MSU inmates join softball for education and outreach
At Mississippi State University 366 men, including a deaf mute, participate in seven MSU softball teams with student volunteers from Alpha Phi Omega and social frats. The program funds uniforms through fundraisers and aims to improve patients' attitudes via games and visits supervised by MSU Recreation Director Jack Ball.
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Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity
Theta Chi
Phi Delta Theta
Sigma Tau Gamma
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Phi Kappa Alpha
Alpha Tau Omega
Avengers
Mag
Seven Ups
KKK
Richey
Rayson
SFA
MSU
Jack Ball
Ball
Rusk High School
Rusk Jaycees Sponsor Independent Basketball Tournament
The Rusk Jaycees announce an Independent Basketball Tournament at Rusk High School Gym on March 25 and 26. Local clubs compete for first second and third place team trophies and individual awards.
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Rusk Jaycees
Rusk High School
Round-up Week Drives Rusk Chamber Growth
The Round-up team and the Chamber of Commerce committee kick off a membership drive in Rusk from March 21 to 27. Volunteers will contact citizens, Jaycee fundraisers back a scholarship for a Rusk High School student, and events include a tournament with former SFA Lumberjack players to benefit education.
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Rusk
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
New Southern Motor Hotel
Joe Terrell
M.L. King
Houston White
Morris Hassell
Ike Daniel
Lloyd Pipes
Tom Sartain
Paul Cox
Frank Howell
Richards
Rusk Jaycees
Rusk High School
Jaycee
Jaycees
Pothick Twins
SFA Lumberjack
Junior Show Livestock Winners Highlight Rusk County Fair
Grand Champion and blue ribbons awarded across cattle and swine divisions with winners from Rusk FFA and 4 H including Jody Transfer Don Parsons Daniel New Kenneth Jackson Lisa Hicks and others. Local groups and teachers assisted with the event and judges praised the county youth livestock program.
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Ers
Jody Transfer
Rusk
Don _ Parsons
Rusk Ffa
Daniel New
Mitchell Lankford
David Seymore
Wells Ffa
Kenneth Jackson
Ponta
Lester Dennis
Ronny Clayborner
Jacksonville Ffa
Kent Martin
Jerry Spears
Wells
Gary Slaton
Jimmy Williams
Tommy Hall
Alton Napps
Dale Jamerson
Chuck Shaw
Lisa Hicks
Allen Conway
Earl Dennis
Steve Seymore
Mark Hopper
Kyle Hopper
Ken Lewis
Bullard Pfa
Phil Taylor
Mike Seymore
Jimmy Christopher
John Chapman
Don McManes
Mack Love
Lady
Weldon Taylor
Randal Jinkins
David Lindsey
Rusk Fpa
Jackie Hicks
Neace Alexander
Wells 4
Edward Chapman
David Jones
Larry Irwin
Reklaw Ffa
Chuck Pinner
Larry Lusk
David Jarrell
Dewey Chapman
Andy Beasley
David Petrick
Lynn Miller
Ray Jackson
Paul Smith
Dan Yarborough
Jerry Lusk
Dennis Evans
Donnie Bailey
Demorris Hunter
David Franklin
Vernon White
Bon
John Hunter
Lucy Hunter
Darrell English
Darryl Glover
Danny Taylor
Sammy Jackson
Charles Langston
Chuck Cary
Hubert Loden
Johnny George
Joe Cox
Donny Thompson
New Summerfield
FFA
Wayne Morris
Frances Stover
Tommy Mathew
Kenney Knable
Keith Riddlesperger
Jacksonville
Lowell Little
Janet Hathorn
Kenny Knable
Juleta Huddleston
Cathy Colville
Rusk Kiwanis Club
Duncan
McKay
Cummins
Ray Patton
Jacksonvill Chamber of Commerce
Rusk Chamber
Winford Black
Winston Power
Jacksonville Kiwanis
Nick Bruno
Jacksonville Jaycees
Coley Henry
Rusk Band Wins Medals at UIL Spring Meet in Austin
Rusk band students and about 3 000 area bandsmen competed March 6 at the UIL Spring Meet in Austin. Individuals and ensembles earned 33 medals from a prescribed music list published by the Stephen.
