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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1973
Page
1
In a reflective local column, the author contrasts weather fantasy with cow compassion and community zeal. The piece highlights Cherokee County Heritage Association work, Truett Latimer's guidance, and Emmett's move from Rusk to Austin, noting his restless drive for progress.
Truett Latimer, head of the Texas State Historical Survey Committee, told Cherokee County Heritage Association members to map priorities before restoring sites. He cited successful Texas projects, urged authentic preservation at original locations, and highlighted local fund-raising and regional access to Support from nearby cities.
Rusk Lions Club announces a new skating rink on Euclid Street between the Lions pool and the National Guard Armory. Raymond Cooper says Robert Moses is manager with hours Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 7 to 10 pm two sessions each night. Saturday hours 9 30 11 am 1 25 pm and 7 to 10 pm two sessions. Sunday 2 to 5 pm. Fees 50 cents for skaters with own skates and 75 cents for rentals.
The Texas Highway Commission gave conditional approval for a 3.3 mile Farm to Market road from FM 343 and 752 to US 84 and 69 in Cherokee County on an advance planning basis Funded plans begin when funds allow Officials must obtain city and county acceptance within 90 days or the order cancels Right of way must be clear and free of cost to the state with adherence to federal and state laws Construction estimated at over 700000.
Joe Terrell announces the New Southern All Sports Banquet set for 7 30 p m Friday February 25 at the New Southern Motor Hotel. The event honors high school boy and girl athletes with guest speaker John Levra SFA athletic director and head football coach. Emmett H Whitehead Sports Award goes to a top boy athlete and J L Hassell Award to a top girl athlete. Tickets available soon at 3 00 each.
The Texas House honored J C Williams for 48 years on the Rusk City Council with a resolution introduced by Emmett H Whitehead. Whitehead praised Williams as a dedicated civic leader and noted his six years as mayor, with a formal presentation planned in Austin. Williams serves as mayor pro tem.
Mrs. Linda Beard announces Frank Howell will assume as county appraiser beginning Feb 19, replacing Tom Perdue. Howell, former Rusk Chamber of Commerce manager, moved to Rusk in 1965 and has since led real estate and printing ventures, with daughter Mary Edith. Chamber president Henry Westbrook praises his service and city impact.
The Rusk City Council plans to call an election for three council seats at the regular 7 30 p m meeting in City Hall. Mayor pro tem Johnny Williams Sr. notes terms for Williams and Raymond Cooper expire this year and Morris W Hassell, former mayor and Busk attorney, has announced his mayoral candidacy. Other council members are Gene Kelley Mo G Higgins and James O Weaver.
Local Pack 405 marks the 63rd birthday of scouting with a Blue and Gold banquet and displays in area businesses. Cub master George Goldsberry leads the pack which comprises three dens. Banquet coverage continues on Page 9.
Cherokee County commissioners will consider bids for a county depository and for motor graders at the February 10 a.m. meeting at Citizens State Bank. Bids are sealed and due prior to the meeting with Judge Orvan Jones noting a discussion on solid waste disposal.
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