Town Tank and Local Anecdotes Mix with Family Notes
A jumble of notes references vacancies in various units, thanks to individuals including Werner Kautz and the Bongiovi family. It recalls Charles C. Howerton an early mayor, sheriff, and Confederate deputy marshal who moved to Texas in the 1850s and Cuero in 1873, with later roles as District Clerk. It weaves in quotes about luck, family stories, weddings, and rustic sayings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bongiovi
Charles C. Howerton
Howertons
Geo. Washington
Calhoun County
Texas
Confederate States
Cuero
Pete
You
Jack
World Communications Day observed in Cuero
World Communications Day will be observed in Cuero and Catholic dioceses worldwide on Sunday May 23. The theme is The Role of Communications Media in Promoting Unity Among Men as stated by Archbishop Francis Furey. The Vatican Council notes the church apostolate in mass communications must be constantly reinforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero
Francis Furey
Save Cuero Kenedy Mail Route Protest Drive
Citizens urged to protest the planned June 30 discontinuation of the Cuero to Kenedy daily mail route by writing to U S Senator Tower L Bentsen Congressman Kazen Jr Fort Worth post office and Postal Service officials in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero
Kenedy Daily Mail
Buchel Bank Hosts Open House And Art Show
Buchel National Bank invites Cuero and area residents to a two day open house May 27 and 28 marking remodeling work. An art exhibit from Country Store Gallery of Austin features Remington and Warren works plus European art. Gallery will be represented. paintings for sale. refreshments served. prizes include a $100 Savings bond and a $100 Gift Certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchel National Bank
Country Store
Austin
Texas
Frederic Remington
Melvin C. Warren
Charles R. Russell
Pafirio Salinas
Robert Wood
E. M
Buck” Schiwetz
Buchel Bank
DeWitt County
Esplanade
Cuero
Robert J. Pickens
Poppy Day Honors All Veterans
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors Poppy Day to honor the fallen and wounded from World Wars I and II, Korea, and Vietnam. The program raises awareness and support for veterans and their families, including aid for children and hospitalized veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
America
Joey
Crain Invited To National Biological Meet
William Rathbone Crain Jr a doctoral student at M D Anderson Institute has been invited to attend the American Society of Biological Chemists meeting in San Francisco on June 13. His paper The Human Leukocytes Chromatins is chosen for presentation and his wife Suzi will accompany him though she cannot attend the meeting. Crain also earned straight A’s for his master’s in biology and will deliver his thesis at the San An meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rathbone Crain Jr
M.D. Anderson Institute
American Society of Biological Chemists
San Francisco
Crain
Suzi
San An
Lindenau 4 H Elects Officers for 1971 72
Lindenau 4 H Club elected officers for the 1971 72 year at the May meeting. Officers include Glenda Spinks president Davy Matejek vice president Darlene Buchhorn secretary Peggy Warzecha treasurer Belinda Winkler reporter Laurie Buchhorn parliamentarian Johnny Warzecha council delegate and Billy Pridgen alternate council delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arjen Buchhorn
CHS
Lindenau
Arlen
Dave Matejek
W. Buchhorn
Arlen Buchhorn
Billy Pridgen
Glenda Spinks
Darlene Buchhorn
Belinda Winkler
Jana Smith
John Matejek
Hospital Auxiliary To Meet In Cuero May 24
Seven Cuero Community Hospital Auxiliary members attended the Texas Association of Hospital Auxiliaries meeting in San Antonio. They plan to discuss the convention at the May 24 board meeting at 7 p.m. in the hospital board room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero Community Hospital Auxiliary
Texas Association of Hospital Auxiliaries
San Antonio
Hospital
Harold High
William Kleinecke
Emily Penner
Robert Post
Joe B. Reuss
Joe Sanders
Bubba Steen
Five Cuero Graduates to be Honored at Church Service
Five Cuero High School seniors from First Baptist Church Gregory Yanta Karl Kuecker Judy Kirkland Vivian Whitehead and DeLula Rusche will attend 11 a.m. worship Sunday wearing caps and gowns They will march in with parents The Rev Bob L Hairston will give Now To Live and present red Oxford Bibles The luncheon with parents and youth workers follows at E Patio Restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero High School
First Baptist Church
Gregory Yanta
Karl Kuecker
Judy Kirkland
Vivian Whitehead
DeLula Rusche
Bob L. Hairston
Billy Graham
Hairston
Graham
Howard Butt Jr
Texas
Los Angeles
E Patio
Popvie Ley
Weldon Gee
Soil Stewardship Week Observance Ends Here
Soil Stewardship Week ends May 23 in DeWitt County with awards from the annual Soil Conservation Essay contest presented by J C Alvis. Cuero Ministerial Alliance members toured area farms to study modern conservation methods as observed by Heinie Bade at St Marks Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt County
