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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1956
Page
1
Tuesday's special election cost about a dollar per vote and around $200,000 in state funds. The amendment to qualify nearly 15 000 permanently disabled residents for state aid passed by a large margin with 110,119 votes for and 13,558 against, with final totals likely near 190 000 to 200 000. The text notes the Legislature made a mistake.
Jack Nichols leaves the Rusk Chamber of Commerce to represent Northwestern National Life Insurance Co for Rusk and area. Stanley Chapman of Chapman Drug undertakes a major remodel with a semi self service display, new ceiling, and ongoing painting program. The community views these changes as evidence of a growing city and merchant confidence.
ROUNDABOUT MISSED A GOOD MEAL Saturday evening when Company A hosted Rusk businessmen on an overnight bivouac. Sfc. Ed Stover served a feast of T bone steak baked potatoes salad and trimmings. Capt. E R Gregg Jr commands Company A and the unit is developing into a strong outfit, giving Rusk pride.
J. P. Favaron and Felton Banks head the Chamber of Commerce committee organizing a Christmas parade in Rusk at 3 p m Friday December 7 with floats bands Santa on a firetruck and candy for children. Curtis McLeod Robert Austin Bill Jones Frank Summers and Robert Sheets run the parade. A free Picture Show party is set for Thursday December 20 offering a full day of free entertainment and shopping for families.
J C Turney, injured three months ago in a fall from a freight car breaking both legs, comes home Saturday November 10 after three months and one day in hospital. One leg remains in a cast while he uses crutches at home in Nacogdoches County, where he was hurt August 9 as a railroad employee. Roundabout and friends extend welcomes.
Rusk's business houses and schools will observe Thanksgiving on the last Thursday of the month. Students will be dismissed Thursday and Friday November 29 and 30. Christmas holidays for students run Friday December 21 through January 1. Continued on Page 5.
Rusk Texas National Guard unit Company A practiced attack and defense four miles north of town over a weekend. Eighty four officers and enlisted men participated while fourteen local businessmen attended a dine and fellowship event and tour of the field kitchen run by Sfc. Ed Stover. The camp opened Saturday afternoon with shelter tent setup and the unit moved to field operations Sunday morning. Captain E R Gregg Jr commands the company.
The 1956 TB Seal Sale opened with a breakfast at Quinton's Restaurant led by J. Alvin Milstead. About 28 attendees including TB Association directors, volunteers, and press gathered as plans were outlined to fund TB work with patch tests for children and X rays for those over 15, backed by local families Terrie Lou Whitehead and Tommy Austin.
The Rusk Chamber of Commerce board met at City Hall with KE. 4. White head presiding. Reports covered budget actions for a manager and office secretary, a membership drive, highway improvements on U S 69, rural development programs, and attracting new industries. Heald urged part time rural jobs and cited G E Tyler jobs and the Stryker Creek Project as examples.
Neches River Conservation District plans to seek a federal stop order on the McGee Bend Dam project on the Angelina River near Jasper. They urge restudy for a smaller conservation dam costing about 28 million dollars and inundating 7 000 acres.
The Rusk PTA sponsors a Turkey Shoot at Musick Field on Saturday November 17 from 9 am to 4 pm. Contestants shoot 55 yards with a .22 rifle, open sights, off-hand. Balloons serve as targets. one of three balloons must break to win a turkey. Tickets 3 for $1.00. turkeys may be picked up at Zero Food Locker between November 19 and 28.
A historical note explains that naturalized citizens of the United States enjoy all rights except eligibility to hold the office of president. It outlines the standard law restricting naturalized citizens from becoming president and clarifies their full set of civil privileges remains intact.
The case W A McNeil et al vs City of Jacksonville was up for trial in District Court with Judge James H Moore presiding. McNeil and four others sue the city for property damage from a fire at the city dump. A second suit Clara N Synnott et al vs Humble Oil and Refining Co was slated for trial.
Doc Hayes of S M U Mustangs head basketball coach will speak at the annual Football banquet, as announced by Burnell Stovall. Rusk Quarterback Club to honor 1956 Eagle Football team at Smiths Cafe Saturday night December 17 with other club talks by Coach Pete Grimes.
Fire at the Bagley residence in Longview destroyed a chicken house with 640 laying hens, cages, and $100 worth of feed and equipment. Rusk Volunteer Fire Department responded too late to save the structure. Alarm came from Tom Sartain. Fire origin undetermined. Building described as iron construction.
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