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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1971
Page
1
Town editor apologizes after misprinting LVNs as 4 Blory in Cuero. staff vows accuracy. Victoria drought jabs persist as locals joke about rain, noting Victoria stays wet and highway curve near the gravel company railroad.
The first cold snap drops to the 30s and 40s across Texas with Dallas reaching 75 and Dalhart 38. Farmers report damaged cotton on the South Plains and forecasts warn of potential losses if cold persists. Arlene Richards notes furnace use as Lub bock residents shiver. Agricultural observers estimate up to 65,000 acres damaged by hail and cold with possible 150,000 bales lost.
The Yoakum City Commission called a 630000 bond election for October 19 to fund streets water works sewer facilities parks and a community center. Voters will cast two ballots one for the improvement program and one to free 55000 tied up in a special fund. Five propositions cover revenue bonds for waterworks and sewer work and a general obligation bond for streets.
Hurricane Ferra brought heavy rains to U ero and DeWitt County while mosquitoes emerged after the downpour. City sanitation chief Burgess Davis says crews are fogging to kill the pests and protect residents.
DeWitt County Historical Survey Committee meets Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the county courthouse to discuss the State Historical Survey Committee and Historical Foundation convention in Del Rio on Oct 29-30. End of year reports will be given and markers guides are placed at Cuero locations with more ordered for Yorktown. Visitors are welcome.
A federal grand jury in Dallas may hear evidence for possible indictments in the Texas stock fraud case. The Dallas panel is the fourth government body examining the matter, with investigations also in Houston Travis County and by a House committee.
Dennis Klaus of Live Oak pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in DeWitt County Court. He received a 30 day sentence with credit for time served, a one year license suspension, and fines plus court costs. Willie Hawkins of Victoria pleaded guilty to DWI, with 10 days in jail probated for one year. he remains jailed unable to pay a $149 total fine.
Roy Jacob Franke of A M Route Cuero received a traffic citation in Corporation Court for muffler emitting excessive noise. The ticket was issued by Cuero Police Sgt. O R Campos.
Post Commander UU Carpenter names committees for the American Legion Post Winter No. 3 and Ladies Auxiliary at a joint meeting. Auxiliary chairwoman Mrs Une Carpenter announces officers. The unit reports donations to the VA Hospital in Temple and foreign relations honors, with a Veterans Day turkey dinner set for November 7 at the Legion Care Center.
A brief biblical reflection cites Second Corinthians 13 5 urging self examination in faith. The note urges introspection as a healthy practice and contemporary reminder.
H. R. Mayhail of Austin Bellone dealer schedules a hearing workshop at the Sands Motel for Tuesday, Sept. 2, as the current week’s Tuesday edition.
Rep Tim Van Dohlen of Goliad will keynote the Constitution Assembly at Cuero High School Gym at 9 50 am Wednesday for Constitution Week. The program lasts about 30 45 minutes and the public is invited.
The associates of J C Penney Co. are honored at a banquet Tuesday night at 7 30 at the Doll House Banquet Room to present service awards to faithful associates.
The Vocational Advisory Committee held its first meeting Monday night and set quarterly meetings on the second Monday of every third month. Representatives from various vocational areas attended, including Ed P. Mixon, Dewey Henderson, Joe Reuss, Arthur Means, Sister Lidia, FP. Parker, Dr. Homer V. J., Mrs. Rosemary Chestham, and several teacher coordinators. They discussed placement challenges, job performance, and strategies to improve vocational education and cooperative programs in DeWitt County.
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