Rusk People Visited By Relatives From Nearby Towns
A series of weekend visits and travel updates from Rusk residents. Jim Bob Coker and Virginia Kelly Coker arrived from Springfield Massachusetts after Jim Bob’s Air Force discharge. Linda Watson returned from Houston for a week with her mother Beatrice Watson. Several local families hosted relatives from Bryan Tyler Palestine and Fort Worth area over the weekend and week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldrige McCord
Eddie of
Kernes
M. E. McCord
Jim Bob Coker
Virginia Kelly Coker
Springfield
Massachusetts
Jim Bob
Air Force
Linda Watson
Houston
Beatrice Watson
James Dan Ball
Bryan
Jane Terry
Tyler
Linda Walker
Palestine
Betty
Reklaw
James Windham
George Windham
la Port
Henry Bradberry
Turnertown
Frank Smith
Spence Swan
Selwyn Swan
Douglas
Pasadena
Spencer Swan
Susan
Athens
Bruce Swan
Jeannette
Dee
Leveretts Chapel
Eldrid Pryor
Robert
David
New Orleans
Henry Pryor
Utopia
Fort Worth
Harry Tosh
Lavon
Marlon Watson
A. S. Meador
Andrew Scogin
Kenneth Roach
Nolan Crawford
W. W. Sherman
Rusk
The Truth About Security of Believers and Salvation
A column argues that true salvation cannot be lost, citing John 10 28 29 and Eph 4 30 to affirm permanent sealing by the Holy Spirit. It questions postmortem baptism by river and asks whether soldiers who trusted Christ die saved, noting a belief in Christ’s sufficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Hell
Christ
Heaven
Shower Fetes Bride-Elect Miss Mary Guinn
A Tuesday evening April 23 shower at the homes of Mrs. J. C. Turney and Mrs. Marie Mehner honored bride-elect Miss Mary Guinn, future wife of Mr. Ken W. Felts. Hostesses and helpers from nearby towns contributed to decorations, music, and reception offerings centered on pink and white motifs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Guinn
Ken W. Felts
J. C. Turney
Marie Mehner
Tom Acker
C. L. Butterfield
Rusk
J. M. Haynes
Jacksonville
Miss Guinn
Pope A. Guinn
Mr. Guinn
Clyde F. Felts
Dodge City
Kansas
Felts
Mrs. Left
United in Marriage in Corsicana and Rusk
Mr. and Mrs. Duane R. Ethington wed April 12 at Missionary Baptist Church Corsicana with Rev. Bruce Hibbitt officiating. Bride Jane Rutherford of Corsicana and groom Hap Ethington of Dallas were attended by family and friends as about 60 guests gathered for the ceremony. The couple plans a June 1 reception in Colorado Springs Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane R. Ethington
North Main
Rusk
Ethington
Jane Rutherford
Corsicana
Missionary Baptist Church
Texas
Bruce Hibbitt
Joan Rutherford
Pat Sykes
David Lyle Ethington
Croom
Robert P. Foley
Benny W. White
Byron O. Ethington
Hap Ethington
Chilton Musslewhite
Lufkin
Carroll McGregor
Jacksonville
Lehmberg Chapel
First Methodist Church
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Chew Sisters Celebrate Fifth and Fourth Birthdays
Meg and Karen Shaw were honored with a birthday party at their home on Tuesday afternoon. Meg turned five and Karen four, as guests enjoyed games records pink birthday cake ice cream and punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meg
Karen Shaw
Karen
Mickie
Renee Grasty
Gary
Kim Ramey
Paula Florence Daniel
Archie Connolly
Julie Hinton
Wendee Whitehead
Eileen Chapman
Matt Miller
Glenn Tolar
Jo Lynn Shaw
Flower Show May 4 and 5 at First Methodist Church
