Town cleanup plan clashes with inlets dumping incident
Public Works Director Hercel Thompson cites a recent heavy rain as brush trash and household garbage dumped into the 48 inch storm sewer inlet at the Reuss Boulevard and Valley Street intersection causing yard floods. The grate clog was cleared and water drained. Thompson warns of possible prosecution if repeated. He notes a city free pickup runs this week and cites a tip to identify the responsible party. Also mentions USPS talks of postage increases with potential new rates next spring.
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Thompson
City Hall
U.S. Postal Service
Postal Service
United Press International
B and B Auto Plans Expansion on San Antonio Highway
Billy Lyman owner of B and B Auto Repair and Parts says the San Antonio Highway shop will expand facilities and services to include body work, minor repairs, and painting. Willie Banda and David Rios are skilled workers. Free estimates for repair and body work will be offered.
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B & B Auto Repair and Parts Company
San Antonio Highway
Billy Lyman
Lyman
Willie Banda
David Rios
Cuero Sewege Plant Praised as Best in State
Cuero's new sewage disposal plant earns high praise from Texas Water Quality Board official Millard Bruce after inspection. Funded largely by federal money, the $100,000 project has 3 million gallon daily capacity but handles about 12 million, with landscaping planned and no odor from tanks. City Public Works Director Her cel Thompson notes automatic operation and aims to compete next year, amid leadership from Robert Monos in the Water Department.
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Cuero
Texas Water Quality Board
City Public Works
Hercel Thompson
Millard Bruce
TWQB
Thompson
Cuero City Council Meeting Postponed to Oct 14
City Secretary Evelyn Barfield said the Cuero City Council meeting scheduled for the first Thursday of the month is postponed to October 14 as officials attend the Texas Municipal League in Houston and finish end of year bookkeeping.
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Cuero
Evelyn Barfield
Houston
Texas Municipal League
Tme
Guittard Funeral Slated Wednesday
Funeral services for Frank Guittard prominent attorney and civic leader will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from First Baptist Church with the Rev James Adame officiating Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. He died at his residence Monday at 7 am following a massive heart attack. He was a longtime member and for nine years chairman of the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority Board of Directors.
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Victoria
Frank Guittard
First Baptist Church
James Adame
Evergreen Cemetery
Guittard
Mutscher Session Plea Faces Gov Smith Pressure
Four members of the Dirty 30 urge Gov. Pres ton Smith to call an early special session to remove House Speaker Gus Mutscher and push legislative reforms. Smith doubts the emergency and may resist a session, while Mutscher faces bribery charges from the stock manipulation scandal.
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Austin
Tex
Dirty 39
Preston Smith
Gus
Mutscher
Smith
Houston
Travis County Grand Jury
Dirty 30
Tom Moore
D-Waco
Lane Center
Frances Farenthold
Corpus Christi
Walter Mengden
Moore
Cuero Rodeo Group to Meet October Seventh
The Cuero Rodeo Association will hold its regular meeting on October 7 at percent pm at the Dol House Restaurant per Judge Albert B. Ley.
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Cuero Rodeo Association
Dol House
Albert B. Ley
Bank regulators issue calls on banks’ condition
Federal Reserve the comptroller of the currency and the FDIC issued calls for the condition of all state and federally chartered banks as of the close of business September 30. In Austin the State Banking Department also issued a call for reports on state banks by September 30.
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Federal Reserve
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Austin
State Banking Department
Suit Filed to Vacate Industrial Accident Board Award
Aetna Casualty and Surety Co. sues Sylvester DeLeon of 23218 Mumphord Victoria in 44th District to set aside and Vacate an award by the Industrial Accident Board issued after DeLeon’s Dec 30 1970 accident in DeWitt County while employed by McGivray Lease Service. The suit seeks to challenge the award made Sept 17 1971 with undisclosed amount.
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Aetna Casualty and Surety Co
Sylvester DeLeon
Mumphord
Victoria
Industrial Accident Board
Deleon
DeWitt County
McGivray Lease Service
Cuero Diobbler Football Tickets Shortened Sale
Keesler's began selling Cuero diobbler football tickets for Friday with Columbus as the opponent. CHS Assistant Principal Ray Kelles says tickets will be withdrawn Friday at 11 am instead of Friday evening to ease the workload.
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Columbus
Keesler’s
CHS
Ray Kelles
Kelley
Economic Clinic Slated in Cuero
State Rep Tim Von Dohlen announced a one day Economic Development Clinic for the 42nd Legislative District to be held Thursday Nov 4 1971 at Cuero Community Center. The 8:30 a.m. registration opens with agencies such as the Industrial Commission Tourism Development Agency Parks and Wildlife Department and Small Business Administration participating to assist governments and businesses.
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Tim von Dohlen
Cuero
New
von Dohlen
Industrial Commission
Tourist Development Agency
Parks and Wildlife Department
Small Business Administration
Directors Of Chamber Meet Tonight
The Cuero Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting tonight at 7 p.m. in the board room of Cuero Federal Savings and Loan Association. They will discuss the coming year's work program and, after approval, President Howard Bennett will appoint committee chairmen. The agenda also includes a new Cuero parade float.
