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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1962
Page
1
The town of Rusk saw Santa Claus visit the Kiwanis Club Christmas party and the Kindergarten program at 7 PM, reportedly delivering on time to both events. He may have stopped at additional local spots, reinforcing holiday spirit amid a slow news period as The Cherokeean prints a day late next week to observe holidays.
County officials elected in November will be sworn in December 81 as County Judge J W Chandler announced. The Commissioners Court will meet to approve bonds and qualify officers. Oath takers include District Clerk County Clerk County Judge County Superintendent County Treasurer County Surveyor and Justice of the Peace.
The Christmas decorations lighting contest in Rusk residential area will be judged Friday night. Judges start at 7 pm and participants are asked to have lights on then. Winners announced Saturday on KTLU 1580.
City residents look to a holiday filled weekend with Thursday and Friday observances. Government offices and schools will close for Christmas week while churches plan cantatas, live nativity scenes, and caroling events. Rusk State Hospital hosts ward parties as December activities continue.
Last week’s townwide Treasure Chest winners were announced by local Rusk merchants including Sears and Cartlidge Drug. Names listed include Alma Crawford, Gracie Redman, Mary Beth Copeland, Joe Geiselman, Velma Shirey, and many others tied to Rusk and Rt. 2.
About 60 attendees joined the TPEA Christmas gathering in the Recreation Hall at Rusk State Hospital Monday night. L. O. Killion served as toastmaster, Essie Madden directed verse and music of the Christmas Story, Mayo Star Key led singing, gifts exchange and door prizes highlighted the event with Irene Starkey and Joyce Kreimeyer each winning a turkey.
The Cherokeean announces a one day shift in publication due to Christmas holidays. Paper will print on Thursday instead of Wednesday and be delivered one day later. Contributors are urged to submit news and classified copy early as production hours will be curtailed.
John Lester manager of Southwestern Electric Service in Rusk was elected president of the Rusk Chamber of Commerce by 16 directors. Ike Daniel Raymond Cooper and E B Musick Sr were re elected to key posts. Lester begins duties January 1 with installation January 8 at the annual banquet. He has long ties to Rusk including 23 years residency and 11 years as a chamber director.
A retirement party honored Miss Marion Mallard at the State Department of Public Welfare offices. C. C. Peeks presented gifts on behalf of Houston and Cherokee counties as colleagues gathered with other officials and friends to mark 20 years as a field worker plus 10 years teaching.
A chaotic collection of handwritten Christmas requests arrives at the post office addressed to Dear Santa. Children mention toys such as roller skates, Barbie items, a Sno Cone maker, a Skydiver Jet plane, a remote control helicopter, and other assorted gifts.
Thursday Lions Club noon meeting at Texas Cafe and Rotary Christmas party at 7 30 p.m. Boys Basketball Tournament in New London runs through Friday December 22. Homes decoration judging at 7 p.m. Live Nativity scenes at Ist Christian Church 6 30 to 8 30 p.m. Open House at Methodist parsonage 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday December 22 Live Nativity 6 30 to 8 p.m. Ist Christian Church. Sunday December 23 Holy Communion 7 to 8 p.m. Christmas Cantata 7 30 p.m. at 1st Baptist Church. Monday December 24 Christmas Eve service at St Luke 11 30 p.m. Tuesday December 25 Christ birthday observance. Wednesday December 26 town wide holiday.
The notice lists holiday closures for business, schools, county offices, and city offices. Business holidays on Tuesday and Wednesday December 25 and 26. School holidays run December 21 through January 1. County offices close December 24 and 25 with Wednesday optional. City offices close December 24 through 26.
Cherokee County records show 1962 highway fatalities total eleven during the upcoming holiday traffic, one more than 1961. Nine crashes killed six drivers, two passengers, and three pedestrians, with seven deaths on U S Highway 69 and others on U S 79 and Highway 135. All incidents occurred in dry, clear weather with varied times from 1:45 A M to 9:45 P M.
Leo W. Tosh, president of Rusk Federal Savings and Loan Association, announced the board has declared a 4 percent per annum semiannual dividend for holders of record as of December 31, 1962. The total payout exceeds $223,000 as profits rise and are distributed to shareholders.
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