Polliwogs Community Notes Highlight Local Happenings
Polly Howerton reports on Bill Ferguson’s move to Methodist Hospital in Houston and his four to six weeks of recovery in Room 767. Austin visitors Ruth Williams’s family and Norman Williams are mentioned along with art show honors for Norman and souvenir programs for the Centennial Turkey Trot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Ferguson
Methodist Hospital
Houston
Emily Calk
Norman Williams
Austin
Ruth Williams
Norman
Museum To Be Open Oct 27 28 In Reuss Building
Local residents visited the museum set up in the Reuss Building on East Main Street. Lester Giese, general chairman, led the event with Mrs Joe Reuss Mrs Callie Henneke and Mrs Henry Sheppard guiding visitors. The exhibit will reopen Friday from 1 to 6 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuss
East Main Street
Lester Giese
Joe Reuss
Callie Henneke
Henry Sheppard
Complaints Filed In Justice Court
Several persons were charged in the Justice of the Peace Court of Albert Ley during the past week for numerous complaints. Those charged with speeding include Guadalupe Hernandez of New Braunfels Jimmy Lee Taylor of Houston Richard Borchard of Robstown David Buie of San Marcos and John Palmer of Aransas Pass. Ricky Pargman and L E Coleman of Cuero received tickets for lacking a motor vehicle operator's license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace Court
Albert Ley
Guadalupe Hernandez
New Braunfels
Jimmy Lee Taylor
Houston
Richard Borchard
Robstown
David Buie
San Marcos
John Palmer
Aransas Pass
Ricky Pargman
Cuero
L. E. Coleman
Area Cancer Chairmen To Report At Meeting
Area chairmen of the American Cancer Society will report at two District 6 meetings in Refugio on Wednesday November iat at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Reports will cover the 1972 Crusade and plans for 1973 with numerous local participants named. Memorials may be sent to Mrs. R. A. Caldwell in Cuero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Cancer Society
First Presbyterian Church
T. R. McGlathery
Rockport
Truitt Dunn
Beeville
David McGrath
Port Lavaca
William A. Blackwell
Cuero
M. W
Bud) Haun
Yorktown
J. S
Checo
R. A. Caldwell
N. Cuero
Finley Blackwell
Zamzow
Kirk Bennett
Bee County
District Crusade Committee
W. W
Bill) Janecek
Church To Host Suh Sunday Weekend Meeting
Stratton Primitive Baptist Church schedules a 5th Sunday weekend gathering starting Friday October 27 at 7 00 p m. Saturday morning worship begins at 10 15 with an afternoon service at 2 30 and an evening service at 7 00. Noon details referenced in Church on Page 3.
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Stratton Primitive Baptist Church
DeWitt County Taxpayers League Seeks New Members
Citizens may join the DeWitt County Taxpayers League to push for a better local tax structure. The group previously volunteered signups at the DeWitt County Courthouse but now offers a contact point in Rooms 17-18 upstairs over Buchel Bank and Trust Co. Call 275-6741 to join.
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DeWitt County
Cease Fire Near As Vietnam Talks Advance
The White House says a cease fire and U.S. troop withdrawal could be agreed within weeks. Kissinger cites progress with Hanoi and notes South Vietnam’s Thieu may resist, with Oct 31 as a tentative deadline. Prisoner releases and a political framework are part of the plan.
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Washington
UPI
White House
Vietnam
U.S
Henry A. Kissinger
Nixon
Hanoi
Kissinger
United States
Five Men Sentenced In District Court In Yoakum and Cuero
Five men pleaded guilty and were sentenced in 24th District Court by Judge Joe Kelley. Ira Gardner of Cuero received multiple consecutive terms for theft cattle theft and burglary totaling 25 years. Ruben Gutierrez of Yoakum got a 10 year probated sentence for murder. Donald Spencer of Meridian drew an eight year probated term for tractor theft. Carl Heil Jr. of Houston earned a five year probated sentence for DWI. G C Pittser’s destruction of private property was reduced to a $250 fine with a two year probated jail term. Milton Powell’s sentencing was postponed after he pled guilty to carrying a pistol on licensed premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kelley
24Th District Court
Pershing Hiller
Ira Gardner
Cuero
Gardner
T. B. Brantley
Brantley
Pete Gonzales
Ruben Gutierrez
Yoakum
Jesse Oliver
Oliver
Gutierrez
Donald Spencer
Meridian
Budge Goodwin
Hochheim
Carl Heil Jr
Houston
G. C. Pittser
Dallas
Pittser
Milton Powell
Powell
Nothing Awarded In $25,000 Suit
The jury in the 24th Judicial District Court ruled Sandy Bomba owes no damages for injuries from a June 29, 1970 collision with Mr. and Mrs. Marion Ruiz. The plaintiffs sought 25,000 dollars. The Ruizs were represented by George Middaugh and David Whitlow. defendant by Errol Dietze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
24Th Judicial District Court
Sandy Bomba
Marion Ruiz
Joe Kelly
E. T. Summers, Jr
Ruiz
George Middaugh
Cuero
David Whitlow
Victoria
Errol John Dietze
Trot Headquarters Open Until Nov 3
Cuero Centennial and Turkey Trot Headquarters at 212 North Gonzales will stay open roughly until November 3 to wrap up the event. About twenty workers kept the office running during the busy period. Souvenir plates coins booklets banners and T-shirts are on display and sale. Ticket sales were run by J. D. Bramlette Jr with Mrs. Mattie Herring and Mrs. Lois Schultz overseeing sales.
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Cuero Centennial & Turkey
North
Gonzales
Harold High
Charles Lucas
J. D. Bramlette, Jr
Mattie Herring
Lois Schultz
How To Help The Child Who Cannot Hear
UPI reports on early signs of hearing loss in infants and the value of prompt diagnosis. Public Affairs Committee promotes the book Helping the Child Who Cannot Hear by Samuel Moffat, noting millions affected and immunization as prevention. Parents should explore oral and manual communication options and assess schools for small classes and certified teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Public Affairs Committee
Sanuel Moffat
Alexander Graham Bell Association For the Deaf
U.S. Public Health Service
Moffat
Three Charged With DWI in DeWitt County Court
Alfred Lee Franklin age 26 of Yoakum, Lawrence M. Turner age 19 of Cuero, and Thomas Wayne Galloway age 21 of Hearne were charged with driving while intoxicated in DeWitt County. Franklin was ordered to appear after a Oct. 22 incident at 12:45 a.m. Turner was charged after a Oct. 23 incident on U.S. 87 at 11:45 p.m. Galloway was arrested Oct. 20 on N Esplanade by Cuero police.
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DeWitt County
Alfred Lee Franklin
Burt Street
Yoakum
Yoakum City
Franklin
Lawrence M. Turner
S.gonzales
Cuero
U.S. 87
Texas Highway Patrol
DWI
Thomas Wayne Galloway
Hearne
Cuero City
N. Esplanade
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Olivia
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CBS Television Network
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W. Kyle Hardesty
Marvin Matusek
Tax League
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