Rusk Roundup notes Minton Moseley's health and local events
Roundabout reports that Minton Moseley, a beloved Rusk resident who recently had surgery in Jacksonville, remains ill though expected to recover soon. Chamber news covers Jack Nichols returning from a Texas cities meeting and highlights workshops on office organization and industry recruitment. Edna Rhodes lands an eight and a half pound bass on Erwin Lake, with the head sent to Wallace Funeral Home. Plans for The Rusk Cherokeean KTLA open house are announced for July 7 from 1 to 4, with gifts for attendees. Dr. Chas W. Castner and wife celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary, joined by Cecil Parrish and others.
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Jack Nichols
Rusk Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Jack
Andre Mouton
New Orleans
Chicago
Fred Pool
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Texas Chamber of Commerce Managers Association
Edna Rhodes
Erwin Lake
Roundabout
KTLA
Radio Land
Chas. W. Castner
Rusk State Hospital
Cecil Parrish
RSH
Methodist Bible School Draws Large Attendance
The Methodist Vacation Bible School started Monday and drew over eighty registrations for the week. Dean Mrs Ed Ratcliff heads the event with helpers including Mrs Helen Finley Miss Dolly Jean Abernathy Miss JoAnn Abernathy Beverly Musick and many others assisting.
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Methodist
Ed Ratcliff
Ratcliff
Helen Finley
Dolly Jean
JoAnn Abernathy
Beverly Musick
Sarah Summers
Betty Williams
Dorris McLeod
Mildred Vermillion
Marie McKay
Esther Harrison
Orella Williams
Winona Long
Grace Walker
Lonnie B. Strong
Roberta Scott
Betty Jo Stovall
Texas Green Seeks Balance Between Forests and Fire Losses
Community advocates stress forest preservation to protect income, warning fires erode revenue streams. Officials in Texas push for maintenance and prevention programs to keep forested areas economically sustainable and resilient for local businesses and landowners.
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Texas
Ground Clearing for Hardwood Flooring Plant in Rusk
Ground is being cleared for Texas Oak Flooring Inc in Rusk the new $290000 hardwood mill on Palestine highway. Tom Johnson says 50 to 60 workers with about $125000 yearly payroll. production should start within 120 days and peak in 160 days.
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Rusk
Texas Oak Flooring, Inc
Palestine Highway
Tom Johnson
Industrial Foundation
Chamber of Commerce
Payrol
Leo W. Tosh
WM. H. Norton
Ide R. Hall
Chamber of Committee
Rusk Library Faces Crossroads as Interest Dictates Fate
Rusk Public Library seeks community input on its future as the city outlines paving and utility projects. The Library Study Club asks residents if a public library should continue and urges suggestions and donations.
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Rusk Public Library
Library Study Club
Club
Rusk
Two Junior League Baseball Teams Planned in Rusk
Bill Jones announces two Jr. League baseball teams to be organized in Rusk. Players aged 8 to 12 should report to the new field at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday June 13. Charley Christopher will manage one team and Thomas Wallace the other.
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Yankees
Indians
Red Sox
Cardinals
Senators
Dodgers
Giants
Braves
Riley Maness
J. P. Acker
Maness
Acker
Jacksonvilles
Lindsey
Whiteman
Rusk
Bill Jones
Charley Christopher
Thomas Wallace
Sheriff's Posse Hears Talk By Safety Expert
Lt. Kenneth Holmes from the Dallas Rescue and Emergency Corps demonstrated safety gear and lectured about drownings and mishaps near lakes. Dallas associates Bob Williams and Neil Dungar assisted as about 70 Cherokee County Sheriffs Posse members and guests attended in the District Court Room.
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Kenneth Holmes
Dallas Rescue and Emergency Corps
Cherokee County Sheriff's Posse
Bob Williams
Neil Dungar
Dallas
District Court Room
Mr. Holmes
Dungar
Dallas Corps
Sheriff's Posse
RSH Employees Plan Homecoming Friday June 15th
Rusk State Hospital staff and friends are invited to a Homecoming on June 15 to celebrate 11 years of the local TPEA chapter and 100 years of TP EA service to Texas state hospitals. An afternoon hospital tour and 7:30 p.m. banquet program feature District Judge H T Brown and W P Watts with about twenty five dignitaries expected.
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Rusk State Hospital
Richard Marion
Texas Public Employees Association
Rusk
Rusk Hospital
Rusk Tpea
TPEA
Texas
H.T. Brown
Joe Bennett
Austin State Hospital
W. P. Watts
Austin
Ruth Richards
Alto Show Debuts on County Radio KTLA
The Alto Show is a new KTLA program airing 2 to 3 30 on weekdays. Jimmy Morgan of Alto hosts music news and guest talent with a short sermonette from an Alto pastor. Morgan, a Lon Morris College graduate, draws praise from across Cherokee County for serving south County residents.
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KTLA
Jimmy Morgan
Alto
Cherokee County
Morgan
Lon Morris College
Jacksonville
Lions Hear Readings At Noon Luncheon
Lion Club at Smith's Cafe held its regular noon meeting on Thursday May 3rd with president Lloyd Pipes presiding. Mrs. Oscar Manning introduced readers Lila Jean Long and Marcy Goff whose individual readings pleased attendees. Mrs Manning will likely return. A brief board meeting followed.
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Lion
Lloyd Pipes
Rush Club
Smith's Cafe
M. H. Norton
Oscar Manning
Lila Jean Long
Marcy Goff
Manning
Board of Directors
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Minton Moseley
Minton
Methodist Bible School
Baseball
Baptist Vacation Bible School
First Baptist Church
James Penn
Joe B. Copeland
Mary Dodson
H. E. Pryor
Betty Higginbotham
Lethea Jo Monroe
Carol Johnson
Non Webb
Bonnie Banks
Nelda Smith
Nancy Sue Verbick
Glenda Sparkman
Joyce Parsons
L. H Webb
Beatrice Watson
J. F. Joplin
W. H. Baker
Lonnie H. Webb
Lions Club
Bess Wightman
W. H. Hanna
Dickinson Field
Robert Austin
Billie Edwards
Burnell Stovall
Leon Pledger
O. M. Walker
Roy Isgate
W. E. Butler
Shelby Hood
Ben Shirey
Wayne Townsend
Bill Vining
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
J. ©. Williams
Travis Roten
Citizens Industrial Insurance Co
Bruce Gates
C. J
Russell Tillman
Morris Dixon
Neches
Forrest
Dixon
Tillman
Regina
Morris Reagan
J. C. Williams Ford
Wiley Shatt
South Texas Producers Association
14Th Street
The
State Hospital
North Main St
U. S. 69
Clayton Feed & Supply
Clayton
North Main Street
J. D. Norton
City Water
Isaacs Motor Company
Lee-McCarroll Sinclair
City
Peach Street
Rusky
Norton
Charlie Hill
Tyler
B. T. Willingham
History OF
Bachelor Girls Club
Rusk Library
Acme
Eaton
C. F
John Lester
E. H. Whitehead
KTLU
Lions Meeting
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