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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1956
Page
5
Cherokee County farmers will vote on December 11 to decide if marketing quotas will apply to the 1957 upland cotton crop. If two thirds approve, quotas and penalties for excess cotton will take effect with price supports at 75 to 90 percent of parity. if more than one third disapprove, no quotas but 50 percent parity price supports. Acreage allotments remain in effect for eligibility.
Clayton Poole celebrated his 9th birthday on a Saturday at 2 30 p m in the home of his parents Mr and Mrs James Poole of Rusk. About thirty one children attended with many gifts. Guests included Ooie Laura James Russell Lewis Glenn Jack O Neil Melba and Daren e Covington Veda Nolley Joyce and Sandra Sword and many more from Rusk Jacksonville and Palestine. Assistance came from Mrs Dorothy Covington Mrs M S Gilbert Mrs Clinton Lowery and Mrs B G O Neil.
The WMU Week of Prayer for Foreign Missions will be observed at First Baptist Church in Rusk December 3 through 7. The theme is Hallowed by Thy Name with daily programs guided by Mrs. W. H. Baker Mrs. Hanna and Mrs. Roy Ginn leading sessions focusing on Wonderful Counselor Everlasting Father and Saviour Christ the Lord. Mrs. David Hicks WMS president invites all church ladies to attend.
The Iron Mt H Db Club met November 8 at Mrs. Ruby Deaton’s home with ten members present. President Mrs Gray Manning led the session focusing on rooting plants and the potential of a club house. A December 4 class in Mexican drawn work was planned at Mrs Gordon Sparkman’s.
Doug Jordan and Lawrence Clayton of Ranger Jr. College visited Rusk friends. Vera Jordan and Mrs Ann Dement were guests. Capt W M Dickey from Washington visits his mother. Marian van den Berg of Birmingham stayed with Gaye Wandell. Bill Fadler of Washington visits. James Polk Richards of 1810 Nottingham Pasadena announces birth of Robert William on November 26 with both families named as grandparents.
The Lydia Class of First Baptist Church met Tuesday night at 7 PM for a social and business meeting. Mrs. J R Williamson presided and Mrs. Beatrice Watson led the devotional from Matthew 14. Nine members attended and were served cookies and coffee.
Original letters testamentary were granted to Frank D Devereux on October 31 1956 by Cherokee County Texas. All persons having claims against the estate must present them to the executor within the legal period. Executor Frank D Devereux 2715 Copeland Road Tyler Texas.
A compilation notes various trivia including Scout access in Texas, Curie Nobel wins, Edison’s flashlight claim, Franklin’s silver dollar design, Maryland’s flag, Lloyd’s insurance scope, Herodotus as father of history, lack of African tigers, and a 33 year generation. Shop in Rusk.
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