United Fund Push Gets Fresh Impetus
Cuero's United Fund campaign gains momentum as retired Justice Howard P. Green boosts his pledge from 60 to 100 dollars in memory of Jack Howerton. J. D. Bramlette Jr. seeks swift fulfillment of the $11,000 goal with new donors from Cuero Community Hospital staff and local businesses. Additional gifts include the Engbrocks, Leslie Motor Co., Dr. Lis Wheeler, Penner Cattle Co, and several individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero
United Fund
Howard P. Green
Jack Howerton
Cuero Record
J. D. Bramlette Jr
Cuero United Fund
Howerton
Cuero Community Hospital
M. Lucilla
Reiffert Blackwell
A. J. Engbrock
Leslie Motor Co
John (Lis
Wheeler and Penner Cattle Co
Mike Weber
Bert Kirk
DeWitt REA Directors Plan LCRA Educational Tour
DeWitt County Electric Cooperative directors vote to spend October 22 touring LCRA facilities near Austin. Stops include Bastrop Sim Gideon Steam Generation Plant Mansfield Dam LCRA headquarters and Texas Electric Cooperatives data center. Eight DeWitt directors attended the Gonzales GVEC study meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt County Electric Cooperative
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Austin
DeWitt Rea
Ing
LCRA
Cuero
Sim Gideon
Bastrop
Mansfield Dam
Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc
South Texas Electric Cooperatives
Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative
Gonzales
DeWitt County
Gilbert Prause
Robert Schmidt
Bobby Lord
James Hartman
Odell White
Marvin Stanchos
Floyd Doearman
H. O. Mueller
Fain McDougal
DeWitt
Rev Kunz Due Return To Cuero
The Rev Francis Kunz pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Cuero was hospitalized October 1 with a stroke in San Antonio. He was to be transported back to Cuero Community Hospital this afternoon with Rev Jerry Mackin saying Kunz shows good improvement and will be returned with Mateo Perez of Freund Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Kunz
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
San Antonio
Santa Rosa Hospital
Cuero Community Hospital
Jerry Mackin
Seguin
Kunz
Mackin
Record
Mateo Perez
Freund Funeral Home
Rev. Kunz
Cuore
Krmz
Bible Thought It Is Required in Stewards
Early possessions are a trust from God and a reckoning day will come, urges a sermon referencing I Corinthians 4 2 and the duty of faithfulness in stewardship.
Death Claims Marvin F. Rabke at 53
Marvin F. Rabke, 53, rural mail carrier, died of a heart attack at 7.30 p.m. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Cuero Community Hospital. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 4 p.m. in St. Mark's Lutheran Church officiated by Rev. Hubert Hansen. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery. a prayer service is tonight at 7.30 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home Chapel. Born March 3, 1918 in Five Mile community to Fritz Rabke and Lotta Schorlemmer, he married Bernice Thamm on February 2, 1937 in Arneckeville. Survivors include his wife, two daughters Emelyn Rabke of San Antonio and Mrs. Gerald Sager of Arneckeville, a son Leslie Rabke of Cuero, a sister Mrs. John Duke of San Antonio, and three grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin F. Rabke
Cuero Community Hospital
Mr. Rabke
Freund Funeral Home
Five Mile
Fritz Rabke
Lotta Schorlemmer
Bernice Thamm
Arneckeville
Cuero
Emelyn Rabke
San Antonio
Gerald Sager
Arneck
LVN Meeting At Cuero Community Hospital
The Texas League of Licensed Vocational Nurses met at Cuero Community Hospital with 13 members and students attending. Sister Barbara showed two films The Lady In Waiting and Support In Labor. Plans for a Christmas party and fundraising candy sales were discussed, with hostesses listed as Mrs. Chris Kilpatrick, Mrs. Parks, Care Mae Hogan, and Mrs. M. Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas League of Licensed Vocational Nurses
Cuero Community Hospital
Barbara
Rosalie Parks
Chris Kilpatrick
Parks
Care Mae Hogan
M. Parker
Nixon telephones Bengals safety Dyer in hospital
Cincinnati Bengals safety Ken Dyer, partially paralyzed after a inquiry in the Green Bay game, received a get well call from President Nixon and his wife. Dyer said he was thrilled by the presidential message while in his hospital bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Upi
Ken Dyer
Cincinnati, Bengals
Nixon
Dyer
Costly orthodontics and a daughter's future
A father reflects on paying about $2,000 for his daughter's braces and treatments. He questions whether the expense was justified as years pass and his daughter gains confidence, dances, and a potential wedding with a football player.
