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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1971
Page
1
Editor notes a personal reflection on illness and faith. The author describes cancer and heart attack as catalysts for a spiritual shift, finding comfort in the belief that God is with you. He cites St. Paul on God’s peace beyond understanding and the undeserved nature of grace during suffering.
A devotional motto emphasizes resisting temptation with strength from God. It cites Corinthians 10 18 and quotes a hymn line urging steadfastness so each victory aids another win.
Local cuero civic drive tallies donors and quota figures for the United Fund. The roll includes individuals and businesses such as Farmers State Bank, Buchel Bank, Cuero Federal S and L, Weber Motor Co, Freund Funeral Home, Ark La Gas, Gulf Coast Wood Prod, Nielsen 7 Up Bottling, Crescent Valley Creamery, Cuero Nursing Home, J C Penney Co, HEB Grocery Co, and Cuero Record among many others.
The DeWitt County Pecan Growers Association held its annual meeting at Cuero Municipal Park. John Chilek of Hochheim was reelected president, with Werner Wolf Cuero as vice president, John Braden Jr as treasurer, and Orval Wright as secretary. Two year directors elected were Gerhard Koehler Laurence Dietze Ranny Hunnam and Joel Steen. holdover directors are Arno Rudolph Charles Parker J F Elder and Fred Stockbauer. Extension horticulturist J A Hancock from Texas A M University attended as guest speaker. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Heideman Port Lavaca and Rey and Mrs B J Hall attended as guests. about 175 people were present for the meeting and barbecue supper.
Heavy rains flooded creeks and rivers from Cuero to Dallas Fort Worth forcing evacuations along the Trinity River. A 36 year old woman was reported missing in Fort Worth and police noted several minor injuries after a tornado touched down in Farmers Branch.
F d Pat Mixon president of Farmers State Bank & Trust Co yesterday accepted the United Fund drive chairman post to succeed the late Jack W Howerton. Cuero Record staff will handle publicity with Mrs Jack Howerton noting no house to house solicitation has been needed. John C Hamilton owner of Chisholm Train Western Wear gave 70 dollars in memory of Howerton. Contributions from J T Newman and E T Summers Jr matched or exceeded prior gifts.
Leroy Hendricks pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in DeWitt County Court and was fined 100 dollars plus court costs with ten days in the DeWitt County Jail probated for one year. Carl Putman also pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and faces a one year probation in county jail.
The 1972 UPI report says the cotton support program will boost production to meet next year's market needs and rebuild reserves. Acreage control and price supports stay at 1971 levels, with 20 percent idle acreage required and a national allotment of 11.5 million acres. Payments stay at 15 cents per pound, aiming for about 12.1 million bales in 1972 from 10.7 million this year.
Gifts for veterans in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Temple will be collected at the Annual Veterans Gift Shop Tea from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the home of Colonel and Mrs. F. R. Feeney. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Cuero, the tea supports hospitalized veterans and families, offering a meaningful Christmas gesture through gifts or cash donations.
Commissioner Dave Weber of Precinct 1 will attend the County Judges and County Commissioners Association of Texas meeting in San Antonio. More than 1,200 persons are expected to attend the meeting with speakers including Gov Preston Smith Rep Henry Gonzalez Lt Gov Ben Barnes Leo Ralph Wrall and Land Commissioner Bob Armstrong.
A Cuero Record letter honors journalist Jack Howerton, longtime defender of press freedom. The author recounts lessons from Howerton on First Amendment duties, the citizen's access to information, and newsrooms fighting for liberty against censorship and silence.
Yoakum residents approved 430000 in city improvement bonds and redirected 55000 from a special fund for improvements. A civic center proposal was rejected while two projects won strong approval and two lagged. Federal matching funds could lift total spending to 785000 for waterworks and related upgrades.
The Cuero Community Hospital plans to open its Intensive Care Unit on November 1. Sister M. Lucilla said the new unit will reduce transfers to San Antonio Victoria and Houston though some cases still require specialists. Dr Raymond will head the unit with RN supervisor Mrs Margaret Causey. Daily patient costs average about 75 dollars.
Tuesday night parents and teachers organized a new elementary PTO group for grades 1 5 A nominating committee was elected to name office nominees including Rev John Carmona Maurice Mathis Mrs Pat Strie del Mrs Bennie Krause and Kim Rabe The next meeting is Tuesday at 5 30 p m at 512 E French Street to decide whether to join the PTA or remain independent in the PTO.
Ann Mary Vaughn of Cuero named 1971 72 Queen of the Old Chisholm Trail Drivers Assn She is a Victoria College student and veteran trail rider who will appear in the annual trail ride to San Antonio next February A dance and charity auction in Westhoff will raise funds for portable tents with 20 items to be sold A Rawhide Riders ride from Cuero to Lost Creek Ranch is scheduled this Sunday afternoon with refreshments and supper at Hamiltons ranch house
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