Trade's Day Shows Gain in Support Here
The Canton style market day drew 20 to 25 dealers with 6 local booths as organizers note growing buyer interest and need for broader support. Chamber manager Frank Howell predicts a six month push to raise awareness across Texas Louisiana and Arkansas while a local shopper turned seller netted over 50 dollars from unwanted merchandise. Next event set for July 1.]
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Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Louisiana
Arkanasas
Court hires firms to assess and collect taxes in Cherokee County
In May the Cherokee County Commissioners renewed a one year contract with Pritchard & Abbot to work with the Board of Equalization at four cents per one hundred of assessed value. In June they contracted Box & Nichols of Rusk to collect delinquent taxes at fourteen and a half percent of delinquent taxes, penalties and interest.
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Cherokee County Commissioners Court
Pritchard & Abbot
Equaization
Payer
Box & Nichols
Moseley Graduates From Sheppard Air Force Base
Airman First Class Tony C. Moseley, son of Mr and Mrs J I Moseley of Rusk Texas, has graduated at Sheppard AFB from the U S Air Force heating specialists training course. He attended Rusk High School and is assigned to Esworth AFB for duty with the Strategic Air Command.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Tony C. Moseley
Joel, Moseley
Rt. 1
Rusk, Tex
Sheppard Afb
U. 5
Moseley
Rusk High School
Esworth Afb
S. S
Strategic Air Command
Tea Shower Honoring Sandra Smith At First Baptist
A tea shower in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church honored Miss Sandra Jean Smith, daughter of Mrs. Thomas Jones of Pt. Lewis and Mr. D. J. Smith of Rusk. The May 19 event featured blue and white decorations, a cake and punch table, and gifts from many attending friends. The wedding is set for May 31 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Blanton in Alto, with hostesses including Mrs. Dan Cook and Mrs. Billy Milstead.
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First Baptist Church
Sandra Jean Smith
Richard
Ick
Wai
Thomas, Jones
Pt. Lewis
Washington
D. J. Smith
Rusk
O. E. Wendeborn
Alto
Oklahoma
J. C. Wallis
James Blanton
Aite
Dan Cook
Rodeo Chairman Thanks Workers For Successful Show
Rusk Lions Club 19th annual rodeo deemed a success by Committee Chair Robert A. von Doenhoff and E. B. Musick Jr. He thanks city officers, Sheriff Dotson, State Patrol, Rusk State Hospital staff, high school and band director Lester Hughes, media, advertisers, Rita Price, and Lions Club committees. Plans for next year set for June 6 to 8 with producer Sloan Williams likely to return.
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Rusk Lions Club
Rusk Lions Club Rodeo Committee
Robert A. von Doenhoff
E. B. Musick, Jr
von Doenhoff
Lions Club
City of
Rusk
Allen Dotson
State Highway Patrol
Rusk State Hospital
Rusk High School
Lester Hu
Ghes
Rita Price
Eagettes
Sloan Williams
Hungerford
Texas
Hospital Admissions List Includes Residents From Rusk and Nearby Areas
A hospital notices rush of admissions listing individuals from Rusk and nearby towns including Alto J’vil e Lanevil e and Lufkin, among others. Names cover Mrs Jewel Wyatt Mrs Rose Peacock J E Hammons Rev Clyde Woodward and Diana Gerry D with several others in the community.
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Jewel Wyatt
Rusk
Claudia Turner
J. E. Hammons
Fr. Sill
Okla
Billy Shields
Rose Peacock
Lizzie Mitchell
Alto
W. C. Wallace
Jimmy Magruer
Curtis Simpson
Shir'ey Morrow
Clyde Woodward
Foy Nelson
David A. Sesby, Sr
Diana Gerry D
Norton Rusk
Ernest Isbe
Loriie Smith
Essie Rogers
Lanevil
David Welch
Jeff Higgins
Paul Traylor
E. J. Stephenson
Lucy Price
Mary Grammer
Vera Wisner
Lufkin
Will Smith
Alvin King
Cushing
Alsine
Sal Y Ham
Douglas
Johnnie Martin
Rusk Area Names Read Like Local Log of Residents
A list of residents and relations appears with multiple names from Rusk Alto Maydelle Fort Smith and nearby towns. The roll includes Annie Turner Edna Nicar George Wood T E Acker Mary Jo Jones Laura Keger Johnny Paul Berry Homer Tyra and many others.
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Annie Turner
Rusk
Edna Nicar
Alto
George R. Wood
T. E. Acker
Maydelle
Mary Jo Jones
Laura Keg
Nacog
Johnny Paul Berry
Homer Tyra
Wi'liam Hartaway
J'vi'le
Ruth Payne
James Hammons, Jr
Texas Legislature Approves Constitutional Changes For Voters
The 60th Texas Legislature approved six proposed constitutional changes for fall voter consideration. Proposals include county payment of medical bills for law enforcement injuries HJR 12 a $74 million parks bond issue HJR 17 a $400 million veterans land bonds HJR 3 county general fund option HJR 27 nonconflicting state post positions HJR 37 tax authority for mental health centers. Fourteen more amendments were approved for November 4 1968 including revenue bonds for industrial plants SJR 14 state employee retirement system reforms SJR 4 increases teacher retirement contributions and SJR 24 exempting pollution control equipment from ad valorem taxes.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
SJRG
Veterans Land Program
U. S
Lost and Found Terrier Near Rodeo Grounds
Female small white and brown wired haired terrier missing around the rodeo grounds on the morning of June 7. She has most white hair with a very curly coat, brown on the head and tail. Reward offered. Call 683.2619. Contact Leo Quimby.
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Rodeo Grounds
Leo Quimby
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