Howerton remembered for dedication to Cuero Record
In a reminiscence the editor recalls Jack Howerton as a devoted publisher who kept the Cuero Record published on time through changes in leadership. He notes Howerton taught Sorrell and others about editing and the business while emphasizing the importance of advertising to news.
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Cuero Record
Jack Howerton
Jack
Grant Sorrell
Howerton
Texas
Serrell
Polly Howerton
Jock
Sorre
Sorrel
Victoria Mirror
Record
Town
Gobblers Dedicate Home Game to Mr Jack Howerton
Cuero Gobbler San Antonio East Central football game in Gobbler Stadium was dedicated to the memory of Mr. Jack Howerton born March 12 1898 and died October 15 1971. A eulogy by the reporter described Howerton as a newspaperman of the old school fighter and doer who loved life and wrote editorials with courage.
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Homer Berner
Cuero Gobbler
San Antonio
Gobbler Stadium
Jack Howerton
Jack
Howerton Rites Slated Saturday at Grace Episcopal
Final rites for Jack W. Howerton 73 publisher of the Cuero Record will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. Paul Abbott officiating. Burial follows in Hillside Cemetery under Freund Funeral Home. A lavish floral spray came from Judge Roy Hoffhein and the baseball community, marking the end of an era of journalism noted for integrity and free press ideals. Howerton was named Texas Newspaper Man of the Year by the Dallas Professional Chapter of Sigma.
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Jack W. Howerton
Cuero Record
Great News
Texas
Grace Episcopal Church
Paul Abbott
Hillside Cemetery
Freund
Howerton
Dallas
Sig
DeGoLa RC&D Plan Session Ahead for Local Projects
The DeGoLa Resource Conservation and Development Board plans a session this month to develop projects now authorized by Congress. The RC&D board includes Soil and Water Conservation District directors county officials and citizens. USDA funds guidance and support through the Food and Agriculture Act of 1962 and related authorities.
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The
DeGoLa Resource Conservation and Development Project
Congress
Com
Soil and Water Conservation District
Hershel McDonald
Soil Conservation Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Food and Agriculture Act
Herschel C. McDonald
SOS
Alfred Vander Sticken
Areca
Bos
Carl KR. Wood
Oliver L. Killough
Heine Bade
De-Go-La Rc&d
De-Go-la Rc&d Pro
Pirates Lead Orioles After Six In World Series Game Six
The Pittsburgh Pirates led the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 at the end of six innings in the 19th World Series. The Pirates hold a 3-2 series lead and need one win in Saturday's game to clinch the title.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Baltimore Orioles
Birds
Bucs
Wilson Resigns From U S Justice Role Over Texas Tie
Will R. Wilson chief of the Justice Department Criminal Division resigns after facing criticism over ties to Texas financier Frank Sharp. He cites political attacks and says he cannot let the issue hinder the federal assault on organized crime. Wilson notes his family and friends prompted the move.
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Washington Upi
Justice Department
Texas
Will R. Wilson
Nixon
Frank Sharp
Wilson
Sharp
John N. Mitchell
Post Auxiliary Plan Meetings Monday Night
The American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary plan their regular meeting Monday night at 7 30 p m in the American Legion Civic Center. The Legion will elect delegates to the 4th District meeting in Corpus Christi October 23 24 and discuss the Turkey Dinner on November 7 at the Civic Center. The Auxiliary will furnish supper and plan the aft Shop Tea for October 7 at Col and Mrs F R Feeney's home and the Gift Shop at Temple Veterans Hospital.
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American Legion
Legion
Corpus Christi
Civic Center
Auxiliary
F. R. Feeney
Veterans Hospital
Temple
Hamilton Resigns Scoutmaster Post
John C. Hamilton has resigned after nine years as scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 244. Billy Lyman was elected scoutmaster to replace him at a Citizens Club of Cuero meeting. A Citi zens Club barbecue report was given by treasurer Frank Tyl and plans for next year were discussed.
