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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1970
Page
1
A narrator recalls early dreams of railroad, aviation, and freedom, then describes entering journalism and advertising. He contrasts the glamorous executive image with the harsh realities of a stressful career, acknowledging a shift from carefree to working life through a printer’s ink transfusion.
An eight member Yoakum Fire Department delegation attended the 68th semi annual convention in Columbus. The pumper team finished seventh with a 19.4 time. Attendees included Fire Chief Elmer Hanna with Mrs. Hanna and seven other couples plus Leon Hone and Bennie Stary. Chief Hanna also attended a workshop in Victoria conducted by the State Fire Marshal.
Tom Kennedy a Cuero Fire Department veteran of 40 years received special recognition at a Saturday night dinner during Ladies Night activities. Kennedy who retires November 1 currently serves as captain of the drivers and was presented a gift by former Fire Chief M Clifton Weber. He has served under six chiefs including R F Heyer Sr Weber Kleinecke Lester Fre Carrol Ley and Chief Stolleis. A dance followed in the station truck section.
Five prominent Texas sportsmen present a letter of appreciation to Congressman George Bush at a Warwick Hotel breakfast in Houston. The letter commends intelligent amendments to the Gun Control Act of 1968 and notes support for exempting sporting ammunition from regulation.
Election chatter centers on Sen. Charles Goodell a sharp Nixon critic in New York where Gov. Nelson Rockefeller backs Buckley while Richard Ottinger gains momentum. The contest tests Republican support and potential shifts in the Senate balance.
The Cuero Housing Authority says its 110 unit low rent project is about three quarters done with a target completion date of January 31, 1971. Contractor Robert W Payne Co of Dallas maintains the project is on schedule despite weather delays.
First Baptist Church selects a four member delegation to attend the 85th annual Baptist General Convention of Texas in Austin from October 27 to 29. Attending are Rev. Bob Hairston and Rev. Norman Sanders with their spouses, the church's current pastor and a former pastor.
District 4 of the Texas VFW voted to send 50 dollars to the Hess Fund for Jerry Hess's kidney transplant. The check was delivered to The Record by Cuero Post 23972 Quartermaster Wilfred Leist. Attendees included Cuero Post 3972 Auxiliary members and guests with district and department representatives present.
DeWitt County pecan growers will elect officers and directors at their annual meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday. A barbecue supper will follow at Cuero Municipal Park. Dr. Arlie Powell of the Agricultural Extension Service will speak. Plans for the Cuero pecan show in November 2021 will be announced.
An American Education Week assembly is set for 9 15 a m Friday at Cuero High School. Principal speaker will be Dr George Stafford of Prairie View A M The event is sponsored by the Future Teachers of America chapter with the theme Up With America for 1970 71.
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