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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1956
Page
8
The speaker argues a judge should decide sentences, not juries, citing a Dallas rape case to show juries hand out varied punishments. He praises probation and suggests Texas imitate Florida to lower youth crime while keeping schools open.
A local report notes 12 months a year schooling is optional for attendance and study. Florida observers claim crime drops to a fraction of a percent versus the national two percent, while club guests include Judge James Moore and Sheriff Allen Dotson. Curtis McLeod thanks Judge Brown for an outstanding talk.
Cherokee County timber sale moves toward a major deal worth more than a million dollars. Officials and potential buyers identify timber volumes and pricing as key factors shaping negotiations.
Miss Sherrell Burton daughter of Mr and Mrs Aulma Burton of Rusk was chosen Sweetheart of the Rusk FFA Chapter. The contest began November 5 and raised $175 for the chapter with adviser Acton Duncan and brother Nelson Burton prominent in the event.
J. P. Favaron and Felton Banks head the Christmas Activities committee with Curtis McLeod and Robert Sheets aiming to stage the biggest parade yet. The Treatire Hunt will add to the festivities December 7. Also mentioned are Moos W. Hanna and Mrs. Marvin.
Bryan visited his mother Mrs Irby Petty on Thursday. Mrs Irby Petty visited Mary Smith in Alto on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs C C Ivie Jr and children spent the weekend at home. Mrs Ivie helped quilt with E D Melvin C A Odom and W L Harrison. Grandson Buster to have tonsils removed. Bill Bailew and Houston visitors stayed with Ivies. Jim Bailey window shopped in Lufkin. James Campbell spent Sunday in Lufkin with Alvis Campbell.
Roten and Rusk Garden Club members join the Chamber to decorate residential areas for Christmas, aiming to boost holiday spirit and curb appeal throughout the city.
Twenty one shopping days till Christmas invites shoppers to visit Rusk for standout bargains. Local merchants push thrifty holiday buys, urging support for Rusk churches, schools, and civic groups while jobs and community life rely on local shoppers.
Coach Philbrick lists 12 returning lettermen while the Eagles lose five starters. The 1957 schedule mirrors this year with home and away games reversed. The opening game is at Mexia, set for early September.
Summary of county court criminal and civil matters including The State of Texas vs George Casel Jr. and other appeals. Cases cover divorces Shirley Joe Henry vs Kenneth N Henry Neva Finch Crawford vs Alfred F Crawford and Paine vs Willis. A verdict: The State of Texas v Jessie Lee Starnes ended with a two year prison term for cigarette dispenser theft.
The note cites 1886 as the year the Statue of Liberty was erected and mentions a theme of trade at home.
Ann McCarroll of Rusk has been chosen to play Catherine Marshall in Lon Morris College's production A Man Called Peter adapted from the book by Catherine Marshall. Directed by Mrs. A B Pearson, the show is set for December 7 and 8 in the Fine Arts Building. Ann, a sophomore, is a Pi Delta Phi member and officer of Masque & Wig and Delta Psi Omega.
Winter weather disrupted daily life as the community reported hospital admissions and several deaths across Rusk Alto Kennard Nacogdoches Wells and Reklaw. Notables include Mr S K O Neal Mrs E R Williams Mr J Bailey and Mrs J Ferguson among numerous names. New social visits cite Mr and Mrs Houston Ivie staying with C C Ivie Sr and Mrs Gladys Smith visiting relatives in the region.
Brief item notes Horace Mann as a foundational figure in American public education and promotes shopping in Rusk.
Rusk Eagles defeated Carlisle Indians 72 33 on Tuesday night at home. Leon Booker led with 16 points while Kenneth Hassell added 13 and Charles Jones 11 as the team rebounded after early losses. They next host Maydelle Lions Friday and then Carlisle again Tuesday.
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