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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1969
Page
2
The piece argues modern heroes glamorize crime and narcotics, linking rising drug use to illegitimate births and deformities. It urges mothers and teens to act, report addictions, and refuse drugs to prevent tragedy.
A reflective column argues middle class morality underpins American life. It counters claims of decline, tracing the code as a common ethic—work, saving, faith, family, civic duty—shared across immigrants who became Americans. It asserts the ethos remains the nation’s spine and rejects attacks as unorthodox.
Cherokee County farmers report variable clover growth from uneven fall fertilization. Recommendations include 6.24.24 or 5.20-20 at 200 to 400 pounds per acre and topdressing with ammonium nitrate for extra grazing. Extension entomologist Weldon Newton discusses beef cattle parasites and lice control with spray options. Also highlighted are insect and disease guides for fruits and nuts, plant recovery after freezes, and a Cherokee pasture short course scheduled for February 24–26 with details to follow.
County THDA leaders Mrs. T W Fisher and Mrs. E C O Bryant with Mrs. Ruby Walker accompanied the county agent to Nacogdoches for a training meeting on association business and summer camps. The report highlights home demonstration club activities, mildew prevention, and the new Fluid Look in 1969 home furnishings.
The text describes universal flower meanings such as Lily for innocence Forget-Me-Not for friendship Red Rose for I love you White Rose for I will wed you and mentions a briar as an insult. It promotes sending messages through floral offerings and provides a contact number 683 2313 with a complete flower selection.
The Wells 4-H Club met January 27 at the Courthouse with six regular members and several adults present. President Jackie Hicks led the meeting, Glenda McKnight read the motto, Don Russell led the Pledge, and discussion focused on parliamentary procedure.
Lion Ike Daniel heads a committee to rebuild the fence at the Rusk Lions Arena while the club renews support for the Cub scouts. Walter Volk, Boy Scouts field director, explains the program and urges Lions to provide meeting space and manpower. The board sponsors the pack again and appoints a five member team to drive the effort. Elderly women remark on ages as the group meets at the New Southern Motor Hotel.
The Cherokee County Commissioners Court met January 13 with four commissioners and County Judge J W Chandler. They approved paying bills and accepted Browning Ferris Machinery for a tractor in Precinct 3. Deputies for the Sheriff’s Department and salaries for county officials were approved. A special meeting January 20 approved Tommy Sullivan Ford bids for two 1969 Fords for the Sheriff’s Department at 2606.92 each plus 287.89 for air conditioning, after trade-in of a 1967 Chevrolet valued at 1075.00.
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