Local Family News and Army Move Highlights
Mr and Mrs David Lewis of Houston visit his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Lewis. David finished training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri and works in Houston. Army Private First Class Finnesta R Ruiz son of Mr and Mrs Erinco H Ruiz of 108 Tischer St is assigned to 6th Army 1st Infantry Division Port Riley Kansas and will move to Germany for Reforger TI a six week field exercise before returning to Fort Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lewis
Houston
Walter Lewis
David
Fort Leonard Wood, Mo
Army
Finnesta R. Ruiz
Erinco H. Ruiz
Tischer St
6Th Army
1St Infantry Division
Port Riley
Kansas
Ruiz
Germany
Fort Rilevy
Cuero Visitors and Birthdays Noted in Local Roundup
Mrs. E. B. Meynard celebrated a birthday as Cuero hosts Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Schortmer of Yorktown visited on business. Silvia Ives of Aransas Pass visited the Boethel home. Harold Enke and wife of Goliad joined Cuero for business today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Schorlemer
Yorktown
Cuero
Silvia Ives
Aransas Pass
Mrs. W. F. Boethel
Harold Enke
Goliad
Bond Posted Suspect Freed After DWI Incident
Curtis Lee Jones 34 of Victoria was released today from Victoria County Jail on a $500 bond after spending the night on pending DWI charges from a Thursday afternoon one car crash on US 87, 10.2 miles southeast of Cuero, where his vehicle hit a bridge railing but no injuries occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Lee Jones
Victoria
Victoria County
DeWitt County
Robert Dobbins
Texas Highway Patrol
US 87
Cuero
Jones
Dobbins
Redistricting Task Moves to 1971 Session After Census
The article explains that redistricting must occur after the 1970 census is published and the next legislature to meet. If court rules the redistricting board lacks authority, a federal suit will challenge current House districts. Maury will argue the districts rely on 1965 estimates and exceed 60 percent variance from the ideal size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Head
Maury
County court weighs 1972 salary increases and grievances
County officials and departments debate 1972 salary hikes with 5.8 percent for most workers and 3.5 percent for several officials. Grievance committee could request higher raises, routing to the court in January, with potential budget amendments after a public hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioners Court
Commissioners Court
Delinquent Tax Suits Filed in Cuero Independent School District
Delinquent tax suits have been filed in Mth District Court by the Cuero Independent School District against numerous individuals in DeWitt County. Attorney Gates Steen of Austin, delinquent tax attorney for the district, led the action with plaintiffs from Cuero Thomaston and Yoakum, including Laura Burnden Manuel DeLeon and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mth
Cuero Independent
DeWitt County
Gates Steen
Austin
Cuero
Laura Bell Burnden
Manuel DeLeon
Josephine DeLeon
Amos Daniel Edwards, Jr
Agnes T. Fischer
J. J. Fischer, Jr
J. J. Fischer Estate
Marvin Fetters
E. C. Schaefer
Claudio Gonzales
Mary Gonzales
Corinne Green
Earl W. Johnson
Merle A. Johnson
J. B. Johnson
Alfred Lee Littles
Mae Littles
Alfred L. Little, Jr
J. C. Mathis
Shelly Mathis
Marvin Ruiz
Consuelo Ruiz
Julia Jenkins
Martin Eldridge
Lee Meitzen
Lottie Meitzen
Thomaston
Munoz
Ramona Munoz
Ed Byrant
Cuero Letters Recall Local Encounters and Friendly News
In Cuero reflections Mrs. Jack Clark recalls a Mission Texas past while Homer Berner jokes about becoming an authority on fools. A reader praises a dairy venture at Harold Goebel’s, notes kindness from many locals, and mentions Cuero’s music scene figures Bernie Arnold and Ben Prause. Ceasar Adickes returns home from hospital as a Cuero mystery and local offices are pondered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero
