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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1965
Page
10
The author laments the flood of jargon in media coverage of Viet Nam and the public’s confusion about the war’s end. He argues for global responsibility, faith, and freedom, noting a Cherokee County death in Viet Nam as a sobering reminder of sacrifice.
Mrs. Bill Bradshaw of Dallas and Richard Francis of Sam Houston State College Huntsville were weekend guests in the J. B. Francis home. Mrs. L. S. Bradshaw of Houston and Mrs. Annie Holcomb with Mrs. Thomas Fitts joined the visit through Wednesday.
The family expresses gratitude for kindness shown after the death of their loved one. They say their load is lightened by the love and admiration received and ask God’s blessing on all who offered support. Signed by Mrs. P. B. Musslewhite and Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Davies and family.
A reflective piece names the Other Fellow as drivers who speed, tailgate, or drive recklessly. It warns about unsafe cars, fatigue, weather, and distractions, including anger, medical advised limits ignored, and flirtation with danger on busy highways.
Corner Construction Company of Jacksonville and Waco won the bid for the Craft Turney Water Supply project at 131 661.17 dollars after four bids. The board authorized their engineer to negotiate a contract, with completion expected 60 days after start. A loan closing for 137 000 dollars was planned for July 30.
The newly formed Alpha Alpha Gamma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi voted to sponsor a White Elephant Sale a rummage sale of apparel and a home baked goods department to fund early chapter expenses. The Project Date is September 11 next to the former Mac’s Pharmacy. Pledges will be installed at a tea August 8 with officers.
The article notes alfalfa, native to Asia, was not brought to this country until 1850. It also mentions that eighty-nine of Texas' twenty four counties have general library service and that cambric is a very fine linen cloth named after Cambra France.
Cathy Mary Chapman and Mary Chapman dominated the meet with multiple top finishes. Cathy earned eight ribbons including second in the three and four man relays and high placements across strokes. Mary won the underwater event and the three man relay with several other high scores. Debra Richards scored near Ralph Johnson in diving, while Ralph led with 60 points to win the division.
Final rites set for Mrs. Ma ble M. Langford Thursday at 2 p.m. at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Pearson officiating. Interment in Salem Cemetery. Mrs. Langford, a longtime area resident born January 18, 1909 in Maydelle, died Tuesday in a Houston hospital after illness. She leaves Ollie Langford of Houston, two sons Eldrige of Bryan and Lane of Houston, her mother Pinkie Durrett of Route 3% Rusk, a brother John Durrett of Route 3 Rusk, and grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.
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