Town Roundabout Meeting Sparks Public Discussion
Thunder and lightning kept many from the Town Hall Tuesday but a profitable discussion arose from those who attended. The forum publicized common problems and showed citizen sentiment to those responsible for solutions. Congratulations to Dr. Cobble, dean of medicine, honored by the Texas Medical Association. An article on page 2 about Bill McCluney, recently retired schoolman, notes his colorful career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobble
Texas Medical Association
Bill McCluney
You Won’t Forget the Election Saturday
The note stresses the upcoming election Saturday as an important event with strong public interest and anticipation.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Hill Move to Rusk
Mr and Mrs Leroy Hill have moved to Rusk where Roundabout welcomes them. Their eldest daughter Susan fell ill with mumps soon after arrival, signaling a healthy but busy start at the new location and hospital community there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Hill
Rusk
Roundabout
Rusk Memorial Hospital
Susan
Fiddlers Reunion Honors 84-Year-Old Mentor at Athens
Uncle John F. Murdoch joined longtime fiddlers in Athens for the annual Old Fiddlers Reunion. The 84 year old helped recall memories as he and peers aged musicians competed in contests at Athens Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Murdoch
Athens
Lions Club Memo for May 31 to June 4
Thursday May 31 Lions Club meets at 12 noon at Rusk Hotel. Friday June 1 events include Eagles versus Dodgers Farm Team and a 5 30 p m stunt program at Rusk High Gym. Monday June 4 Vacation Bible School at Lone Oak Church through June 8 and First Baptist through June 13.
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Lions Club
Rusk Hotel
Eagles
Dodgers
Rusk High
Braves
Red Sox
Yanks
Cards
Lone Oak Church
First Baptist Church
Mack
Beall’s
Jackson- Lee
Dr Cobble Voted Honorary Status by Texas Medical Association
Dr Thomas H Cobble a longtime Rusk physician was elected to honorary member ship by the Texas Medical Association at its Austin annual meeting. He has delivered 5500 Cherokee County babies and served as City Health Officer and County Health Officer while contributing to local churches clubs and hospitals over a 58 year career.
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Thomas H. Cobble
Rusk
Texas Medical Association
Austin
Cobble
First Methodist Church Board of Stewards
Kiwanis Club
The
County Medical Society
Cherokee County
Cob
Ble
Rusk Memorial Hospital
Nan Travis Hospital
Jack
TMA
Woodrow Ballew murder trial testimony begins
Testimony opened in the Woodrow Ballew murder trial with Deputy Horton stating Ballew admitted killing the wrong man and that a 12 gauge shotgun fired through the front door of the Ballew home killed E L Tate Jr. Witness Glen Stover described a night of drinks and a coffee gathering with Ballew, Williams and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Ballew
Ballew
E. L. Tate, Jr
Jacksonville
Horton
Laverle Williams
Tate
West
Larissa Street
Glen Stover
Myrtle Drive
Stover
Williams
Athens
Lee Ballew
Stop Sign Removal Plan Debated at Rusk Town Hall
A one way traffic system for Rusk’s courthouse square was proposed at a Chamber of Commerce Town Hall meeting. Councilman Ike Daniel and businessman Raymond Cooper outlined a plan to remove stop signs and islands, with highway department approval seen as essential. Citizens were urged to voice support or concerns before any change.
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Rusk
Chamber of Commerce
Raymond Cooper
Cits
Ike Daniel
Representa
Tative
State Highway Department
Cooper
M. G. Higgins
Daniel
Highway Department
Hassell
Homecoming at Lone Oak Baptist Church Scheduled
The Lone Oak Baptist Church plans a homecoming on June 10 at 10 30 a.m. Rev. Ben Morrison will preach at 11 a.m. followed by noon lunch. Afternoon singing and fellowship are planned with a cordial invitation to all.
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Lone Oak Baptist Church
Ben Morrison
Hearing Set On Proposed Bus Changes
The Texas Railroad Commission acknowledged a Chamber of Commerce protest over a Continental Bus System schedule change between Athens and Dallas. Horace Soule said a public hearing, likely June 26 in Dallas, will review the objection about bus connections for Dallas bound Rusk passengers, affecting Jacksonville Athens and Palestine service.
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Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Dalla
Texas Railroad Commission
Horace Soule
Motor Transportation Division
The
Commission
Chamber
Robert von Doenhoff
Dallas
Soule
Jacksonville
Continental Bus System
Palestine
Lone Oak Baptist Church Sponsors Vacation Bible School
The Lone Oak Baptist Church will sponsor a Vacation Bible School from June 4 to June 8 at 8 30 a m each morning. Everyone is cordially invited to attend each session.
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Lone Oak Baptist Church
Governor Runoff Ballot Spars For Cherokee County Race
In Cherokee County a gubernatorial runoff lists John Connally and Don Yarborough as top contenders with five county questions and a county treasurer runoff. Precinct 4 voters choose a commissioner, while statewide focus centers on the governor’s race and the May primary's split outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
Commissioners
John Connally
Don Yarbrough
A. C. Cameron
Terry Perkins
Houston
Connally
Highway Construction Talked at Rotary Meeting in Rusk
W D Harris of the State Highway Department spoke to the Rusk Rotary Club last Wednesday about interstate primary and farm to market road construction. He outlined plans for about 41 000 miles of intrastate highway work with 3 000 miles in Texas and described modern designs including controlled access overpasses center medians paved shoulders and no traffic lights.
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W. D. Harris
State Highway Department
Rusk Rotary Club
Miles
Texas
Ton
Rotary
Brigham Clinic Planned at Seventh and Henderson Streets
Dr. Floyd H. Brigham will begin construction of a 5500 square foot Medical and Surgical Clinic on the corner of Seventh and Henderson Streets facing Seventh. The $66000 building contract goes to Gary Arnett of Jacksonville with Dallas architect George Hicks Jr. designing.
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Floyd H. Brigham
Seventh
Henderson Streets
Seventh Street
Gary Arnett
Jacksonville
George Hicks, Jr
Dallas
Court OKs Tax Deputies Appointment in County
The County Commissioners Court approved the appointment of J. R. Westbrook and Mrs. Linda Beard as tax deputies replacing Hayden Douglas and Eddie Ballard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Commissioners Court
J. R. Westbrook
Linda Beard
Hayden Douglas
Eddie Ballard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thalian Club
Sweet Sale
South Side of Square
Tri-County League
Dr. Cobble
Johnnyy Wit
Gide
Rusk Square
Allen Horton
Jacksonville Police Department
Morris Hassell
Rusk Chamber of Commerce
E. R. Gregg
City Library
W. H. Hanna
Bible
Mar
Shall Formby, Edwin Walker
Price Daniel
Will Wilson
North Alto
City Hall
Mt. Selman
Kirby's
Wells
Justice Building
Mixon
School House
Pleasant Hill
Ponta
Concord
Mrs. McCollum
North Rusk
J. C. Williams
Brigham Clinic
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