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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1971
Page
1
Roundabout reports a rewarding visit with Congressman Wright Patman in Washington. The writer notes strong support for Patman and predicts growth for Rusk, citing cooperation, progressive thinking, and appreciation for city council members. Detailed trip coverage appears in this week's paper.
Colonel Melvin N. Glantz of Texas Selective Service announced a March draft of 2400 men for preinduction physicals plus an 908 man call from Extended and First Priority groups for 1971. The Extended group includes 1970 lottery-number selections delayed by orders issuance issues. Cherokee County Hoard 19 will forward ten men for Army induction on March 2, none for March Armed Forces Physical Examinations.
A delegation led by War de Burke canceled his trip due to urgent business. Osborn of Muleshow and Van Zandt of Beaumont meet Rusk Mayor Whitehead and council members to discuss a potential major park on state land. Hosts included Dr Lex Neill and Bill Draper. They toured Rusk State Hospital facilities and toured prospective ward sites.
Justice of the Peace Abner Webb's office lists cases from last week. Violations include drunk in public fines from 32 to 36.50 dollars, drunken pedestrian fined 29 dollars, minor in possession at 25 dollars, and a child school-send hearing set for March 3. Other offenses include no stop light, no muffler, no valid license or MVI sticker, speeding, improper start, and a drunk and disturbing the peace charge with a 107 dollar fine.
Four occupational therapy shops on the Rusk State Hospital campus display items crafted by patients. The Day Treatment Center sells ceramics, leather goods, bird houses, bird feeders and more Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the DTC office. Items are well priced and suited as gifts, with color and style options available through the Ceramic Technician.
Poole owner of Poole's Cherokee Lodge filings for Rusk School Board. Terms of Hassell Sartain and Thompson expire in April. Sartain and Hassell seek re election. Election set for Saturday April 3 at Southwestern Electric Service Co Office. Filing deadline March 3. Acting secretary Hill Braswell.
El Even Ruskites visited Washington to seek aid for a recreational park. Congressman Wright Patman hosted them and endorsed the idea while outlining steps and promising a visit back on April 13 for further discussion. He urged prioritizing one large park project before adding related attractions.
Cherokee County plans a one day livestock show at the Rusk Lions Club Rodeo Arena on Friday March 12. Entries from all county 4 H and FFA clubs, with dairy beef swine and horse classes, will be judged with blue red and white ribbons and cash prizes for top winners.
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