State hospital chief amid criticism over insane criminal care
Dr Arch Connolly, superintendent of Rusk State Hospital, faces a split debate as a legislative investigation condemns the state for cruel treatment of insane criminals while county leaders accuse officials of lax patient care. The committee, led by ex Representative Willis Watley, produced an unfavorable report echoed by the Dallas Morning News editorial May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Connolly
Rusk State Hospital
Willis Watley
Houston
Dalla: Morning News
Roundabout notes progress at Maximum Security Unit
Roundabout reports efforts to improve conditions in the Maximum Security Unit and calls for expansion of facilities and staff. Dr Connolly defends tighter confinement while residents of Gallatin express concern over past escapes. Homecoming for Rusk State Hospital TPEA Chapter 19 set June 20 at 7 30 p m in the chapel with registration at 6330 and a covered dish dinner. Houston White leads TPEA.
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Roundabout
Rusk State Hospital
TPEA
Houston White
Jinkins Reunion Set for June 8 at Greenberry Jinkins Home
Mrs. M. E. McGee notes a Jinkins Reunion on June 8, 1969 at the Jinkins homestead. Everyone is welcome and lunch will be served at 1 p.m.
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M. E. McGee
Indian Summer Festival Discussed by Rusk Chamber Group
The May 21 meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee in Rusk focused on the Indian Summer Festival in Cherokee County. Plans include an Arts and Crafts Festival, historical site dedications, a tourist railroad opening named Eastex Railroad and the Cherokee Chief train, plus a giant garage sale to fund tourism and a dinner for merchant support.
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Rusk
Cherokee County
Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee
New Southern Motor Hotel
Frazer
Hogg
Leon J. Edwards
Shaffer Carnival
National Guard
Gene Meyers
Nacogdoches
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Lace
Carl Music
State Forestry and Lawscape
Jack Noonan
Rusk Garden Club
Henry Guenzel
Eagles edge Cardinals 2-1 in rain shortened regional opener
Rusk Eagles beat Columbus Cardinals 2-1 in a drizzle as the first of a two out of three regional series. Bob Clayton opened with a 320 foot homer, Jimmy Richey doubled, Bryan Case singled to drive in a run. Mike Birdwell earned the win with three hits allowed.
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Rusk Eagles
Columbus Cardinels
Rusk
Eagles
Bob Clayton
Clayton
Cardinals
Nelson
Cardinal
Jimmy Richey
Bryan Case
Mike Birdwell
Rusk ISD Board to Hold Regular Meeting
The Rusk Independent School District Board will meet on Thursday at 7:00 pm in the Board Room. Agenda includes approving minutes, paying bills, discussing integration, setting the 1969 70 calendar, negotiating cafeteria insurance settlement, and final payments for architects and the general contractor.
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Rusk Independent School District Board
Eag les at Columbus to be aired live on KTLU radio
The game between the Eagles and Columbus will be broadcast live over KTLU radio per Station Manager Sam Florian. If the Huntsville game is played it will also be aired live on KTLU.
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The
Eagles
Columbus
KTLU
Sam Florian
Huntsville
Rusk Resident Named Top Rotary Official
Rusk resident George Houston White was elected district governor for Rotary International district 591 for the 1969-70 fiscal year. The Texas Department of Mental Health collection officer will oversee 30 clubs, visiting each to discuss RI administration. White, born in Colorado City, is a former Rusk city official and current Rusk Chamber of Commerce president.
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Mental Health Department
State of
Texas
Rotary
Honolulu
Hawaii
U. A
George Houston White
Rusk
White
Rotary International
Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Colorado City
Jacksonville Baptist College
Jacksonville
Rusk City Council
Rusk Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club of
International Service Committee
James F. Conway
White Avenue
Worldwide Service Association
International Assembly
Lake Placid
N. Y
Conway
Construction bids set by THC for Texas highway contracts
The Texas Highway Commission awarded highway projects in the Tyler district supervised by District Engineer W W Potter. East Texas Contractors Inc of Longview won 14 miles of State Highway 322 in Rusk County for 215 433 23. Austine Bridge Company of Dallas won 3 9 miles of State Highway 15S and Farm to Market Road 346 in Smith Henderson Cherokee for 2 642 82. Reynolds Land Inc of Tyler won 2 8 miles of State Highway 11 and US Highway 79 in Wood and Anderson for 67 919 82. Sidney A Cos Jr of Mineola fields another project from Franklin County line east to West Point Tap Road.
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Tyler
Texas Highway Commission
W. W. Potter
Rusk
Smith
Henderson
Cherokee
Wood
Anderson
van Zandt
Gregg Counties
East Texas Contractors, Inc
Longview
Rusk County
Gregg
Raymond E. Shaw
Highway Department
Austine Bridge Company of
Dallas
Neches River
Stone Chimney Creek
D. W. Hogan
Reynolds Land, Inc
Franklin County
Winnsboro
Palestine
West Point Tap Road
Sidney A. Cos Jr
Mineola
J. T. Foley
Barbecue Luncheon Precedes East Texas Youth Rodeo
Youth riders from Rusk and East Texas towns including Jacksonville Palestine Tyler Wells Henderson and Karnack descend on Rusk for the Lions Club Youth Rodeo season opener. A barbecue luncheon on the courthouse lawn Friday launches the event with entertainment by the Rusk State Hospital Maximum Security band and the winners.
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Rusk
Jacksonville
Palestine
Tyler
Wells
Henderson
Carnack
East Texas
Lions Club
Rusk State Hospital
Park land swap clears path to Jim Hogg State Park
State Sen. Charles Wilson won final Senate approval for a bill authorizing the Parks and Wildlife Commission to swap land for inclusion in Jim Hogg Memorial State Park. The measure, backed by the Rusk Chamber of Commerce, heads to the governor for signing as part of a broader community pageant and festival schedule in Rusk.
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Charles Wilson
Lufkin
Senate
The
Parks and Wildlife Commission
Jim Hogg Memorial State Park
Jim Hogg State Park
Hen
Wilson
Rusk Chamber of Commerce
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East Chambers
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Bill Holland
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Center
Malcolm Guinn
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Whigehead
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Leon I. Edwards
George Dodd
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L. J. Leinback
Jack Fitts
Doris Kendall
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Jan Stanley
Leon Pledger
Raymond Kendall
Bud Parrish
Frank Merriwether
Paul Cox
Leon Edwards
Jack Ball
Billy Watson
Ike Daniel
Wiley Clark
Lewie Byers
Henry Westbrook
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Glen Stanley
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J. D. Norton
Gene Kelley
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Billy Milstead
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