T. L. Edmondson
J. C. Alvis
Nixon
Bade
X-Ray Unit Scheduled for DeWitt and Yorktown Visits
The Mobile X-ray Unit of the Alamo Area Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association will visit DeWitt County for two days in May. It will be located in Yorktown Civic Hall on May 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with Mrs. Dorothy Riedesel assisting the local registration. The unit will also be at Cuero City Hall on May 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:09 p.m. for x-rays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Windel
Cuero
Mobile N-ray
Alamo Area Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association
DeWitt County
Dorothy Riedesel
Yorktown Independent School
Yorktown Civic Hall
Yorktown
Texas
Riedesel
W. F. Hancock
Fast Main
CHS Graduates Feted By Church
Cuero High School graduates who are members of the First United Methodist Church will be recognized at the 11 00 a m services. The Rev Calvin Peterson is pastor. Recognized graduates are Mark Junker Becky Smith Keith Wells Mark Cook and Mike Hail. Bible presentations by the Women’s Society of Christian Service. The Naomi Circle hosts the luncheon for graduates and guests in the fellowship hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero High School
First United Methodist Church
Calvin Peterson
Mark Junker
Becky Smith
Keith Wells
Mark Cook
Mike Hail
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Naomi Circle
Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers
Officers of the American Legion Auxiliary have been elected for the new year. They are Mrs. Otis Carpenter president, Mrs. Herman Hen nek e first vice president, Mrs. Harry Merritt second vice president, Mrs. James Peyton recording secretary, Mrs. Harvey Krejci treasurer, Mrs. Stephen P. Hebert chaplain, Mrs. Mabel Davis historian and Mrs. Emil Buchhorn Jr. ser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Otis Carpenter
Herman Henneke
Harry Merritt
James Peyton
Harvey Krejci
Stephen PP. Hebert
Chaplin
Mabel Davis
Emil Buchhorn Jr
Citizens Urged to Sign Petition Save Kenedy Mail Route
A petition addressed to the U S Postal Service Transportation Director with over 200 signatures asks to reconsider terminating the 29 year Kenedy Cuero Star Route 78112. The petition travels from The Daily Record to Yorktown then to Washington to protest potential 2 to 3 day delays for Cuero Yorktown Nordheim Runge mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenedy
Transportation Director
U.S. Postal Service
Daily Record Office
Kenedy- Cuero
Green Lantern
Yorktown
Postal Service
Washington
Rubella Clinic Set for May 25 at John C. French School
A Rubella Clinic will be held Tuesday May 25 at John C. French School from 3 to 4 p.m. Preschool children and all ages 1 to 10 are invited with parents. Consent forms must be signed for participating children. The vaccine is free and supervised by a medical doctor under Cuero 1.5.ID.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. French School
Texas Emergency Aid Boosted For Drought Erosion Control
The Agriculture Department added 2.45 million dollars to emergency conservation aid in drought areas of Texas, totaling 5.45 million for the year. Funds target designated counties including Cuero to reduce wind erosion via tillage and other measures. DeWitt County officials outlined Hay Transportation Assistance for livestock producers, with two thirds of transport costs covered up to 20 dollars per ton, and set-aside acreage relief through June 30 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Agriculture Stabilization Committee For Emergency Conservation
Cuero
Don Chesser
DeWitt County
ASC
Presshme
Chesser
Secretary of Agriculture
Office of Emergency Preparedness
OFEP
OFP
Morrow Named City Night Watchman in Cuero
Terry Morrow of Cuero has been hired by the city as the new night watchman, announced by Police Chief Clinton Wright. Morrow, ex-Lone Star Textiles employee, started duties Wednesday. Also, patrolman Tony Allen completed a four hour course at the Victoria Police Academy titled Fingerprinting and identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Morrow
Cuero
Clinton Wright
Morrow
Lone Star Textiles
Tony Allen
Victoria Police Academy
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Howard Bennett
Homer
Berner
God
Werner Kautz
Randy Katzmark
U. 8
Sen
John G
Tower Senate
Washington D.C
Lioeyd Bentsen
Senate
Washington B.C
Abraham Kazen Jr
Washington, D.C
Mr. Vance
Jones
Post Office
Fort Worth
Tex
William Corrigan
Highway Transportation
U. S. Postal Service
Washington, DC
Westminster
Pilot Club
Mark S. Henneke
Henneke
MOR
U. 8S
Naval Hospital
San Diego
California
U. S. Navy
Navy
Medics
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Balboa Naval Hospital
Church
A Shau
Laos
Earth
Legion Auxiliary
Nordheim
Runge
Agriculture Department
United Press
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