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Rusk
University
Austin University
The
Stephen
Wright-Rogers Vows Read In Home Ceremony
Miss Anta Joyce Wright and Audie Buel Rogers wed in a candlelight home ceremony on March 13. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B J Wright of Rusk, wore silk organza gown with Venice lace, and was attended by maid of honor Sherrie McKay. The couple plans to reside in Alto after a brief wedding trip. the bride is a 1970 Rusk High School graduate, the groom attends Alto High School and works in Alto.
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Anta Joyce Wright
Audie Buel Rogers
B.J. Wright
Rusk
Buel Rogers
Alto
Venice
Sherrie McKay
Rogers
Rusk High School
Stephen F. Austin University
Attemling
Alto High School
Wedding Details From an Elegant Sixties Ceremony
Terry Rogers served as best man and about 40 guests attended as the vows were officiated by Brother Richard Castleman at an altar of greenery and a 14 candle centerpiece. Larry Wright lit the candle as guests admired a white taffeta brides table with net lace and a floral centerpiece.
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Terry Rogers
Richard Castleman
Larry Wright
Revival Scheduled at Holleyman Chapel in Maydelle
Weekend revival begins Friday March 19 at Holleyman Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Maydelle. Services start 7:00 p.m. each night through Sunday. Friday speaker Rev Dale Reed. Saturday speaker Rev Chuck Johnston. Sunday services led by Rev Sammy Seagrove.
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Holleyman Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
Maydelle
Dale Reed
Chuck Johnston
Sammy Seagroves
Thailians Hear Program On Music
The Thailian Club met February 18 at Mrs. Morris Hassel home with co host Mrs. Stan Chapman. Seven members attended with guest Mrs. Ben Pierce. Guest speaker Mrs. Wilbur Chancey from Jacksonville taught music at Joe Wright Elementary and performed piano selections across contemporary classical and religious styles. A business meeting led by Vice President Mel Bill Holland preceded the program.
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Thailian Club
Morris Hassel
Stan Ch
Wilbur Chancey
Chancey
Jacksonville
Joe Wright
Mel. Bill Holland
Rusk Students Promote Shamrocks for Dystrophy Tag Day
Rusk High School groups join KFA and FHA students in presenting Shamrocks for Dystrophy Tag Day in downtown Rusk on Saturday March 20. Donors receive a shamrock tag as funds aid the Muscular Dystrophy Association of America and support more than 100 research projects and patient care initiatives in Texas.
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KFA
FHA
Rusk
Flower Arranging Program At Tyler Center
Mrs. E F Simpson of Memphis Tennessee led a flower arranging program at Tyler Garden Center Tuesday titled Exploring Creativity in Flower Design. Attendees included Mrs. Carl Wipprecht Mrs S L R Cartlidge and Mrs Frank Coupland. Simpson is a noted lecturer who has studied in 19 countries and taught in 31 states.
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Carl Wipprecht
S.L.R. Cartlidge
Frank Coupland
E.F. Simpson
Memphis
Tennessee
Tyler Garden Center
Simpson
Rusk Council Debates Ordinance and Librarian Resignation
City officials discussed a long studied ordinance outside the limits. Edna Bingham the city librarian submitted a resignation for health reasons. Minutes and bills were approved with all council members and Mayor Whitehead present. City employees J D Norton Kendrick Frazer Eddie Grimes and Jo Alexander attended.
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C.L. Manning
Edna Bingham
Gene Kelly
J.C. Williams
Frank Howell
M.H. Norton
E.H. Whitehead
City Utilities
J.d.norton
Kendrick Frazer
Eddie Grimes
Jo Alexander
Pasadena Senator pushes proof of insurance bill in Texas
Houston Chronicle reports Senator Chet Brooks of Pasadena introduced a bill requiring drivers to show financial responsibility before buying license plates. He says the measure aims to keep uninsured motorists off Texas roads and could lower car insurance rates for Texans.
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Houston Chronicle
Chet Brooks
Pasadena
Texas
Dallas man Bill Vining visits parents over weekend
Bill Vining of Dallas returned home for the weekend to spend time with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Vining.
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Bill Vining
Dallas
Mrs. W.M. Vining
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