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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1973
Page
2
The piece argues the Postal Service failed to improve after reorganization, noting higher mailing costs and slower delivery. It calls for renewed public pressure and private competition to restore efficiency and speed in mailService.
Harrisville reports a local minister faced a challenge from a Women’s Lib advocate who questioned church gender language. The minister stayed composed and quipped that church hymns are sung by all, not by women alone.
Census Bureau figures show U S population reached 210 380 316 as of March 1 1973 surpassing 205 million in 1970. Growth since 1920 doubled. since March 1972 added 84 522 people. Analysts warn of future needs for housing clothing and transportation.
Singletary Memorial Library’s Book Nook lists new titles including John Lahr’s The Autograph Hound and Astonish MeF by Kathryn Morgan Ryan. It notes Consumer Reports and the Centereday Co catalog, plus a memorial gift from Lee Walker’s ex-student. Homecoming anticipated at Rusk College. National Smile Week encouraged with a call to share a smile.
A compiled church directory lists multiple congregations in the Rusk Texas region including First Baptist Maydelle Pleasant Grove and Gallatin Churches of Christ and more with pastors such as Rev. Blaylock Hamilton Blackmon Penny Drinkard and others. The Cherokeean invites additional listings from area churches for inclusion.
Rusk Lions Club reports late arrival of Lion Tailtwister Leon Lambeth who paid a fine and faced potential conspiracy questions as nominations proceed. The nominating committee named Grady Dupree and Doyle Rasberry for top posts while floor nominations loom. Events include Alto Lions vs Big R Lions basketball this Thursday and a $100 donation to the Bill Parrott Scholarship Fund.
Fred Garner has withdrawn his resignation as Constable of Precinct One. Judge Orvan B. Jones reports Garner requested withdrawal by phone on March 21 after sending a letter citing health reasons. The court had not acted, so the withdrawal is legal and Garner remains constable.
The Rush Eagles defeated Crockett 5 to 2 at Dickinson Field Tuesday. Winning pitcher Bob Spinks fanned eight in a three hit night. Ervin took the loss with four hits and four strikeouts. Key plays included Townsend on base and Watson scoring on errors and a fifth inning rally for a 3 2 lead, followed by two insurance runs.
Citation orders Florence P Kelman to answer by 10 a.m. on May 14 1973 in district court Rusk Texas in a divorce suit filed March 13 1973 by Lee R Kelman as plaintiff against Florence P Kelman as defendant. Case No 73 394 issued March 28 1973 by Mavis Parrott Clerk.
Original Letters Testamentary were granted to Marjorie Irene Avera on March 28 1973 by the Cherokee County Court. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the statutory period. Address: 823 Tyler Street Jacksonville Texas 75766. Independent Executrix Marjorie Irene Avera.
The writer of the March 25 1973 letter to The Cherokeean challenges the March 3 article on Citizens State Bank named Depository and CAP funds. He disputes claims of poor people absent from the crowd and accuses officials of misusing CAP funds while praising redirected anti graft strategies.
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