Cherokee County Youth Corps extends work into August
The Neighborhood Youth Corps in Cherokee County extends a 10 week program by one week saving seven weeks of work. William Lacy says 18 days of operation spent 21093 dollars of 55880 budget with 21 youths employed at 1.19 per hour. The county may hire more youths as the start was late and funds may be exhausted after seven more weeks. The program includes Friday assemblies with lectures and films and some minor injuries.
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Neighborhood Youth Corp
Cherokee County
Accord’ Ng
William
Lacy
Neighborhood Youth Corps
RSH Budget Details for Rusk State Hospital Projects
A report notes allocations prior for Rusk State Hospital building and improvement work including a maintenance shop and a warehouse. It cites a vetoed request for water system improvements and outlines delays in project start, with funds tied to September availability and Governor Prener’s approval.
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Rusk
Heenital Wee
Buvildine & Improvement Neecane
Football Gear Issued To Boys For Training
Report states football players received issued shoes this Wednesday with remaining equipment to be distributed on August 16. The program includes twice-a-day workouts as part of the training.
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Craxh
Frerie Bagenews Apne
Fed
Setuda
Texas constitutional amendments seek four year terms for top officers
The Texas Legislature proposes amendments to Article IV Sections 4 22 and 23 to set four year terms for Governor Attorney General Comptroller Treasurer General Land Office and Secretary of State with elections held November 2 1965 Provisions cover installation terms salaries duties and publication of the proclamation The measure clarifies not extending prior two year terms and directs the Governor to issue the election proclamation
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Texas
General Land Office
Serre
State OF
State of Texas
United States
Secretary of State
Nober
Youth Rodeo Sets Roles for Volunteer Chiefs
Youth Rodeo organizers name chairmen and key supporters James Yinton publicity Jey Sliver rodeo secretary Pearlie Blanton concessions Welden Maitland chefs Ray Kendall arena and Winford Black grand entry. Stock supplier Roland Reid Ft Worth Charlie Dickerson Jacksonville to announce fighters Travis Tarkenton Atlanta provides clowns and safety. Gold trophies in three sizes for top three finishers. Chairman Slover and Davis promise family fun and a full concession stand. Everyone invited to support contestants and the Liars Club.
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Welden Maitland
Ray Kendall
Arena
Winford Black
Roland Reid
Ft. Worth
Charlie Dickerson
Jacksonville
Travis Tarkenton
Atens
Slover
Davis
Liars Club
Frank Lucas Funeral Rites Held at Wallace Chapel
Funeral services for Frank Lucas were conducted at Wallace Funeral Chapel on Wednesday at 3 p.m. Rev. Clyde Patrick of Rusk First Christian Church and Rev. Don Copeland of Oakland Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in Augusta Cemetery with Masonic Lodge directing graveside rites and Masons serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers included Chester Vining, Richard Middleton, Chas Kee, Boon Todd, Lonnie Spivey, and Vernon Hester.
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Wallace Funeral
Clyde Patrick
Rusk First Christian Church
Don Copeland
Oakland Baptist Church
Augusta Cemetery
Masonic Lodge
Chester Vining
Richard Middleton
Chas Kee
Boon Todd
Lonnie Spivey
Vernon Hester
County votes on fund transfers and tax discount
Commissioners approved moving 30000 from the general fund to officers salary and fee and unspecified funds to precincts. They granted early payment discounts for 1965 taxes 3 percent in October 2 percent in November and 1 percent in December. They also authorized expenses for county treasurer Lucille Seale to attend the State Treasurers Convention in Amarillo.
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Lucille Seale
Amarillo
Council approves stipends and expenses in monthly action
Councilmen received 74 698.90 in payments and 6 494.32 net income. Actions include authorizing the city secretary and Mayor to pay each councilman 30 per week and 20 per day, permitting tax delinquency enforcement, approving travel reimbursements to Austin for State Highway Commission hearings, hiring Mrs. Gerald Lindsay for two weeks to assist with the tax roll, and approving July bills totaling 2 711.33.
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Inccme
Council Unid
Ordick Frazer
Rex Nichols
Deonhelf
CS. Hinton, Jr
Morris Jogeell
John Barton
Austin
Dicetes
Arnear
State Highway Commission
Cape Pees
Garlord Lindsay
ASCS Sets Committee Voting Date in County
The ASCS schedules voting for nine community committees with polls open September 8. Ballots go to eligible voters August and list nominees by the nominating committees. The County Convention meets September 22 to elect the 1955 ASCS County Community Committee and is open to the public in the Rock County Court room.
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ASCS
Anse
Daikenee
Rusk
Rusk Scheer Trustees Amend 1964 65 Budget for Nurse Staff
Trustees amended the 1964 1965 budget to cover additional income and expenses. Mrs. Warda Connolly of Rusk named school nurse completing staffing at all Rusk schools.
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Rusk Scheer
Warda Connolly
Rusk
Little League All Stars Versus Pony League Rainout
A Little League All Stars versus Pony League 13-year-olds game was rained out after two innings with the Little League leading 64.
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Little League All Stars
Pony League
Little League
Shreveport Visit By Claud and Mrs Chisum
Mr and Mrs Claud Chisum spent the weekend in Shreveport Louisiana visiting Mr and Mrs Eddie Wheeler and their children Kathy Mike and Lisa Kathy joined them for a longer visit to end the weekend trip.
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Claud Chisum
Shreveport
Louisiana
Eddie Wheeler
Kathy
Mike
Lisa
Reklaw Community Boosts Center and Wildlife Plans
The Reklaw Community Organization met to review progress on a new community center and water system, with several homes under construction and improved playgrounds. The Cherokee Wildlife Association secured a charter. Jack Stone was re elected president and Arlie Rice heads membership aiming for 1500 members. A turkey stocking project in Cherokee County is planned with an August 16 meeting in Wells to discuss procedures. The Cherokee County Hay Show set for September 11 will pay protein analyses for entries. enter by August 16 with protein data.
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Ith
Jack Stone
Wells
Texas
Alto
Turkey
Cherokee County
Five Cases Tried Six More Charged In County Court
Five people were tried and six charged in county court records. Roy Edward Bradley pled guilty to theft on August 4 and was confined to the county jail for one year with costs.
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Roy Edward Bradley
Bradley
Leverene Wesley
Freeman Cawthorn
Ann Fuller Leatherman
Harvey Nix
Porter
Rusk Folks Visit Maness Family This Weekend
Mrs. Gene Barron and her sons Gene Jr Ben and Tommy from Tyler spent Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs Riley Maness sharing family time in a small town gathering.
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Gene Barron
Gene, Jr
Ben
Tommy
Tyler
Riley Maness
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Little People of America, Inc
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Palestine Highway
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