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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1964
Page
1
Cherokee County voters face a short ballot for the second primary with two Democrats, Robert W. Baker of Harris County and incumbent Joe Pool of Dallas, vying for U S Representative at Large. The sheriff's race, led by incumbent Al, attracts local attention.
In First Primary May 2 Dotson led with 3 570 to Teague 3 148 as Lewis Banks and others trailed. Republican voters see Cox and Bush vying for U S Senate seat while absentee voting remains light with 67 in person second primary and 35 mailed ballots. Precincts listed with polling sites and officials.
The report lists polling sites for a run off across Precincts 2 8 13 and 17 with locations including church halls schools and service stations in towns such as Jacksonville Reklaw South Alto and New Summerfield. The event continues on page four.
The Cherokee County Airport hosts a Sunday dedication from 2 to 5 p.m. featuring a fly-in with guest pilots from across Texas and nearby states and a sky-diving exhibition. The location is off Highway 69 between Rusk and Jacksonville.
Archie Dear vice president and general manager of Palestine Savings and Loan Association attended a formal opening of the company's new building slated for Saturday. He and his wife Freddie, natives of Rusk Roundabout, extend hearty congratulations on the opening to the community.
The first Jr. League games were played Tuesday night and thrilled spectators. Young players showed big league spirit, with managers and volunteers from the Lions Club and others praised for their time and support.
June Dairy Month is noted in June with details to be announced next week. Shelby Hood and Joe Tuck will handle arrangements. The second primary election is Saturday for Rusk area voters who face a short but important ballot. voters are urged to go to the polls.
June week of events lists First Baptist Youth Week observance and community activities across Cherokee County. Lions Club gathering at Texas Cafe, RISD trustee and revival meetings, VBS registrations, talent show, and a 10 day VBS start at First Baptist. Community groups meet at various venues including Ag Building and courthouses.
Two New Summerfield youths Rebel Williams Jr and Colquit Dean Sanders 14 and 15 drowned Monday afternoon in a stock pond near Pine Hill while fishing and swimming with friends. Sheriff Allen Dotson noted recent heavy rains likely washed out deep holes and bodies were recovered by Henderson and Jacksonville units between 3 and 4:30 p.m. Funeral services were held in Jacksonville by Community Funeral Home.
Rusk's Junior Baseball League opened at Dickinson Field with Mayor E H Whitehead tossing the ceremonial first ball. The Giants beat the Red Sox 11 to 4 in the first game and the Cardinals defeated the Indians in the nightcap. Donnie Terry earned the win for the Giants with 15 strikeouts. Tommy Dosser, Donnie Perry, Kenny Fulton, and Billy Jones added extra base hits.
Rev. Doyle Jones and Rev. Albert Owens, both Southwestern Assembly of God sophomores, will lead a revival starting June 7 at the Rusk Assembly of God Church on North Main Street. Pastor Rev. Roy L. Collins says they are talented young men. Owens has preached since 16 and has a tenor voice, Jones plays piano, accordion and more.
June Dairy Month will be observed in Cherokee County again this year according to a joint announcement by Shelby Hood manager of South Texas Producers Association of Rusk and Joe Tuck manager of Big State Creamery in Jacksonville. Plans are being formulated and details will follow.
Swim season tickets are available at the pool per Bud Van Cleave chair of the Lions Club Pool Committee. The Jacksonville and Rusk Chambers will assist. June Dairy Month highlights Cherokee County with South Texas Producers Association as Rusk’s major dairy employer and 40 county farmers selling milk to the association.
City officials clarify farm sell rules during airport grand opening events set for next Sunday in Cherokee County. The $130000 facility features a skydiving exhibition and crop dusting demonstration with six visiting divers. Jacksonville figures lead ceremonies and Flying lessons are offered to the public.
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