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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1971
Page
1
An editorial marks Fire Prevention Week October 3 to 9 1971 noting the Great Chicago Fire centennial and urging focus on preventable causes. It cites daily U S fire tolls and argues negligence and simple omissions behind most blazes including heating faults smoking materials disposal and electrical equipment.
John Barnes, once Cuero Schools superintendent 195? to 1963, visited Cuero to renew ties and place an order with C. P. Einster and Gull Wood for furniture and plastic clad doors. He now heads a new junior college at Prescott, Arizona, with initial enrollment over 1,400 as he organizes and builds the college.
On opening day Friday October 1 1972 volunteers raised 520 pushing Cuero United Fund total to 1370. Campaign chair Jack Howerton said the drive starts with 100 plus gifts and will open to smaller pledges after 25 gifts in that tier. First day contributors include Weber Motor Company Freund Home Arkansas Louisiana Gas Gulf Coast Wood Products and individual donors Mike Weber J D Bramiette Jr P Erns ter.
Rep. James Slider of Naples says House speaker Mutscher will not seek re-election to the speakership in 1973. The Brenham lawmaker faces bribery and conspiracy charges linked to the state stock fraud case, prompting critics to urge resignation and a possible challenge in a special session.
A devotional note reflects on Psalm 133 and the need for a shared sense of brotherhood before true unity can exist. It urges contemplation of communal harmony beyond vanity and toward lasting fellowship.
Cuero police switch to four 10 hour days and one day off per week with two consecutive days off. The plan, effective Sunday on a trial basis, uses the same manpower and hours and no shift rotation. Chief Clinton Wright says the change aims to boost efficiency and family time, supported by City Manager Larry Smith. Officers include Sgt. O R Campos and Patrolmen Teddy Taylor W T Allen Jr and J B R Adams.
The listing shows a campaign quota of 11 000 dollars with donors including Mr and Mrs Graham Hamilton 10 Farmers State Bank 250 Buchel Bank 259 Cuero Federal and L 259 Weber Motor Co 120 Freund Funeral Home 100 Ark La Gas Co 150 Gulf Coast Wood Prod 150. Total to date 1370 dollars.
Legion Post No. 1 plans a fund raising stew at the Cuero Pump House on the Guadalupe River Friday October 22. Co chairs Arthur Rausch and Leon Wishert say profits will fund a dinner honoring Gobbler football squad members at season end.
Landowners in Subdivision 3 of DeWitt County SWCD will elect a director for five years on Oct 7. An estate planning program follows at Meyersville Community Center presented by Tom Prater and Robert Post. Topics include land value, taxes, trusts, and wills. All eligible landowners and spouses encouraged to attend.
The Rev Francis Kunz pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church was rushed to Cuero Community Hospital Friday. His condition was satisfactory Saturday morning. In his absence mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe will be held as usual with Rev Peter Higgins conducting Sunday masses at 7 am and 5 pm and Rt Rev Msgr John Matocha conducting the 10 am mass.
Pilot Club and Cuero Record Honor Roll select First Lt. Lawrence E Henneke Jr known as Speedy as serviceman of the week. He is the son of the county auditor and Mrs Lawrence Henneke Sr and a Cuero High School 1965, Victoria College 1967, UT Austin 1970 graduate. He earned Air Force ROTC commission and serves as deputy launch officer for the 321st Strategic Missile Wing at Grand Forks AFB North Dakota. He is in AFIT working toward a master's from the University of North Dakota and resides on base with his wife Joyce Cowan of Houston.
Cuero report notes a giant liveoak cleared last week to permit expansion of Wayne Fromme’s Fromme Automotive Service. He plans a 30 by 60 foot rear addition after tree was cut, limbs removed by Louis Liendo, stump moved by Gottschall Brothers House Movers.
Cuero Federal Savings and Loan Association marks 50 years serving Cuero Dee Witt County and South Texas with a week long celebration October 4 to October 8 offering refreshments, gifts and prize drawings including a 33 inch color TV and $100 and $50 savings accounts.
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