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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1956
Page
2
Homemade candies shine at Christmas with precise candy temperatures. The guide explains using a candy thermometer and details a fondant recipe plus variations like divinity puffs and chocolate pecan slices, emphasizing careful cooking, cooling, and ripening.
Family groups from Rusk and nearby towns gathered for Thanksgiving with relatives in Texas and Oklahoma, including Mrs. T C Sumrall of Laurel Mississippi and Mrs W M Barker of Vicksburg Mississippi visiting in Rusk. Attendees toured through New Mexico and Texas with various relatives, including Davis Harrell in Canyon Texas and trips to Lubbock and Dallas.
Mrs. W. T. Norman and Mrs. D. T. Howard visit with Mrs. Howard's mother Mrs. C. H. Fitts. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Howard of Freeport spend Thanksgiving with Mrs. Howard's mother. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hunt and sons Jimmy and Billie of Tyler stay with Mrs. Hunt's parents Mr. and Mrs. Pat Halcomb.
Cub Scout Den 1 met at Mrs. Vermillion's home at 3 30 p m Thursday with Mike Heald Harold Travis Walter Vermillion Ronnie Norton Lewis O Neil and Don Pledger present. They discussed the upcoming Pack meeting and elected new officers Mike Heald Den Chief Ronnie Norton Asst Chief and Walter Vermillion Keeper of the Buckskin.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Alexander hosted a surprise supper for Tom Alexander turning 67. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Helen Wilcox and a long list of friends and relatives from Bulah Clute Houston Grapeland Rusk and Jacksonville.
The Ponta 4H Club gathered November 22 at the Community Center. Members recited the motto prayed and pledged then planned a Cookie Baking Party for November 29. Leader Mrs Helen Traylor spoke on different grasses and their lawn value. After business, members played games with attendees including Mrs Mina Bobbitt and several Perkins and Traylor family members.
Jimmy Thompson celebrated his ninth birthday with a Saturday picnic at Jim Hogg Park and a picture show party. Guests enjoyed a paper bag lunch at the park then returned to the Thompson home for gifts before going to the cinema. Attending were Paul Osborne Mike Crysop Steve Crysop Danny Christopher Butch Dotson Johnny Dotson Walter Vermillion Jack Noonan Chuck Gabbert Johnny Williams Bill Vining John Raymond Ross Eddie Goldsberry and Jan Thompson Mrs J E Wallace assisted.
The Daffodil Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. Fred Lunsford with Mrs. John C Williams Jr as co hostesses. Mrs. Marvin Roten spoke on Christmas arrangements and created a greenery arrangement on styro foam. Members judged each club arrangement and Mrs Jack Noonan presided as president Mrs Mayo Starkey’s resignation was accepted.
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