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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1958
Page
1
Voters in Rusk and Cherokee Counties face a Democratic primary to choose their candidate for the upcoming two to four year public office term. Community meetings and local campaigns highlight key issues and candidate platforms as residents cast ballots.
Voters in Rusk focus on two key contests the governor and state senate Price Daniel appears headed for victory with little chance of a runoff.
Frank Carpenter and Judge Edward T. McFarland campaign actively in the district while Martin Dies Jr. recovers from an automobile truck crash. Dies has supported the federal plan for the McGee Bend Dam near Jasper, arguing for federal authorization over state approval. All three major candidates are described as capable men.
A brief urging readers to vote wisely highlights Otis Lock as a former State Senate member who assisted Rusk, the town, and its state hospital during his tenure.
The U S Senate contest in Cherokee County shifts as Blakley gains ground and is described by experts as having a 50-50 fighting chance while Yarborough fights to regain strength locally after a prior strong finish in Rusk Jacksonville and Cherokee Counties.
A Roundabout supporter expresses strong faith in Biakley doctrines and States Rights, signaling alignment with his political stance.
Not much talk surrounds the 7th District contest as Congressman John Dowdy is expected to defeat Stan Stanfield of Lufkin. Stanfield has mounted little campaign, while Dowdy is credited with a fine congressional record and is favored for another term.
Frank Gillespie manager of Village Theatre Port Arthur reports he was robbed at 11:20 PM by a striped railroad overalls wearing gunman who forced him to unlock the office and took nearly $700 from the Little League fund. Police nabbed the pair shortly after midnight and recovered all funds.
The note recalls Katy helping Frank close the Rusk theatre each night, asking where she was during the excitement. The fragment indicates she was involved in closing duties, with follow up on page 8.
The Rusk Lions Club prepares for the Tenth Annual Rodeo set for August 7 to 9 with five events saddle bronc bareback steer wrestling calf roping and brahma bull riding. New acts include a Roman Horse act and a stage coach routine plus a downtown parade on August 7.
Valuations of oil properties in Cherokee County are up 175000 over last year, reported Tue by Tax Assessor Watters Singletary. Utilities valuations not yet tabulated but expected to rise significantly, with Striker Lake plant cited at over 1.2 million. State tax rate is 42 cents per 100, county rate pending. Polls open 8 a.m. Saturday. precinct conventions at 2 p.m. Voters urged to bring poll tax receipts and underage exemption certificates.
Syed Shabir Husain from Pakistan is at Rusk State Hospital this week studying dairy and pasture procedures. An International Exchange Student enrolled at Texas A and M College he will remain in the county for a year and plans to leave Friday.
The article notes Keperanta was introduced in 1887 as a suggested new international language. It highlights the proposal's aim to provide a universal means of communication and its early reception among linguists and scholars.
Rotary District 591 Governor Dee Walker will visit the Rusk Club on July 30. Walker, a poet and former banker, has degrees from Stephen F. Austin State College and the University of Houston, studied at the Sorbonne, and authored two books of poetry. He has traveled widely meeting notable leaders and oversees Rotary Foundation scholarships totaling over 5 million dollars. District 591 spans 29 clubs from Galveston to Palestine and Beaumont to Bryan.
Regular play ends Thursday for men and women volleyball leagues with playoffs to follow on Monday. Top four teams in each league advance to semifinals at 7 and 8 pm. Winners reach the championship next Thursday. losers contest consolation places. Thurs games conclude schedule with Independents vs Big A's and Nicholson's Grocery vs Cherokee Laundry at 7 and Nicholson's Grocery vs Comets and South Texas vs Maximum Security at 8.
A Jacksonville man Arlie Murdock 47 was arrested after stealing a 1958 Ford Fairlane from downtown Rusk and being caught near Stover's Cafe with the car. Deputy Otho Black Game Warden Jack Tisdale and City Policeman Spence Swan made the arrest. Rusk Motor Sales plans moving its shops and safes to the Y on Highway 69 within 30 to 45 days with staff shifting to new roles and buildings while customers may still transact at the present location for a few days.
Rusk's Pony League All Stars begin a playoff series against the Jacksonville Pony League All Stars starting July 28 in Jacksonville. Game two on July 30 is in Rusk with a potential third game August 1 in Jacksonville. Rusk's roster includes Williams Nichols Moseley Stovall Norton Murray Akin Byersley Hood Brooks Tackett Martin Powers Dotson Hassell Wood Travis Day von Doenhoff Jacobs.
The Wells 4 H Club held a July 1917 food workshop with about eight attendees. Girls planned and served three complete meals following the Texas Food Standard, recording their experiences in 4 H Record Books. Tape recordings were made on Thursday July 17.
The text notes Excalibur as the legendary sword associated with King Arthur. It identifies Excalibur as his famous weapon and mentions its name in connection with Arthurian legend.
The 1958 Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association failed to reach a quorum at its members meeting, delaying the business session until 1959. About 11 426 members registered, short of the 540 needed, but prize drawings and children's program awards proceeded. Winners included Mrs. W. H. Mason and R. L. Jackson among others. The cooperative reported a strong year with plant investment over $2 million, membership up 95, and usage up 15 percent. Political notes mention upcoming Texas races and a local rally in Rusk.
Rusk's traditional election party will be held again this year beginning shortly after the polls close at 7 Saturday evening. A blackboard for showing results and a public address system will be set up on the north side of the courthouse as a joint project of the County Clerk's office and Radio KTLA and the Rusk Cherokeean. Returns will come into the County Clerk's office first and be relayed to workers at the board.
A district court hearing July 28 will review Wells ISD tax valuation protests by St. Louis Southwestern Railway. The railway seeks summary judgment to set aside the Wells ISD valuation, claiming due process denial. Wells ISD defends its $124,800 valuation. railway reports $81,250. Other filings include divorces, foreclosures, and a life insurance dispute.
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