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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1958
Page
2
Former Rodeo Chairman Obie M Walker and ex Lions Club president Frank Gillespie spoke at a recent gathering. Organizers led by Bill Sharbrough and the Lions and Lioness Clubs say preparations are in final lap for Rodeo Time on August 7 8 and 9.
Roundabout mourns the death of B. E. Stallones, Tuesday after a stroke. Stallones, former president and general manager of the South Texas Producers Association, lived in Tomball with office in Houston and visited Rusk Cherokee County often. He led STPA to substantial postwar growth and was a former Texas Dairy Industry president.
The article notes former U S Senator Bill Blakley challenging incumbent Ralph Yarborough in a close Texas senate race with polls showing Blakley leading in Harris County. An Houston Chronicle reporter surveys absentee voters with counts: 150 for Blakley 102 for Yarborough and 63 declining to state. Blakley draws large crowds at campaign events statewide.
Shelby Wood president of the Rusk Little League reports a large hot dog supper for about 100 members and managers. The event is hosted by civic and business leaders of Rusk as the Little League season closes Thursday night with play offs starting July 22.
County court records show W. W. Yates charged with possession of illicit alcohol and driving while intoxicated, filed July 10. The docket also lists Dottie Lee Willis charged with aggravated assault. Civil suits filed include Bowens vs Bowens for divorce and City of Jacksonville vs Cox Jr for delinquent taxes among others.
County Agent C Metz Heald, retiring July 31 after 22 years in Cherokee County extension work, reviews shifts in East Texas farming since 1936. He cites a move from field crops to dairying beef cattle poultry and timber and notes farm size and farmer counts have grown. A Saturday reception honors his long service sponsored by local councils and communities.
Rusk gears up for the Tenth Annual Rodeo produced by Bobby Estes with 12,000 spectators expected. Rodeo chairman Bill Sharbrough says preparations are nearly complete and publicity starts August 1 with four days of caravan stops in about 30 East Texas communities. The event features five events and a parade launching at 5 PM on August 7 with prize floats.
Parents and spectators will have a more comfortable time at the swimming pool after courtesy improvements funded or arranged by the Cherokee Riders.
The inactive organization donated six six foot settees to be placed around the pool. Cherokee Riders, during last year’s barbecue, voted to furnish the settees.
B E Stallones longtime dairy and oil producer leader died of a stroke at 65. He headed the South Texas Producers Association based in Houston and resided in Tomball, with STPA serving 60 Texas counties. Funeral Thursday at First Baptist Tomball. He shaped STPA and spoke at dairymen meetings.
County Clerk Elma Musick reports 54 absentee ballots issued to date with a July 22 deadline for those unable to vote in person or not in the county. Also, Cherokee County Electric Cooperative members from nearby areas will converge in Rusk for the annual meeting, with over 1,000 attendees anticipated and three directors to be elected.
Cherokee county recorded one traffic death in June raising 1958 fatalities to nine. The county had nine accidents causing $9,000 property damage with three injuries. For the first half of the year eight deaths and 54 accidents were tallied in Cherokee, with $46,800 in damage.
Copperheads are the most widely distributed and often the most plentiful poisonous snakes across the eastern United States, reported in numerous habitats and regions.
Cherokee County commissioners meeting Monday extended the commodity distribution program for another year and allocated 60000 from the Road and Bridge Fund to the county precinct fund. Other actions included appointing Mrs Beverly Love deputy district clerk and accepting Forrest Motor Company bid of 3249 plus 85 40 for an extra heavy duty engine on a county truck.
Eddie Bailey of Rusk returned from the Chicago Key Club convention where he became one of 12 International Trustees elected from 21 candidates. The trip included a 24 hour Air Force Academy tour as part of the honors for new officers and trustees.
County officials say valuations for oil and utilities properties will rise from last year. No cuts are planned despite economic conditions. New properties and existing valuations are expected to combine for an overall increase.
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