Four Candidates Sign Up For City April Ballot
Four candidates filed on opening day for city offices with two seats still open. E H Whitehead seeks Mayor, Homer Smith for City Marshal, Kendrick Frazer for City Secretary, Maurice Higgins for City Council. J C Williams may seek re election while Wilson MecVicker declines to commit. Elray Williams considered for City Marshal. Filing runs Feb 1 to Mar 2 ahead of the April 2 election.
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Iod
E. H. Whitehead
Homer Smith
Kendrick Frazer
Maurice Higgins
J. C. Williams
Wilson MecVicker
Old Rock N Roll relics unearthed from KTLA studio archives
A nostalgic roundup traces midcentury rock and roll strains from Elvis to Chubby Checker. It catalogues twists and turns through The Isley Brothers, Everly Brothers, Big Bopper, Sam Cooke, and others, noting era labels and public reception.
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Hank Ballard
Chubby Checker
Gary Paxton
Right Here We Document a Mix of History and Sentiment
A fragmented segment notes a mixed-up sentimental generation and the act of preserving memory. The passage reflects on how current writers record past eras with emotion. It hints at generational change and the value of historical self expression.
City receives federal grant for sewer upgrades and time extension
The city was notified of a $69,250 HEW grant for sewer improvements with a Feb 22 acceptance deadline. Mayor Hassell learned of the offer in a Jan 25 letter, and a Dallas HEW regional office extension moved the deadline. A second grant request brings total to $140,000 with required local matching funds and May 10 contract target. Dr. Richard F. Boyd praises Texas city efforts amid prior pollution concerns.
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Morris Hassell
Health, Education and Welfare Department
Dallas
Rusk
HEW
Richard F. Boyd
Texas
State Department of Health
Boyd
Outside Tax Assessors to Set County Property Values
Three outside tax assessors hired by the county begin updating tax rolls across precincts with a fourth to assist in Precinct 2. They will report to the county tax office and the Commissioners Court as the equalization board. Owners may be cited if valuations exceed renditions. An April 30 rendition deadline is set. Also urging Rusk and Jacksonville residents to pick up reserved license plates before March 1 due to state reporting needs.
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County Tax Office
Commissioners Court
Equalization Board
Cone
Tax Office
Rusk
Jacksonville
Local Club Meetings and School Events Schedule
A schedule of community gatherings and school activities lists Lions Club and B P W events on Thursday February 7, Boy Scout Blue and Gold banquet on Friday February 8, Omicron Gamma Beta Sigma Phi chapters meetings on February 11, and midweek Kiwanis and Rotary club sessions plus boys and girls basketball games through February 13. Key locations include Texas Cafe Rusk City Hall Fellowship Hall and First Methodist Church.
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Fellowship
Methodist
Pine Tree
Date Set For 3rd Polio Vaccine Clinics in Cherokee County
The County Medal Society announced mass vaccination for February 24 using Type III oral polio vaccine. Health officials say it is cleared for adult and child use after prior study by the U.S. Public Health Service. Clinics will run 1 to 5 p.m. at multiple locations including Jacksonville High, West Side Elementary, and Mt. Selman Church, with registration available on-site.
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Cherokee County
County Medal Society
Medical Society
U.S. Public Health Service
Jacksonville
West Side
Fred Douglass
Cuney
New Summerfield
Mt. Selman
Rusk
George Bradford
Alto
Booker T. Washington
Cherokee County stock raisers seek funds for Screwworm program
A second meeting of Cherokee County stockmen and farmers is set for Tuesday night in the County Courthouse Council Room at 7 30 to discuss the Screwworm eradication program and county duties. W A Bill Clements Jr of Longview will speak as Southwest Animal Health Research Foundation vice president. The drive aims to raise 3 million from producers with 3 million state and 6 million federal matching funds. producers have about 2 million so far and funds must cover through March, with more needed by March 1 if the program is to continue.
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Cherokee County
Rusk
County
Animal Health Committee
W. A.bill Clements, Jr
Longview
The
Southwest Animal Health Research Foundation
Texas
J. C. Hill
Alto
Melvin Sessions
Jack Stone
Wells
EE. Alexander
Cecil Goodman
Grady Dupree
Thomas A. Perdue, Jr
Thomas A. Perdue, Sr
R. L. Moore
O. E B. Miller
Clyde Small
Jacksonville
Poll Taxes Inch Ahead in Cherokee County Tally
Cherokee County reports show poll tax payments for this year totaling 4,383.83 above the 1959 level. The count excludes those exemptions, and the tax office notes the improvement comes in the off year.
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Cherokee County
Census Dip At Rusk School May Occur
Supt. Gerald Chapman reports a preliminary January census shows eight fewer white pupils than last year. White enrollment stands near 964 with possible uncounted pupils. no negro school figures yet. Last year total white pupils reached 972.
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Rusk
Gerald Chapman
Chapman
Three Charged With Violations
Liquor violations were charged against three persons February 4. Floyd F. Wallace Jr. pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to three days in jail. Carl Sadler was fined 100 dollars for possession of liquor for sale in a dry area. Freeman Cawthon’s docket shows the same charge but no action had been taken.
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Floyd F. Wallace, Jr
Carl Sadler
Freeman Cawthon
Cawthon
Julie Hinton Leaves Hospital After Recovery
Julie Hinton returned home from Methodist Memorial Hospital in Houston after a lengthy stay. The eight weeks old silver poodle Millicent joins Catnip the family cat as Julie’s new companions while friends visit to say welcome home.
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Julie Hinton
Methodist Memorial Hospital
Houston
Buddy Hinton
Julie
Millicent
Catnip
Hinton
Three youths charged in two rural burglaries near Rusk
One of three teens arrested for two Saturday night break ins near Rusk has been charged with burglary. The other two youths were turned over to juvenile authorities. They allegedly entered the Lloyd Hendricks service station and the J.W. Isaacs Sr. station on North Main Street, taking about $28 in cash, candy, and gloves.
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Rusk
Homer Smith
Lloyd Hendricks
J.W. Isaacs, Sr
Hendricks
Isaacs
Alto City to Hold April 2 Elections for Mayor and Two Council Posts
Alto City Council set an April 2 election date to fill the mayor's post and two council seats. Voters will choose successors for Councilmen Lewis Thomas and Arthur Brooks and the mayor, while the April school district elections will select two trustees. Incumbents John M. Dickson and Ray Todd must be replaced or reappointed.
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Alto
Lewis Thomas
Arthur Brooks
Frank Ed Weimar
John M. Dickson
Ray Todd
Hassell Attends ABA Conference in New Orleans
Rusk attorney Morris Hassell attended the American Bar Association mid winter meeting in New Orleans last weekend. He serves the association on a national title insurance study committee and as a member of the Real Estate Probate and Trust Section.
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Rusk
Morris Hassell
American Bar Association
New Orleans
Hassell
ABA
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Sam Cooke
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Johnnie Ray
Willie Nelson
Imperials
INTE
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F. L. Harris, Jr
Roscoe Hayes
Jimmie Cone
J. W. Chandler
Farm Bureau Week
A. N. Walley, Jr
New Sum
Merfield
H. H. Cullom
Lions Club
Texas Cafe
Bullard
B&pw Club
Federal
Rusk School Board
Carthage
Omicron
Beta Sigma Phi
Opal Fitts
Hazel Sherman
Kiwanis Club
City Council
City Hall
Gladewater
Rotary Club
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