Rusk Sees Summer Plans Amid Tomato Dilemma and Open Season
The June issue notes a tough tomato market in Rusk and Cherokee County due to weather and competition from Valley and Florida. J Perrin Willis leads efforts to salvage grower profits. The piece also highlights summer recreation, Lions Club programs, and a planned rodeo August 7-9 as part of a lively annual slate.
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Rusk
Cherokee County
Florida
J. Perrin Willis
Bruce Pruitt
Lions Club
Ruskites
Bob Estes
Roundabout urges safe driving after fatal car crash
Vacation season prompts Roundabout to stress drive with care as the family of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Holcomb mourns the death of their daughter in a recent auto accident. The notice shares condolences and warns it can happen to you.
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Roundabout
Wood
J. C. Holcomb
Gladys Goodson
Sid Goodson
Jack Sughart
B. F. McKanna
Garland
O. M. Walkers
James Swink
Longview
Mrs. Goodson
Rusk Eyes Fast Growth and New Industry
The town of Rusk shows rapid growth since 1958 with leaders pushing to develop the area. Observers say a 10 000 population target is possible as projects in local mills and new industry drive the economy toward year round expansion and unity for prosperity.
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Rusk
Burglaries Cracked by Sheriff Dotson Staff in Jacksonville
Sheriff Allen Dotson and deputies report solving multiple burglaries in Jacksonville with several juveniles arrested. Targets in 1957 included Johnson's Service Station First Baptist Church Central Baptist Church Methodist Episcopal Church Church of God Peacock Grocery Smith's Fruit Stand Hole-In-The-Wall Hamburger Stand Britt's Gun Shop. Two youths were arrested June 7 and a third on June 12. the trio admitted involvement.
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Allen Dotson
Jacksonville
Johnson's
First Baptist Church
Central Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Episcopal Church
Church of God
Peacock Grocery Store
Smith’s
Britt
Civil Suit Here Is Settled For 14 000 Damages
Damages totaling nearly 14 000 were paid after an out of court settlement in a civil suit arising from a 1956 accident north of Jacksonville. C B Pruitt was assessed 13 550 and 450 to be paid to W R Griffith, the original defendant, with Pruitt ultimately paying after Griffith filed cross action. Other actions listed include workman’s compensation, foreclosure, and a divorce. Marriage licenses were issued to eight couples by the County Clerk.
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Jacksonville
Miller D. Lusk
Joyce LaWanda Helm
Marvin J. Brown
Laura Mae Hayes
Ray Kent Carroll
Dorothy Jean George
Jimmy Paul Moore
Betty Ann Price
Ray Wayne Darby
Tommie Fay Holcomb
Hassells Farm Practices Cited In Extension Releases
Leahman and Mary B. Hassell of Bulah are featured in radio and TV material released by the Extension Service. The broadcasts discuss the Hassells farm records and their role in guiding poultry farm practices. They enrolled in Texas Agricultural Extension Service programs in 1954.
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Leahman
Mary B. Hassell
Bulah
The
Extension Service
Hassell
Ballot order set by Cherokee County Democratic meeting
A Cherokee County Democratic Executive Committee subcommittee in Rusk determined ballot order for the July primary. A second meeting on June 23 will finalize the ballot. Contested offices list includes Representative Seventh District with Stanfield and Dowdy, and State Senator Third District with McFarland and Shackleford.
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Rusk
Cherokee County Democratic Executive Committee
E. A. Stanfield
Angelina County
John Dowdy
Henderson County
Edward T. McFarland
E. E. Shackleford
Jasper County
Frank Carpenter
Hardin County
Martin Dies, Jr
Elma Musick, Jr
Jimmie Cone
G. P. Burroughs
W. P. James
Roy Banks
Wade Neely
H. B. Underwood
Sam E. Brown
Dick Tipton
A. O. Cameron
Gordon Craig
Charles A. Portis
R. W. Anderson
Arch D. Holcomb
Otis Martin
E. L
Relatives of RSH Employee Killed Wednesday
A head on collision about noon Wednesday on Highway 287 south of Palestine killed Mrs Ella Beasley, her daughter Mrs R L Fletcher, and five month old Stanley Mark Fletcher of Slocum. George Beasley, an employee of Rusk State Hospital, learned of the tragedy while at work. Other occupants in the cars were injured or unaccounted for.
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Palestine
George Beasley
Rusk State Hospital
Highway 287
Ella Beasley
R. L. Fletcher
Stanley Mark Fletcher
Slocum
Visits in Rusk With Denton Woman and Her Mother
Mrs. Adell Wingo of Denton spent last week visiting her mother Mrs. Clellie Tackett in Rusk. The trip highlighted family reunion ties and local hospitality.
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Adell Wingo
Denton
Clellie Tackett
Henderson Family Visits Schuchler Parents on Fathers Day
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Lee and family from Henderson visited with Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Schochler on Fathers Day.
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Wilbur Lee
Henderson
A. A. Schochler
Rusk Tomato Deal Fails as Market Folds But Aid May Come
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Jay Nita Sibley 21 who died after a Dallas accident en route from Alto. The article recalls her nursing and teaching career and lists survivors. It also covers the Texas Public Employees Chapter seventh annual Homecoming at the Rusk State Hospital with about 150 to 200 attendees. City Judge J Perrin Willis urged state and federal investigations into the national tomato market after growers faced losses and prices as low as three cents.
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Jay Nita Sibley
Dallas
Rusk
Harlingen
Texas Public Employees
Rusk State Hospital
Mervyn Ramsey
Charles Castner
Carrie E. Craig
Craig
Tyler Highway
Dr. Castner
J. Perrin Willis
Rusk Belles on Texas Highways Cover Display
Three Rusk girls Judy Banks Avis Heffington and Linda Williams served as cover models for the May issue of Texas Highways the Texas Highway Department journal They posed picnicking at the roadside park between Rusk and Alto with dogwood in bloom to illustrate Texas scenery and roadside park beauty.
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Rusk
Texas Highways
Texas Highway Department
Judy Banks
Avis Heffington
Linda Williams
Alto
Texas
Rusk Chapter Holds Open Eastern Star Installation Meeting
The Rusk Chapter No. 79 of the Order of the Eastern Star held an open installation Saturday June 14 at 8 pm in the Masonic Hall. Decorations included flowers and a guest book table with a blue and white refreshment setup. The Bible was placed on the altar by Miss Margaret Seale as part of the ceremony.
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Rusk Chapter No
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Margaret Seale
Velma Holcomb
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Ford Station
Fred Lunsford
First Methodist Church of
RSH
State Hospital
Charles Sibley
Alto Methodist Church
Sibley
Alto Highway
Walter Klingle
City Cemetery
Nederland
R. C. Sibley
Dianne
Stribling
Willis
Price Daniel
Rusk Belles
Order of Eastern Star
Margaret Ross
District 1
M. Ward Seale
Mittie Davis
Marshall
L. Holbrook
Fairbanks
Houston
Lenora Nichols
Kate Love
Jewel Guenther
Shirley Hesser
Angie Johnston
Lucille Seale
Warren Baker
Margaret N. Ross
Mamie Baker
Jewell Hesser
Audrey Moses
Tolly Suratt
Mary Monroe
Edith Kinse
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