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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1962
Page
2
The report says Mr. Claus appeared at both the Kiwanis Club Christmas party and the Kindergarten program in Rusk on Tuesday night, arriving on time at each venue. He delivered holiday cheer as promised.
The Cherokee column notes a holiday lull with reduced news gathering for a day or two. Editors acknowledge observers will be slow to report, promising a print delay and a quiet period around Christmas. The piece hints at limited activity as the town pauses.
County Judge J. W. Chandler announced swearing in ceremonies for all officials elected in November. The Commissioners Court will meet to approve bonds and qualify officers on December 31. Officials taking oath include the District Clerk County Clerk County Judge County Superintendent County Treasurer County Surveyor and Justice of the Peace.
The Christmas light decoration contest in Rusk’s residential area, chaired by Mrs. W. H. Hanna of the Garden Club, will have judges start at 7 pm Friday. Participants are urged to have lights on at that time and winners will be announced Saturday on KTLU-1580.
City residents prepare for a Christmas weekend with government offices closing Monday and two day holidays for Tuesday and Wednesday. Churches schedule cantatas and services while First Christian hosts a live nativity Friday to Sunday. schools dismiss Thursday for the holiday. Youth groups plan caroling as Rusk State Hospital hosts ward parties and festive events.
Coach Charles Franklin's Rusk Eagle basketball team swept last weekend's Overton tournament and beat Carlisle 83 to 72. The piece lists sponsors Sears to Babcock Bros and names players Danny Christoph er, Harold Travis, Bob Edwards, Joe Cochran, Bruce Stovall, Dale Dotson, Don Jones, David Grogan, Phillip Power and Brooke Day.
About 60 people attended the TPEA Christmas party in the Recreation Hall at Rusk State Hospital. L. Killion acted as toastmaster, Essie Madden directed the Christmas Story in verse and music, 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 shifts its publishing schedule to observe Christmas and will print Thursday instead of Wednesday delivering one day late. Contributors are urged to submit news and classifieds promptly as production hours will be severely curtailed despite the delay.
John Lester, manager of Southwestern Electric Service Co 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 vice president and treasurer posts, with installation set for January 8. Lester, Angelina County native and 23 year resident of Rusk, has long held chamber and civic roles.
A retirement party in the State Department of Public Welfare Courthouse Annex honored Miss Marion Mallard, a 20 year field worker. Gifts were presented by C. C. Peeks for Houston and Cherokee counties.
A collection of children's Christmas wish letters notes Santa Claus at the North Pole. Teen and child names Janet Hill Kathy Fisher Cheyenne Mark Grogan David Berry request toys such as roller skates Barbie dolls beds and a Skydiver Jet plane with remote control helicopter and a doctor’s kit.
The notice lists December holiday activities including Lions Club Christmas party at Texas Cafe at 12 noon, Rotary Christmas party at 7 30 p.m. at Texas Cafe, plus a New London Boys Basketball Tournament through December 22 and various church nativity scenes and services across December 21 to December 26.
Business holidays observe Tuesday and Wednesday December 25 and 26. School holidays run December 21 through January 1. County offices close Monday and Tuesday December 24 and 25 with Wednesday optional. City offices closed Monday through Wednesday December 24 25 26.
Cherokee County reports 1962 highway fatalities total eleven during the holiday period, one more than 1961. Nine accidents account for the deaths. six drivers, two passengers, and three pedestrians. Most crashes on U S Highway 69 with others on U S 79 and Highway 13. Dry weather and clear skies noted.
Leo W. Tosh president of Rusk Federal Savings and Loan Association says the board has declared a 4 percent per annum semiannual dividend to shareholders as of December 31 1962 totaling more than 223000 dollars. The association posts a profitable year and distributes extra profits to shareholders.
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