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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1970
Page
1
The column offers wry social observations on bowling golfers railroads fashion and aging while poking gentle fun at memory and maturity in a breezy set of vignettes.
A reader criticizes Governor Preston Smith for supporting campus radicals and failing to act against what they call academic anarchy. The letter argues Smith shows weakness and pandering, predicting more demands and violence, urging a change in Texas leadership.
The Cuero Record lists donors contributing to the United Fund total to date. Names include Buchel Bank and Trust Weber Motor Co. Stimson Furniture Co. Crescent Valley Creamery H E B Food Store Coca Cola Bottling Cuero Oil Mill and many individuals. Current total reaches $5,811 with numerous small gifts among local businesses and residents.
Cuero Young Farmers hold their monthly meeting at 8 p.m. in the high school Vocational Agriculture Building. A program on Fire Safety will be presented.
The Cuero PTC will not hold its annual Halloween carnival this year. Rev Calvin Peterson, president, cited ongoing volunteer shortages as the reason. The PTO executive committee made the decision at a recent meeting and may pursue another fundraising activity later in the year. PTO meetings are set for Nov 17, Feb 16, and Apr 20.
United Fund Chairman Jack Howerton announces the campaign is open to gifts of any amount. The Record notes donors will be named in the Honor Roll starting Friday. By Thursday the drive shows $5,811 of an $11,000 goal, with $11,000 target split between large and small donors.
Cuero Jaycees announce support for a Cerebral Palsy drive with distribution of collection containers downtown. Joe Johnson chairs the distribution. a membership drive starts November 1 led by Ed Sager. Committee led by R D Kizer revises the constitution and by laws. fall board meeting in Irving and a November banquet honor five Texans.
Meyersville 4-H Club announced committee chairmen for the new year at a Monday meeting. The list includes Achievement chairmen Sharon Rangnow Bruce Jank Peggy Bennett and adults Arlen and Mrs Mueller Recreation chairs Jolene Ohrt Mike Kuecker Gary Kuecker and Louis Drei er, Finance M Liss Mueller Rhonda Doehman Terry Haun and adults Floyd Doehrman, Program Chris Doehrman Valeria Rangnow Bruce Gohmert and adults Fred Diebe) Chester Bettge Membership Gordon Goh mert Shirley Adickes Wanda Diebel and adults Chester Bettge.
DeWitt County Commissioner Dave Weber traveled to San Angelo for a U.S. Highway 87 Association meeting. The session began today at 3 30 p m and continues through Friday with officials expected to discuss regional highway issues.
Jury selection for the murder trial of Victor Marshall Jones, 55, of Yoakum, begins Monday at 9 a.m. in 24th District Court. Jones is charged with malice murder in the June 4 1970 shooting death of Willie Coleman at Huey Jones Cafe. Other cases include theft by bailee, a sanity hearing, a habeas corpus review and a life sentence murder case, with civil and nonjury matters on the docket.
Lions Club members sped up visitations this week visiting Victoria, Goliad, Yoakum, Kenedy, and Hallettsville as part of a program to study other clubs in action. President Gene Grafe announced hosting by United Methodist Church women on November. Ed Riha of Yoakum attended as a club visitor. Frank Shepherd spoke on proposed constitutional amendments to be voted on November 3, noting 195 of 300 amendments ratified since 1876 and highlighting Proposal No. 2 Repeal of open saloons among the measures.
Roy Kuester of Cuero escaped serious injuries when a 1906 Ford overturned on the Victoria Highway near Nursey at about 4 am. The wrecked vehicle was towed from the scene by Weber Motor Company wrecker service.
Toronto figures show Canadian harness horsemen paid 1 120 250 dollars for yearling standard breds in 1969. The sale reflects strong demand and steady market activity among breeders and buyers across the country.
Ballots mailed for officers of the Friends of the Library Club as Rev. Gerard Thornton resigns from the presidency. New secretary-treasurer will start January 1, with current holder Mrs. Spencer Faulkner continuing until year end. Membership stands at 65 with dues $1 individuals and $10 clubs.
Chief Justice Howard Green, soon to retire, will be honored with a portrait presentation ceremony in Port Lavaca on Friday October 23 at 4 p.m. in the district courtroom. The Calhoun County Bar Association extends an invitation to DeWitt County friends, noting Green's Cuero roots and long legal career including work in Houston and with Green & Green.
The Knights of Columbus will hold their annual family Christmas party on Sunday December 13. It begins at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Civic Center, announced Joseph Kenigseder, Council Family Activity Chairman.
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