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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1970
Page
1
Ruth and Elroy Peters of Rockport Texas commend the Cuero Record for its timely front page in an unrest period. They urge readers to study The Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion and request five extra copies to share with others.
The Jaycee rodeo announces events and entry fees for tonight and tomorrow in Cuero Municipal Park. Events include calf roping, bareback riding, steer roping, tie down, ribbon roping, heading and heeling, and barrel racing with varied fees. Performances start at 8 pm.
City Manager Wi Cockrell spoke at the Rotary Club meeting about the current paving program and proposed increases in water and sewer rates. He noted a computer billing system is due to begin operations.
Two students were killed and at least 11 others injured in Jackson Mississippi during a violent demonstration at Jackson State College. National Guardsmen moved in after snipers fired on police and state troopers from a dormitory, police said.
Public invited to Burns Memorial Library dedication for the University of Texas Medical School San Antonio on Sunday May 117 at 3 00 PM. The gift honors Drs John W Burns John Gillet Burns and Arthur Burns and includes 2550 volumes and about 7000 journals. Tours will be offered and an art show with four exhibits on DeWitt County the Burns brothers the Burns Hospital and Cyers Community Hospital.
VFW Post 3972 and its auxiliary installed new officers at the meeting. Officers include Alois Bomba commander and Gerhardt Frels post advocate, with Willie Molina surgeon and Paul Loos trustee for three years. Auxiliary officers feature Mrs. Willie Wagner president and Mrs. Wilfred Peters senior vice president. The 50th annual convention is set for June 26 to 28 with delegates named.
The Cuero Board of Education discusses delays in finishing the new Cuero Junior High School due to high bond rates. Completion was planned for September 1971 with bidding and bond sales timing uncertain, possibly pushing occupancy to the 1971-72 year.
Violent thunderstorms drenched the Texas Hill Country and Gulf Coast with more than seven inches of rain. San Marcos near Austin and San Antonio reported isolation as all roads into town flooded and residents in the southern areas evacuated. National Guard and volunteers assisted as police worked to reach stranded residents.
San Diego State football player Bill Pierson spent 34 hours guarding the campus flag during Kent State protests. The 26 year old, ex Navy, described fear but refused to let the flag fall, drawing praise from peers and officials including Sid Gillman. Pierson, from Oklahoma City, says he is an average citizen, not a zealot.
The Rev. and Mrs. John William Matthews along with their four daughters, United Methodist missionaries to the Philippines, will visit Cuero's First United Methodist Church. They will speak during six Sunday School classes at 9:45 am, preach at 11 am, and present their ark and talents at 2 pm in the sanctuary. They are on furlough and reside in Austin before returning to the Philippines.
Cuero Council of Church Women United asks for good used clothing to aid Lubbock tornado victims. Donations accepted Saturday afternoon or Monday morning at Second Mile Guidance Center Indianola and West Newman. Pack by 3 pm Monday for Red Arrow to San Antonio for delivery via KITE radio to Lubbock.
The annual all sports banquet sponsored by the Gobbler Booster Club will be held at 7 30 pm at the American Legion Civic Center. Principal speaker is Coach Clyde Littlefield of Tulsa Texas will travel with Bill Zapalac and Harrison Stafford of Edna. The program includes a sound film of the 1969 Texas Longhorns.
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