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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1960
Page
1
Christmas season urges town to view the big parade this Friday at 3 PM as Mrs Hanna works on home decoration contest with hopeful progress. Santa at Sears notes the suit as key, while the postmaster urges early mail to assure delivery.
The Rush Kiwanis Club met at noon November 29 with Bill Davis presiding. Speakers included Sam Quay, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce manager, who contrasted Public Relations with Publicity and urged broader county community efforts.
A district court jury deliberated eight hours after arguments before declaring a mistrial in a $48,000 damage suit. Foreman Oakley Childs said the panel moved from 31 of 52 issues to only nine after additional work, with no agreement possible.
Lions Club president Pete Grimes announces a December 7 meeting open to Lions Board of Directors, Rusk High School, Junior High clubs, and parents to gauge interest in reopening the Youth Center. If enough interest, a four member board will be appointed to start plans for reviving the Eagles Nest. The Lions observed a December program with a student debate and mood of cautious optimism amid differing views and nearby trial activity.
Charles Echols 210 pound junior tackle named to the 16 AA All District offensive team this week. Quarterback Jimmy Ramey and halfback Kenny Black earned honorable mention. Rusky’s trio were the district’s only representatives. Gilmer dominated honors with five offensive slots and five defensive positions.
A noon Wednesday three car collision at the Highway 69 and Atoy Road intersection near south Rusk caused heavy damage but no injuries. Christine Tackett, Jerry Gossett, and Carl Vaught were involved. Tackett rammed Gossett as he slowed for a left turn.
The Rusk Eagles lost to Frankston 63 to 23 in the season opener. Rusk led 9 8 at the end of the first quarter but Frankston pulled away after halftime. Grimes praised the first half while noting difficulties on offense in the second.
The Cherokeean and Star Journal receive praise in a Texas Press Association compilation for promoting Cherokee County dairy during last June's Dairy Day. The Cherokeean is highlighted for its cooperation with local industry and surpassing the statewide average in dairy promotion efforts.
Downtown parade starts at 3 P M with 35 to 40 entries including six floats duchesses and marching units from Rusk Alto Mt Enterprise and Corrigan High Schools. The Lowman Rifles from Sam Houston State College will perform a precision drill.
Four individuals faced misdemeanor charges in the county court docket this past week. Elie Johnson pled guilty to driving while intoxicated and liquor sale possession and received a $150 fine and three days in jail. Raymond Redden pled guilty to transporting wine in a dry area with a $100 fine. Festus George Randesdale and Ernest Ray Claborn were charged with unstamped liquor possession and child desertion respectively.
H H Cullum of Gallatin was elected president of the Cherokee County Farm Bureau by directors Tuesday night Grady Dupree outgoing president will be vice president and join committees Dupree will head the membership committee and serve on the legislative committee New officers take office immediately Girl Scout Troop 100 met for routine business Naomi Holcomb presided and new officers were elected with refreshments served before adjournment
Reports were issued this Wednesday for the second six weeks period. Principal M R Philbrick urges Rusk parents to review grades and absences before signing to return reports to the school files.
In a special conference, First Methodist Church members approved a $75,000 addition comprising an educational building and a fellowship hall. Paul Cox, church lay leader, presided over the meeting.
The Reklaw Baptist Church revival led by Rev. Gene Tomlin will wrap Sunday December 4. Music coordinated by Mildred Ramey and Edwin Jones. After nightly themes the building committee presented plans for a 7000 square foot educational addition a three stage project costing 75000 with a plan to borrow funds and proceed under Plan B approved by the First Methodist Church of Rusk conference.
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