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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1975
Page
3
Nearly 2.3 million veterans and survivors will see a 12 percent rise in monthly pension checks plus widened auto grant eligibility for 6,537 severely disabled Cold War veterans, with grants up to 3300 dollars. The measures, signed by the President, add to education benefits and cost nearly a billion dollars this year.
Alpha Alpha Gamma Chapter held a short business and social session at Mrs Diana Norton's home in Reklaw. President Nannette Irwin led the meeting reviewing the scholarship fund and planned a Girls Night Out to Little Mexico in Palestine on January 21.
Luci Johnson Nugent youngest daughter of the late president will present to the City of Jacksonville at the Chamber of Commerce banquet on January 31, honored as a winner of the 1973 74 National Beautification Award. Nugent, married to Patrick Nugent and mother of three, is active in civic groups and has a long history in public service and volunteering. The Bee Jays and Jacksonville Chamber coordinated celebratory materials for the event and a Keep America Beautiful citation.
Mr and Mrs Ronald McElroy of Athens announce the birth of their son Brandon Hawn McElroy on January 13 1975 at Baylor Hospital Dallas. Grandparents are J L McElroy of Rusk and Charles F Hawn of Athens.
The Sheriff of Cherokee County Texas announces a sale of real estate in Jackson ville by order of the 55th District Court Harris County. Ira Montgomery and wife Bernice Montgomery are the owners of the land described as 60 by 130 feet on Churchill Street in Jacksonville. The property is appraised to satisfy United States Finance Company under case No 757,916. Sale to occur February 4, 1975, at Cherokee County Courthouse between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in cash to the highest bidder. Publication required weekly for three weeks in Cherokeean.
The Rusk Evening Lions Club opened 1975 with twelve members enjoying a meal and general fellowship. Guest Ray Lowe from Australia spoke on Lions Exchange and Australian life, plans to visit Kilgore's World’s Richest Acre were mentioned, and boxing tournament sponsorship was discussed for the February event at the Junior High School.
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