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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1972
Page
2
Farming Today reports winter grazing trials on small grain and rye grass pastures in Cherokee County, showing two of five operations profitable. Profit per head ranged from 11.98 loss to 26.25 gain, with best results from prepared seed beds and high fertilization. Weather and feed costs heavily influence outcomes.
Texas Farm Bureau President J T Woodson told President Nixon that price controls on raw agricultural products would harm agriculture, arguing supply and demand set prices and an across the board freeze could reduce food and trigger black market activity. He notes parity indexes show farmers receive less than fair value and cites cost figures per cow in 1971 including cash operating and fixed costs totaling 159.99 dollars.
The Texas Highway Department outlines administration of the State Highway Beautification Act effective June 29. The act regulates outdoor advertising signs within 660 feet of highways on about 18 thousand miles of interstate and federal aid routes. Licenses and sign permits required. exemptions apply to certain property related signs.
The Rusk State Hospital Security Unit Band will be featured on the Glenn Earle Show at 12:00 noon on July 6 1972 in Port Arthur on KJAC TV Channel 4. The Port Arthur appearance follows a July 5 Lufkin KTRE TV Channel 9 live noon broadcast on the Johnnie Lawrence Show with the Hard Rock Band and hospital personnel.
E B Musick Jr reports a large Lions Club gathering with guests including Ed Win Campbell and George Wall. Discussion covered Texas highway policy, safety features, legislation impacting the Highway Department, and anticipated road-building plans including four-lane rights of way and breakaway signs. The note ends with a reminder of the Thursday meeting at Pineview Restaurant.
The Birmingham Golf Club hosted a nine hole scramble pro am on Wednesday June 28 at 5 15 p m with sixteen players. The winning team Virgil Carrington Beaulah Allen Glen Tolar and Dubby McVicker finished 5 under par. A second place tie was decided in a putt off on the practice green with Pete Grimes Bill Jones JR Bill McVicker and Randy Dotson taking runner up. The tied 2 under par group included Dr John Tate Johnny Dotson Lynda Tosh and Kelly Philbrick. Swing players are invited to contact Doug Jordan in the Pro Shop.
The July 1942 notes in The Cherokeean show Rusk politics with W Lee Q Daniel for L S Senator Coke R Stevenson for Governor and local officials elected including Frank Brunt sheriff and Melvin Session county clerk. Also reported are USO fund drives and a Reklaw community rally as the Chamber of Commerce promoted a military cap near Maydelle.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Miller and children hosted Dr and Mrs Jim Ed Cowart Walter Timothy and Mary Francis of Bay City for a weekend visit bringing together families from the region for a social gathering.
The piece argues that spiritual training is essential for personal conduct and growth, framing it as a lifelong discipline that shapes character, resilience, and ethical decisions in everyday activities. It emphasizes consistent practice and mindful reflection to cultivate inner strength.
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