Polliwogs aboard Aegean cruise with European tour group
Polly Howerton reports from the Polliwogs column aboard a ship traveling the Aegean Sea. The group, organized by Mrs. Rosemary Kokernot, visits Ephessos and Mykonos then Rhodes with Greek dancers, dining, and sightseeing. The voyage includes sighting St John’s Basilica and the marble road to Cleopatra’s landing site with a guide detailing ruins and restoration progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aegean Sea
Polly Howerton
Record
Europe
Rosemary Kokernot
Gonzales
Ephessos
Kusadasi
Turkey
Mykonos
Athens
Aegean
Alaska
Rhodes
St. John
St John's Basilica
Cleopatra
Mark Anthony
Cuero Delegation Showcases All-America Effort in Austin
A Cuero group presented its All-America story at a Municipal Electric Service Association meeting in Austin. Rev H A Hanson and City Manager W L Cockrell led the Cuero entry with local officials including Mayor Jack Edgar and Council members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero
Municipal Electric Service Association
Austin
Cintes
H. A. Hanson
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
W .L. Cockrell
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Jack Edgar
Robert Post
H. F E. Weatherlynd Jiwnie Reiffert
Williard Kleinecke
Charles Coker
T. O. Buehe
Texas Population Up 14.7 Percent in Last Decade
Texas population rose 14.7 percent over the past decade but declined by about 500000 in the latest counts, signaling shifts in growth and distribution across the state. Local officials and demographers weigh regional impact and future planning needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Cuero Scouts Headed to Philmont New Mexico
Three area Scouts will leave Austin on Tuesday for Philmont Boy Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Wayne and David Tiffin and Russell Blaschke will travel with 64 Capitol Area Council Scouts by chartered bus, stay at Clovis Air Force base en route, hike at altitudes to 10000 feet, and conduct nature and conservation studies.
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Austin
Philmont Boy Scout Ranch
New Mexico
Wayne
David Tiffin
Harold Tiffin
Russell Blaschke
Lamar Blaschke
Yorktown
Yom Wooten
Capitol Area Council
Philmont
Air Force Base
Clovis
N. M
Lubbock
Lions Club Tours New Cuero Hospital Tour reveals facility nearing completion
Cuero Lions Club members toured the new Cuero Community Hospital with hospital board members and administrator Riley Aldrich. The 97 percent-ready facility features modern equipment and will seek state health board approval before a target August 1 opening. The tour highlighted planned nursing programs, staffing needs, and upcoming fundraisers including a car wash for the Jeray Hess Fund.
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Cuero Lions Club
Cuero Community Hospital
Land’s
Riley Aldrich
Cueroiles
DeWitt County
Texas State Board of Health, Medicare, Medicaid
Texas Blue Cross
Aldrich
Bill Grimes
Bob Hairston
Mike Weber
Blackwell Gulf Station
Jeray Hess Fund
Cuero Council of KC Elects Officer State
The Cuero Council Knights of Columbus re elected Charlies L Bodden grand knight for another year. Kenneth Adams serves as deputy grand knight and other officers include John A Fuchs warden Dr William Grunder financial secretary Tony Carrisalez recorder Harley Phillips treasurer Joe Sanchez chancellor Alfonso Tionvales advocate Albert Kubecka inside guard Gus Baros outside guard Joe Kenigs seder trustee three years. The Rev Francis Kuntz was exemplified in to the order by taking the admissions degree. A $25 donation to the Jerry Hess Fund was approved and July 16 set for installation of officers for the next fraternal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero Council
Knights of Columbus
Charlies L. Bodden
Kenneth Adams
John A. Fuchs
William §. Grunder
Tony Carrisalez
Harley Phillips
Joe Sanchez
Alfonso Tionvales
Albert Kubecka
Gus Baros
Joe Kenigseder
Francis Kuntz
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
Jerry Hess
Bodden
Rural Power Shifts as Texas House Redistricting Looms
Eleven rural Texas House seats will move to the four largest cities after redistricting. West Texas loses the most representation, while Houston gains four House seats and Harris County reaches 23 seats in the 150 member body. The Senate changes less, and Rep. BU Heatly faces district expansion to include neighboring counties.
