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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1965
Page
1
Rusk city reports budget in draft circulation to Financial Advisor Bob Day of Tyler and hints at budget passage at upcoming council meetings. Roundabout praises local civic groups including the Quarterback Club and Lions Club planning events, plus regional highway discussions and a reflective editorial on city progress.
The Lions Club approved a two day Youth Rodeo in August 2021 at Dickinson Field with plans for lights and trophies. Co chairmen Dr Charles Davis and John Bill Slover said the event aims to draw participants from across the state to fund youth programs including a new baseball diamond. Charlie Dickerson of Jacksonville to announce. judges pending. Entry blanks available to youths up to 19 or 1965 graduates. entries due August 18 with parental and school approval.
Preparations are underway for the 1965-66 school year at Rusk Independent School System with about 1,270 students expected across George Bradford Elementary and High School, Rusk Junior High, and other campuses. Orientation for teachers is planned and August 31 registration set, with Labor Day closing September 6 and classes resuming September 7. Principal figures: George Bradford Elementary staff seven, high school staff eight, and junior high plus elementary staff totaling 26. New hires include Emmitt Battise and Gerald Chapman.
Youth Week begins August 1 at First Baptist Church with events August 11 including an installation ceremony for youth leaders led by Rev Grover Talbert and youth pastor Johnny Alexander. Activities include a Thursday movie night Face the Music, Friday hayride and weiner roast, and Saturday trip to a Domed Stadium Mets game with 37 tickets.
Dr Ed gar Brigham administrator announces Sunny Acres will build an 18-bed wing for extended convalescent care. The facility expands local capacity for home rehabilitation and inpatient recovery services.
Cherokee County Wildlife Association held its first year session electing a new board and officers for the year. Rex Nichols presented the association charter and by laws which were approved unanimously. A membership drive and banquet were announced for September.
An 11 member Rusk group led by Morris Hassell met the State Highway Commission in Austin to seek improvements to Highway M4 near the city limits. They were told the proposal would be considered and a decision reported later.
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