Operation Lone Star Planned To Guarantee Airborne Training
A local Army Recruiter announces a limited enlistment option for 50 men to receive guaranteed Airborne Training after basic at Fort Polk Louisiana. The plan offers a $56 monthly jump status bonus and targets volunteers willing to join the paratrooper unit, with contact in Palestine and out‑of‑town call options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don R. Losawyer
U.S. Army
Fort Polk
Louisiana
United States Army
W. Oak St
Palestine
Hassell Speaks to Kiwanis Club on Patterns for Action
The Rush Kiwanis Club met Tuesday noon at the Texas Cafe with 30 members. J. L. Bagley presided. Guests included Paul Harland and Mrs. F. C. Hensley of Jacksonville. Morris Hassell spoke via projector on Patterns for Action Kiwanis 1964, using slides.
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Rush Kiwanis Club
Texas Cafe
J. L. Bagley
Paul Harland
F. C. Hensley
Jacksonville
F. M. Stovall
Hensley
W. W. McViceker
Kiwanis
Robert Young
Morris Hassell
St. Gov
Kyle Accepts Beall Pilot Job Leaves Guard After Twelve Years
Herschel Kyle, a 12 year local Texas National Guard member and Cherokee County Airport manager, left the Guard May 28 to become a pilot for 3 Beall Brothers of Jacksonville. At his final formation he received a twelve year service medal from 1st Lt. Lawrence R. Clayton and urged town support for the Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschel Kyle
Texas National Guard
Beall Brothers
Jacksonville
Kyle
Cherokee County
Rusk
Copeland
Lawrence R. Clayton
National Guard
Unit Attends Summer Camp At Fort Hood
The 49th Armored Division unit will attend summer camp at Fort Hood Texas from June 21 to July 5. Lt Lawrence R Clayton said the training includes a live firing course for advanced rifle assaults and mortars and anti tank sections will also train. Miss Norliene Morgan is in a runoff for Battalion Sweetheart with Fort Hood events to crown Miss 49th Armored Division.
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49Th Armored Division
Fort Hood
Texas
Lawrence R. Clayton
Norliene Morgan
Frank Morgan
Rusk
First Baptist Concludes VBS Week In June Activities
Vacation Bible School at The First Baptist Church reports 131 boys and girls registered for the ten day school. Principal Jim Huggins says activities start June 18 with a picnic and commencement exercises at 7 30 in the Church Auditorium.
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First Baptist Church
Jim Huggins
Bible School
Local Guard Unit Seeks Increase in Membership
The 2d Battalion (M) 144th Infantry seeks young men ages 17 to 26 to fill several vacancies including Rifleman Radio Operator Track Vehicle Driver and more. Local tests determine aptitude. high school juniors may defer until graduation. Interested individuals may call the Armory MU 34446 or contact Lawrence Clayton or Douglas Jordan.
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2D Bn
144Th Infantry
Lawrence R. Clayton
Army
Armory
Lawrence Clayton
Douglas Jordan
Miss Leake's Aunt Rites Held Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Matie Fields Burke Ward 91 of Palestine were held Monday at 10 30 a m in the Bailey Funeral Chapel. Burial followed at Cedar Hill Cemetery. She had lived in Rusk years ago and was an aunt of Mrs. Bob Leake. Survivors include grandchildren nieces and nephews. Mrs Ward died Saturday night in a Palestine nursing home.
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Matie Fields Burke Ward
Palestine
Bailey Funeral Chapel
Cedar Hill
Ward
Rusk
Bob Leake
Lone Oak Plans Homecoming For Sunday June 14
Lone Oak schedules a Sunday homecoming on June 14 with a 10:00 singing event and an 11:00 worship by Reverend Donald Copeland. A noon lunch follows and an afternoon of singing marks the day's program.
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Lone Oak
Donald Copeland
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Kiwanis Club
Beall
Armored Division
America
First Baptist
Guard
Miss Leake
Yurlee
Lothes
Haggar
Dacron
Americal
Nec.tv
Connie, Jacqueline, Grace Walker
Treadwell
John C. Roberts
Mathews
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