Flower show titled This Beautiful World of Flowers will be held May 4 and 5 from 2 to 6 pm in Fellowship Hall of First Methodist Church. Sponsored by Rusk and Daf fodil Garden Clubs, co chaired by Mrs. Carl Wipprecht and Mrs. Allen Dotson. Admission is 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk and Daffodil Garden Clubs
Carl Wipprecht
Rusk Garden Club
Allen Dotson
Fellowship Hall
First Methodist Church
S. L. R. Cartlidge
Mexico Way
Spain
Holland
Rusk Key Club members attend Texas-Oklahoma District convention
Thirteen Key Club members from Rusk accompanied by Johnnie McKay and Bill Davis of Kiwanis attended the 14th annual Texas-Oklahoma District convention in San Antonio. Speakers included Senator John G Tower and Kiwanis officials. convention theme was Fulfill Freedom's Challenge. The group toured A&M College Station on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key Club
Rusk
Johnnie McKay
Bill Davis
Kiwanis Club
Key Club International
John Mark Lester
Mike McKay
Mike Chapman
Mark Seale
Larry Johnston
Richard Johnson
Richard Wallis
Dennis Dotson
Lewis O'Neal
Harold Travis
Steve Swift
Johnny Alexander
Johnny Grisham
Gunter Hotel
San Antonio
John G. Tower
J. Frank McCabe
Kiwanis International
Edward C. Keefe
William C. Morris
Walter P. Moore
A&m
College Station
Rites Held For Royal Williams Pioneer Resident
Royal Williams longtime area resident and Pleasant Grove Church member died recently. Rites were conducted Sunday at Pleasant Grove Church with Reverend C. P. Meador officiating. Holmes Brothers Funeral Home handled arrangements. He was survived by his wife Mattie five daughters a brother a half brother five grandchildren and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leewellyn Watson
Jacksonville
Cullen Sherman
Messrs
Lal
Matt Williams
Wilmington
Delaware
B. B. Williams
Palestine
Houston
Royal Williams
Pleasant Grove
C. P
Sle
Mattie
C. T. Alexander
Cogulski
Rowland
Shreveport
Cecil Weil
Port Arthur
Betty Light
Dallas
Bill Williams
Fred Ezell
Maydelle
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M Rusk
James Owens
Barfields Nettles
Baytown
L. H. Evans
Lois Henry
Frank Coupland
J. L. Bagley
C J. Harkins
Covenant Life Curriculum Presbyterian Church
Terry
Mary Kate
Nancy
Dixie
Wayne Guinn
Chuck
Cathy Gabbert
Gloria Jennings
Johnny
Cindy
God
P.O. Box
Cherokee County
Palestine Highway
Clearfield
Lero Food
ALTO
Suzann Mehner
Cathy Fitts
Nancy Guinn
Jan Butterfield
Mrs
Rusk Folks
Billy Morehead
Larie
Longview
T. E. Beck
Guy Guinn
L. D. Guinn
Edwin Guinn
Guinn
Herbert Osborne, Jr
L. R. Cartlidge
Chew
Travis Park Methodist Church
Municipal Auditorium
Henry Guenzel
Daffodil Garden Club
Cartlidge
Maydelle News
By Minnie Conner
Cassie and
Wilma Johnson
Palacios
Mattie Williams
Etta Walston
Ella Ferguson
W. H. Parrish
VA Hati
Acre
Lik
Rexall Jk “Elemental
America
Fere
LIFE + LOOK POST
Radio & TV
Moseley Drug Store
Rusk, Texas
Cherokee Theatre
Citizens State Bank
Rusk Federal Savings and
Leo W. Tosh Insurance Co
Gregg Insurance Co
Brookshire Bros
Browning Grocery
Chapman Pharmacy
Johnny Williams
Rambler
Southwestern Abstract Co
Wallace Hardware and
Cherokee Co. Abstract Co
First State Bank
Piggly Wiggly
Rusk Feed and Supply
Texas Cafe
Schochler Hardware
Gladiola
Lorine
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