Round Town Roundabout recalls tender T bone steaks and local tales
In Round Town Roundabout a chef named Lion Hood earns praise for aroma and tender steaks while others complain of toughness. J B Musick Jr notes area eateries seek his contract as Johnnie McKay clan travels to Colorado and Huntsville antics unfold. Local humor and a Huntsville close call end with casual town chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Texas
Lion Shelby Hood
Lion Hood
J. B. Musick, Jr
Huntsville
Houston
Ruskite
John Paul Watson
Adam and Irwin reunion errors prompt editor apology
A mailed communique sent to the editor reveals multiple mistakes in last week's Adam and Irwin reunion report. The editor offers sincere regrets to descendants of both families for the errors and editorial missteps.
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Roundabout
Adam and Irwin
Bluebeard Legend Stirs Rusk Roundabout Scene
Rusk reports a local tale of a real life Bluebeard with Dr Chas Davis, co chair of the last rodeo, inspiring a striking blue beard description in a legendary roundabout story.
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Bluebeard
Rusk
Chas. Davis
Roundabout
See
Rusk District Names New Superintendent Martin
Jack Martin resigns as Jacksonville Assistant Superintendent to take over as superintendent of the Rusk Independent School District. He succeeds Gerald Chapman who led the Rusk schools for 22 years, part of a 40 year career in the local system.
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Jacksonville
Rusk Independent School District
Martin
Gerald Chapman
Rusk
Virginia
Bard
Chapman
August Docket Sets Civil and Criminal Hearings
Forty two civil cases are scheduled for August in the Second Judicial District Court with Judge J W Summers presiding. Docket notes call on June 24 and August 16 for criminal activity, including a potential murder case from Cherokee County of Roland Dishough, likely to be heard in September. Civil settings span August dates with numerous Plea of Privilege and Civil Jury actions across Jacksonville, Madison, and surrounding areas, reflecting a heavy docket and active court calendar.
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Judical District Court
J. W. Summers
Cherokee County
Roland Dishough
Bill Parrott
Frank Jones
Safeway Stores, Inc
Ferma Grantham
Sherwin-Williams Paint Co
Afton Thrash
M. C. Chiles
Mollie Compton
Mollie Clark
Walter S. Markham
E. W. Voss
Edgar W. Voss
Time Life Insurance Co
Johnny Howard
Iona Howard
Finalizations Stated To End Wednesday Night
The Rusk City Council aims to finish property equalizations for tax purposes by Wednesday night. Mayor Rex Nichols says the board is about halfway through, with net valuation increases totaling roughly $12,000 and plans to cite property owners to appear before the board of equalization.
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Rusk
Rex Nichols
Board of Equalization
Nichols
Methodist VCS Slated in 1923
Mrs. Jewel McClure Vacation Church School director at First Methodist Church announces the event during July 19 23. Young people will be taught through inspiration with materials pictures films and related activities. School hours are 2 to 4 p.m. Parents are invited to enroll their children when the school begins.
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Jewel McClure
First Methodist Church
Rusk Youth Keeps Busy With Summer Programs
Rusk youths have a packed summer schedule of recreational and educational activities. Programs for boys and girls include weight lifting basketball tennis and track under coach Doug Jordan at Rusk High School. Sessions run mornings and afternoons with separate days for higher and lower grades. About 20 seventh to ninth graders participate with others from upper grades joining in. Baseball and softball are major activities sponsored by the Rusk Lions Club and Pony League supporters.
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Rusk
Doug Jordan
Rusk High School
Rusk Quarterback Club
Rusk Lions Club
Lions and Lionesses Install Officers in Joint Ceremony
James Blanton and Glenda White were installed as presidents of their Lions and Lioness clubs in a joint service at the Fireman’s Inn with about 65 attendees. The event featured officers installed by George Fiich and included multiple new and continuing leaders, five year attendance pins, and member recruitment awards.
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James Blanton
George Futch
Glenda White
Lion James Blanton
Lion George Fiich
Henderson
Crippled Children's Camp
Henderson Club
Charles Davis
Marshall Dear
Ralph Rozelle
Charles Bivin
Bud Patrick
Lion Tanner
Leon Pledger
John Bill Slover
Leroy Hill
Don Crysop
Rex Nichols
Jack Fitts
Billy Milstead
Lioness Club
Connally Approves Youth Corps Jobs in Texas Cities
Governor Connally approves neighborhood youth corps projects in Paducah Rusk Mercedes Port Isabel Hebronville and Goliad Texas employing 495 youths in schools parks offices hospitals and libraries. Rusk project offers 150 per hour while others pay 1 per hour William C Lacy reports about 165 applications received and work to begin after Washington approval with an impartial committee screening applicants.
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Connally
Texas
Paducah
Rusk
Mercedes
Port Isabel
Hebronville
Goliad
Wiliam C. Lacy
Washington
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Round Town
Johnnie McKay
Colorado
Johnnie
Univesity
Marie
Mike
Sherry
Rus
Earler
MccKay
McKay
Texas Aam University
Second District
Jack Martin
Highway 69
Main Street
Brookshire Brothers
Euclid Masonic Lodge No. 45
AM. of
A. W. Rainey
Maydelle
Morris W. Hassell
Winford Black
Gene Kelly
Robert R. Young
John J. DeFore
Otto Kinsel
E. B. Musick, Sr
Harold Johnson
Billy Sessions
Alex Black
Arlie Rice
Stewart
Edgar T. McVicker
Judy
University of Texas
Madison County
Normangee
J. L. Keller
R. B. Fifxy
Et Ux
Allie Mae Swirk
Texas Farm Bureau Mutual Ins. Co
Jacksonville Bldg. & Loan
Jinston Kelly
Theodore Mitchell
T. A. Doss
W. L. Fry
Employers Mutual Liability Ins. Co
Patsy Martin
Joe Dan Moake
Tate W. McCann
Texas Employers’ Ins. Association
Elmer Cutler
Pearman Chevrolet Co
Allie Mae Swink
Guffie A. Terry
Mutual Liability Ins
South Texas Proucers Association
Gulf Insulating Corporation
Joseph D. Corbin
Zurich Insurance Co
Thomas Langston
St. Louis & Southwestern R.R. Co
Annie B. Semmons
American Surety Co
Jay Whiteley
Pacific Employers Ins. ,Co
Quality Haydite Tile Co., Inc
Kenneth Collins
Lorene Lindsey
Missouri Pacific R. R. Co
Jerry Hiatt
Et al
Mis
Rusk City Council
Methodist Vcs
Rusk Youth
Lion Futch
Henderson Lions Club
Kerrville
Raymond J. Cooper
Ike Daniels
Ralph
Abe) Lang
Mickey Gmbrell
Bud Parrish
Ray Kendall
Jimmie Tankersley
Henry Westbrook
Blanton
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