Polliwogs and Local Happenings in Cuero Parade Notes
Polly Howerton reports Paul Gebauer out of commission over a week with a broken blood vessel in his foot. Mrs. Max Gottschalt returns from Port O Connor where eight inches of rain fell. Harold Tiffin attends a Houston paint seminar. Nina Harwood writes from Kerrville about cool weather and needed rain. Centennial garb appears as business folk dress for Friday festivities. John Wheeler leads invitations for Cuero visitors to sit on the reviewing stand October 23rd parade. Monica Stirneman turns seven with a park party and cake. Nancy Cole prepares for Riverside Arts & Crafts show in Victoria October 1st. Robbi Kirk named staff photographer and sports editor at Victoria College. Birthday wishes to several locals. The merry go round notes a knights’ training origin from the Middle Ages.
Treasury Rejects Tax Break for U.S. Wheat Exports to Soviet Union
The Treasury denied a DISC tax break sought by Continental Grain Co. on half of its profits from a 400 million bushel wheat sale to the Soviet Union. Senators Long Talmadge and Byrd pressed concerns that such forgiveness could cost taxpayers about 100 million dollars, beyond 131.6 million in subsidies already paid to exporters.
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Washington
UPI
The
Treasury
U.S
Soviet Union
Russia
Continental
Russell B. Long
D-La
Herman E. Talmadge
D-Ga
Senate Finance and Agriculture Committees
Harry Byrd, Jr
D-Va
Andren
Lloyd Bentsen
Dtex
Rotary Meeting Hosts Miss Saralee Olsen Guest Speaker
Mrs. Robert Pickens spoke to the Rotary Club at the FEI Patio Restaurant yesterday. Club President DeWayne Scott presided and introduced Miss Saralee Olsen, Cuero High School Future Teachers Association president and Cuero couple George and Mrs Olsen as her parents.
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Robert Pickens
FEI Patio
DeWayne Scott
Scott
Saralee Olsen
George Olsen
Cuero
Miss Olsen
Future Teachers Association
Cuero’ High School
104 Year Old Cuero Native Enjoys Birthday Honor
Clem Campbell of Cuero Texas turned 104 and spent a quiet morning with his family in Menlo Park California. He recalled feeling well and credited longevity to the Man above. Nearly 200 relatives gathered to honor him on his birthday.
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Menlo Park
Calif
Clem Campbell
Shelton Campbell
Cuero
Campbell
Texas
League to Eye Tax Guidelines for DeWitt County
A DeWitt County Taxpayers League committee will study property value guidelines. Directors will comprise the committee and be announced by chairman Charles Lucas. Taxpayers are urged to continue meetings with Southwestern Appraisal Co. to verify value data and correct errors. Women members will staff an information desk at the courthouse.
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DeWitt County
Taxpayers League
League
Charles Lucas
Southwestern Appraisal Co
Hve
Lucas
The Way Station Coffee House Opens During Cuero Centennial
The First Baptist Church will run The Way Station coffee house during Cuero’s Centennial and Turkey Trot from Oct 20 to 23. It will be upstairs over the old Farmers State Bank location owned by Joe Reuss. Church training sessions were led by Ed Wiggins of Conroe and Tim Timmons of Portland on operating a successful coffee house.
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First Baptist Church
Bob Hairston
Farmers State Bank and Trust Company
Joe Reuss
First
Troop 243 Camp-out Revives Scouting Spirit
Troop 243 held a camp-out at Sid Daniels ranch where water gear was tested and a skill award went to Jeff Nagel. Adult scouters Gordon Busch haupt Elmer Krueger Marvin Bluntzer Jack Cordes Alvin Noack and Charles Nagel assisted. The troop discussed Indian costumes for the Centennial and Turkey Trot and plans to join the Senior Coronation.
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Sid Daniels
Jackson Penley
Jeff Nagel
Gordon Buschhaupt
Elmer Krueger
Marvin Bluntzer
Jack Cordes
Alvin Noack
Charles Nagel
Cuero Youth Appointed Victoria College Photographer Editor
Robbi Kirk of Cuero becomes staff photographer for The Victoria College publications The Jolly Roger and Kaleidoscope and serves as Sports Editor. A 1972 Cuero High School graduate, he was an all district baseball player.
