Rusk Council Meeting Re-set. Chamber Note on Directors
Rusk officials announce the city council meeting will be held next Tuesday night as two members J P Acker and C L Manning miss the prior session. Bill Draper elected to the Chamber of Commerce board praised for civic leadership while Raymond Cooper advances industrial prospecting and Elma Musick Jr promotes Texas tourist appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk
Kendrick Frazer
J. P. Acker
C. L. Manning
J. P
Am! Manning
Colorado
Bill Draper
Rusk Chamber of Commerce
Bill
Chamber
Raymond Cooper
Elma Musick, Jr
Texas
Draper Named To Board Of Rusk Chamber
The Rusk Chamber of Commerce Board named Bill Draper to the board to fill a vacancy created by Rev. Jewel McClure’s move. Draper, business manager at Rusk State Hospital, has long been a local civic figure. The meeting reported 51 new members, boosting the chamber budget by 828 dollars per year, with thanks to Membership Chairman Pat Neill. The Industrial Committee had 691 dollars in the bank for prospect trips, and plans for an early fall industrial prospect appointment. Retail Trades Chairman Grady Dupree noted July Trades Day boosted merchant sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Bill Draper
John Barton
Chamber
Pat Neill
Billy Draper
Jewel McClure
Draper
Rusk State Hospital
Rusk
Raymond Cooper
Grady Dupree
Retail Trades Committee
Cherokee Riding Club Plans All Trophy Horse Show
Cherokee Riding Club schedules its annual all trophy horse show for Saturday July 22 at Rodeo Arena Crocket Street. Club president Charles Jones says top six in each class receive trophies. halter classes morning and performance classes afternoon with concessions for guests. The club is part of the East Texas Horse Show Association with three members among its top ten title contenders Fran Stover, Billy Lovelady and Ann White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee Riding Club
Charles Jones
Rodeo Arena
Crockett Street
Jones
East Texas Horse Show Association
Denson Construction Wins Rusk ISD High School Bid
Denson Construction Co of Tyler bid 617780 to build a new Rusk ISD high school with 395 days for completion. August 17, 1968 occupancy is planned. Architect Cates Decker Barber designed a 19 classroom complex with gym, vocational facilities, cafeteria, library, and air conditioned rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk Independent
Ed Dickey
Gladstone Thompson
Denson Construction Company, Inc
Tyler
Cates, Decker and Barber
Jack Decker
Jack Martin
Bids Sought for Rusk Post Office Improvements
Democratic Rep. Wright Patman announced that the General Services Administration will invite bids for air conditioning, lighting, screenline alterations and other repairs at the U S Post Office on Fifth Street in Rusk. The project, estimated at 42906 dollars, is set aside for small business and bids will be opened at 3 00 p m August 10 1967 at the GSA Fort Worth office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Patman
General Services Administration
U. S. Post Office
Rusk
Patman
Fort Worth
U. S. Post
Fifth Street
General Services Administeration
Taylor Street
Texas
HEW Suggests Rusk Integration Plan Revision
Two HEW officials Cap Lando and Al Miller visited Rusk ISD to review records and praised long range plans for integration but said Washington would not accept the 1967 68 plan that called for 18 Negro students and three Negro staff. They proposed eliminating 7th grade to unify high school in fall or after new high school opens, noting potential cost savings and stronger academics. Elementary upgrades may gain Washington approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
HEW
Bradford High School
Lando
Miller
Youth Rodeo Plans Well Under Way Here
Rusk Lions Club announces a July 25 deadline to register for the youth rodeo to be held July 27 28 29. Entry forms available at Dr Chas Davis office and the Rusk Chamber of Commerce. Eligible participants are students under 19 before June 1 1967 with events including bareback riding bull riding barrel races and more. A grand entry is planned for each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk Lions Club
Chas, Davis
Rusk Chamber of Commerce
Seven Cases Filed in County Clerk’s Office
The docket shows seven cases filed since June 28 with defendants including Joe Maurice Jenkins for DWI, Clyde White for allowing dogs to run at large, and A B Randle for unlawfully possessing alcoholic beverage in a dry area who pled guilty and was fined $200 plus costs. John Arrant pled. see CRIMINAL Page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Fulton
Joe Maurice Jenkins
Clyde White
A. B. Randle
John Arrant
Rotary Installation Ceremonies Held in Pineview
The Rusk Chapter of Rotary Clubs International held installation of officers Wednesday July 5 at Pineview Restaurant. Dumas Cleveland of Palestine Rotary conducted the ceremony naming Rayford Cagle as president Lloyd Pipes as vice president and Houston White as secretary. Directors for the year include Dr. James Fisher Max Schochler Malcolm Guinn and James Polk Richards. The event was a ladies day affair with Rotary wives attending. Governor Don Strickland of Rotary Clubs International will visit Rusk later in July with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk
Rotary Clubs International
Pineview
Dumas Cleveland
The
Palestine Rotary Club
Rayford Cagle
Lloyd Pipes
Houston White
James Fisher
Max Schochler
Malcolm Guinn
Don Strickland
Liberty
Rusk Rotary
Strickland
Cherokeean
Calvary Baptist Schedules Bible School in August
Vacation Bible School at Calvary Baptist Church runs July 31 to August 4. Nursery through 13 year olds are invited to join the five day program with classes 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mrs. Belle Yarbrough announces the plan and Friday August 4 closes the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
Belle Yarbrough
Also Mentioned on This Page
Round Town
Roundabo
Rusk Chamber
Rush Horse Show
Hugh Denson
Tom Sartain
Tom Barber
Denson Construction Co. of
Supt. Martin
Bradford
State of
Cap Lando
A! Miller
Rusk Board
Rotary
Palestine
Rusk Rotary Club
Houston
Ite
Ray Cagle
Right
James Polk Richards
Rotarians
Calvary Baptist
Frances Stover
Crockett
Jacksonville
Lindale
Fran
Livingston
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