Quaker Oats Ful-O-Pep division was acquired Feb. 14, 19, and now both Wayne and Ful-O-Pep networks fuse under three divisions led by Streetman Stahell and Cratchfield.
DeWitt County Electric Cooperative members elected four new directors to the 12 member board at the Cuero Ball Park annual meeting. Incumbents reelected included Erwin Oaken and D L Goerhing. The vote approved staggering future elections to avoid all 12 seats being open at once. Connie Hardt and Gordon Barth of Yorktown won Government in Action contests with trips to Washington.
Farmers in DeWitt County may nominate ASC community committee candidates by petition. Nominating period runs through August 17 with annual elections for community committees. County committee terms and alternates are three and one year respectively. Petition requires a candidate name and six or more voter signatures.
Four defendants pleaded guilty in DeWitt County Court with Steve Clemons and Bill Ray each fined 100 dollars plus costs for unlawfully carrying a pistol. Pete Galindo paid 150 dollars and costs for driving while intoxicated and received a jail term. Larry Burnel Caraway was fined 100 dollars and costs and given a jail sentence for driving while intoxicated with a one year probation. Booker Thomas Mack faces driving while intoxicated charges.
Bob Massey of Victoria announces the first annual South Texas Beef Cattle Conference sponsored by the Victoria Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Division. The August 18 event at the Victoria Community Center features ultrasonic measurements in breeding stock selection presented by Dr. John W. Massey of the University of Missouri. Extension livestock specialist Dr. Massey explains using ultrasonic waves to gauge fat depth and muscle thickness in live cattle to improve lean meat proportion and breeding quality. Lunch is served noon to 1 30 PM and the afternoon session features Dr. Lowell Schake of Texas A M University.
Athletic Director and Head Coach Bill Gubreth reminded youth planning to join the football program that physical examinations are scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday July 31 at the high school gymnasium. Participation requires the exam, and those unable to attend Friday may schedule later at a doctor's office.
In a special meeting the Cuero School Board rejected bids totaling 1.4 million dollars for a new school build ing program. A 1 554 125 dollar bid from a syndicate led by Rauscher Pierce and Co with 6.80887 percent interest tied with others. Absent members included Dr. High and Weldon Goebel. The board plans to solicit new bids and meet with Meade of Dittmar and Co on August 13 to plan another opening date.
The Jerry Hess Fund gains $7,600 in total contributions toward a $15,000 kidney transplant for 12 year old Cuero youth. Rawhide Riders Assn. sent $15 via Albert B. Ley and 2003 Ridgeway resident Chris Airth led UT students’ $15. Donors include Gretchen Raatz Sally B. Cervenka Chris Airth Rick Repose Mr and Mrs S McNealy Leslie Airth and Carroll Repose.
First Sergeant Leebell Kuecker of the Texas National Guard marks 22 years of service with the local unit this week. Enlisting at 16 in 1948, he rose from Private E-1 to First Sergeant of Company C, 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Brigade, Guard. He recalls Hurricane Carla as a defining operation, with the unit aiding traffic control and looting prevention across Pt. Lavaca Pt. O’Connor Seadrift and Palacios. The unit now comprises six officers and 174 men. recruitment draws applicants from as far as Dallas. Initial enlistment is six years with 24-hour call readiness.
Members of the Pilot Club of Cuero were reminded of support from the Pilot Club of Victoria as Cuero’s extension project continues. Mrs. Louise Williams from Victoria spoke on the extension plan and a Pilot tree gift was exchanged. Men’s flag shaped tie tacks were distributed and will be sold locally.
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