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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1971
Page
1
Rusk welcomes a landmark gift of 487 acres from the State to the City for a major park and recreational center. The potential transfer of the state railroad to Parks and Wildlife Board is seen as a major forward step enabling restoration of rail service.
Governor Preston Smith signed Senate Bill 520 into law authorizing the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to convey more than 480 acres of state property to the City of Rusk for a public park and recreation uses. The land, part of a tract deeded in 1876 and later expanded for the Rusk State Hospital, may only serve park or recreational purposes. A Cherokee Riding Club Horse Show set for Saturday June 19 in Rusk features trophies for Pam Peters, Donnie Johnson, Kim Quinn, and Steve Peters as the club showcases hundreds of horses from East Texas.
Plans for a June 23 appreciation banquet in Rusk honor Governor Preston Smith and lawmakers Senator Charles Wilson and Representative Raford Price. The event at the New Southern Motor Hotel features a 7 30 p m start with remarks by local officials and a transfer ceremony of state railroad title to the Parks and Wildlife Board. A deed transfer of 487 acres of surplus Rusk State Hospital land to the City of Rusk for a park is noted as a major highlight. Governor Smith will address attendees as hundreds of tickets are prepared for the public.
Rusk City Council on Tuesday voted to expand paving within city limits and reduce costs. Property owners would pay one fourth of paving costs, with a monthly payment plan. Some residents urged paving on Tisdale and Beall Streets. The council also discussed building a lake with grants and invited officials to July talks on financing.
The Rusk Jaycees announce their first Bike Scramble set for Saturday, June 12. The 0.6 mile course is laid out across from Rusk State Hospital on Highway 69.
Volunteers begin work on a 90 foot fishing pier for Lake One at Rusk State Hospital. The project includes bath units, picnic tables, nature trails, trail sheds, drinking water, and road resurfacing as part of lake development approved by the RSH Volunteer Council.
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