Eagles Tumble Gilmer in 86-66 Loop Opener
Rusk Eagles beat Gilmer 86-66 in the 16-AA conference opener. Dale Dotson scored 46 points, sparking a 33-point fourth quarter after a 13-point third, widening a 53-46 edge. Gilmer’s Roy Harris, Keith Johnson and West Bishop led with 19 each. Joe Cochran led Rusk with strong support. The Eagles next visit Pine Tree for another league game.
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Eagles
Gilmer
Rusk
Dale Dotson
Buckeyes
Dotson
Joe Cochran
Philip Power
David Grogan
Bob Edwards
Bruce Stovall
Brooke Day
Roy Harris
Keith Johnson
West Bishop
Don Jones
Harold Travis
Eagies
Pine Tree
Birdies Open 1962-63 Home Campaign With Big Win
The Rusk Birdies beat Leveretts Chapel 60-48 for their first home appearance of the season. Judy Hanry scored 32 and Janice Bowden 21 as Rusk trailed early before a 29-25 halftime lead and stronger second half. Leveretts Chapel had three double figure scorers led by Linda Rhodes with 17. B team also toppled Leveretts Chapel 51-19.
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Rusk
Birdies
Leveretts Chapel
Judy Hanry
Janice Bowden
Janice
Barbara Green
Billy Watson
Pam Weaver
Rusk B
Dianne Willyard
Whitehouse
Birdies Schedule Hallsville Game On January 22
The Birdies will play Hallsville on January 22 on the Rusk High School girls schedule, replacing a January 21 date against Central which was cancelled. Coach Billy Watson arranged the Hallsville matchup as the B squad won its game 29 to 18.
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Hallsville
Rusk High School
Central
Billy Watson
Sport Banquet To Fete Over 100 Athletes
Hayden Fry, SMU head football coach, will be guest speaker at the Quarterback Club's second annual All-Sports Banquet recognizing more than 100 participants from Rusk school athletics. Awards cover high school and junior high football and basketball, girls basketball, and track. The event will be in the Fellowship Hall of First Church.
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Hayden Fry
Southern Methodist University
Fry
Fellowship Hall of First
McKay Speaks to Kiwanis Club on Agriculture
Kiwanis Club members in Rusk heard County Agent Johnnie McKay outline his office work during a Tuesday noon talk at the Texas Cafe. Dr Chas W Castner led the meeting in the absence of President Jimmie Cone. McKay, introduced by Finis Stovall, stressed agriculture’s role in the economy. Church attendance last Sunday was 11. Visitors Tuesday included Robert von Doenhoff and Key Club members Johnny Alexander and Steve Swift.
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Kiwanis Club
Rusk
Johnnie McKay
Texas Cafe
Chas
W. Castner
Jimmie Cone
McKay
Finis Stovall
Robert von Doenhoff
Key Club
Johnny Alexander
Steve Swift
Girls Win 2 From Cushing and Grapeland Prep News
The Rusk and Grapeland area girls split wins with Cushing teams while the junior squads fell short. Judy Hanry led the Birdies with 21 points in a 31 24 win. Connie Crustumner and Geneva Stevens paced the B squad 26 13.
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Rusk
Cushing
Judy Hanry
Vaught
Connie Crustumner
Geneva Stevens
Grapeland
Sandies
New Summerfield
Sandra Marfin
Summerfield
Jane Tipton
Paula Brazier
Pan Weaver
Almond Talk Slated for Region 6 Coaches Meet
Rusk head coach Kenneth Almond will lecture on defense at the Region 6 football coaches meeting in Tyler on February 9. Coaches from Class B to 4-A in Region 6 will attend. The event, held at Robert E. Lee High School, is part of a daylong program featuring several coaches.
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Rusk
Kenneth Almond
Tyler
Almond
Texas
Waco
Dallas
Gulf Coast
Robert E. Lee
Lions of Rusk Club Meeting Sees 47 Members Attend
The Lions of Rusk held a regular club meeting Thursday at the Texas Cafe with 47 members present. Fourteen guests included members of the Rusk Boys Basketball team and Coach Charles Franklin. Robert von Deonhoff served as program chairman as players were introduced and the season prospects discussed.
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Lions of Rusk
Texas Cafe
Rusk
Charles Franklin
Robert von Deonhoff
Grass Fires Strike Area Amid Dry Conditions
Crisp dry weather keeps area vegetation at risk as Rusk volunteers fight six grass fires since January 1. Incidents include near Dialville and Ponta with further calls on Crockett Street Hill Street and in the colored addition.
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Rusk
Rusk Department
Dialville
Ponta
Crockett Street
Hill Street
Band Hall Open House At Rusk High Attended By 200-250
Open house at Rusk High School showcased the new $60,000 band hall. About 200 to 250 visitors toured the ultra modern facility as band students performed four short concerts. Punch coffee and cookies were served with special guests being parents of Band Director Lester Hughes.
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Rusk High School
Bill Parrott
Lester Hughes
Gallatin TB Test Friday Called Off
A summary of Cherokee County TB case finding notes one new patient admitted to East Texas Tuberculosis Hospital in Tinler this week. Three x rays were given to a family of an active patient and the Gallatin Community testing event scheduled for March 18 has been canceled due to lack of vaccine.
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Cherokee County Tuberculosis Association
East Texas Tuberculosis Hospital
Tinler
Ednane
Association
Gallatin
Mrs Ross Speaks To Thalian Club On National Politics
Mrs Joseph E A Ross guest speaker at the January Thalian Club in Mrs T H Cobble’s home. Introduction by Mrs Buddy Shaw, with topic Party Politics National Level. She attended the 1956 Republican and 1960 conventions and explained delegate seating and other conventions steps. Next meeting Feb 14 hosts Mrs Richards with Mayor Morris Hassell speaking on Government City.
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Joseph E. A. Ross
T. H. Cobble
Knox Ray
Buddy Shaw
San Francisco
Chicago
Frank Morgan
Coy Martin
Aston Abernathy
Mmes. Ross
Morgan
Shaw Martin
Abernathy
Stan Chapman
Henry Guenzel
Morris Hassell
Bob Magouirk
James Richards
Ralph Travis
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Fortable
Eagle
Sue Stracener
Linda Rhodes
Pontiac
Tempest
North Main
Rusk, Texas
Fernando Magellan
Philippines
Mrs. Ross
Citizens State Bank
F.D.I.C
CIALS
Borden
Mellorine
Ner
SOFL
Royal Arms
Griffin Black
Korn
Glamorine
Kutschmer
U.S
Creamer
Ruse
Shattuck
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