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Cuero Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Board of Directors
Cuero Federal Savings and Loan Association
Dewey Henderson
Howard Bennett
Cuero
Fire Truck Kiddies Rides Set for Fire Prevention Week
Free fire truck rides will be offered Wednesday for Cuero schoolchildren as part of Fire Prevention Week. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Cuero Fire Department sponsors the event with help from Mrs. Marvin Bade, auxiliary president.
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Cuero Fire Department
Marvin Bade
Cuero Record
Episcopalian Group Alleges Fund Misuse by Church Leaders
A Texas led group of Episcopalians charged the Episcopal Church leadership is diverting church funds to revolutionary and violent groups. Dr Paul H Kratzig of Victoria Texas renewed accusations at a news conference on the eve of the foundation’s fifth annual convention. The foundation was organized in 1966.
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Washington
UPIT
Episcopal Church
Paul H. Kratzig
Victoria
Tex
Foundation For Christian Teleology
Episcopalian
Cuero United Fund Surpasses Two Thousand Dollar Mark
Gifts to Cuero's 1972 United Fund push reached 2095 dollars as three new donors Nielsen 7-Up Bottling Co Coppedge Tire Service and Duckett Motor Co bring the first phase toward a 25 member Honor Club quota. The Record notes Renewals from Nielsen Coppedge and Duckett and invites more pledges via pledge cards or The Record office.
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Cuero
United Fund
Nielsen 7-Up Hottling Co
Coppedge Tire Service
Duckett Motor Co
Nielsen 7-Up Bottling Co
Dolly Nielsen
Coppedge Tire Company
Goodyear Tire
Dick and
Coot Coppedge
Coot Cop
Cc. L. Duckett
Duckett Motor Company
Cuero Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
Duckett
Cuero Bank
Cuero United Fund Quota Totals Reported
The Cuero United Fund reports a total to date of 2095 dollars with several contributors listed. Donors include Farmers State Bank, Buchel Bank, Cuero Federal & L, Weber Motor Co, Freund Funeral Home, Ark La Gas Co, Gulf Coast Wood Prod, Conrad & Tarkington, Mr. and Mrs. Carl R. Wagner, Cuero Livestock Co Inc, Nielsen 7 Up Bottling, Coppedge Tire Service, Duckett Motor Co and others. The stated overall goal remains 11000 dollars.
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Graham Hamilton
Farmers State Bank
Buchel Bank
Cuero Federal
Weber Motor Co
Freund Funeral Home
Ark.-La Gas Co
Gulf Coast Wood
Conrad & Tarkineton
Carl R. Wagner
Cuero Livestock Com., Inc
Nielsen 7-Up Bottling Co
Coppedge Tire Service
Duckett Motor Co
Five Injured In Collision At Gonzales and Newman
Five persons were rushed to Cuero Community Hospital after a two car wreck at 11 11 a m at the Gonzales Newman corner. Names and injuries could not be released by the hospital or attending physician due to busyness. One car ripped off its right side and ended in a private yard. Police Chief Clinton Wright said a complete report would be filed later.
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Cuero Community Hospital
Gonzales and
Newman
M. Lucilla
Gonzales
Clinton Wright
Adult Basic Education Classes Planned at Dawe School
An enrollment meeting for an adult basic education program is tentatively set for Oct. 26 at Dawe School. Dr. Homer Judge of Cuero High School will supervise the program for adults without a high school diploma. If interest grows, classes will begin with Tuesday and Thursday evening sessions.
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Dawe School
Homer Judge
Cuero High School
Judge
Traffic Tickets Issued in Cuero Corporation Court
Cuero Police Department issued citations in City Hall Corporation Court. Norman Houston Powell Jr of 202 EF French speeding and Elizabeth Rusche of 505 FB Esplanade following too closely.
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City Hall
Cuero Police Department
Norman Houston Powell, Jr
French
Elizabeth Rusche
Esplanade
Tao
Live Oak Specialist To Visit Cuero For Oak Decline
Dr Jerral M Johnson a Texas A M pathologist and plant disease expert will visit Cuero Wednesday October 6 to study live oak decline and ball moss. He will inspect homes and sites to diagnose affected trees and discuss possible solutions with owners.
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Jerral M. Johnson
Cuero
DeWitt County
Orval Wright
Johnson
Texas A&m University
Bible Thought for Today Bible Verse Romans 16 13
Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved the invitation to heaven is broad and open. The message urges all to seek salvation through faith without missing the promise of eternal life.
Cuero High clarifies student ticket seating rules
Cuero High School principal DeWayne Scott explains student football tickets do not grant reserved seating. Parents must buy reserved seats for children to sit with them in sections B or C. mixed use disrupts the occupancy and can force removal of students from reserved seats. Sections A and J cover general admission, with P for band and pep squad and I for junior high and high students.
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DeWayne Scott
Cuero High School
Scott
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