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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1971
Page
2
A tract outlines Church of Christ beliefs urging reading the Bible and following New Testament practices. It states Christ as head of the church, authority of elders and deacons, rejection of pastors titled as reverend, and worship by singing, communion on the first day, prayer, and weekly freewill offerings.
Cuero artists under Polly Howerton gain notice for outstanding work. Weekly classes Monday at 7 p.m. in the Weber Office Building. Members include Wanda McWhorter Burrdine Giese Nancy Cole Maurine Wiswell Maybelle Baros Bernice Bohman Laverne Beakley Eric Tomaneec Pat Jacob Tina Fox. The group holds an annual show at Cuero Federal Savings and Loan and exhibited with Grace Church Bazaar. Their paintings are displayed at Cuero Community Hospital Bohman Clinic Farmers State Bank Cuero Country Club Woman's Building and Cuero Library.
A dense Cuero page lists local businesses and services including tire and appliance shops, a bank, a variety of retailers such as Western wear and hardware, gas stations, restaurants, a theater, funeral homes, and professional services. It names entities like Klein Electric, Cuero Federal Savings, Freund Funeral Home, Rialto Theatre, and Cuero Nursing Home among many others, reflecting a comprehensive community directory.
A historic Cuero Record index lists local advertisers and businesses active in 77th anniversary pages. Names include L L Buttery Drugs Regency Furniture Erma’s Beauty Shop Coca Cola Cuero and many others across retail, services, and professional sectors.
The Sands Motel offers four individually valued units each with television and phone. The carpeted, centrally air conditioned and heated property features a swimming pool. Managed by Mr and Mrs Frank Smith, owned by Mrs Bert Kirk and C. C. Palmer with Mrs Hazel Laster as book keeper and secretary.
Cuero recalls the 1967 Turkey Trot with millions in impact, parading 3 000 birds through Esplanade Street to crowds over 60 000. The event drew Sultan and Sultana, a Grand Ball, and exhibits from NASA and the Chisholm Trail, with costs absorbed by merchants and locals. Plans for a centennial Turkey Trot emphasize range turkeys and a strong tourist draw.
The Arts and Crafts Shop run by Helen and Nesta Taylor moves to 125 Fast Main Street and reports strong traffic and steady business. The shop offers handmade items, Christmas gifts, paintings, and novelty goods from a wide area and invites customers to bring in pieces to sell. Hours begin at 9.50, six days a week.
DeWitt County Historical Survey Committee met Tuesday November 16 in the county courtroom. DSA awards were given to members and media. Mrs Joe Reuss elected vice chairman, Mrs H N Henneke becomes secretary, Mrs Fain McDougal released from secretarial duties. Meeting noted Governor Conference absence and Arlington Texas gathering. New member Mrs Bucky Sager attended first meeting. eleven members present. Chairman received details on the Albert home in Cuero from Lester Giese Jr now owned by the Gieses.
The Sun Almanac entry highlights events on this date. It recalls Voltaire born 1694 and Edison’s 1877 “talking machine” unveiling, notes Red Grange’s 1925 football finale, 1938 Czechoslovakia occupation, and 1963 JFK era greetings in Texas. Also mentions planetary positions and a tax day quote.
Cuero public school offers daily meals with milk. Menu includes hot dogs with chili sauce and peas on Monday November 22, Thanksgiving dinner on Tuesday November 23 with roast turkey and cornbread dressing, green beans and chilled pears. Other days feature hamburgers, fried fish, spaghetti, fried chicken, and fried steak with sides and assorted desserts.
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