Friendship Keeps Us Strong The Chamber Honors Citizens
In a 1974 tribute Roundabout and Mrs. express gratitude to friends who praised them as Citizens of the Year at the Chamber of Commerce banquet. They note many community achievements and look to further progress in 1975 as the Texas Legislature convened in Austin with Rep. Billy Clayton named Speaker.
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Robert Blair
Roundabout
Chamber of Commerce
Rusk
Austin
Billy Clayton
Town Session Opens With Record Surplus Debate
Citizens face a near billion dollar surplus as officials weigh prudent use in Texas. Critics question tax rebates versus rising fuel costs and national policy effects while lawmakers review the economy energy and employment landscape. Robbie Nicholson seeks medical treatment in Houston.
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Texas
Robbie Nicholson
Houston
Council Rejects Rate Increase Motion At City Council
Councilman John Hunter moved to reject the rate increase by General Telephone Company hoping for a new rate at February meeting. The motion passed four to none at the Tuesday night session of the Rusk City Council. Councilman Raymond Cooper abstained.
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John Hunter
General Telephone Company
General Telephone
Rusk
Raymond Cooper
City approves phone rate increase after lengthy debate
Council voted four to one to approve a proposed phone rate hike after a lengthy discussion led by Woody Frazier of the Jacksonville phone company. Frazier, making his fourth appearance, cited urgency of the increase based on a company study completed March 1974, with Councilman Hunter pressing for clarification.
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Hunter
Johnny Williams
Lewie Byers
M.G. Higgins
Woody Frazier
Jacksonville
Frazier
Rusk Named Bicentennial Community Certification
Rusk was designated a Texas Bicentennial Community in a letter to joint chairpersons Mrs. Walter Meyers Jr. and Mrs. Fred Buchanan. Sam Kinch Sr. announced state commission approval and potential national endorsement from Washington D C. A 5 10 p m meeting at Citizens State Bank Community Room was set for Thursday to discuss activities and share news with 36 committee members.
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Rusk
Texas
Walter Meyers, Jr
Fred Buchanan
Citizens State Bank
Mmes. Meyers and
Buchanan
Walter Meyers Jr
Mary Buchanan
Sam Kinch Sr
Rusk School Board Agenda Includes Tax Items and Fees
The Rusk School Board meets Monday at 8 p.m. with eight items discussed by Supt. J M Boone. Topics include a tax exemption for citizens over 65, driver education fees for 1974 75, and property reappraisal specifications. The discussion covers rate comparisons with Jacksonville and Henderson and a General Telephone rate proposal.
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Rusk
J.M. Boone
Joe Ross
Boone
Lee School
Five Doctor Clinic Planned Behind Rusk Memorial Hospital
Construction will start soon on a new 5000 square foot five doctor clinic behind Rusk Memorial Hospital. ARTHM president Bishop A A Leiske says a fireproof canopy will connect the buildings and the clinic will feature a cheerful waiting area, color coded patient folders, a nurse call system, soundproof walls and a rear screen projector for cartridge films on medical topics.
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Rusk Memorial Hospial
American Religious Town Hall Meeting, Inc
Bishop A.A. Leiske
ARTHM
Bishop
Bishop Leiske
Cartidge
Correction notes true age of Rusk State Hospital building
The Cherokeean corrects a typographical error in last week's salute to Rusk State Hospital. The present administration building began construction in 1877, not 1894, based on a letter from Capt. E. L. Gregg dated February 13 1877 describing the penitentiary project and front building design. The staff thanks readers for their praise of the special edition.
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Rusk State Hospital
E. L. Gregg
E. R. Gregg
Florence Gregg
Caney Branch
Tenn
East Texas State Penitentiary
The
Cherokeean
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Mrs. Roundabout
Tennial
Washington, D.C
Frazier Answered
Morris Hassell
Henderson
Williams
Council
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