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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1966
Page
6
President Johnson urged a mass move from cities to rural areas at Dallastown Pa to stem urban migration. He argued millions leaving farms burden nations and asked if it makes sense to crowd 70 percent of people onto one percent of land. The event marked the community’s centennial.
Cuero schools prepare for a Tuesday start as Marvin Kirkman confirms classes begin at 8 20 a m to fit the Area Vocational School schedule. Board of Education members oversee preparations with buses on regular routes and cafeterias serving lunches. Elementary pupils report to their buildings at 8 20 a m while Cuero High and Junior High grade groups gather for schedule instructions.
Greg Fetters was elected president of the local DECA chapter for 1966 67 at the first meeting. Other officers named include Richard Zimmerman as vice president Doris Grant secretary Bubba Williams treasurer Carol Peters parliamentarian James John historian Bobby Fritz sergeant at arms and Carol Ware reporter. Cass Haecker sponsored and presided as 19 members attended with fundraising ideas discussed.
Cuero Boy Scouts gain national publicity in BOYS LIFE September issue. Feature details the 1965 Chisholm Trail Hike from Cuero to Austin, with a two page spread and a photo of hikers and covered wagons. Names Jack Snapp Bob McPherson and Chris Krueger noted among the three walkers.
Fort Worth a 12 year old girl Josephine Mary Kruzick died Friday from a coughing seizure linked to asthma that had forced her to stop swimming and other pleasures. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Matthew Kruzick.
Viet Cong fired about 27 mortar rounds into a U S Army 1st Air Cavalry post at An Khe during a celebration of the unit's first year in Viet Nam. Casualties reported among Americans. two aircraft were lost but both pilots survived as air action intensified. South Viet Nam officials warned of possible terror attacks ahead of elections. An Air Force seaplane recovered a downed pilot amid shelling from three cities.
Leonard S. Aitkens Jr argues against a $5,000 loan for Cuero rodeos and questions opening the ballpark outfield for horses. He urges weighing all recreational facilities and warns about injuries to baseball players and youth fields if rodeo warmups intrude on the field space. He suggests alternative warming areas be found for rodeo participants.
Cuero's Rialto Theater unveils a revised program starting Tuesday with box office opening at 6 45 p m Mrs Dora Koenig manager says weekday matinees are discontinued for the school period Monday through Friday Continuous shows will run matinee and evening on Saturdays and Sundays
A station wagon veered off U S 281 and hit a palm tree, killing four people and injuring three. The deceased were Sergio N. Castaneda, 20, his wife Tanda, 31, their daughter Marcella, 2, and Landa Rodriguey, 14, all of Brownsville.
A pair of 19 year old twins from Lake Charles Louisiana, Bill Leon and Bernie McCrary, weighed about 380 pounds each and required a pad wagon to move due to their size. Arrested in San Antonio for checks stolen from Harrell Cattle Co they were moved to Gonzales County Jail where their beds would not support them. They are to be arraigned before Justice E Ray Bright. The article also profiles Johnstone and his wife Sara Lena, Jehovah's Witnesses, detailing their world travels and ministry work in Britain, South America, and the United States.
Holiday closures affect downtown services while post office, courthouse, and stores shut Monday. City crews work Tuesday to restore normal garbage pickup. National Safety Council warns up to 650 deaths possible on highways Friday through Monday. Record traffic toll estimates amid holiday travel.
The Texas State Board of Health set September 20 for an ox hearing on Cuero Hospital Districts application for $875,000 in federal funds to finance a modern hospital in Cuero. President M Clifton Weber and other district board members will attend. the grant, under Hill Burton, ranks top priority and may be provided this month. Directors include Weber Dewey Schorre Dewey Henderson Howard Riemecke and Pam A Leske.
A series of auto accidents clogged Cuerm police Friday with brief reports of collide along West Main and East Broadway. W Y March of Houston was rear ended while other drivers including a Navy member, Charles Gohinet, and Manuel Montaleca faced collisions or strikes as officers investigated.
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