Clown Contest Set Mar 15 at Courthouse 4-H Room
A clown contest is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday March 15 in the 4-H Council Room at the Courthouse. Participants are expected to bring humor and props for the event.
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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1975
Page
1
Change sparks a lively Sidewalk Sale in downtown
Residents and retailers praised the first time event organized by the Rusk Chamber of Commerce Retail Trade Committee. Shoppers browsed bargains under cool skies while parking proved tight, and several merchants said they would repeat the idea in spring or summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset Maugham
Rusk Chamber of Commerce
Clown Costume Contest Promises Fun At Rusk Circus
The Rush Chamber of Commerce sponsors a five division clown costume contest with home made outfits judged on creativity. Prizes go to top four in each division. Poster winner from Rusk Elementary will be announced. The event supports the Carson and Barnes Circus set for March 24 near Rusk off Highway 69.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Chamber of Commerce
Charles Warren
A. M. Freeman
Carsons and Barnes Circus
Mary Ann Patterson
Chamber
Special Activities Committee
Warren
Rusk
Frank Morgan
Jacksonville
Patterson
Texas
Highway 69
John B. Slover
Rusk City Council Sets April 5 Election and Rate Hike
The council accepted councilman Higgins resignation and scheduled the mayor and three council seats for the April 5 election. A telephone rate increase was approved with a new structure of 13 dollars for business lines, seven for single party residences, and six for two party residences. The panel also authorized funding for Phase II at Rusk's city park and requested a traffic safety study for U S Highway 69.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk
U.S Highway 69
Morris W. Hassel
J C. Williams
Raymond Cooper
John Hunter
Lewie Byers
M. G Higgins
Byers
Williams
Texas House Approves Amendments To Raise Retirement Pay
The Texas House approved two constitutional amendments to raise retiree benefits and lawmakers pay. One measure would lift state funding for retirement systems from 6 to 10 percent, affecting the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teachers Retirement System. The other would increase legislators pay from 4800 to 7200 per year plus daily allowances from 12 to 30. Governor Briscoe backs the pay raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas House
House of Representatives
Emmett H. Whitehead
Rusk
Employees Retirement System
Texas
Teachers Retirement System of
Whitehead
Tors
Dolph Briscoe
Senate
House
Rusk School Board to Order Trustee Election
The Rusk School Board will order a trustee election at the upcoming meeting Monday according to Superintendent J. M Boone. Officers will be appointed for the election. Terms expiring are those of Dr. W. E. Gabbert and Mrs. Margaret Perkins. A discussion of a budget amendment is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk School Board
J. M Boone
W. E. Gabbert
Margaret Perkins
Boone
Land Sale Proposed to Fund RSH Housing
A bill by Rep Emmett H White would authorize the sale of up to 500 acres of Rusk State Hospital land to fund housing for hospital staff. The measure is referred to the House Health and Welfare Committee for a public hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk State Hospital
Emmett H. Whitehead
Department of
Mental Health and Mental Retardation
House Health and Welfare Committee
Public Meeting Set Feb 19 To Discuss Road Project
The Texas Highway Department schedules an informal public meeting at 2 p.m. Feb. 19 in the County Courtroom to discuss improvements and construction of FM 343 near Rusk and FM 752 toward US 69. Information is available in Ed Campbell’s office at the FM 343 US 69 intersection in Rusk. Right of way will be provided by the City of Rusk and Cherokee County. A push to develop a loop around Rusk accompanies the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Highway Department
Rusk
Ed Campbell
FM 343
U.S. 69
City of
Cherokee County Commissioners Court
County Funds Move Bid Wins Over Citizens in Bank Switch
Cherokee County commissioners voted to shift the county depository and clerks trust funds from Citizens State Bank to First State Bank after bids. First State offered 7 percent interest, Citizens 6.75 percent. About 1.5 million moved, with 60 days to complete. The school fund will move to Citizens. Court also approved two brush chippers for Precincts 3 and 4 at 5130.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
Citizens State Bank
First State Bank
First State
Citizens State
Elma Musick
Commissioners Court
Orvan B. Jones
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Jim Perkins
Low Morris College
Mrs. Roundabout
Houston
Frank Merriwether
Bobbie Nicholson
R. C. Tucker
Perons
M.D. Anderson
Hunter
Higgins
Hassell
Police
Higgins’ Son
Woodie Frazier
General
Tele
Frazier
Maydelle
Hudson
Rep. Whitehead
Legisla
Cherokee County Alto
New Summerfield
Wells
Houston County
Kennard
Crockett
Grapeland
Lovelady
Leon County
Buffalo
Centerville
Normangee
Oakwood
Leon
Limestone County
Coolidge
Groesbeck
Don Adams
Jasper
Gallatin
Ponta
City Park Board of Managers
Gene Kelley
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Kelley
RSH Housing
Rusk-National TV
NEW Housing
P.ia
ASH Security Park Board New Msu
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