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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1970
Page
1
A reader cites recent patrol efforts against improper passing of school buses and praises courteous driving as a factor in slowly reducing Texas traffic accidents. He recalls two unnamed truck rigs speeding past him near Cuero to Victoria, risking a child if a bus stopped unexpectedly.
Preliminary findings by the Guadalupe River Authority GBRA with Upper Guadalupe River Authority urge regional water purification along the Guadalupe River from Canyon Reservoir to Seguin. Septic tanks near the river contaminate water. funding comes from state and federal agencies.
Community committeemen for DeWitt County have been elected for 1970 71. ASC Office Manager Don Chesser announced the slate listing chairmen vice chairmen regular members and alternates for Communities A through H. A county committeeman will be elected for a three year term at the county convention at 10 a.m. Sept. 25.
The Texas Department of Public Welfare pumps about 1.5 million dollars annually into Cuero and De Witt County programs. May figures show Old Age Assist 6440 for 1004 clients, Aid to the Blind 48 for 14, AFDC 14751 for 141 families, and Nursing Homes 50,000. Five Homes in County. Doris Buje reviewed assistance brochures and Frances Nelson outlined available social services. Mildred Martin announced a Cuero Girl 4-H project for 9 to 15 year olds focusing on foods and clothing, seeking volunteers. about 25 people attended.
Dr Glen R Towery a Cuero chiropractor completed a three year post graduate course in diagnostic roentgenology earning a certificate. He studied 240 hours on weekends in Corpus Christi and San Antonio with Texas Chiropractic College faculty in Pasadena and received the certificate in San Antonio.
Board president Lester Frers appointed committee members for the Cuero Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture for 1970 71. Listed are chairs and members across committees including Cuero float agriculture education civic improvements retail merchants industrial and more. The meeting also discussed not joining the Texas Water Conservation Association and plans for the Cuero centennial in 1972.
Young Homemaker Week will be observed by the Cuero chapter September 20 to 26 with a tea for members and prospective members at Mrs. Gooodenough's home from 3 to 5 p.m. Executive committee hostesses. A chapter delegation will attend the Area X awards banquet in Goliad September 26.
Boy Scout Troop 245 received an Honor Unit Award at a Live Oak District meeting, one of only three troops to earn the honor. On Monday the troop installed officers led by senior patrol leader Brett Chodre and assistant Steve Kuecker, with Glynn Schultz as scribe.
Mrs Rae Bennet Lancaster aged 82 of 108 N Hunt died 3 50 am after a lengthy illness in a local hospital Burial is set for 4 pm Friday at Freund Chapel with Rev C Rogers McLane officiating Honorary services will be at Hillside Cemetery under Freund Funeral Home She was a retired registered nurse and Presbyterian Church member Born January 15 1888 in Victoria she was the daughter of Sam and Josephine Bennet She married Alton Lancaster on July 6 1956 in Temple He died in 1963 Survivors include a sister Mrs E B Meynard of Cuero and a nephew Ernest Meynard Jr of Pittsburgh Penn
American Legion Post Winter No. 3 and Cuero Rawhide Riders sponsor a dance at the Legion Civic Center Saturday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Kathy Dell will provide music. Admission is 1.50 per person and the public is invited. The Rawhide Riders plan a Sunday ride September 27 starting at 9 50 a.m. from the Rodeo Arena to a campsite eight miles out Stratton Road with a stew dinner.
Weber Motor Co. schedules two events on Friday September 18 unveiling the new Mercury line debuting with several 1971 models including Cougar Marquis and Montego plus a full Ford display. General manager Mike Weber notes Mercury addition broadens customer choices and Ford has been handled since 1937 with multiple LTDs a Squire model and two door hardtop offerings on view.
Citizens interested in George Bush for U S Senator and Paul Eggers for governor are invited to a kickoff picnic tomorrow at 6 30 p m at Municipal Park large pavilion. Meat will be furnished and guests should bring a covered dish and eating utensils. Guest speaker will be Charles Parker of the Bush state headquarters.
The DeWitt County Farm Bureau sets its annual meeting for 8 p.m. on October 12. Board members finalized plans at a Tuesday night directors meeting. Principal speaker will be Wayne Little of Waco, state organization director and former Cuero resident who served as Farm Bureau field representative.
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