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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1970
Page
1
A public interest article notes Rusk State Hospital patients will attend a 2 p.m. Saturday concert in the Chapel by The Journeymen and The Singing Cruse Family. An evening show at Jacksonville Junior High 7 30 p m is planned with Christmas activities for patients.
The Rusk Independent School District approved the 1969 70 audit prepared by public accountant Owden T. Dumas. The report covers cash receipts and disbursements, budget comparisons, and bonded indebtedness as of Aug 31 1970, with the audit stating the statements are fairly presented.
The RSISD week features teacher Glorial Dotson in music as a key educational asset. Eddie Grimes is named acting Chief of Police at the city council meeting with a $460 monthly salary while Joe Hopper joins the force at $390. PakMore rep Dunlap discusses garbage truck repair costs over $3,000, suggesting one truck may suffice for 4,000 to 5,000 residents.
Glenn Miller chaired a nominating meeting November 4 to count ballots for board elections. New directors named were Henry Westbrook, James P. Richards, Winford Black, Rex Nichols, Clyde Weaver, Henry Guenzel, Musick Jr, Whitehead, and others. The chamber approved the slate November 9 and installation is set for the January banquet.
Over 2 000 guests from 99 towns and seven states plus one foreign country attended the Arts and Crafts Fair in Rusk. Co chairs Virginia Penney and Margaret Dic key praised wide support from volunteers and business, noting rain Sunday trimmed activities but overall success. The festival included turkey shoot, Wells Fargo rides, historical tours, a golf event, trail ride, horseshoe tournament, football game and teen dance with plans already forming for next year.
Rusk High School observes Homecoming at Musick Stadium with Westwood of Palestine Friday night. Three queen candidates will be crowned during halftime, with escorts named for each, and a 1960s drum major and majorettes invited as special guests. A gym reception follows the game on the Junior School campus.
All systems are go for the annual parade Friday December 4 at 3 30 PM chairman Mrs Lou Goldsberry of the Chamber of Commerce Special Activities Committee says112to15 bands will be invited and about the same number of floats entered judging will award cash prizes to the top three in two divisions youth entries included as well Parade page ll
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