We’d Like to Vote for Bush and Bentsen in Texas Race
In Houston at a traffic light near Rice University a driver explains why he would vote for both George Bush and Lloyd Bentsen. The author, editor Jack Howerton, publishes a letter to Jimmy Allison Jr. recounting his indecision, admiration for both candidates, and commitment to fairness in coverage.
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Bush
Bentsen
Houston
Rice University
United States
Texas
Jim Allison Jr
Republican National Committee
Jimmy
George Bush
Cuero
Republican Party
Lawrence O’brian
Democrats
National Party
South
Senate
Yarborough
Mr. Bush
Mr. Bentsen
Wagener Elected New President of Soil District
Wagener of Yoakum was chosen as chairman of the DeWitt County Soil and Water Conservation District at a reorganizational meeting in the DeWitt County Courthouse. Erwin J. Metting of Yorktown was re elected to a five year term representing subdivision II. J C Alvis Nordheim was elected vice chairman and Wilburn Pargmann Yoakum was re elected secretary treasurer. Heine Bade Cuero outgoing chairman and fifth member of the board. The district will send a delegation to the 30th statewide meeting in Houston at the AstroWorld Hotel.
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Raetsch Wagener
Yoakum
DeWitt County
Robert E. Whitson
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
J. C. Alvis
Nordheim
Wilburn Pargmann
Heine Bade
Cuero
DeWitt County Soil and Water Conservation District
Bade
Pargmann
Edmondson
Alvis
Texas Soil and Water Conservation District
City Tax Bill Rules Clarified
City tax assessor-collector Glenn Sigmund explains discounts for early payment. A 3 percent discount applies to payments made during the month, 2 percent in November, 1 percent in December, and bills become net in January. A penalty applies for payments after January 31.
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Glenn Sigmund
Sigmund
DeWitt County HD Unit Holds Achievement Day in Yorktown
Members of the DeWitt County Home Demonstration Council observed Achievement Day in Yorktown with 16 members 17 visitors in attendance. County agents and THDA chairmen led reports including 4-H Achievement Night and upcoming parade sponsorship. Members shared notes on the Galveston state convention and parade plans for Western Days.
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DeWitt County Home Demonstration Council
Yorktown
Rudy Martin
County Home Demonstration
J. W. Lamb
THDA
William Kozelski
Walter Sager
St. Mark's Lutheran Fellowship Hall
Home Demonstration Council
Callie Henneke
Lamb
Galveston
Farm Bureau supper set at Arneckeville Center
The Arneckeville Green De Witt Golly Farm Bureau hosts a chicken stew supper for members and families Friday at 7 30 p m in the Arneckeville Community Center. Members are asked to bring bowls spoons and a dessert. Victor Goebel secretary treasurer provides details.
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Arneckeville - Green de- Witt-Golly Farm Bureau
Arneckeville Community Center
Victor Goebel
Pilot Club Flea Market Sale in Cuero
The Pilot Club of Cuero sponsors a flea market at the American Legion Civic Center on Saturday October 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Antiques furniture toys pictures dishes tools jewelry linens and home canned foods will be offered. Proceeds fund youth programs and community service projects with pickup of large furniture donations available by calling Mrs. Dollie Harold Nielsen.
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Cuero
American Legion Civic Center
George Trowell
Civic Center
Chuir
Dollie Harold Nielsen
School Bonds Sale On Board's Agenda
Cuero School Board plans a 1.4 million bond sale with Dittmar and Company of San Antonio. A October 20 bid opening is on the table, with Meade reporting bond market conditions and a possible date reassessment.
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George Meade
San Antonio
Dittmar and Company
Cuero School Board
Meade
Honor Roll First Lieutenant Kasprzyk Named Serviceman of the Week
First Lieutenant Gary W. Kasprzyk, Cuero Record Honor Roll Serviceman of the Week, is a Southwest Texas State University graduate who joined the service in 1968. Trained at Fort Polk and Fort Knox, he earned commissions at Fort Benning and Fort Hood, now stationed in Vietnam at Quan Tri near the DMZ. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Kasprzyk, a Cuero High math teacher, residing at 104 Maurine.
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Gary W. Kasprzyk
Pilot Club
Cuero Record
Southwest Texas State University
Kasprzyk
Fort Polk
Louisiana
Fort Benning
Georgia
Fort Knox
Fort Hood
Vietnam
Quan Tri
Dmz
And
Frank Kasprzyk
Cuero High School
Maurine
Six Benefactors Add $780 to UF's Total
Six more contributors added 780 to the 1971 United Fund raising total bringing gifts to 2250 and 17 donors in the 100 and over Honor Roll. Jack Howerton reports the pace could meet the initial goal of 30 in the next week if contributions continue at the opening drive rate.
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United Fund
Jack Howerton
Drive
Howerton
Bert Kirk, Jr
Duckett Motor Co
Cuero Record
kansas-Louisiana Gas Co
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
HEB Food Store
Kirk
Co. L. Duckett
Cuero Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
Jim Stone
Arkansas-Louisiana Gas Co
Hugo Geck
Southwestern Bell
H. E. Butt
HEB Food
Lions Set Halloween Candy Sale in Cuero
Cuero Lions Club members plan a door to door candy sale on Wednesday October 7 from 5 p m in Cuero to fund Lions Club charities. Team captains are asked to gather members and meet at the American Legion at 5 p m for the kickoff. a barbecue supper will follow the sale at the legion building.
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Cuero Lions Club
Cuero
Lions Club
Don Albrecht
American Legion
Legion
Lions
Cuero Chamber of Commerce to review 1970-71 budget
The Cuero Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture board will consider a proposed budget for 1970 71 at 7 p.m. Monday. Maurice Aronstein chairs the chamber finance committee.
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Cuero Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Maurice Aronstein
Cuero United Fund Honor Roll Names Donors
The Cuero United Fund lists donors including Buchel Bank & Trust Farmers State Bank Cuero Federal S&L Stimson Furniture Co. Freund Funeral Home Nielsen 7-Up Bottling Co. Klecka Center Pharmacy H E B Food Store Ark La Gas Co S W Bell Tel Co and local residents. The list shows contributions from multiple businesses and individuals.
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Buchel Bank & Trust Farmers State Bank
Cuero Federal S&l
Graham Hamilton
LeRoy Hamilton Weber Motor Co
Stimson Furniture Co. Freund Funeral Home
Nielsen
Botl. Co. Klecka - Center Pharmacy
Erna B. Koehler
Bert Kirk Jr
Duckett Motor Co
Cuero Record
Ark-La Gas Co
S.W. Bell Tel. Co
H.E.B. Food Store
Letter to Editor Questions Answered About Work and Pay
A reader explains working two jobs in April when a business sold its premises, later losing the part time job. He details interruptions from Labor Day to unemployment, then recall to a full schedule, earning about 92 to 109 dollars take home every two weeks. He notes a four week month and five dependents, and mentions checking with the commodity office for pay stubs.
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Mr. Howerton
Bela cd
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S. Senate
James Allison Sr
Midland Daily News
Raron Yarborough
Lyndon Johnson
DeWitt
Lindenau
Allison
Agatha Wagner
D. L. Prentice
Wagener
Soil District
Astroworld Hotel
Farm Bureau
Southern Pacific Railroad
Tet
Calvary
APO
San Francisco
Cuero United Fund
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