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Citizens Club of
Cuero
Billy Lyman
Hamilton
Citi
Zens Club
Frank Tyl
Tyman
Postal service cuts hit Cuero area hard
The Record reports drastic curtailment of Saturday and Sunday mail service. No window service on weekends and no delivery to post office boxes from 9 10 a m Saturday to 5 05 a m Monday. Local-delivery mail only until 9 a m Saturday. other mail held until 6 50 p m for processing at Victoria office. Cuero post office hours reduced by about six hours with no Sunday shift affecting part time and substitute workers.
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the Record
Victoria
Westhoff
Meyersville
Cheapside
Cuero
Cuero Post Office
Arthur Koeller
Cuero United Fund Quota Appeals to Local Support
A list of donors and pledge amounts for the Cuero United Fund shows many individuals and local businesses contributing sums ranging from 60 to 1,000 dollars. Notable supporters include Farmers State Bank, Cuero Foodcraft Store, J. C. Penney Co, HEB Grocery Co, and the Cuero Nursing Home, with total target set at 11 000 dollars.
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Cuero United Fund
Graham Hamilton
Farmers State Bank
Buchel Bank
Cuero Federal S & L
Weber Motor Co
Freund Funeral Home
Ark.-La Gas Co
Gulf Coast Wood Prod
Conrad & Tarkington
Carl R. Wagner
Cuero Livestock Com., Inc
Nielsen 7
Surface Burial Vault Co
D. M. Stiles
LeRoy Hamilton
Regency Furniture Co
Carter Thomas
S.W. Bell Telephone Co
L. L. Battery Ph. G
Koenig's Drive
O. E. Hall
Charles Tubbs
Lester Frers Jewelers
Cuero Nursing Home
Ben Franklin
Erna B. Koehler
Oak Memorial Fund
George W. Trowell
Ruess Pharmacy
Jake Cohn
Klecka & Center Pharmacy
J. Cc. Penney Co
HEB Grocery Co
Alfred Friar
AK Cuero
Means Furniture Co
McClungs Grocery
Howard Kleinecke
Allied Mills, Inc
Paul B. Kulawik
H. P. Green
R. Bilackwet
Pilot Club Declares Founders Day Week in Cuero
Mayor Jack Edgar proclaims October 16 to 22 as Founders Day Week in Cuero honoring Pilot International founders. About 16,000 members in 500 clubs across the U S and five foreign countries observe the week and anniversary, with a gold plated commemorative coin presented to the mayor.
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Jack Edgar
Cuero
United States
Edgar
Pilot Club
Mutscher Dissents Over Texas Redistricting Plan
Texas reapportionment critics warn the plan splits Houston's black district and weakens minority representation while expanding white suburban influence. Bob Armstrong and Gus Mutscher dissent as the measure passes 3-2, reshaping districts including Harris County and West Texas seats. Barbara Jordan and Chet Brooks face uncertain re election futures.
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Bob Armstrong
Legislative Redistricting Board
Armstrong
Senate
Harris County
Houston
Solon
Barbara Jordan
House
Gus Mutscher
Bill Patman
Ganarca
Bastion
Gonzales
Jackson
Karnes
LaBell
DeWitt
Fayette Goliad
Vaca
Lee
Milam
Victoria
Williamson
Jourdan
Chet Brooks
Pasadena
Howe
Harvest by God Not Man, Says Bible Verse
A Bible thought cites I Corinthians 3 6 stating God gives the increase and that the harvest comes from divine work rather than human effort. The message links sowing seeds and deeds to God’s will.
Dirty 30 Ambitions Threaten Texas House Reform
Austin report notes that more than half of the so called Dirty 30 may seek higher office, weakening the anti Mutscher reform bloc. Seventeen of the 34 anti Mutscher members are considering leaving the House, with some eyeing state senate, U S Congress, or statewide posts.
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Austin
UPI
Gus Mutscher
Es'dame Thief
State Senate
U.S Congress
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Board of DeGoLa States
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Ate Chambers
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