Bernie Arnold
Ben B. Prause
Mr. Arnold
Charges Filed In Accident In DeWitt County
Carlton Faberee, 49, of San Antonio, jailed on driving while intoxicated and suspended license charges after a Thursday 9:30 p.m. single truck wreck on US 87 five miles south of town. Passenger Gustavano Boston, 52, also jailed for drunkenness. Dudley Thomas of the Texas Highway Patrol investigated. no injuries reported. vehicle damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Faberee
Drexel Ave
San Antonio
DeWitt County
Gustavano Boston
Sanders
Set. Dudley Thomas
The
Texas Highway Patrol
Obituary: Ross Earl Abel Found Dead Near Cuero
Ross Earl Abel was found dead in his car in a pasture off a farm road near Cuero by the De Witt County Sheriff Department on Thursday morning. Funeral services will be held Friday at 5 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Hubert Hanson officiating. Burial follows at Hillside Cemetery. Pallbearers include Fred Moore Gilbert Weiland Herman Schaefer Baby Lee Sonny Rabke and Skeet Bauer. Survivors include his wife a daughter Mrs Ken Adams of Cuero two sons Bruce Abel of Corpus Christi and Brad Abel of Kingsville a sister Mrs Walter Richter of Cuero and three grandchildren.
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Ross Earl Abel
Cuero
de Witt County
Freund Funeral Home
Hubert Hanson
Hillside Cemetery
Fred Moore
Gilbert Weiland
Herman Schaefer
Baby Lee
Sonny Rabke
Skeet Bauer
Ken Adams
Bruce Abel
Corpus Christi
Brad Abel
Kingsville
Walter Richter
Thomaston Man John H Steen Dies. Rites Set
John H. Steen of Thomaston died at 3 50 am Thursday. Funeral 3 00 pm Friday at Freund Funeral Home with Rev C Rogers McLane officiating. Burial Hillside Cemetery. Pallbearers Otis Carpenter Elgin Poth Marion B Calhoun J T Pick Leroy Gleer Joe Eatman. Survivors include wife Mrs John H Steen of Thomaston and sister Mrs Cecil Cahaniss of Austin.
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John H. Steen
Thomaston
Lias F. Steen
N. A. Steen
Cuero
Freund Funeral
Cecil Cahaniss
Austin
New Sugar Act Boosts Quota For 74 Nations
A congressional conference committee approved a sugar act increasing quotas by 12,990 tons across 74 nations. Most of the rise will go to sugar exports from 28 Latin American and Caribbean countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
U.S
Congressional Conference Committee
Grand Jury Deliberations Follow Indictments in Texas Case
Shannon denies charges in a high profile Texas case as four defendants face arraignment next week. The Travis County district attorney expects an early hearing with trial set no earlier than four months. The piece recalls former representative James E. Cox and notes federal indictment of Rep. John Dowdy.
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Shannon
House
Travis County
Robert O. Smith
Texas
James E. Cox
Cox
Mutscher
John Dowdy
Athens
Baltimore
Town Talk Row Sparks Apology Over Identity Mixup
The Record apologizes for a misidentification after a caller named Wanda Boehl was confused with another local woman. The piece notes it cannot independently verify every detail and will continue to rely on Patrolman Fitzpatrick’s statements while handling future name confusions.
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Joe Doaks
Wanda Beeh
Yorktown
Wanda Boehl
Fitzpatrick
World Premiere of The Late Liz in San Antonio
The world premiere of The Late Liz was held in San Antonio on September 22, portraying Gertrude Behanna author of the title book who resides there. Duckett Motor Co hosted a formal showing of 1972 Chevrolets and Oldsmobiles with many models on hand for visitors. Birthday notices, hospital news, and local events fill out a community update with social gatherings and a home hint about using mornings to tackle chores.
