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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1956
Page
11
A local school wheel selects weekly fashion winners in a lively round by round reveal. Monday Kay Webb wears a red slim skirt with matching jersey knit blouse. Tuesday Maxine Hassell wears a black corduroy jumper and blue shirt.
The Senior Class met October 31 in the high school study hall to organize a car wash at Sinclair Service Station on November 16 and 17. Dover, owner of the service station, donates proceeds to the senior fund and president Leland Jones thanks him for the opportunity.
A pair of bios list James Scott nicknamed Scotty and Nellie with birthdays in 1940 and 1940s, favorite colors blue and red, foods hamburger and general “Just food.” They name celebrities James Dean Doris Day Elvis Presley Kim Novak and John Derek, with songs Magic Touch Band of Gold and a goal to move on from Rosenburg and school respectively.
In Coach Grimes chemistry period students imagine one final day on Earth. Responses include taking a fast model to run, visiting Hollywood for a glimpse of Kim Novak, digging graves for friends, and skipping school.
M R Philbrick is featured as Teacher Couple Of The Week. He hails from Dallas Texas born October 16 1880. He enjoys hunting and fishing and teaches at East Texas State Teachers College Commerce. He lives on Second Street and has taught at San Benito Mission Carlisle and Rusk schools. He favors green broiled steak and a 40 Thunderbird as his car. Doris Day is listed as his favorite singer and All Show Picnic as a favorite book and show respectively.
The record lists Mrs M R Philbrick with interests including going at TSCW Denton and ETSC Commerce. Birthplace Kemp August 30, favorite color brown and yellow, actress June Allyson, book A Man Called Peter, show of the same name, actor James Stewart, typing as favorite subject, pet peeve boys acting like Elvis Presley, residence on Second Street, teaching at Mission and Rush, and preference for Mexican food.
The Rusk High School Future Teachers of America chapter met November 2 in the high school auditorium. President June Gentry led the meeting which approved a stricter attendance policy granting loss of good standing after one missed meeting. Amendment 4 discussion urged members to influence the vote on November 6.
Journal style quotes from students reveal hopes and regrets about a single day left. Names include Charles Sesby Go, Jerry Craig, Billy Joe Maness, Gloria Burchfield, Jo Ann Abernathy, Nancy Verbick, and coach Grimes. Expressions range from paint the town to forgiveness and moon trips.
The entry identifies Kahlan Heard as an upperclassman with dark brown hair and brown eyes. She has a younger sister, attends a Baptist Church, rides a bus, and holds two important honors. She is described as friendly and seen with peers at RHS and note of a former RHS student dating a boy in the army.
A historical note describes a silver brass and pewter dollar attributed to Benjamin Franklin with the motto Mind Your Own Business minted in 1776. The item is presented as a curious early token reflecting Franklin’s influence and period coinage.
The list shows senior Ruth Marie Maves and classmates with points toward a 24 point Honor Roll threshold. Seniors include Inez Murphy and June Gentry with 31 and 28 points respectively, while freshmen Sally Summers and Patricia Echols appear with top scores for their class.
The Sophomore Class met October 31 in the band hall to plan fundraisers. Mrs. Philbrick proposed a cake sale and other ideas included a sock hop and an Alto basketball game. Mike Day Theresa Miller and Eddie Bailey were appointed to organize the sock hop details.
Leon Booker, a popular RHS senior, is active in multiple groups. He serves as Key Club member and Sports Editor of the annual, loves football basketball and baseball, captains on the team and holds roles in Student Council Jr. Board of Directors and Junior Class VP. He is 17, 5'9" 155 lbs, with brown eyes, born December 11.
Comment on those suggestions will be discussed at a later meeting. The note indicates a future discussion planned to review proposed ideas and decide on next steps.
The Junior Class met October 31 in the Rusk High School Auditorium selecting the motto Give of your best to the world, and the best will come back to you. Class colors are silver and pink with pink roses as the flower. Youll Never Walk Alone was adopted as class song with Paul Hubbard elected song leader and Sara Talley as pianist.
Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Sherman visited Palestine on business. C. J. Harkins and wife traveled to Dallas meeting Mrs. Harkins' Colorado brother. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Knox of Clin ton Iowa arrived for a visit with Mrs. R. C. Priest and the Edwin Dickey family. Knox is the former Marine Priest. The Bill Sherman group from Crockett visited T. M. Sherman and others. State Hospital Social Service staff attended a school of instruction in Austin.
Real estate ad offers 6 to 8 acre properties inside city limits with 6 room and 4 room houses, modern amenities, and priced from 3000 to 6500 dollars. Also features 3 bedroom rental, multiple acreages with barns, springs, and gas and water access. Widespread land for sale and requests for 6 to 25 acre parcels near Rusk.
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