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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1970
Page
1
A column urges Texas voters to vote tomorrow, noting voting is free to register and the outcome will affect many people. It suggests those who complain about elected officials often did not vote and encourages timely participation for next year as well.
Mrs. Boyce Marie Jones, 18, of Yoakum is held on a murder charge in the stabbing death of President Adams Jr. of Yoakum. The charge was filed in Yoakum Justice Court with bond set at 5000. Adams died after being stabbed in the heart and taken to a Yoakum hospital.
A friendly elderly woman handed out candy laced with dirt pills soap and razor blades in a Houston apartment yard on Halloween night. A child became slightly ill after eating the treats though no serious injuries were reported. Police have no suspects and describe the woman only as kind and old.
Community campaign records list donors including Cuero Bank & Trust and Cuero Food stores contributing to a quota of 11 000 while total received to date is 6 359 with numerous individuals and local businesses named among contributors such as The Cuero Record Dixie Gulf Coast Wood Products Coca Cola Bottling Co and Allied Mills.
First Presbyterian Church has elected ruling elders and deacons for the class of 1973. Elders are Pat Dunn C W Sunday A E Hensley and Walter Lewis. Deacons are Dave Weber J Carter Thomas Dr F W Windel and Bob G Caskey. The 1971 nominating committee includes Edwin Kuester chair Paul McChesney Mrs Carlton Stubbs Mrs A D Wood and Otis Carpenter. A covered dish supper in the fellowship hall at 6 p m on Nov 8. bread and refreshments by the social committee.
Church Council and all standing committees meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Confirmation Classes Wednesday at 3 45 p m and 4 35 p m. Senior Choir at 7 p m Wednesday. Sewing Bee Thursday with Martha Group hostess at 2 30 p m. Lutheran Churchmen Convention at First English Lutheran Church in Austin Saturday with registration at 9 30 a m.
Texas voters face an overnight wait after weeks of campaigning with rain or bad weather seen as a potential turnout determinant. Key races include U.S. Senate where Ralph Yarborough faces George Bush, governor contest with Preston Smith versus Paul Eggers, and Lt. Governor Barnes seeking re election against Byron Fullerton. Absentee voting surged above 1966 levels as turnout remains the decisive factor.
Ghosts and ghouls roamed the business district and residential areas for Halloween. An unusually large number of costumed revelers sought treats as the annual carnival was cancelled, with many using rides or foot travel to collect loot.
Texas voters face Amendment No. 2 on liquor by the drink with local battles likely if passed. The outcome could restore mixed drinks since preprohibition days, while six other amendments touch tax changes and government shifts.
Church Women United plans World Community Day at Our Lady of Guadalupe on Friday at 4 p.m. The program features Sisters of Our Lady of Guadalupe and audience readers. Gift certificates and charity kits for overseas distribution requested.
Polls open at 8 a m for statewide elections with light absentee voting in DeWitt County. Absentee ballots totaled 89, while statewide turnout shows higher interest in other areas. No contested races locally. several county offices are unopposed and some precincts await write ins.
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