Former Rusk college alumni reunion planned at First Methodist
Reverend Almer Kelley will pronounce the benediction at a reunion event for former Rusk college students. A neon luncheon in the Fellowship Hall is scheduled with Wyatt Summers as toastmaster. Officials include Ira McMinns Webb Finley and Beatrice Stovall Watson among others who will reminisce on student days.
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Almer Kelley
Rusk
Institution of Higher Education
Fellowship Hall
The
First Methodist Church
Wyatt Summers
John Wright
Ann M. Gilbert
Pearl Porterfield Perry
Talmadge Behannon
Beatrice Stovall Watson
Rusk College
George Monroe
Philos and
Sophies
Bernice Forster Looney
Lois Slayden Henry
Mable Odom Horn
Flay Black
Lizzy Spinks Fitzgerald
Lucille Long Heard
Mable Thomson Mosley
Doyle Bagley
Oscar Nash
Willie Love Harrell
Isgates Return From Ten Day Vacation
Mr and Mrs Roy Isgate come home Monday after a ten day trip visiting son in law John Ezell and daughter in Fort Worth and relatives in Tyler.
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Roy Isgate
John Ezell
Fort Worth
Tyler
Rusk Lions Club Rodeo Week Plans and Events
The Rusk Lions Club hosts a week of rodeo activities centered at the Courthouse square with a noon luncheon on Thursday and a downtown parade. A $100 gate prize each night, a Honda and pony prize on the final performance, a calf scramble, and a barn dance at the National Guard Armory are slated. Proceeds support local projects including park upkeep and the club swimming pool.
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Courthouse
Rusk
National Guard Armory
Rusk Lions Club
Lions Club
National Guard
Armory
Atring
Rusk Garden Club Wins State Awards in 1964-65
The Rusk Garden Club earned a first place in a state contest for Bird Sanctuary work during 1964-65 with Mrs. Jack Pinson as project chair. It also won a second place in Horticulture led by committee chair Mrs. Frank Huffman. 1964-65 president Mrs. W. H. Hanna received notice from Palestine District Governor Mrs. Raymond Frantzen.
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Rusk Garden Club
Jack Pinson
Paso
State Garden Club
Rusk Club
Frank Huffman
W. H. Hanna
Raymond Frantzen
Palestine
Chile
Summers A Norman Honored By Texas Senate For Long Service
The Texas Senate honors Summers A Norman a former chairman of the Texas Liquor Control Board from April 1947 to March 9 1965 for energy devotion to duty and leadership. The resolution praises his integrity civic work and impact on Cherokee County and Texas and adjourns in his honor.
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Mary Nell Odom
Rusk
Senate
Summers A. Norman
Texas Liquor Control Board
Cherokee
Texas
Senate of Texas
State of
Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Sees Savings Growth
The cooperative reports about $50 000 annual savings for its 5 666 members from rate reductions. A chart mailed with May bills shows power buying changes since 1944, illustrating increased kilowatt hours for the same money. The 26th year of service includes officers G W Gary L G Terrell H H Richey and directors J L Bagley A E Darby M B Treadwell.
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Cherokee County Electric Cooperative
Cherokee County
G. W. Gary
Winona
L. G. Terrell
Alto
H. H. Richey
Reklaw
J. L. Bagley
Rusk
A. E. Darby
New Summerfield
M. B. Treadwell
Open house honors Dr and Mrs Castner
A local open house honors Dr. and Mrs. Chas W Castner next Thursday June 10 at the Rehabilitation building. The event marks five years of service, with Roundabout attending part of the time from 1 30 to 4 p m. Also announced is a summer work program for 16 to 21 year olds beginning June 14, offering ten weeks of jobs in county precincts and public projects.
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Chas. W. Castner
Rusk State Hospital
Cal
Judge Chandler
Mrs Roundabout Returns From Twilight Zone Humour
Mrs Roundabout narrates a lighthearted diary style piece about a recent ill feel and funny misadventures. She jokes about sinus trouble a batch of silly remedies and a plan to try working as a golf caddy while Spring House Cleaning looms. The tone is playful and self deprecating with a wink to readers.
Banquet Honors Area Conservation Leader and 4 FFA Teams
The event recognizes the most influential business or professional man in district conservation. FFA teams from Rusk Jacksonville Alto and New Summerfield receive awards. The top three teams in Greenhand and Chapter Farmer at the Woodland and Land Judging Clinics held last April are listed as honorees. Admission is $1.50 at the door.
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FFA
Rusk
Jacksonville
Alto
New Summerfield
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Ira McMinns
Tacoa
Georgia
Webb Finley
Lake Stryker
Hwy
Knox Ray Men’s Wear
Pool Wheat
Wrangler Jeans
Justin
Goding
Cowboy
Norman
Nan Travis Hospital
Presbyterian Church
SK Church Furniture
Nichols Industries
SK Cabinet Company
Mid- Contingent Church Furniture Co
Ative
Mrs. Roundabout
Twlight Zone
Roundabout
Nicholson’s Food Store
Penthouse
Yukon
Bruce Bruce
Lake Region
Congress of the
United States
Congress
See Motor Co
Oldsmobile
Ntiac Isaacs Chevrolet Co
J. C. Williams
Rusk Motor Sales
FORD
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