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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1971
Page
1
Optimism grows for Rusk area as the Chamber of Commerce reports 36 new members and over $3,000 in increased revenue from recent recruitment efforts. Absentee voting for city and school elections ends March 30 with four city votes so far.
The first pro am of the season drew 32 golfers at Birmingham Golf Club on Sunday March 21. Raymond Ralson led his team to 148 1/2 points for first. Gene Balson’s group was second with 144. Mike Sullivan’s team placed third with 135 1/2. Mac Philbrick’s crew was fourth with 134 1/2. Weather cooled play but participants enjoyed the day and anticipate the next event.
The annual Cleanup Campaign led by E R Gregg Sr marks its seventh year with Aunty Litter Day on April 5 and a climax on April 30 and May 12 with the Flea Market. George Jr. figures in the effort to make Rusk cleaner with numerous groups joining in. Participants will wear pledge buttons from April 5 through May 5. Litter collection will begin on April 4 5 on the courthouse south side. Community organizations including Royal Ambassadors First Baptist, Boy Scouts, Kiwanis Rotary Lions and school groups mobilize for the drive.
The Rusk Jaycees host an Independent Basketball Tournament March 25 26 and 27 to raise funds for a Rusk High School scholarship. First game Thursday 6 30 p m between Mid Continent Insurance Company Nacogdoches and an undetermined team. Friday schedule includes Palestine Y and Paul Prewitt with Garrison vs Rusk Independents. Final rounds Saturday begin 10 a m with 3rd place at 6 30 p m and top two teams meeting 8 p m.
Doyle M Rasberry was installed as president of the Rusk State Hospital TPEA Chapter No 19. Others include retiring president Frank Summers and Dr Lex Neill. Seated are Irene Starkey Betty McCrary Lori Wallace with Jim Stewart delivering the address. Stewart noted the state TPEA growth to 29886 members aiming for 40000 in 1971 and urged higher pay for state workers amid inflation.
Plans are in final stages for the annual All Sports Banquet sponsored by the Rusk Quarterback Club. The event for RHS athletes is set for Saturday April 10 at 7 30 p m at the New Southern Motor Hotel with Mike Clark Dallas Cowboys place kicker as guest speaker.
Nine year old Billie Lynn Lovelady cares for Brownie the six week old calf at home on Bonner Street. The calf, sick with scours, required vet care and daily coffee bottle feedings as part of recovery. Billie Lynn aims to use Brownie as her 4-H project to learn head heart hands and health.
A Tuesday Round-up drive for new Rusk Chamber of Commerce members produced strong results. 36 new members joined and 55 existing members increased dues by just over 3000 dollars annually, boosting income to about 13 thousand dollars. Raymond Cooper thanked participants, noting renewed city confidence and cooperation from 22 businesspeople. A follow-up committee of Lloyd Pipes Glenn Miller and Mrs Lou Goldsberry will contact prospects missed.
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