Turkey Trot Guests and Local Happenings Highlight Week
A Houston area social page notes guests for the Turkey Trot including Mr. and Mrs. Randle Hanks of San Antonio and Mrs. Vel McKenzie of Pleasanton. Randle plans to play in Sunday’s golf tournament while families in Weesatche Cuero and Lake Jackson visit and attend reunions.
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Randle Hanks
San Antonio
Vel McKenzie
Pleasanton
Lyndie Watson
Hanks
Mrs. McKenzie
Watson
Randle
Carroll Thigpen
John Scott
Jill
Lake Jackson
Claude Thigpen
Carroll
Peggy
Centennial fair finds fried chicken scarce at booths
Chairman Robert Post notes it seems odd no one sells fried chicken during the centennial. He announces that three booths are available for the event.
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Robert Post
Residents Summoned for Jury Service in DeWitt County
Prospective jurors from Cuero are summoned to appear in the 24th Judicial District Court on October 24 at 10 00 a m. The 100 potential jurors will be drawn to hear criminal and civil cases on the court docket per District Clerk Pershing Hiller.
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24Th Judicial District Court
Pershing Hiller
Absentee Voting Starts Tomorrow in DeWitt County
County Clerk Ray Gips announces absentee voting begins October 18 in the DeWitt County Courthouse basement. The office opens 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and runs through November 3 for residents unable to vote at their polling place.
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DeWitt County
Texas
Ray Gips
Gips
McChesney Hospitalized In Cuero ICU
Paul McChesney remains in intensive care at Cuero Community Hospital under observation with no diagnosis yet. Mrs. McChesney reported he fell ill around noon Sunday and was rushed to the hospital.
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Paul McChesney
Cuero Community Hospital
McChesney
Texas Oil Wells Ordered to Run Wide Open
The Texas Railroad Commission ordered Texas oil wells to continue running at full capacity for the eighth straight month as half of the state’s refineries operate at or above 100 percent. Commission Chairman Byron Tunnell reported at the monthly oil allowable hearing that crude stocks in Texas remain short.
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Austin
UPI
Texas
Texas Railroad Commission
Ning
Commission
Byron Tunnell
East Texas
Big Wells
Kelly-Snider
Tom O'Connor
Tunnell
Washington
TAR Unit Meeting Canceled and Rescheduled
The TAR group postponed its planned meeting due to conflicting circumstances and will meet at Oak View School at 6 30 p m with members urged to attend at 7 p m. The note mentions oil production allowances for Texas fields and state crude stocks as of Oct 6 amid concerns over domestic oil shortages.
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Oak View School
Rawhide Riders Plan Big Trail Ride Parade
South Texas clubs plan a Big Trail Ride Parade sponsored by the Rawhide Riders on Sunday October 22 at 4 p.m. A preparatory meeting is set for 7 30 p.m. in the N Y A building to finalize plans.
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Rawhide
South Texas
Rawhide Riders
N.Y.A
Burns
East Main
Rodeo Arena
Boy Scout Troop 242
Cuero Rodeo Association
Cuero Centennial Souvenir Book Goes On Sale
The Cuero Centennial Souvenir Book is now on sale at Centennial Headquarters. This 64 page history and picture record of 100 years costs $1.50 per copy.
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Centennial Headquarters
Plane carrying Boggs disappears in Alaska storm
In Alaska’s Gulf of Alaska region a plane carrying House majority leader Hale Boggs and Alaska’s lone congressman vanishes during a rainstorm over rugged mountain terrain. Viet Nam fronts see progress as bombing persists. Abrams returns to Vietnam to assess Vietnamization amid intrigue. Nixon campaign manager accuses McGovern of dirty tactics as both sides trade barbs.
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Boggs
Anchorage
Alaska
Hale Boggs
Gulf of Alaska
Abrams
Washington
Creighton Abrams
Army Chief of
Vietnam
Nixon
George McGovern
McGovern
Rioting in Belfast Kills Four and Wounds Troops
Rioting in Belfast leaves four dead and at least three British soldiers wounded. A fire destroys a Roman Catholic church in Belfast amid tensions.
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Ulster
Belfast
Movie On Sex Called A Sexual Tragedy UP
Hollywood UPI reports Dr David Reuben, author of Everything You've Always Wanted to Know about Sex But Were Afraid to Ask, criticized Woody Allen's film adaptation as a sexual tragedy. He said the movie chronicles sexual failure, diverging from his book’s themes, and noted he sold the title rights rather than approving the script.
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Hollywood Correspondent
Hollywood
UPI
David Reuben
Woody Allen
Reuben
Dr. Reuben
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