Ben Farmer Dies Unexpectedly at 78
Ben B. Farmer 78 longtime supervisor of the Cuero Municipal Airport died Monday evening in a local hospital. Born June 27, 1893 in Starrville he married Ellen Burt in Cuero on December 31, 1918. Funeral is Tuesday at 2 p.m. Freund Funeral Home Chapel with Rev C Rogers McLane officiating. Survived by wife Elfien Farmer of Cuero one sister Mrs Dave Woods of Winona and nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben B. Farmer
Cuero Municipal Aiport
Mr. Farmer
Starrville
Ellen Burt
Dee
Cuero
Freund Funeral Home
Elien Farmer
Dave Woods
Winona
Redistricting Panel Nears Deadline In Texas
The five member redistricting board must craft new boundaries for Texas 150 House seats by Saturday. Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes and House Speaker Gus Mutscher clash over single versus multimember districts with Harris County debates ahead. Attorney General Crawford Martin undecided on legality of either approach. Barnes and Mutscher differ on Senate plans and accuse each other of improper handling in West Texas and the Rio Grande Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
UPI
Texas
Ben Barnes
Gus Mutscher
Senate
Mutscher
Barnes
Harris County
Houston
Dallas
Crawford Martin
Martin
West
Rio Grande Valley
House
Amutle
PTO Meeting Is Scheduled at Hunt Elementary School
Parents of first through fourth graders are invited to an organizational meeting for a parent teacher group on Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the Hunt Elementary School cafeteria per Rev Calvin Peterson of First United Methodist Church. Nixon orders Agriculture Dept to clarify school lunch rules after 59 senators warn of impact on free lunches for poor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt Elementary
Calvin Peterson
First United Methodist Church
Washington
UPI
Nixon
Agriculture Department
William FE. Tommons
Congressional Relations
Expos Acquire Lemaster From Astros in Cash Deal
Montreal obtained veteran left hurler Denny Lemaster from Houston in a straight cash transaction. Lemaster, 92, had a 6-12 record for the Astros in 1971 and posted a 5.45 ERA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal Upi
Denny Lemaster
Montreal Expos
Houston Astros
Lemaster
Rcord
Astros
Cuero United Fund Quota Listing Shows Local Donations
A dated fundraising roster lists donors and amounts for the Cuero United Fund, totaling 3,825 with entries from businesses, banks, stores, and individuals such as Farmers State Bank, Koch's Drive In, Cuero Nursing Home, J. C. Penney Co, HEB Grocery, and hospital staff. The page records numerous contributions ranging from 10 to 250, confirming a community effort toward the campaign.
Mrs Wanjura Wreck Victim Returns Home After Critical Wounds
Mrs. Oscar Melba Wanjura, injured in a wreck on October 5, was moved from Baptist Medical Hospital in San Antonio back to Cuero Community Hospital with improved but still critical condition. She suffered multiple injuries including broken ribs and a punctured lung and earlier spent time in intensive care. Emma MacDonald Sr remains the only other injured patient still hospitalized as her daughter recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Hospital
San Antonio Hospital
Cuero Community Hospital
Emma MacDonald, Sr
Cavaliers Acquire Rick Roberson from Lakers
The Cleveland Cavaliers obtained 6-9 forward Rick Roberson from the Los Angeles Lakers for cash and a high future draft choice. The Cavs waived forward Gary Freeman to clear roster space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
Rick Roberson
Los Angeles Lakers
Cave
Gary Freeman
Roberson
Tribute to Jack Howerton From Cuero Editor Bob Aldridge
Bob Aldridge memorializes Jack Howerton, long-time Cuero newspaper editor and publisher, praising his fearlessness, conservative yet reasoned editorial stance, and impact on journalism. He notes Howerton’s sharp political analysis, willingness to challenge bad policy such as postal service decline, and his support for writers connected to the paper. Aldridge recalls Howerton’s mentorship and friendship and the void his death creates in Cuero and state journalism circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Howerton
Hamilton denies quitting scouts in letter to editor
Hamilton states he did not resign as Scoutmaster of Troop 243 and accuses the Cuero Record of publishing an unauthorized, inaccurate story. He says he informed the troop of a temporary leave on October 2 and notes nine years of service without cause or contact from the newspaper. He urges proper sourcing in reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Rfsigns Scoutmaster
Cuero
Troop
Buy Scout
Hamilton
Floods In Area Kill One As Cold Front Races Through Texas
A frigid arctic front brought clear skies and bitter lows across the state while deadly floods struck South Texas. A municipal worker Desindra Vega, 38, drowned in San Diego trying to save residents as waters rose 12 feet. About 1,650 people fled to higher ground in Alice and San Diego with 10 houses washed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Texas
National Weather Service
San
Alice
San Peco
Sherif Tony Terrell
Risiy
Yoakum Site Marker Dedication Amid Weather Delays
An official Texas Historical Site Marker dedication occurred yesterday on the De Witt Lavaca county line. Due to bad weather the ceremony moved to the First State Bank Building in Yoakum with Master of Ceremonies R G Winchester and Mayor Harry Gibson welcoming attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Harry Gibson
City of
Lavaca County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monroe Schauer
GVEC
Rev
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Hubert Hansen
Hillside Cemetery
LVN
Nisons Phone Dyer
FE. Z. Ryder Record Staff
Outer Space
Ben Farmer
PTO
Graham Hamilton
Farmers State Bank
Buchel Bank
Cuero Federal
Stimson Furniture Co
Charlies Tubbs
Lester Frers Jewelers
Cuero Nursing Home
Ben Franklin
Erna RB. Koehler
Oak Memorial Fund
George W. Trowell
Ruess Pharmacy
Jake Cohn
Klecka & Center Pharmacy
J. C. Penney Co
HEB Grocery Co
Alfred Friar
Means Furniture Co
McClungs Grocery
Howard Kleinecke
Allied Mills, Inc
Paul B. Kulawik
H. P. Green
Tu Leslie Motor Co
John Wheeler
Penner Cattle Co
Mrs
Oscar
Melba) Wanjura
Baptist Med
Oral Hospital
Wanjura
Cavaliers
Rick
By Bob Aldridge
Jabbine
Veterans’ Land
Nel
United Press International
San Iexgo
Rios
A. W. Schafer Ehairan
John May
Charles Tubbs
Daugheter
Charles Jacob
Jeff
Pat
Cuere
H. N. Henneke
John Janarek
Yorktown
DeWitt County Hsc
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