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Robbi Kirk
Bert Kirk
Cuero
Victoria College
the Jolly Roger
the Kaleidoscope
Kirk
Cuero High School
Equalization Board Continues Sessions in DeWitt County
DeWitt County Commissioners Court sitting as the Board of Equalization will continue weekday sessions through Oct 6 and will also meet Oct 11 12 and 13. Property owners with complaints and numbers should appear promptly. those with no protest need not appear. Board members include County Judge George Trowell and Commissioners Dave Weber Bonnie Bunger Herbert Ruppert and Gilbert Koopman.
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DeWitt County Commissioners Court
Board of Equalization
Commissioners Court
George Trowell
Dave Weber
Bonnie Buenger
Cuero
Herbert Ruppert
Yoakum
Gilbert Koopman
Yorktown
Well Known Cueroite Mrs Adams Dies After Charity Work
Funeral services were held at 2 p m for Mrs Julius Polita Adams who died Tuesday at Cuero Community Hospital from cancer. She was renowned in Cuero for extensive charitable efforts.
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Julius “‘Polita’’ Adams
Cuero Community Hospital
Record NEWS In Brief POWS Released Arrive in U S
In brief items from multiple regions three North Vietnamese prisoners freed by Hanoi reach the United States and are taken to military hospitals. U S activists say the returnees are being recaptured. Other items note clashes near Quang Tri City, B52 strikes in Cambodia, and Kissinger talks in Paris.
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New York
North Vietnam
United States
U.S
Saigon
Quang Tri City
Cambodia
House Leaders Reject Nixon Spending Slash Plan
In Washington, House Democrats reject President Nixon's request for authority to cut government outlays. They demand disclosure of proposed cuts and draft a substitute that caps overall spending while enabling Congress review. The dispute foreshadows a major political test in November.
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Washington
UPI
House
Nixon
Congress
Carl Albert
Hale Boggs
Rules Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Ways and Means
Wilbur D. Mills
Albert
New Cars Feature Outside Thermometers and Vanity Mirrors
Washington observes Ralph Nader questioning safety cost claims at a Price Commission hearing. Some automakers market extras beyond standards, such as lighted vanity mirrors and outside thermometers, argued to boost driver awareness and safety. A safety expert notes risks from darkness and weather, urging features to mitigate hazards like impaired cosmetics use and sudden cold.
Volunteer Babysitters Needed Here
Mrs. Judy Blackwell of the State Department of Public Welfare urges parents in adult education classes to leave children with Church of Christ babysitters on Tuesday and Thursday from 7 to 9 pm. Volunteers are needed to supervise, serve refreshments, and lead activities. contact Blackwell or Mrs. James Robbi. Donations appreciated.
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Judy Blackwell
State Department of Public Welfare
Church of Christ
Blackwell
James Robbi
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Polliwogs
By Polly Howerton
Paul Gebauer
Max Gottschalt
Port O'Connor
Harold Tiffin
Houston
Terry Newman
Nina Harwood
Kerrville
Hope Domingues
Polzin's
Gulf
John Wheeler
Monica Stirneman
W B. Stirneman
Dave Sparks
Needville
Nancy Cole
Riverside
Town Plaza
Victoria
Ada Kirk
John Richard Coppedge
Albert Lienhard
Floyd L. Bohne
Bob West
R. W. Getz
Texas State Library
South Texas
Cuero City Hall
Getz
Cuero Public Library
International Sales Corporation
DISC
Continental Grain Co
Ms. Pickens
Pickens
Ogres
League To Eye
Equalization Board
Sen
George McGovern
Maryland
Justice Department
FBI
Nguyen van Thieu
Henry A Kissinger
Paris
Ulster
Belfast
Uganda
Idi Amin
Mutukula
Peking
Japan
China
Nix
By Dick West
Cuero Yoakum
Irells’ Pharmacy
Esplanade
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