Flower Show Trek opens four Ruskite homes in Lufkin
Four Lufkin homes once owned by Rusk residents Mrs. F B Guinn, the Musslewhites, and Mr. H J Shands will open December 13 from 2 to 9 pm as the Flower Garden Club and Lufkin Garden Club host a fundraiser for the Federated Woman's Club building. Tickets are $1. The event features Guinn's colonial and other rooms with antique pieces, pine paneling, and period decor, showcasing living and dining areas designed for casual yet elegant living.
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Lufkin
Lufkin Garden Club
Flower Garden Club
Federated Woman’s Club
H. J. Shands
Southwood Drive
F. B. Guinn
Grove Avenue
R. C. Musslewhite
Curtis W. Fenley
Guinn
Musslewhites
Rusk
E. W. Leach
Mrs Musslewhite’s Early American Home Arrives at Charm
The Musslewhite residence features original pine furniture and a gradually refined interior. An architect and owner collaborated to preserve a mellow, century-old eastern U S. aura with standout pieces including a quilt chest and a dry sink in the entrance hall.
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R. C. Musslewhite
Atoy News Quick Update From Sybil Morris
Mrs Eva Rice is well and home in Grand Prairie with her daughter. John Waits is sick this week. Visitors to the R F Berryhill home included Harry Berryhill family and others from Dallas Grandbury Weatherford Jacksonvill e Rusk and Jacksonville tied to the Berryhill household.
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Eva Rice
Grand Praire
John Waits
R. F. Berryhill
Harry Berryhill
Arnold Berryhill
Homer Rogers (Peck
Dallas
Ralph White
Weatherford
Dennis Wayne Hughey
Dennis Raymon
Clyde Berryhill
Grandbury
Francis Anthony
Jacksonville
Berryhill
Bill Norton
Rusk
W. W. Helm
Ray Pippin
Fashion in Versatility Near Ennis Visit and Contest
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Magruder of Rusk visited the Ennis Morris family Thursday night. Mrs. Sybil Morris won a $50 certificate in a contest on Radio Station KGRI Henderson. The prize applies to a new electric sewing machine purchase.
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Raymond Magruder
Rusk
Ennis
Saw-Draw contest announced by O L Holcomb and Sons
O L Holcomb and Sons in Rusk promotes the Saw-Draw giving away 150 McCulloch D-44 chain saws. Open to adults over 18 from November through February with six drawings on Nov 30 Dec 14 Dec 28 1956 Jan 1 Jan 25 Feb 8 1957. winners receive a D-44. Entries via official blanks from local dealers. no purchase required.
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McCulloch
O. L. Holcomb & Sons
Rusk
Los Angeles
Alto Man With Armored Division At Fort Polk La
Specialist Third Class Jack D. Guinn son of Frank B. Guinn Rt. 2 Alto is a cannoneer in Battery D 2d Antiaircraft Battalion of the 1st Armored Division stationed at Fort Polk Louisiana He entered the Army in January 1955 and completed basic training at Fort Ord California His former employer was C C Danna Construction Company Houston His wife Eunice resides in Leesville Louisiana
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Jack D. Guinn
Frank B. Guinn
Rt. 2
Alto
1St Armored Division
Fort Polk
Guinn
Army
Fort Ord
Calif
C. C. Danna Construction Company
Houston
Eunice
Leesville
Drive Safely Learn Road Slippery Conditions Promptly
A public safety advisory urges drivers to anticipate slick roads and adjust speed and following distance before conditions worsen. Officials stress slow acceleration and braking to prevent skids during sudden weather changes.
Rev and Mrs Woodward Host Young People Supper
Rev and Mrs Clyde Woodward served First Methodist Church youths a 5:30 p.m. supper in Fellowship Hall. Seventeen young people enjoyed chicken spaghetti spiced peaches French bread ice cream and Cokes. The group thanked the Woodwards for the evening and Billy Roy Browning led the regular program. The Wesleyan Service Guild will host the next supper at 5:30 p.m. next Sunday.
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Clyde Woodward
First Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
Youth invited to arrive promptly at 5 30
Young people are asked to come at 5 30 sharp for the event urging punctual attendance and participation.
Dal las visitors host Partridges weekend
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Smith of Dallas were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Partridge, sharing time at their home.
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J. A. Smith
Dallas
Jack Partridge
California Holds Peaks and Valleys as Noted Facts
A brief trivia item notes that both the highest and lowest elevations above sea level in the United States are found in California. It also mentions paraphrased facts about Boy Scouts of America membership for disabled boys and a claim about parrots lacking wishbones. A safety reminder urges driving caution and awareness of inattentive drivers.
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United States
California
Boy Scouts of America
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Bristol
Edlgar Ford
Ford
Greece
Hundres
the Musslewhites
Atoy News
Sybil Morris
Dren
Jack Nichols
Rusk & Vicinity
Southwestern Abstract Co
Milliken
Louis Shiansky
O. L. Holcomb and Sons
McCulloch Chain
Fort Polk, la
Wise
Santa
Owen
Bewley
Pinto
Uncle Williams
Pork & Beans
Vienna
Gladiola Biscuits
Decker
Olego
Cam
Chuck
Sie
Baby Beef
Turkey
Home Owned
Bob and Jewel Shattuck
Etta Singletary Chiropractor
of Agriculture Annes
Rusk, Texas
Babcock Bros. Auto Supply
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