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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1964
Page
1
Plans are nearly complete for the Cherokee County Airport dedication with allied facilities. A large Fly-In and Sky-Diving display will highlight the event as organizers look forward to a big show.
Lloyd Pipes notes increasing airport traffic while Paul Cox of the Rusk Chamber of Commerce discusses the upcoming 1964 June Dairy Month in Cherokee County. The Chamber plans to make the event outstanding again this year.
The Dairy Industry emphasizes regional importance as many youngsters enjoyed Splash Day last Saturday at the Rusk Lions Club swimming pool with strong attendance through the week.
The Rusk High School Band will sponsor a five day Twirling Camp at the school gym and band hall from June 1 to 5. Cost per student is 7 dollars with separate groups for beginners, intermediate, and advanced students. Instructors include Georganne Thompson Minda Shoemaker and Gay Carter. Friday program features group and individual demonstrations with prizes for struts and flips.
A human skeleton, partly concealed by weeds, was found Saturday morning by two 19 year old Maydelle boys Terry Urdal and another youth about 50 yards north of Highway 84 near the Pierce’s Chapel farm to market road intersection. The discovery prompted authorities to begin an investigation.
In Huntsville district meetings, five Rusk baseball players earned All District honors in District 16 AA. Richard Holcomb catcher Mike Hill second base Mike Crysop third base Francis Townsend outfield Glenn Hassell pitcher. Crockett led champs with six district honorees. Rusk second team with seven total honors.
Two inmates from Rusk State Hospital fled for about 20 hours before county law deputies recaptured them Monday near 4 pm. Barry Curtis Padgett 22 of Temple and Charles Lyes Jennings 19 of San Antonio escaped Sunday night using a key or by picking a lock and climbing a fence. They were held at gunpoint until Cherokee County Sheriff Allen Dotson returned them to the hospital. Padgett had been convicted of the June 1962 killing of Temple police Lt. Walter Staley. Jennings faced charges in the February 1962 murder of a nine year old girl. Blocks had been placed on highways and streets during the manhunt.
A driver named Jessie James Gupti Dhiver crashed into an unoccupied red pickup on North Hende Street in front of Elon school injuring a youth. The youth, Sam Jay, suffered facial injuries and was released from the hospital. the pickup sustained minor damage and about $97 in damages was recorded.
Plans for the Cherokee County Airport opening on June 7 are being firmed up. Don Crysup was elected to head the Rusk Quarterback Club for 1964-45, with Leon Pledger as vice president and Henry Westbrook as secretary treasurer, and John C. Williams Jr. named membership chairman.
Plans outline a June opening for the Cherokee County Airport with fly in and sky diving displays. The airport will be open from 2 5 pm for visitors to tour the new hangar and office building while flying lessons are offered.
About 230 attendees, mainly junior high age students, gathered for the Risk Lions event. Organizers reported strong interest and noted the mix of activities kept children engaged and supervised.
About 44 local boys aged 9 to 12 will form six teams in the Rusk Junior Baseball League which starts Tuesday. First games are set for 6 pm and second games for 7 45 pm. The second year is at home and uses the first base dugout.
The Rusk Chamber of Commerce announces stores and businesses will stay open next Saturday despite a local holiday note. The report lists local figures including Mickey Gambrell and mentions upcoming Pee Wee League baseball and junior team organization.
Devie Brooke announces a summer recreation program open to Junior High and High School students. Activities run daily from 6 am to 1 am with sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays for junior meets, offering multiple time blocks and evening options.
Fronts and selections listed include Kay Kyle alternate Phylis Tor lar Pegty Martin Arlene Wallace Beth Parrott and Cathy Richards as the Troup Band roster with Neil Grant, the band director, making the selections.
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