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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1971
Page
1
Reporter recalls Fern's track as it moved inland with rain and gusts in Victoria. Unlike last year, fewer refugees on the highway and Cuero shelters prepared to assist. Civil Defense groups stand ready, and Fern may send volunteers to Matagorda today if needed.
Charlies Riebschlaeger remains in the intensive care unit at a Victoria hospital after a mild heart attack on Labor Day. He is reported in good condition. Mr and Mrs Hiebschlaeger were vacationing at their bay shore home at Palm Harbor near Rockport when the event occurred. The Riebschlaegers own Klee ka Drug Co and Conter Pharmacy.
The Cuero Independent School District plans to request a 109000 federal HEW grant to aid integration efforts. Supt. Dr E E Sims told the board four teachers, one aide, three visiting aides and audio visual equipment would be funded, with six kindergarten and six first grade aides needed.
The Texas Supreme Court ruled a controversial house redistricting bill unconstitutional, upholding an earlier judge’s finding that it divided counties. Gov. Preston Smith rejected a costly special session, proposing the five member redistricting board finish the reapportionment.
As Hurricane Fern neared the Texas coast residents faced massive disruptions. Thousands boarded up homes and fled inland amid heavy rains and rising waters. Galveston and Texas City power flashed on and off while coastal roads flooded and Interstate 45 clogged with traffic.
The Cuero Rotary Club met on Thursday September 9 with Rev H A Hanson introducing guest speaker Set Dudley M Thomas of the Highway Patrol Thomas spoke on traffic safety and new laws noting 42 deaths over Labor Day compared to 52 last year Rotary aims to honor a local businessperson showing commitment to the Four Way Test and will choose by secret ballot to present a plaque.
Hurricane Fern weakened after striking Matagorda Texas driving rain, 72 mph gusts, and a tornado near Texas City. Forecasters warned of Galveston impact, but Fern split into rainstorms. Edith battered Honduras with 175 mph winds, 15 foot tides, and Puerto Lempira feared destroyed.
The Cuero Youkum football game was cancelled tonight and will be played at the same time tomorrow. Superintendent Dr EF Sime said the scheduling change is to be held at the original kickoff time.
Civil Defense groups met in the DeWitt County Jail basement to draft shelters for refugees from possible storms. About 400 people were sheltered in Cuero during Hurricane Celia in 1970. Plans call for shelters at Municipal Park Clubhouse NYA Building Negro Masonic Building Old Post Office basement and American Legion Civic Center with kitchen support at St. Mark's Lutheran Fellowship Hall.
Rep Tim Von Dohlen of Goliad met with the state welfare commissioner in Austin to press for changes in the welfare drug plan rules. He noted widespread protests and that about a quarter of Texas druggists have not signed up due to red tape and paperwork.
Cuero VFW Post 3972 plans a turkey shoot on September 18 at 2 PM at the Yoakum Highway post property. A tree stew lunch will be served to shooters only who bring their own shotguns. The post also schedules a Halloween dance for October 30 in the NYA Building. Arnold FE Aschenbeck Jr and Milton David Buie are new post members.
The Pilot Club presented a Vicon Apriton heat testing device to Cuero Community Hospital to screen newborns for hearing. Sister Lucilla accepted as acting administrator while Mrs Burns McAlister led the service committee presentation.
Registrations for the 11th annual PPK for boys will remain open through October 1. The event, co sponsored by the National Football League and Ford Dealers of America, draws over 20000 youngsters since 1961 and is praised by NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle as a premier youth athletic program.
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