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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1958
Page
1
Town man Dick Dickerson returns to Bealls in Rusk after a week with lobar pneumonia. He is well liked, and his wife Marjorie, a strong helper, kept the store running in his absence.
A letter from Kiwanis Club President Ralph Travis and agriculture committee head C J Hagler expresses appreciation for support of the Kiwanis Junior Livestock Show in Rusk. The note credits cooperation with F F A and 4 H members in Cherokee County for the growing, successful event and showcasing youths’ fine work.
The Roundabout column notes the privilege of collaborating with the Rusk Kiwanis Club and the FFA and 4 H Club youths each year. It commends Ralph Travis C J Hagler Adton Duncan Curtis McLeod and other local editors for their fortunate positions.
Judge J W Chandler led a county delegation that met state highway officials to discuss future Cher okee County road development. Rusk was represented by Mayor M H Norton and others. Alto and Jacksonville delegates joined, all traveling at their own expense.
Reports suggest the meeting was highly successful and the trip is expected to bring benefits to Rusk and Cherokee County, signaling strong local cooperation and potential development outcomes.
A Real Nice Fellow Rovwnd has praised Bill Walden manager of Corn Belt Hatchery as a real live wire civic minded young man and a fine addition to Rusk and its community over the past several days.
Rush Chapter 79 Order of the Eastern Star elected Lucille Seale Worthy Matron and Warren Baker Worthy Patron to lead the chapter. An installation is set for June 14 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Hall, with outgoing officers Velma Holcomb and Ward Seale honored.
Notice notes that the first free school in the United States was established in Dedham Massachusetts in 1649. It marks a historic educational milestone with Dedham’s early civic commitment to public learning.
Tomato growers and shippers are set to meet in Rusk next Thursday at 7 30 p m for a county wide discussion on tomato marketing with Lions Club pool opening Thursday.
Three persons faced theft charges in county court this past week. Gaylon Sandefer pleaded guilty, was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 10 days in jail. Roy Clifton Batton and Ira Parsons were also charged with theft this week.
A summer recreation plan in this area will include an adult volleyball schedule with as many as 15 teams. Bruce Pruitt will supervise the program with 8-10 men’s teams and six women’s teams, each 10-12 players, at two lighted courts. Participation is free. merchants may sponsor teams. sign up through local merchants.
Rusk High School awarded diplomas to 57 seniors in a large class. Principal Curtis McLeod praised academic strength and competitive spirit, noting about half plan college and 15 have requested college transcripts. Valedictorian Linda Lee Cassidy and salutatorian Judith Lloyd led the exercises with Bobby Banks as high honor student.
B. J. Johnston was elected Post Commander of the American Legion Post here Tuesday night. Other officers elected include First Vice-Commander C. T. Skillern Second Vice Commander Will Wallace Adjutant Bill Parrott Finance Officer Webb Finley Service Officer Pete Johnston Sergeant at Arms Dan Cook and Chaplain Wayne Morrow. Aardvark is the Dutch name for the South African ant eater.
Rev Lonnie Webb announces complete Vacation Bible School plans at First Baptist Church opening 8 30 am Monday June 2 through Wednesday June 11. A Wednesday picnic and 7 30 pm commencement at the church cap the event with daily Bible study, mission work and recreation. Intermediates Misses Watson Webb Willingham Pryor Case Watson Joplin supervise. youth director Charles Bingaman and pianist Mrs Copeland head activities with about 50 workers inviting ages 3 to 16.
Bruce Pruett, the Rusk recreation supervisor, said 72 people have already signed up for the summer program for youth. The schedule shows grades 1 to 2 at 8 30 to 10, grades 7 to 9 at 10 to 11 30, with boys attending Mondays and Wednesdays and girls on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fridays include both genders at the pool with pool admission fees and parent permits for children. Plans include a potential volleyball league with Rusk merchants sponsoring adult teams, and Lions Club promotion aims to expand youth and adult participation, possibly becoming an annual event.
Businesses in Rusk will observe Memorial Day on Friday May 30 and close all day. The holiday was voted by local merchants and appears on the Chamber of Commerce holiday calendar.
Bulah community leaders will receive the Rural Neighborhood progress award after a late April contest. The town placed fourth in District community judging and sixth in pasture judging, earning two $50 prizes to be presented at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Hassells home.
About 400 to 500 fairs expos and festivals take place yearly across Texas highlighting local culture and community events, with a wide range of agricultural shows trade displays and entertainment options for residents and visitors.
The Cherokee Baptist Church in Rusk will host a revival June 2 through June 8 with 7:30 p.m. services each night. Dr. Gerald Kellar of North American Theological Seminary will conduct, led by pastor R. E. Dill. Louis R. Bass directs songs in the new church building on 15th Street beside Rusk State Hospital.
Federal Hill Kentucky inspired Stephen Foster to write My Old Kentucky Home. The text notes Texas had 11 capitals before choosing Austin in 1840.
Albert Thomas Dyal Jr. arrives to begin ministry as the new pastor of The First Presbyterian Church of Rusk. He will lead the Morning Worship on Sunday June 1 at 11:00 a.m. A church team plans a “pounding” gift delivery by May 29 to Cole Butler Service Station. The Rev. Dyal, a single man, will reside in the Mayes garage apartment on Barron Street Crockett Road. Sermon topic is The Upward Call based on Phil. 3:1 16. Public invited. Presbyterians urged to attend.
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