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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1962
Page
2
Rusk chamber directors in June talked one way traffic for the square and urge public response to city officials. They seek a state survey, support for Highway 84 improvements to the Neches River, and consider a full time chamber manager.
County and city officers investigate a burglary at the Tosh business last Saturday night. Entry was through a bathroom window with exit via a side door. stolen items include 30 to 50 dollars in silver, tobacco, drawers containing accounts receivable and house keys, and a small index cabinet. Police chief Homer Smith reports leads as Sheriff Allen Detson and Chief Smith pursue the case.
The council hired extra help in the maintenance department with a three man Elrod Construction crew at 12.87 per hour. It assigned councilmen to departments, discussed potential resignation of Westbrook for state law, added Raymond Ralson to the Volunteer Fire Department part time, and authorized Kendrick Frazier to appoint an equalization board. Water tap fee of 35 dollars suspended for two weeks with refunds for those paying less than 35.
Dr. Y. Irwin of Rusk attended the 47th annual Texas Chiropractic convention at a Fort Worth hotel. Notable speakers included Dr. Earl Rich and Dr. Casey with two presidents on one program Dr. Thaxton and Dr. Leiter. Linda Box crowned State Correct Posture Queen, over 700 doctors attended the refresher event ahead of 1963 licensing.
Forest News reports a community gathering in Fort Worth area families visiting relatives. Plans were announced for a Saturday tea honoring Mrs. Tommie Lee Sartain Pickett at the Joe Sales home on Summerfield Highway with 17 attendees.
Ralph Travis entered Rusk Memorial Hospital Tuesday night for a planned surgery Wednesday. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery.
A round-table discussion occupied program time at Rotary last week with two principal topics of interest the stock market and the farm program.
A and Mrs Ted Evans of Denver announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday June 12 at Air Force Hospital Denver. The baby weighs 6 pounds 15 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Dennison of Durango and Mr and Mrs L H Evans of Rusk. Mr and Mrs S E Ford and family of Albuquerque visited relatives in Rusk last week.
Joint installation ceremonies for the Lions Club of Rusk and the Lioness Club will be held Thursday night at 7 30 in the American Legion Hall. Shelby Hood to be installed as Lions president Joann Henry to lead the Lioness. Fellow officers include Ike Daniels Henry Westbrook Ralph Rozelle Bud Parrish John Bill Slover Leon Pledger James Blanton Frank Merriweather and several directors. Outgoing officers listed. Buffet dinner and entertainment to follow.
Cherokee County Heart Association leaders announce a June 14 organizational meeting at 7 30 p m in Tyler at the Texas Eastern School of Nursing. The reorganization aims to certify Heart Chapters across nine counties with centralized offices, standard programs, and regional officers. Public invitation extended. Also notes local social visits and family gatherings in Longview Ennis and Jacksonville.
Mrs Cleland Parsons hosted the Bethany Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church on Paletine Street Tuesday evening June 12. Class teacher Mrs Lucille Seale opened with prayer and Mrs Lucy Maness delivered the devotional assisted by Mrs Billie McVicker. Other attendees included Mrs Marjorie Dickerson Mrs Geneva Merriwether and Mrs Rose White with Parsons daughter Joyce aiding in refreshments.
A group from First Baptist Church will be taken to camp next Monday led by Pastor and Mrs. Grover C. Talbert. The encampment will be held at Woodlake near Piney Woods.
Rusk Lions inducted Rex Nichols Orville Johnson and Marshall Dear as new members at a noon luncheon in the Rusk Hotel officiated by President Bill Draper. Guests included Bobby J. Moore and D E Wright. Plans set for officer installation at a Lion-Lioness joint meeting at the American Legion Hall at 7 30 p m mop and broom sale and citywide clean up week observance.
Kiwanis members enjoyed a noon program featuring pianist Mrs. W. H. Cheatham and vocalist Mrs. Martha Curtis. Jimmy Cone chaired the event with President Bill Davis presiding. Guests included Dr. Otero of Rusk State Hospital and DeMoll of the State Hospital system. Church attendance counted 15 at Sunday services.
Members discussed various reasons for the recent market slump and agreed that steps are needed to restore the farm program to a free, competitive economy. They emphasized returning to market-driven policies.
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