Cuero City Well Reopens After Cave-In in Park
Cuero’s first municipal well dating to 1880 reopened but not for use during heavy rain from Hurricane Fern. The waterlogged ground hindered filling the cave-in and heavy equipment. a temporary fence was placed around the hole. City records are missing leaving the depth uncertain, with estimates from 30 feet up.
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Cuero
Willard Kleinecke
T. O
Boots) Buchel
Otto Buchel
Abel Trevino
Paul Bustos
B. L. Prentice
Court to hear redistricting power battle in Texas
The Texas Supreme Court will hear arguments on September 23 about whether the Redistricting Board has authority to act on House reapportionment. Sen. Oscar Mauzy seeks a mandamus to compel the board to reapportion into 10 single member districts to satisfy one man one vote rulings.
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Austin
Mauzy
Gus Mutscher
Dallas
House
U. S. Supreme Court
Tomy Konioth
Attorney General's Office
Complete 1971 telephone directories from Southwestern Res office
Town Vaux notes obtaining two full phone directories after an in hospital stay and questions the impact of Directory Assistance on call time. He mentions a misbound yellow pages cover and a cave-in exposing a water well, hinting at upcoming discussion in Town Talk.
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Southwestern Res
Spectacular Dies Seis Parade Planned in Los Angeles
A grand Dies Seis parade is planned in Los Angeles with military and high school bands leading, Mariachis, 50 floats and mounted Charros. Grand marshals will include the personal representative of the President of Mexico and Consul General Jose Cano. Local groups may join via Elsie Harmon and trophies honor parade winners.
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San Antonio
Bill Reth
Lone Star Brewing Company
Mexico
Jose Cano
Roth
Tory
San Saba
Dolorosa
Houston
Alamo
Avenue E
Alamo Plaza
Commerce
Elsie Harmon
Flood Waters Recede as Fresh Rain Looms on Edith’s Path
Floodwaters receded across South Texas after Tropical Storm Fern, with Maria Edith aimed at the Gulf Coast bringing heavy rain. In Roma and the Lower Rio Grande Valley floods eased, while rescuers reported two more people rescued by air and a Houston teen drowned in flooded terrain. Red Cross and Salvation Army sheltered about 200 evacuees. insurance losses estimated at 1.4 million dollars with ongoing road damage assessment.
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United Press International
South Texas
Edith Edith
Nicaragua
British Honduras
Mexican Gulf Coast
Brownsville
National Weather Service
Corpus Christi
Peel
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Roma
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station
Corpse Christine
Aransas Pass
Edith
Fern
Mexican Mountains
Insurance Information Institute
Dallas
Trail Ride Scheduled From Westhoff City Park to Ranch
Town and Country Trail Riders plan a Saturday ride starting at Westhoff City Park at 3 p.m. and proceeding to Sample Bros Ranch also known as Old Gardian Ranch. A stew supper will be served, according to Trail Boss Melvin Hilbrich.
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Westhoff City Park
Sample Bros
Float Contest Gets Extension
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting the extension of the float contest deadline was announced. The event seeks ideas and sketches for a moving float with mandatory mechanics by experts. A $10 prize awaits the winner.
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Chamber of Commerce
CCA Directors Discuss New Chamber Program 1971
The Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture directors met Monday night under new president Howard Bennett. They reviewed a 1971 72 work program with member suggestions including an annual celebration like the Turkey Trot and promoting Cuero as a retirement town.
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Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Howard Bennett
Chamber
N. A. Hanson
Turkey
Howard Kleinecke
Cuero
Man Wanted Here Jailed In Calhoun
Charles Spencer Reed, 31, wanted on several charges, is jailed in Calhoun County on two counts drunk and dis orderly conduct. DeWitt County seeks Reed when Calhoun finishes. Reed faced three $200 bonds altered by bondsmen. Charges date from Nov 24 1970 and Nov 2 in DeWitt County Court listing drunk in public resisting arrest and using profanity.
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Charles Spencer Reed
Calhoun County
Homer Roberson
DeWitt County
N. G. “Cutter” Dietze
Roberson
Reed
Calhoun
Justice of the Peace
Albert Lev S Court
Intesa
de Witt
Justice of the
Mai Wallied
NAACP Session Set Thursday At Mt Herman Church
The Cuero NAACP will hold a called meeting Thursday at Mt. Herman Baptist Church inviting all members to attend. The Youth NAACP schedules its monthly meeting on the fourth Thursday at Mt. Herman Church.
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Cuero Naacp
Mt. Herman Baptist Church
Youth Naacp
Mt. Herman Church
Proverb Wisdom On Diligence And Trust In Work
An old proverb states the diligent will rule while the careless lose trust. It warns that laziness in labor leads to unreliability and missed responsibilities. A good job performance earns confidence and rewards.
Special guest speaker to address Lions Club meeting
Richard Sehrag of San Antonio will speak on satellite meteorology at the Lions Club weekly meeting at Sands Steak House. Paul Sager, program chairman, notes Sehrag, a National Weather Service employee, will also include a slide presentation. Sept 22 Methodist meal at United Methodist Church basement. Candy sale chaired by Howard Bennett set for Oct 6.
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Lions Club
Sands Steakhouse
Richard Sehrag
San Antonio
Paul Sager
Sehrag
National Weather Service
United Methodist Church
Howard Bennett
DeWitt County approves Henneke audit report
County Auditor Lawrence Henneke told the DeWitt County Commissioners Court that the 1970 auditor's report shows cash balances ending December 31 1970 at 98971972 with 10871657 credited to funds in late 1970. Revenues for the year totaled 1109821 12 and total resources rose to 1953597 40. Disbursements dropped 21678 04 from 1969 due to tight spending and efficient service use. Insurance coverage includes Tort Claims Act protection for roads and bridges and Workman's Comp for staff. The board also approved three reserve deputies at Sheriff No G Cutter Dierce's request.
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Henneke
DeWitt County
Keane
G. ‘Cutter Dierce
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