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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1970
Page
1
Town chatter says the Lions Club candy sale went smoothly despite barking dogs. City Manager Wil Cockrell, a former mail carrier, reports dogs don’t bother him, while ad salesman Homer Berner recounts a near yard intrusion stopped by a large German Shepherd.
U S Senate candidate George Bush said his opponent distorts his views on welfare reform and gun control. He argued against a guaranteed annual income, favored work incentives, and criticized the current welfare system as costly. He also opposed federal gun registration and licensing and called for tougher penalties for criminals.
Yoakum Knights of Columbus plan a Columbus Day and ladies night banquet at St. Joseph's Gym after the Missions service. Leon Barton, Grand Knight, announced awards will be presented.
Merchants at Cuero Retail Merchants Association meeting praise the coupon days promotion and vote to continue monthly. The next city wide event is Nov 5 6 and 7 with ads in The Cuero Record Nov 4. Nov 7 also designated Old Fashion Bar Gain Day with sidewalk displays and period dress.
Jaycees outlined an auction day set for December 7 at the Tuesday meeting. Committee members include Jim Cobb as chair, Alan Kahlich, Rh D Kizer, Harvey Schumacher, Joe Johnson and Don Chesher. Possible co sponsorship of a dance with Winter Post 3 American Legion discussed. Charter member Jack Rickman of Houston attended as a guest.
The first annual Lions Club Halloween candy sale in Cuero beginning at 5 PM drew 74 Lions members and Cuero residents. Revenue from 984 days of trick or treat candy topped $300 net for local charities, followed by a barbecue reception in picnic style with Dave Weber and others assisting.
George Bush, the Republican Senate candidate, will appear on the Allan Dale show this Thursday at 10 10 p m on WOAI radio. Listeners will call in questions for him to answer.
Cuero United Fund reports 4285 in gifts and pledges by midweek with three new $100 plus gifts and early movers in the 50 to 75 bracket. J D Bramlette Jr and Drive Chairman Jack Howerton praised the rapid response and expect more names to reach a 11000 quota, aiming to open smaller contributions by Oct. 15.
Gubernatorial candidate Paul Eggers urged Texans to cut waste promising to form an economy commission on taking office. He would appoint a volunteer bi partisan task force of businessmen to seek savings and efficiency, noting a 1965 attempt at a similar Little Hoover Commission failed in the Senate.
Researchers at Rheingold Breweries note the first known help wanted advertisement appeared in London in 1609 seeking brewers for service in Virginia. Two men answered and were deemed satisfactory, marking an early employment milestone.
A Miami Herald Publishing Co survey asserts newspaper advertising is far more effective than television or radio. Based on 5,197 interviews of 52 food stores, newspapers appear 30 times as influential as TV and 52 times as radio for shoppers.
Honor roll shows contributors including Buchel Bank & Trust Farmers State Bank Cuero Federal S&L and The Cuero Record. Notable amounts range from 50 to 200 with total to date 3285 and overall goal 11000 to be raised.
The Yorktown Western Days festival runs October 15 to 18 featuring coronation parade rodeo football game dances and concerts. Coronation finalists Jo Ann Metting Sandrae Amador Donna Blaschke Cynthia Riemennschneider and Mary Meischen will compete October 15 at 7 30 p m in the Yorktown High School Auditorium. The queen will be kept secret until coronation. The Kustoms perform at the coronation dance in Community Hall. A Class AA football game pits Yorktown Wildcats against Bloomington Bobcats at Wildcat Stadium. Concerts continue October 17 with a National act to be announced.
A Cuero Community Hospital Auxiliary delegation will attend the Texas Association of Hospital Auxiliaries district workshop in Sweeney on October 14. Attending are Mrs. Robert Post president and three vice presidents Mrs. Lias B. Steen Mrs. Joe Reuss and Mrs. Grady McDonald.
Cuero CISD board plans to set the final bid opening date for a 1.4 million bond issue for a new junior high. Oct 20 is tentatively scheduled as the bid opening date, following a bond market update by George Meade of Dittmar and Company.
Thomas Cheatham of Cuero has been named Knight of the York Cross of Honour, one of about 400 holders this year among 4.25 million Freemasons in North America and the Philippines. His offices include Cuero Lodge Master 1924 and Grand Master of the Grand Council of Texas in 1965.
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