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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1971
Page
1
Cuero records a 77th anniversary as the Cuero Daily Record traces its origins to the 1894 merger of the Cuero Daily Hustler and Cuero Weekly Record. The paper grew under Jim Howerton guiding Cuero news and progress through decades of change and tragedy, amid successors as Cuero Record, Cuero Star, and Cuero News.
Jack W Howerton publisher of the Cuero Record died in his sleep on Friday October 15 at 73 He chaired the Cuero United Fund and devoted long hours to it The nation honored him for promoting a free press and community service He previously received the 1953 Texas Newspaperman of the Year award and was a respected state and national leader in journalism
Gulf Coast Wood Products expands its operations as the Plastic-Clad Door Plant moves to Brayton Field hanger joining the Modular Components unit. The new Moduled casework division will occupy former door division space as sales grow. Leadership includes founder Clete Ernster as president and owner with Phillip Inster as vice president and Timothy Ernester as national sales manager.
Cuero reports progress on Efmes school construction and a 110 unit Cuero Housing Authority project with 60 elderly and 50 low income family units. Groundbreaking included a community building near Terrell and Church Streets and dedication Sept. 2 by Rep. Chick Kazen and Justice Green.
Cuero plans a Turkey Trot for 1972 to mark the city centennial, reviving the event last held in 1967. The Turkey Trot began in 1912 and earned Cuero the nickname Turkey Capital of the World, despite earlier controversy over the name and the ritual.
Results of the Pecan Bake Show held November 19 and 20 alongside the ninth annual DeWitt County Pecan Show list grand and reserve champions in Youth and Adult divisions. Gold awards go to multiple competitors across cookies pie cake yeast bread and candy categories with winners including M Liss Mueller Pegey Pick and Mrs A T Schubert among others.
A long list records donors and amounts for the United Fund drive, totaling $10,828.70 with memorials and credits bringing the date’s sum to $11,152.71. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Graham Hamilton, Cuero merchants, local firms, and civic groups supporting the campaign.
Memorial notices honor Fisie Schueneman and friends listed as Friend No 2 Friend No 3 and Friend No 4. The item references totals and a page citation noting 9 15 5 on 15 and page 20.
The Cuero United Fund exceeded its $11,000 target by mid afternoon Friday reaching an unofficial total of $21,152.71. Campaign chairman Ed Pat Mixon credited countywide generosity and mentions of donors including Civde Christian Polly Poscerum Jack Howerton’s editorial effort and gifts from Fred Haneen Edwina Havenan and Tex Tan Wellhausen among others.
The First Baptist Church of Cuera marks its first anniversary in the new House of Worship with an 11:00 am service. Testimonials express gratitude for blessings, as Mike Weber Stella Cook Tommy Watson and John Summers share words. Rev. Bob Hairston delivers the morning message on Living With a Thankful Heart.
DeWitt County officials announce the county offices will be closed Friday, November 26, for a state holiday at the courthouse.
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