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Liz
San Antonio
Gertrude Behanna
Duckett Motor Co
C. I
Duckett
Merilyn
Mike Weber
Cuero Hospital Admits and Dismissals Named
Cuero Community Hospital records admissions for Ervin Hiller Marcy Armstead Emma Hutchinson Kaylyne Tissin and Gerome Gawlik. Dismissals include Jack Powell Mary Fischer Mathilde Krueger and Mary West.
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Ervin Hiller
Marcy Armstead
Emma Hutchinson
Kaylyne Tissin
Gerome Gawlik
Jack Powell
Mary Fischer
Mathilde Krueger
Mary West
Ladies Attend District 24 Convention in Goliad
National Children's Home was made and members were urged to plan for District 24 Convention in Goliad on Oct 23 and 24. Buddy Poppy Day will be observed on Friday Oct 22 with Mrs James Clegg as Auxiliary chair. Regular meeting date moved from 4th Thursday to 2nd Thursday for November and December holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District 24
Goliad
Buddy Poppy
James Clegg
VFW Memorial, Poppy Sale Planned in Local Notice
Mateo Perez Willie Wagner and Herman White lead Veterans Day services set for October 25 at 9 p.m. on the courthouse lawn. Plans announced at next meeting. Annual Buddy Poppy Sale scheduled for October 22 with Mr. and Mrs. James Clegg as chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mateo Perez
Willie Wagner
Herman White
James Clegg
Acetate Fiber in Clothing Tied to Tree Origin
The article explains that acetate fiber used in clothing is derived from a tree product, outlining the chemical process and implications for textile production.
Highway Work Expands Seal Coating Across County Routes
The project focuses on seal coating of U.S. 87 from Broadway and Esplanade to the Westhoff rebuild, plus seal coating on a junior high area and other planned improvements to state highways within the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. 87
Broadway
Esplanade
Westhoff
Promotion Sunday Observed at First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church observes Promotion Sunday with perfect attendance recognitions. Honorees include Kathleen Hairston Kenneth Boothe Rory Henry for one year Jana Smith Robin Hairston for two years Sam Hairston Ace High Jimmy Kuecker Roger Kuecker and Mrs Raymond Reese for three years Rebecca Reese Nancy Adams Ray Reese and Mary Cook for four years Jolene Gennett for five years Becky Hairston Sylvia Parker and Mrs Myrtle Parker for seven to fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Kathleen Hairston
Kenneth Boothe
Rory Henry
Jana Smith
Robin Hairston
Sam Hairston
Ace High
Jimmy Kuecker
Roger Kuecker
Raymond Reese
Rebecca Reese
Nancy Adams
Ray Reese
Mary Cook
Jolene Gennett
Becky Hairston
Sylvia Parker
Myrtle Parker
It Can t Happen Here opens in 21 cities
United Press International reports Sinclair Lewis sees his play It Can t Happen Here debuting simultaneously in 21 cities. The production showcases a nationwide rollout likely to boost interest and press coverage across multiple venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclair Lewis
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Ganado
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Tag Dm
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Weatheris
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Wilfred Leist
Corday’s
Moi
All du Barry Eye
Elecka Drug
F. Main
N. Esplanade
Mrs
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Bond
Farmers Improvement Society of Texas
Yoakum
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Joe Willie Lee
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E. D. Jackson
Pat Sez
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Mission
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Harold Goebel
Henry Laiddeke Sr
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Jim Vick
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Ben Weber
Cuero Federal
Prauses
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Tel-A-Win CO
W. Reuss Blvd
Cole Provision CO
SAT & Sun
Grand Jury
Polliwogs
Polly Howerton
Timmy Schroedter
Mary Schroedter
Mildred McDonald
Margaret Benjamin
Victoria Hospital
Powis
Irene Tarkington
Fern Palmer
Grace Episcopal Church
George W. Nami
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Steve Cusack
Michael Mauer
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Robert Kuecker
Cuero Community Hospital
VFW
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United Press International
Ramsey’s Restaurant
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Rainbo Rock
Nathan Post Lumber CO
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