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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1958
Page
8
Governor Price Daniel toured the Panhandle area as officials warned that the worst grasshopper infestation in 20 years could devastate crops and pasturage across 26 counties if not checked.
The state faces a fresh clash as Insurance Commissioner William A. Harrison replaces liquidator James M. Williamson with C. M. Landeau, while Judge Charles O. Betts refuses Landeau in his court. Atty. Gen. Will Wilson seeks mandamus to restore department authority and end the dispute over dual receiverships.
Miss Jessie Boone cites a May 4 1898 Public School Entertainment program showing a two act play Parson Poor's Donation Party with 18 actors including Frank Chase Frazier Shattuck John Miller Isa Long Elma Chandler and Mary Alice Wiggins. Compare to 1958 high school shows with broader acts and schoolwide participation.
Federal Hill Kentucky inspired Stephen Foster for My Old Kentucky Home. Texas paid 3,025,000 acres for the present Capitol building. Loving County was the last county organized in Texas in 1931.
Ray Vanderpool, vice president of Ideal Raking Company, displayed a wide array of Indian artifacts at the Lions Club meeting. The relics include arrowheads, spear points, pottery, tomahawks, and a Clovis point dated to 37 000 B C, with items aged from a few hundred to nearly 39 000 years. Vanderpool notes his excavations seek scientific and historical value, not monetary gain.
A presenter displayed his collection to Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, explaining items and answering questions. The event aimed to educate youth about history and curiosity through hands on examples.
The Thimble Club gathered at Mrs. Clellie Tackett’s home on Wednesday June 11 for a covered dish luncheon. Eight members attended and guest Adell Wingo of Denton, daughter of Mrs. Tackett, joined the gathering.
Texas presents about 400 to 500 fairs expos and festivals each year across communities. The article notes a rich calendar of regional events showcasing agriculture crafts and culture throughout the state.
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