To Move or Not to Move Maximum Security Site Debate
The piece argues against relocating a proposed six million dollar maximum security facility, citing state tax costs and manpower questions. It notes local economic impacts, questions whether Department of Corrections staff would be paid as guards or attendants, and urges reader input before committing funds or disrupting life in the community.
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Percital
Houston
All Ruskites
Texas
Department of Corrections
Texas Prison System
Rusk State Hospital maximum security unit is debated
The Cherokeean argues for keeping and expanding the Maximum Security Unit at Rusk State Hospital. It cites existing facilities and staff, cost efficiency, local expertise, and the need for more doctors and therapists, while contrasting with relocation to Houston and urging legislative support. It notes high personnel quality and calls for a dedicated recre- ational therapy building and more trained staff to improve treatment.
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Hobby
Whitehead
Rusk State Hospital
Rusk
Houston
Tyler
Texas
Bea
Rusk P T A Plans Nominating Slate at March Meeting
Parents teachers and friends attended the Rusk P TA regular meeting in the Junior High Cafetorium. Officers proposed include Dr and Mrs E C Martin as president and Mrs June Cleveland as treasurer.
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Rusk Pta
Grady Dupree
E. C. Martin
Lawrence Clayton
Bill Quinn
James Turney
June Cleveland
J. C. Banks
Cox noted for service club roles and Lions leadership
The record notes many committee assignments in the service club. Before moving to Rusk he belonged to the Jacksonville Lions Club where he served as president and board member. Mr. Cox and his wife Delphine have two daughters Stephanie and Dania.
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Service Club
Rusk
Jacksonville Lions Club
Cox
Delphine
Stephanie l
Dania
District consolidation shifts taxes to Rusk ISD and bonds
Voters in the new district will transfer school taxes to Rusk ISD and vote on bonds and trustee elections there. Consolidation adds about 76 students to Rusk schools with 44 white and 32 colored students transitioning to campuses in Rusk and New Salem. Election officials for Reklaw and Rusk are named in the notice.
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Rusk
County Commissioners Allocate Funds For Precinct Upgrades
The Jacksonville Precinct 3 and New Summerfield Precinct 4 leaders considered adding a parking space for a sub courthouse but rejected the idea due to the ongoing road building plan that consumes a large share of the county tax levy. They approved $1,450 to buy a new pickup for Precinct 4 and moved $40,000 from the Road Improvement Fund to be distributed among the four precincts: Precinct 1 $10,400 Precinct 2 $9,600 Precinct 3 $11,200 Precinct 4 $8,300.
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Jacksonville
Bo Emerson
New Summerfield
A. C. Cameron
Roundabout Maintains Non-Elective City Roles
The former Mayor Roundabout argues against making city offices elective. He lists many reasons for council control of jobs and cites only 7 to 25 Texas cities still elect these roles. He urges the new administration not to reopen an old sore and to keep government coed and stable.
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Riggins
Roundabout
Higgins
Texas
Neighbors Claim Waiver Demanded Before Sale
A spokesman notes the management requires buyers to sign a responsibility waiver before purchasing a specific item. The statement highlights a policy targeting a particular number and raises questions about consumer protections and accountability.
New Superintendent Named by Rusk Trustees
Jack Martin, longtime Jacksonville assistant superintendent, was named to succeed Gerald Chapman as Superintendent of the Rusk Independent School System. The appointment takes effect July 1. Chapman served 22 years in the role.
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Jack Martin
Rusk
Gerald Chapman
M. R. Philbrick
Rusk High School
Martin
Jacksonville
Rusk Independent
Chapman
University of Texas
Texas A&m University
University of Texas and
A&m
Normangee
North Zulch
Janet Hill Observes 10th Birthday
Janet Hill was honored at a birthday party at her home on Thursday March 4. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Le Roy Hill of this city. Guests enjoyed games and favors of clown gifts. Cake punch and ice cream were served to Cathy Blanton Teresa Blanton Glenda Russell Sara Norwood Candy Cry sop and sisters Kathy and Susan Hill.
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Janet Hill
Janet
Leroy Hill
Cathy Aale
Teresa Blanton
Glenda Russell
Sara Norwood
Candy Crysop
Kathy
Susan Hill
Mrs Noonan Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club
Mrs Jack Noonan was hostess to the Tuesday Bridge Club at her home. Guests included Mrs Knox Ray Mrs Angelica Spivey Mrs W M Vining and Mrs S L R Cartlidge. Members listed were Mrs Paul Cox Mrs Robert Von Doenhoff Mrs Moses Harsell Mrs Raymond Vermillion Mrs Frank Summers Mrs W E Gabbert Mrs James Kreimeyer and Mrs Albert Kotack. Mrs Von Doenhoff won high Mrs Cox bingo and Mrs Harsell second high. Desserts and coffee were served.
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Jack Noonan
Mmes
Knox Ray
Angelica Spivey
W. M. Vining
S. L. R. Cartlidge
Paul Cox
Robert von Doenhoff
Moses Harsell
Raymond Vermillion
Frank Sumnmmers
W. E. Gabbert
James Kreimeyer
Albert Kotack
von Doenhoff
Cox
Bingo
Hassell
Get Vehicle Tags Early Says Cone
County Tax Assessor-Collector Jimmie Cone urges residents to register vehicles before March 31 to avoid penalties. Last year’s licenses incur a fine after April 1. To buy tags, owners need the title certificate the 1964 registration receipt and money.
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Jimmie Cone
Lions Club to Sponsor Magic Show at High School
The Lions Club will sponsor Little Red Riley the world’s biggest magician for a community show on April 2 at 7:30 in the high school auditorium. Riley weighs 320 pounds and the event aims to entertain both seniors and youngsters. watch Daniels for more information in Rusk.
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Lions Club
Little Red Riley
Littl Red Riley
Ion the Daniels
Daniel
Ruskites
Nursing Student Judy Sales Set to Graduate
Miss Judy Sales daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Sales of Rusk will finish training at the Lilly Jolly School of Nursing and graduate at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Houston next week.
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Judy Sales
Daugter
Joe Sales
Rusk
Lilly Jolly
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Howston
Rites Slated For Mrs. Dena Gifford Thursday
Funeral services are set for Thursday at 3:00 p.m. in Weberal Chapel for Mrs. Dena Gifford who died Wednesday in Nederland. A former Rusk resident, she is survived by relatives in the area.
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Wieral Chapel
Denaford
Gifford
Nederland
Rusk
Tive
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Virginia
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