Centennial dinner party reservations due Friday noon
Mary Lee Smith says reservations for the Centennial dinner at the Country Club are due Friday noon for Saturday night September 23. She notes a festive crowd may wear Centennial costumes and lists hosts and notable attendees.
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Country Club
Mary Lee Smith
Mary Lee
Edgar
Powis
Irene Tarkington
Dot
Reiffert Blackwell
LaVerne Beakley
Herbert Dornbluth
Insurance Rates Cut Slightly for Cuero Buyers
Cuero fire insurance buyers will save about 716 dollars next year due to a one cent rate reduction. The State Board of Insurance set the key rate at 21 cents, effective Sept. 15, down from 22 cents, calculated from fire hazards and prevention credits. Cuero had 27 cents in charges but received credits for booster trucks and equipment.
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Cuero
State Board of Insurance
Ter
Mercantile District
Legion To Honor Charter Members At Winter Post
Charter members Tom Cheatham Terry Newman Jim York and W A Burt will receive life memberships once cards arrive The post earned the 1971 72 Americanism citation signed by National Commander John H Geiger Delegates Bill Nami Jim Stone Ed Ward Jim Payton Skeet Bauer A Rauch Emil Buchhorn Jr and Otis Carpenter were chosen for the district convention in Yorktown October 21 22 The next meeting falls on October 16 and the turkey dinner is set for November 12 Ed Ward and Glen Carter chair the event
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American Legion
Tom Cheatham
Terry Newman
Jim York
W. A
Bill’’ Burt
National Americanism Commission
John H. Geiger
Yorktown
Bill Nami
Jim Stone
Ed Ward
Jim Payton
Skeet"’ Bauer
A. Rauch
Emil Buchhorn, Jr
Otis ‘‘Red’’ Carpenter
Legion
Glen Carter
Ford recalls 915000 1972 cars for checkup
Ford Motor Co recalls 915000 1972 model vehicles to inspect for possible steering malfunctions. The action also covers 1973 intermediate, standard, and luxury cars and light trucks, plus 1972 models built after March 1 still in stock.
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Detroit
UPI
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Ford recall affects nearly 1 million cars and light trucks
A Ford recall covers about 770000 vehicles including Torinos Montegos Fords Mercurys Thunderbirds Lincoln Continentals Mark IVs and about 145000 Rancheros and light trucks built after March 1 1972 and still in stock. A company spokesman said only about 200 units were suspected of the defect.
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Ford
Rubella Immunization Urges Texas School For The Deaf
Senator Bill Patman called for an immunization plan after a survey of 200 students at the Primary School of the Texas School for the Deaf found 52 with deafness attributable to maternal rubella. He warned German measles also costs Texas over a million dollars in lifetime care.
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Texas School For the Deaf
Bill Patman
Canada
Austin
State Coordinating Committee On Early Childhood Development
Patman
Texas
Centennial Tickets Now On Sale for Cuero Celebration
Advance orders for Cuero Centennial events October 20 to 23 are being processed at Centennial headquarters. Parade seats cost 1.25, Senior Coronation 3, 2.50, 2, and 1.50, Junior Coronation 2.50, 2, and 1.50, Coronation Ball 6.50, Parade of Homes 2. Send self addressed stamped envelope with orders to Centennial Headquarters 212 N Gonzales Cuero Texas 77954.
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Cuero
Office of Centennial Headquarters
Centennial Headquarters
N. Gonzales
Texas
New Officers Named for Scout Troop 242
During a recent adult Scouters Committee meeting for Scout Troop 242, officers were elected for a six month term from September 1, 1972, to February 28, 1973. Alma Ray was chosen chairman, Carroll Buchhorn vice chairman, and Marilynn … for the Parents of Troop 242.
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Scout Troop 242
Alma Ray
Carroll Buchhorn
Marilynn
Cuero Lions Sponsor Queen Contest Details
Cuero Lions Club announces a queen contest with the winner representing the club at local district and state events. Applications are available at Cuero High School principal’s office. Entry deadline is October 2 at 5 p.m. Entries must be submitted to Cuero Federal Savings and Loan Association office.
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Harold Tiffin
Lions Club
Cuero Lions Club
Cuero High School
Cuero Federal Savings and Loan Association
Defense politics and global tension roil headlines in brief
McGovern accuses Nixon of plans for US as world policeman while Agnew and GOP defend on defense. Bombs mailed to Israeli and UN officials surface in the United States amid IRA violence threats. Irish leader Sean MacStiofain vows continued bombing until terms are met. A Davenport pilot commits suicide after surviving a fatal crash. Vietnam talks inch through its 160th session with little progress. Belfast unrest continues as IRA leader captured and Catholic women protest. Payroll tax hikes loom to fund Social Security and Medicare benefits.
Poetry Helps Drug Addicts Find Balance Through Writing
Hannelore Hahn, UPI editor, develops poetry workshops at Phoenix House to aid recovery. She says writing and reading poetry connect residents to life experiences beyond drugs, with workshops expanding to Lincoln Center.
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New York
UPI
Hannelore Hahn
Mrs. Hahn
Phoenix House
Repertory Theater
Lincoln Center
Somerset Man Killed in Victoria Collision
Edward Alvin Geyer of Somer set Texas was killed when his tan truck was struck by a Southern Pacific freight train at a crossing in Victoria. The crash sent the flaming cab 270 feet down the grade after the engineer blew the whistle but the driver apparently did not hear it.
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Victoria
Southern Pacific
Edward Alvin Geyer
Somerset
Texas
Centennial Dress Requested for Games Sales Boost
Cuero centennial organizers urge residents to wear centennial costumes to all football games and events to publicize the upcoming celebration. Those lacking costumes may buy them at centennial headquarters 212 N Gonzales along with other centennial items.
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Centennial
N. Gonzales
Cuero High School Class Reunions Planned for Centennial
Enthusiasm grows as Cuero High School graduates from 1925 to 1962 plan reunions as part of the Centennial and Turkey Trot celebration. No 1940s class plans yet, few from the 1930s, with many graduates having never had reunions. Entertainment includes receptions.
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Cuero High School
Troop 243 Camp-Out Planned at Parker Hill
Senior Patrol Leader Jackson Penley announced Troop 243 will depart at 8 a m Saturday for Parker Hill on Sid Damiels Ranch to complete advancement projects over the weekend Merit badges were earned in physical fitness conservation natural resources motor boating and fishing The troop also voted on new uniforms All Green Bar members meet at Gordon Busch Haupt home Friday at 5 30 p m
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Jackson Penley
Parker Hill
Sid Damiels Ranch
Gordon Buschhaupt
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