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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1970
Page
1
The Texas Industrial Commission notes that a factory hiring 100 workers adds 298 residents, 122 households, and boosts personal income by 590000, basic deposits by 270000, and retail sales by 360000 per year, underscoring industry’s impact on growth.
Westhoff Town and Country Trail Riders elected Edwin Mills as trail boss Gene Burnett as assistant trail boss Viola Mills as secretary treasurer Sue Hilbrich as publicity chairman and Pete Worthington as trail marshal Scouts chosen were Thomas May Charlie Watkins Ricky Bishop and Gene Burnett.
Senator John Tower of Texas argues in a Senate debate that constitutional limits on the president as commander should reflect today’s rapid global communications and movement. He contrasts early 19th century delay with modern instant telecommunication and swift naval reach. See Tower Page 4.
Cuero Mayor Jack Edgar and Councilman H E Weatherly joined about 500 delegates for the Sixth Biennial Institute for Mayors Councilen and Commissioners in Austin at the Terrace Motor Hotel. The program covered city governing limits, state and national issues, with speakers including Mayor Erik Jonsson and Mayor Pro Tem Ronnie Sizemore.
Cuero Youth Rodeo looms in 10 days as the Cuero Rodeo Association seeks the missing loading chute. Cuero High ag teacher Seens Vo MePurhiead said someone could borrow it from the Rodeo Arena but he cannot recall who borrowed it. Albert Ley, association president, appeals for the chute to be returned promptly.
Midwest truck strike halts delivery of equipment and construction supplies for Cuero Community Hospital. No definite opening date. board will set the date after completion and acceptance. Most equipment ordered. health department survey, Medicare, and Blue Cross inspections required before admitting patients. Nursing staff interviews nearly complete. intensive care and clerical hiring to follow.
Regency Furniture Company's weekend sales conference in Cuero drew reps from Texas Louisiana Mississippi and Tennessee with families. President Clete Einster said attendees were impressed by the new Cuero plant and the gathering prepared for July 30 Dallas Furniture Market. The West Sarah plant will close Friday for a long July 4 weekend while production runs smoothly.
The Jerry Hess Fund benefit dance at the American Legion Civic Center brought in at least 550 from advance ticket sales. Texas Eastern Transmission Co. official Bill Jenkins said promises for more donations are incoming but checks have not yet arrived. The fund supports a kidney transplant for 12 year old Jerry Hess, son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Hess of Stratton Route Cuero, with total gifts since last report at 45 and overall contributions over 3,000 toward a 15,000 cost.
Yoakum Mayor Harry O. Gib son, president of the Golden Crescent Council of Governments, announced a $9,600 grant from the Texas Criminal Justice Council to GCOG. The funds support teacher training to deliver drug abuse instruction in area public schools.
Cuero Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture announced the addition of Grace-Wearden Co. of Victoria as a new member. Manager Dewey Henderson noted the firm is among several recent enrollments in the chamber’s membership drive.
Cuero Cuero's Bonus Bucks drawing has been shifted from Saturday to Friday this month in connection with Cuero Bonus Days. The event starts at 4 p.m. in front of the Record building with prizes of 50 and 36 and 20 dollars. Winners must be present.
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