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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1971
Page
1
A town columnist reports receiving a typewriter from a reader and a camera loan from Miss Wilmot Schoff, plus plans to test a new electric drive camera for newspaper photography. The piece also mentions Texas Parks and Wildlife guidance for fishermen and hints at trotlining debate.
The 3 C Penney Co service award banquet at the Doll House Cafe honored faithful employees. Awards included five and ten year recognitions in the form of jewelry. Ten-year recipient Mrs. W L Kleinecke chose a necklace charm. Five-year honorees were Mrs. E B Pietsch, Mrs. Wilburn Arndt, and Mrs. H D York, selecting a brooch or charm.
New postal rules will delay outgoing mail from Cuero starting October 16 under the Area Mail Processing Plan. Cuero, Yoakum, Hallettsville, Edna and Port Lavaca offices forward mail to Victoria for processing then return via Cuero to San Antonio and other destinations.
A brief biblical meditation contrasts earthly peace with peace believed to come from above quoting I Corinthians 13 11. The message emphasizes spiritual tranquility over worldly discord.
Duckett Motor Co at 712 Fast Broadway will showcase 1972 Chevrolets Oldsmobiles and trucks all day Thursday. Eight Chevrolets four trucks and three Oldsmobiles on display include an Impala sedan Impala custom coupes Monte Carlo Chevelle Sport Coupe Nova coupe a Vega plus a 98 Olds 88 four door Hardtop and Cutlass coupe with four Chevrolet trucks. Closeout sale on all 71 models. Coffee donuts and souvenir gifts will be provided.
Harold Heyer and his sons Bobby and Gary start Meyer Gas Co in Cuero to deliver butane and fill specialty bottles. Operated from the Heyer home on Old Yoakum Highway by phone while a location is found. Two delivery trucks and storage tanks on Cheapside Road support the early operation.
The Cuero Area Ministerial Alliance met Tuesday to plan October and November projects. A Halloween Trick or Treat event will occur in October at a date to be announced, with proceeds aiding a worthy cause. The annual Community Thanksgiving Service is set for November 21 at 7 30 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
The Edward Mugge house at 218 Terrell has been sold to Mr. and Mrs. Robert G Schroeder of Victoria. A historical marker was placed but not yet dedicated. the DeWitt County Historical Survey Committee plans a future dedication. Schroeder, who runs a heavy equipment firm, intends remodeling and moving his family to the home in coming months. Their son attends Victoria College and a daughter is in junior high. The sale was by Mr. and Mrs Eddie Kirkland, descendants of the Klein family who previously owned the house.
Mary A. Polzin of Cuero is named as one of three Texas women to receive the Tons of Texas award by the Texas Federation Republican Women and the Women’s Division. The honor will be presented in San Antonio on November 12 by Shirley Temple Black. Polzin, a Tuscaloosa native who moved to Cuero in 1944, is active in church and civic groups and has held numerous community service roles.
Gulf Coast Wood Products faces ongoing sawdust issues after installing a Canadian built fitter that fails to operate reliably. Owner Clete Ernster reports over $10,000 spent and a Canadian chief engineer on site this week to fix it. Cuero DeWitt County Health Department sanitarian Burgess Davis Jr notes numerous complaints as the firm plans to hire 115 workers, highlighting the plant’s economic impact.
Cuero School Superintendent Pr. FE. Sime lauds a Texas Interscholastic League referendum that removes references to Non-League sponsored events from the Amateur Rule and the Awards Rule. The change ends penalties that barred students with awards or summer service from football next year.
The Cuero Community Hospital board assessed the first year finances led by Business Manager Larry Krupala and found a 116000 deficit due to debts depreciation and bond interest. Board chair Clifton Weber noted cash remains solid as they consider a pension plan from Union Life Insurance and plan multiple company reps before a decision. The building's south section had minor damage and new medical staff were approved for the coming year.
A horse was struck and killed at 6 25 a m one half mile west of Caerson Highway 8 7 in an accident involving a westbound pickup. Benito Webb Longoria 42 Route 4 Box 132A Cuero drove the pickup owned by Clyde Christian of Cuero. The horse owner was Wanda Borhl 110 W Thomas Cuero. The horse stepped into the path of the pickup, causing heavy damage to the vehicle.
Washington officials said induction of draftees would resume in October while calls for the rest of 1971 would be low. The draft extension to June 30, 1974, and a $2.4 billion annual pay hike for service members were approved by the Senate 55 to 30 after defeating a filibuster. No draftees were called in July through September.
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