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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1965
Page
2
The USDA urges better nutrition after national surveys show Americans do not eat well, with teens especially girls showing the poorest diets. The message emphasizes nourishing foods over calorie counting to support health.
Jacksonville Indians defeated the Sardis Cats to tie the series at one win each in a two out of three set. Doug Harris pitched five innings with Ri chie Robertson in relief to secure the win as Glass led Jacksonville with three hits and Cave nas hit a two run homer. Holcemh led Sardis with two hits as the teams prepare for the scheduled Sunday finale at Sardis.
Baylus Grace Acker 61 died Friday afternoon at Rusk Memorial Hospital after a period of illness. Funeral services were Sunday at 2 pm at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. M T Blackmond and Rev H L Sharp officiating. Burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery under Wallace Funeral Home. Survived by son Charlie Douglas Acker, step son Billy Lee Henry, daughters Nadera Acker Merle Trotter Gloria Walker, father George W Acker, six grandchildren, four brothers Johnny Roy Jeff Woodrow, four sisters R F Blake Georgia Schmidt Pauline Hill. Pallbearers named Fuelle Allen Sides Sherman Armwine Landrum.
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church holds a revival starting August 15 with Dan Griffith of Clute Texas preaching at 10 20 a m daily and 7 30 p m nightly The singing is directed by Carl Lloyd with Mrs Katie Lloyd at the piano Prayer services begin at 7 p m Rev M T Blackman serves as pastor and invites all to attend every service
Liberty residents hosted a weekend homecoming with many families from Richardson Hallsville Goodrich and nearby towns attending. Doris Hartman, Nellie Singletary and others traveled to Tyler for a Delta Kappa Gamma tea for Anna James and Albert Op hint of Austin. Weldon Mays survived a fishing boat spill in Black Lake, escaping unharmed.
Ruth Hacsell was honored with a birthday party at her Bulah Community home to celebrate turning six. Anita Ruth and friends played games and opened gifts after refreshments of cake ice cream candy chips and punch were served to family and cousins from Rusk Alto and surrounding areas.
Cherokee County Rural Traffic Accident Summary for July 1965 reports 19 crashes with 1 fatality 10 injuries and $5580 in property damage. For the first seven months of 1965 there were 120 crashes 4 deaths 78 injuries and $75 174 90 in damage. In 1964 seven month totals show 103 crashes 6 deaths 70 injuries and $59 241 in damage.
Rush Folks Mr. and Mrs. Duke Murdoch Mary and John of Bryan and Mr and Mrs. Tommy Monroe of Lufkin were weekend guests of parents Mr. and Mrs. George Monroe.
Cherokee ranks second in seedling plantings as 52 seedlings were planted across Alderson CherokeePsola Rusk and Smith counties within the district. Seedlings grown near Alto by the Texas Forest Service were distributed, Panola County leading with 315 500 seedlines, district totals show Smith Cherokee and Panola among top counties. District No 2 accounted for 12 8 percent of Texas total pine sales.
Mr and Mrs Leahhmon Lassell and children returned home Friday after a brief trip to Houston and Galveston They attended the Astrodome game Tuesday night before heading to Galveston for a few days of rest and recreation
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