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Texas House of Representatives
Texas
Houston
Harris County
Percy Mallard
Texas House
Texas Senate
House
W. SM ‘Bu’ Heatly
D-Paducah
House Appropriations Committee
Heatly
Nixon's Appeal Draws Democratic Criticism
Washington Democrats called Nixon appeal to curb price and wage demands too little and too late. Senator Ribicoff and others urged mandatory controls, which Nixon rejected. House Democrat Carl Albert accused Nixon of political rhetoric over the cost of living as Republicans praised the decision.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Abraham A. Ribicoff
Dcoenn
House
Carl Albert
Republians
White House
Cuero Marine Corporal Macias Receives Meritorious Mast
Cuero Marine Corporal Rodger Macias son of Mr and Mrs Lupe Macias and his wife Rose receive a Meritorious Mast citation from the commander of Marine Air Base Squadron 36. The award commends his exceptional industry initiative and steady performance during 8 September 1969 to 15 May 1970 in the Food Services Section aiding Operation Motohab and training operations.
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Marine Cpl
Rodger Macias
Lupe Macias
Rose
Cuero
Marine Air Base Squadron 36
Navy
Marine Corps
Cpl
Macias
Hess Benefit Drive Expands With Community Fundraisers
Community groups and individuals organize multiple events to raise money for the Jerry Hess Fund. A car wash by Cuero youths, donkey baseball by Cuero Jaycees and Lions Club, and a July radio marathon are planned to support treatment costs for the 12 year old awaiting a $15000 kidney transplant.
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Jerry Hess
Jerry
Vernon Hess
Bethel W. Green
F. A. Dreier
Edwin Blackwell
Vida Finney
M. W. Fontenot
Chris Krueger
Raymond Kasper
Kenneth Scheffier
Baytown
Citizens Club of
Cuero
Loney
Gail
Pat McElrey
Cuero Jaycees
Lions Club
Cuero Park Stadium
Wil
Jaycees
Main Street
The
Alpha Gamma Psi Sorority
Bishop Flores to Visit Cuero Parish for Masses
The Rev. Francis J. Kunz of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church announced Bishop Patrick Flores will join Cuero parishioners on Sunday August 16 at 7 and 10 a.m. Masses to celebrate the liturgy and greet attendees.
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Francis J. Kunz
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Patrick Flores
VEW Fete Set Tonight at Yoakum Highway Pavilion
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3972 will stage its annual Businessmen's Barbecue tonight from 6 to 1 at the new barbecue pavilion on the post property along Yoakum Highway. No one under 18 will be admitted.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3972
Post
Yoakum Highway
DWI Case Fining and Suspended Jail Time Reported
Stanley Garvel Jr. was fined 100 in De Witt County Court after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. A three day jail sentence was suspended for one year. Rudolph YW Rodriguez and Pedro S Rodriguez face charges including aggravated assault with an adult male on a female.
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Stanley Garvel Jr
de Witt
Garvel
Lone Star Textiles Seeks Bankruptcy Arrange ment Notice
A Cuero based textile firm Lone Star Textiles Inc files for Chapter XI bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas Victoria Division. A July 7 hearing is listed for 9 30 a m in Houston at United States Court House 515 Rusk Avenue for creditors to attend, prove claims and examine the debtor.
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Lone Star Textiles, Inc
Cuero
U.S. District Court For
Southern District of Texas
Victoria
U.S
Houston
Otto E. Goedecke Jr
Lone Star Textiles
United States
Rusk Avenue
Texas
Cuero Citizen Jerry Hess Urgently Called for Help
A Cuero message appeals to readers to support Jerry Hess, a local resident and youth working this summer, asking students and the older generation to contribute. The plea notes Texas A&M Cadets’ values of standing by one another and promotes communal aid in an All America City.
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Cuero
Old & Young
Texas A&m University
Corps of Cadets
Cuere
Jerry Hess
Approval Predicted as 18 Year Old Vote Bill Passes
Supporters hailed final House passage of a voting rights bill extending suffrage to 18 year olds and minority groups. Emanuel Celler says Nixon will sign, while critics warn the 18 vote may be struck by courts. Senate provisions extend parts of the 1965 Voting Rights Act until August.
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Nixon
House
Judiciary Committee
Emanuel Celler
D-N.y
Senate
Hhe
Celler
Supreme Court
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Cuero Council of KC
Austin, Tex
UPTI
Cuero Marine
Rodger Mactas
Hess Benefit
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Debbie Nes
Hess
Slates Cuero
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Pedro S. Rodriguez
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